Inca Trail 4 days

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Inca Trail
• Machu Picchu

Trip Style

• Adventure
• Culture / History
• Nature
• Trekking

⭐⭐⭐     CHALLENGING

1. Embark from Ollantaytambo, one of South America’s oldest villages
2. Crossover Dead Woman’s Pass (4212m) for breathtaking views of Wayanay Glacier
3. Lunch at Phuyupatamarca, “‘the place above the clouds”
4. Descend the Wiñay Wayna terraces and through the Intipunku gateway
   Private tour of Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
5. Deluxe camping sites 
6. Fantastic Peruvian cuisine prepared by Professional Quechua chef 
7. Premier camping accommodations - Sleeping bag, mattress, pillow, blanket and poles included
8. Private portable toilet tent
9. Journey back to Ollantaytambo by Inca Rail Scenic Train
10. Personalized service Small group sizes
11. Personal Porters included

Day 1: Inca Trail

Depart Ollantaytambo by van to km 82 where the Inca Trail begins. Ease into the adventure with a straightforward day of hiking the meandering streams, stunning Andean scenery, and ancient Incan ruins.

Trek through beautiful scenery, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons, passing several smaller ruin sites like Llactapata.

Day 2: Inca Trail

Start early to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman's Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with ample time to rest and relax.

Day 3: Inca Trail

Cross two more passes and ruins on today's trek. The first pass is Runquraqay at 3,950m (13,113 ft) where, on a clear day, hikers can catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Cordillera Vilcabamba. Hike through the cloud forest on a gentle climb to the second pass of the day, walking through original Incan constructions. The highest point of the pass is 3,700m (12,136 ft). On a clear day, enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba Valley. At 3,650m (11,972 ft), reach the ruins of Phuyupatamarca, the "town above the clouds." Camp here or go another 1.5 hrs to the Wiñay Wayna ruins ("forever young") located at 2,650m (8,694 ft).

Day 4: Machu Pichu / Cusco

The final day of the hike starts pre-dawn to reach the Sun Gate before sunrise. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu on a clear day. Hike down for a guided tour of the site and enjoy free time to explore until noon as permitted by the tourist ticket. Catch the bus to Aguas Calientes. Eat and relax before your train back to Cusco in the afternoon.

ALL-INCLUSIVE TREK Our treks are all-inclusive, which allows you to travel worry-free and focus 100% on enjoying yourself. We've got you covered with Private transportation, Personal porter included, deluxe camping gear, day backpacks, trekking poles, sleeping bag and deluxe air-pad/pillow/blanket, organic meals, safety equipment, water treatment, emergency communication devices and more! With the 4 Day Inca Trail package you will receive:

Cultural Immersion Experience - Home stay at the community

Explore the community with your guide share the day in the lives of QUECHUAS **Experiencing a home stay immersion on the night prior to the Inca Trail 4 days 3 nights trek provides Explore Adventures Peru guests a window into the lives of their porters and helps with bonding prior to Journey to Machu Picchu *This is a free activity for travelers who book their hike at least 30 days beforehand and this will be confirmed they want do it.

Transportation and Tickets

• Private transport from your Cusco hotel or home stay to the trailhead
• Bus ticket from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
• Train ticket back to Cusco Expeditions service
• Transfer from Cusco the train station back to your hotel
• Entrance fees for Inca Trail
• Entrance fees for Machu Picchu

Camping Equipment

• Our service includes a porter 5kgs
• High quality double-occupancy tents and camping equipment
• Sleeping rest mattress 'foam mattresses'
• Hot water in the morning for washing
• Food and drink utensils
• Dining tent, kitchen tent, tables, seats
• Toilet tent with biodegradable chemical toilet

Emergency Equipment

• First Aid Kit: includes alcohol, bandages, pills for the altitude, oxygenated water, cotton balls, Imodium, Panadol, rehydration sachets, rescue ropes, etc.
• An oxygen bottle is available at all times.
• Radio communication: Guides are equipped with radios used by workers in the Machu Picchu National Park. we have constant communication with our staff and rangers in case of emergencies.

Team

Professional, knowledgeable English-speaking guide
A cook to prepare your meals
Porters to carry camping equipment and food (hikers must carry their own bags; porters only carry 5kgs)

Food

• Plentiful, nutritious meals (vegetarian option available) 03B, 03L, 03D
• Hot drinks such as tea and coffee, as well as enough water for your canteens, water bottles or hydration packs

NOT INCLUDED:

• Breakfast on Day 1
• Tips for guide and camp staff

THE EXPLORE ADVENTURES PERU® DIFFERENCE - DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

Explore Adventures Peru® has been setting the standard for Trekking Peruvian Andes since 2010. As one of the few specialist companies organizing high quality expeditions, we are recognized as one of the best operators on the Peruvian Andes. Come see why we are the premier Andes outfitter. When you travel with us, you gain access to people and places. You’re enriched by the knowledge of our experts and guides, and by local experts we meet along the way. And you give back. Simply by taking a trip with Explore Adventures Peru, you support the work of our explorers and indigenous Quechuas villages.

WE HAVE A 99.8% CLIENT SATISFACTION RATE!
Undoubtedly, the most honest and accurate feedback comes from our clients themselves. With the goal of constantly improving our service, a post-Hiking survey is taken from each client in order to assess our staff, equipment, and food.

LOCAL GUIDES
KNOWLEDGE: LET OUR EXPERTS GUIDE YOU

- Professional, experienced, licensed local Quechuan guides
- Our guides are formed by expert Photographers, Explorers, History teachers, Archaeologists
- Honest, hardworking, team oriented support staff
- Over 600 times hikes on Inca Trail success experiences and client satisfaction

QUALITY EQUIPMENT
HIGH QUALITY EQUIPMENT & SERVICE.

• Rugged, four season North face, Mountain Hardwear, Doite, Vango tents
• Super warm North face, Mountain Equipment, Mountain Hardwear -30F sleeping bags
• Spacious mess tents and private toilets
• Outdoor utensils in stainless steel

FANTASTIC MEALS

• Delicious meals made from fresh, local ingredients
• Clean water treated with Water Guard
• we customize our menus depending on the preferences of the group,
• we never use freeze-dried backpacking meals
• Hearty, delicious meals that will optimally fuel and inspire you during your trip!
• We also regularly accommodate vegetarian, vegan, kosher, non-gluten and other specialty diets

FOCUSED ON SAFETY
WE HAVE MANY LAYERS OF SAFETY BUILT INTO OUR OPERATIONS TO MINIMIZE THE RISKS ON INCA TRAIL AND BEYOND .

• We have established protocols for handling emergencies on the mountain, including rescue and evacuation
• Certified Wilderness First Responders
• Certified of the oficial firemen of Peru
• Daily pulse and oxygen saturation monitoring
• We provide evacuation by helicopter Andes Corp. For hikers seriously injured or sick.
• Emergency oxygen, portable stretchers and medical kits
• Emergency horse available in all our Alternatives treks

RESPONSIBLE TREKKING
GIVE BACK: WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US, YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Environmentally and socially responsible company
• Member of Inca Trail Porters Welfare
• Member of Leave No Trace
• Fair and ethical treatment of porters
• Empowering Peruvian women

EXPLORE PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION

Instead of local buses, which other companies use to reduce their costs,
we always provide private transportation. This service allows our clients
flexibility and privacy.

HAPPY CUSTOMERS

• "Great experience!"
• "Very well planned & organized"
• "Excellent service all around"
• "A solid company"
• "Highly recommended!"
• Genuine, authentic, and flexible with deep local knowledge
• Absolutely Amazing

$ 780 USD

4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Minimum 2 persons; departures all year (except February)

ALL-INCLUSIVE TREK Our treks are all-inclusive, which allows you to travel worry-free and focus 100% on enjoying yourself. We've got you covered with Private transportation, Personal porter included, deluxe camping gear, day backpacks, trekking poles, sleeping bag and deluxe air-pad/pillow/blanket, organic meals, safety equipment, water treatment, emergency communication devices and more!

• We include a porter that will carry your personal belongings in all of our treks at no additional cost.
• We include First aid kit/Emergency Portable Oxygen Tank.
• Black Diamond Hiking Poles
• North Face Sleeping bag – 4 season
• North Face Private Tent
• Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Ultra Air mattress
• National Geographic day back
• Portable Solar Panels for charging the phones

Discounts

• Student Discount (with valid ISIC card) – $25
• Under 15 Discount – $25
• Under 7 Discount – $35
• Porters - Our service includes 5kg carried by our porters per person, but if you would like an upgrade: you can hire an additional porter to carry up to
• 8 Kg. (18 pounds) for USD85.00
• 15 Kg. (33 pounds) for USD150.00.

**The Cost includes porter’s salary, porter’s entrance to Inca Trail, Machu Picchu and food.

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