Inca trail TO mACHU pICCHU -1
4 days / 3 nights
The world famous Peru Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the greatest trekking routes in South America and indeed the world. Hiking the ancient Inca Trail Paths, culminating at the ancient Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as the lost city of the Incas is a must-do pilgrimage for all adventure and culture enthusiasts. As you trek through Peru cloud forests, pass Inca ruins and admire beautiful Peruvian orchids and endemic birds, the Inca Trail will reveal itself as the ancient Inca highway it once was. We offer standard Inca Trail treks, First class Inca Trail treks and Luxury Inca Trail treks in varying degrees of exclusivity. Our local porters, Inca Trail equipment, and fine Peruvian cuisine are the best in the Inca Trail Travel industry.
ITINERARY
Day 1:
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Chilca by bus, where we will meet the Quechua porters and have breakfast. Crossing over the turbulent Vilcanota River, with magnificent views of Nevado Veronica (5,900m/19,000ft) we will continue the expedition admiring the Llactapata archaeological site, and stopping at the Huayllabamba river for lunch. We will visit the archeological sites of Patallacta, Qente, and the valley of Cusichaca and the magical Polylepsis forest. Today the hike will last approximately 7 hours. Camp and dinner at 3,800 meters. Overnight on the trail .
Day 2:
Today is one of the most demanding days of the trip as we gain a lot of altitude. We will see outstanding views east to the Huayanay peaks and west into the rugged Vilcabamba Range. After breakfast, we will climb up through the first pass at 4,200 m/13,750 feet at Warmiwanusqa. Passing 3 ecological areas such as the Yunga, Quechua and Puna. we will climb 1000 metres in 5 hours. Today camp and dinner near Pacaymayu. Overnight on the trail.
Day 3:
After breakfast, we will trek down through the valley of Pacaymayu to the famous archaeological sites of Runquraqay and continue to the second pass and the restored townsite of Sayaqmarka ("Town in a Steep Place") and explore the Sayaqmarka Ruins. The Inca Trail in this section is a white granite roadway, traversing a thickly forested mountainside. We will then descend to the magnificent archeological Phuyupatamarka ("Cloud Level Town") and have lunch. We will then begin the decent to Winaywayna where a visit of the ruins and have dinner will conclude the day.
Day 4:
Early morning wake up at 4:30 a.m. for breakfast and to begin the trek to be the first at the archaeological site of Machu Picchu for the sunrise. We will descend rapidly from cloud forest into high jungle habitat. Orchids and hummingbirds are commonly seen along this spectacular section of the trail high above the river. We will arrive at Intipunko "Gate of the Sun" to observe the sunrise over Machu Picchu from an elevated vantage point. We continue down to the royal road and at last the "Lost City of the Incas". A guided tour of the marvelous citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows, the Circular Tower and the Sacred Sun Dial and Burial Grounds. After the guided tour, we can enjoy an afternoon of self-exploration and discovery. In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Cuzco.
PRICES
Tour Price:
Economic: $USD 399.00
Standard: $USD 479.00
WHAT IS INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED
Price include transportation to the start of the trek, all food on the trek, a bilingual professional guide, entrance to Machu Picchu and the return train to Cuzco in backpacker class. For a personal porter and Vistadome class return train, please ask for details.
Flights to Cuzco and accommodation are not included. Please enquire if you require these additional services.
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Chea Inca trail Tours TO mACHU pICCHU
4 days / 3 nights
The world famous Peru Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the greatest trekking routes in South America and indeed the world. Hiking the ancient Inca Trail Paths, culminating at the ancient Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as the lost city of the Incas is a must-do pilgrimage for all adventure and culture enthusiasts. As you trek through Peru cloud forests, pass Inca ruins and admire beautiful Peruvian orchids and endemic birds, the Inca Trail will reveal itself as the ancient Inca highway it once was. We offer standard Inca Trail treks, First class Inca Trail treks and Luxury Inca Trail treks in varying degrees of exclusivity. Our local porters, Inca Trail equipment, and fine Peruvian cuisine are the best in the Inca Trail Travel industry.
