Inspiring Inca Trail

The Inspiring Inca Trail: 4 Days

Summary of the Classic Inca Trail: 4 days

Machu Picchu Vacation Packages

Day 1: Classic Inca Trail / Cuzco – Km 82 “Piscacucho” – Ayapata

• Inca Trail trek briefing with your trekking guide the night before at your hotel at 6.00 PM
• Early morning pick-up from your hotel
• Transfer service by tourist transport to Km 82 (2,720 m/8,923 ft.)
• Cana Marka and Llactapata archaeological sites have "spectacular views from the natural lookout."
• Lunch at Hatun Chaca village (big bridge) at approximately 1:30 PM
• Camping in Ayapata 3,300 m/10,829 ft.
• Walking distance: 14 km/8.6 miles
• Weather: Changes from hot to warm
• Elevation gained: from 2,720 m to 3,300 m
• Meals: Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Classic Inca Trail / Ayapata – Dead Woman's & Runkuracay Pass – Chaquicocha

• Trekkers worldwide survive the two highest Andes passes: the Warmiwañusca and Runkuracay.
• Explore the two Incan sites of Runkuracay and Sayacmarka
• Weather: several different micro-climates
• Lunch at Pacaymayo, located between the 2 passes
• Walking distance: 16 km/9.9 miles
• Use trek routes and campsites to avoid crowds
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 3: Classic Inca Trail/Chaquicocha – Wiñaywayna Camp

• Today is the most accessible day trek into the cloud forest
• Explore 3 Incan sites: Phuyupatamarka, Intipata, and Wiñaywayna
• Elevation: descend from 3,600 m/2,236 ft. to camp (2,600 m/1,615 ft.). The last campsite of the Inca Trail is located behind Machu Picchu.
• Walking distance: 10 km/6.2 miles
• Lunch at Wiñaywayna
• Free afternoon to recover energy for the next day at Machu Picchu
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 4: Classic Inca Trail/Machu Picchu Tour Experience

• Trek the last trace of the Inca trail towards Inti Punku "Sun Gate."
• Guided tour 2 to 3 hours for exploring Machu Picchu, "the 7th new wonder."
• Walking distance: 5 km/3 miles
• By bus, descend to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included)
• PM train return service from Machu Picchu train station to Ollantaytambo train station
• PM or night transfer service from Ollantaytambo to Cuzco City by car
• Meal: Breakfast

Classic Inca Trail trek 4 days to Machu Picchu Difficulty

• Distance: 45 km/28 miles
• Duration: 4 days/3 nights
• When to go: The best time to visit is April through October. It's the busy season (especially June to August) and the dry season.
• Altitude: 2,720 m/8,817 ft. to 4,215 m/13,818 ft.
• Difficulty: The trek is rated moderate; any reasonably fit person should be able to cover the route.
• Longest Day: Day 2, approximately 16 km/9.9 miles
• Coldest Night: Day 2 around 0° Celsius/32° Fahrenheit
• Temperatures: From minus 4° C to 28° C/39° Fahrenheit to 82° Fahrenheit
• Note that the Inca Trail is closed in February.

Prices

Classic Inca Trail treks 4 days to Machupicchu –  Group Service Prices:

Price per person: US$ 645.

Classic Inca Trail trek 4 days to Machupicchu –  Private Service Prices:

2 people: US$ 870 per person
3 people: US$ 780 per person
4 people: US$ 695 per person
5 people: US$ 655 per person
6 people: US$ 635 per person
7+ people: US$ 620 per person

Classic Inca Trail, 4 days to Machupicchu, Includes: 

• The Classic Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu 4 days/3 nights
• Trek briefing with your guide.
• Professional native guide (On hike)
• Second tour guide for groups of 9+
• Private transport and experienced driver (to the starting point of the walk – km 82)
• All entrance tickets and permits for Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Park.
• Indigenous Porters to carry (camping equipment: client tents, dining and cooking tents, table, stools, cooking gear, stove, gas container, cutlery, plates, food, and fresh vegetables).
• Extra porter to carry 7 kg/15.4 lb. personal items (so you just need your day backpack with everything you need during the day).
• Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes Village
• Machu Picchu guided tour (2 hrs) and extra time for you.
• 1 train ticket from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambo village (Expedition Tourist Train)
• 1 bus ticket from Machu Picchu Park to Machu Picchu Pueblo
• 3 nights camping
• Spacious tents/Sleeping mats.
• We provide a duffle bag for personal items.
• Boiled water was supplied from 2nd day (for drinking during the hike)
• One chef and assistant cook
• Excellent Meals (3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners)
• Food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, and rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking (Vegetarian, vegan, or special diet meals upon request).
• Tea time before dinner (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn)
• Wake up, coca tea in your tent.
• Buckets of hot water for washing in your tent every day
• Biodegradable soap and hand cleansing gel
• Kondor Path Tours uses walkies on all treks.
• Oxygen Tank & First aid kit
• All local taxes

For the Classic Inca Trail trek 4 days to Machupicchu, Bring:

• A good day pack: Eagle Creek Afar Backpack – an appropriate pack (to carry your belongings).
• Original passport (International Student Identity Card "ISIC" is applicable).
• Travel insurance (strongly recommended but not required).
• Lighter trekking boots (with good ankle support)
• 2 pairs of Trekking pants, "not jeans," 1 hiking, and 1 cotton (this is enough). Please spray both teams with insect repellent the day before the trip.
• Layers for variable temperatures, especially at night
• 1 rain jacket: The second night, the temperature can be as low as – 5 degrees Celsius/41 degrees Fahrenheit. (The rain jacket can be helpful because there are rainy days even in the dry season!)
• 1 warm winter jacket (Thermals: wool socks/gloves/scarf and woolen hat for cold nights).
• 3 pairs of underwear, and 4 pairs of socks (Bamboo or cotton/nylon-blend socks dry faster than 100 percent cotton, which loses their softness when air-dried.) It is nice to have a couple extra pairs of socks to change into at night when you're not hiking. Also, we recommend bringing both really heavy hiking socks and lighter socks; the weather is variable, so you want to ensure you're not too cold or overheated.
• 2 T-shirts, 2 long sleeve shirts
• 1 good sleeping bag liner. It is super lightweight, easy to pack, and does its job!
• Travel-size tissues and wet wipes–The air is cold and damp, so your nose will run a lot. Everyone seems to run out of tissues by the end of the trek. Also, most bathrooms do not have toilet paper (if you even get to a bathroom), so wet wipes are crucial.
• Iron tablets and pills for altitude sickness. Several people on the hike have varying degrees of altitude sickness, and both of these remedies (in addition to the coca tea) are very helpful in alleviating the symptoms.
• Sun protection cream (SPF 45 or higher recommended).
• Bug spray with 30% DEET in it–which you need but doesn't work well. The issue with Cusco outdoors is that most bugs are not mosquitoes. They are these small flies you can't even see that leave weird bites that first look like you pricked your finger and then blow up into itchy red bumps. Unfortunately, these bugs seem to bite you no matter what kind of spray you put on, so it is also helpful to have some anti-itch ointment.
• Reusable plastic or metal water container or a hydration pack such as Camelback
• Water (only for the first-day hike, then we will provide you throughout the walk).
• Camera and film
• A headlamp to navigate camp in the evenings and pre-dawn mornings with spare batteries
• Bandages or moleskin
• Flip flops to change into at night – your toes will thank you!.
• Toiletries: Toothbrush, toothpaste/floss, shampoo/conditioner, brush/comb, Vaseline (for feet, great for potential blisters), feminine hygiene products, deodorant, nail clippers/file/tweezers, spare glasses and/or prescription, mini-eyeglass repair kit, contact lenses if used and supplies, hand sanitizer, etc.–which you need, but pack light.
• Medication (Imodium AD or something for your stomach. Some people get an upset stomach on the trek, but with 8-10 hours of hiking each day, you need to get over whatever the day throws at you quickly, so bring some meds to help .)
• Plastic bags for dirty and wet clothes
• Something to read in the evenings
• Extra money for drinks, tips for porters, cooks, guides in soles (Peruvian currency) (USD$30-40)
• Emergency money: at least 200-350 extra soles (USD$120)

KONDOR PATH WEBSITE: www.kondorpathtours.com