Essential Info

What you need to take?

• Original passport.
• Original International Student Identity Card (in case you have applied for a student discount).
• Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage archaeological sites).
• Small towel.
• Swimsuit (if you wish to go to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes).
• Cash in soles and/or US$
• A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek.
• Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco).
• Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended.
• Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp.
• Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping.
• Flash light/headlamp and batteries.
• Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold.
• Sun block.
• After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body.
• Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported.
• Handkerchiefs.
• Toilet paper.
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. 
• Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the day morning.
• Optionally: water -sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route.

Very important note ¡¡¡

Is obligatory to bring your original passport with you on the trek, with the  same passport number you originally made your reservation with. Otherwise you will be unable to go on the trek.  photocopies  are not accepted .We will buy your Inca Trail trek permit using the names & passport numbers that you send us with your trek booking application. You must bring these same passports with you to Cusco and take them on the Inca Trail. If the name or number in your passport is different from the name and number on the trek permit, the government authorities will not allow you to start the trek and you will not be entitled to a refund. If you plan to renew your passport between making the trek booking and actually starting the trek please see the section below about Frequently Asked Questions relating to passport numbers. If you make a trek booking at the student price you must send us a copy of your ISIC card at the time you pay the trek deposit. If you fail to bring your ISIC card on the trek the government authorities will not allow you to start the trek. You will not be given the opportunity to pay the extra difference in price and you will not be entitled to a refund. These are government regulations and apply to all Inca Trail tour operators.

How to Book:

Frequently Asked Questions About Inca Trail Tour:

Dates & Prices

Price per person: ( Standard Group Service )

US $ 360 USD

Fixed departures:   Monday, Tuesday ,Wednesday                          

Typical Group Size: Minimum 2 and Maximum 10

Discounts:

US$35 discount on the above prices to students with a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and to children under the age of 16 years old (scans of your ISIC card or child's passport must be provided at the time of paying the trek deposit in order to qualify for the discount). International Youth Travel Cards (IYTC) or other forms of student identity are not acceptable.

Included:

    *     Transfer from hotel to train station and back to hotel.
    *     Professional guide in English and Spanish.
    *     Excellent meals (1 breakfast, 1 box lunch and 1 diner).
    *     Train to km. 82 (starting point).
    *     Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and Cusco private transportation.
    *     Tourist bus  ways, Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
    *     Entrance fee to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
    *     Oxygen and first aid kits.
    *     accommodation in Aguas Calientes in your selected hotel with breakfast.

Not included:

    * International and Domestic Flights (Lima / Cusco / Lima approximately Us Dollars 145.17).
    * Airport Fees (USD 30.25 for International Flights and USD 6.05 for Domestic Flights).
    * Hotel in the Village of Aguas Calientes the first night.
    * Excess Luggage.
    * Additional Nights in case of Bad Weather or Flight Cancellations.
    * Alcoholic Beverages, sodas or bottled mineral water.
    * Snacks.
    * Personal Expenditures.
    * Laundry.
    * National or International Long Distance Phone Calls.
    * meals which are not mentionet.
    * personal equipment.

Optional Services:

    *     Single Room with Tourist Class: add US$ 20.
    *     Single Room with First Class: add US$ 40.
    *     whit train Vistadome Class: add US$45.

Trip Itinerary

 Day 1: Cusco to Aguas Calientes

We  leave from cusco at 6:00 am. in our company transportation in direction to Ollantaytambo train station, where we`ll board a Tourist Backpacker Train with reserved seats  for 1 hour and 45 minutes to the kilometer 104 start of the hike. As soon as we arrive to this point we will cross a bridge to the check out point and show your passports then we will start a soft walk into the other side of the Vilcanota river the trail heads off to the right towards the ruins of Chachabamba. After a considerable time dedicated to Chachabamba, we`ll continue the trail heads south and begin climbing the mountain, before entering the cloud forest. Then the trail leaves the forest and goes west while continuing the uphill hike in open grassland. After hiking in the sun for about three hours, the trail descends into a shaded forest.  This is where trekkers can enjoy a beautiful waterfall.  After leaving the waterfall and forest, trekkers will arrive at the lower part of the incredible ruins of Wiñaywayna. It is recommended that you start the trek with at least 2 litres of water.
 After lunch in Wiñaywayna we continue through a beautiful cloud forest full of bromelias, orchids and fern trees. You will walk the last part of the trail with amazing features stone steps and tambos “resting places”  and climb the 60 steps before arriving to the famous Inti Punku or Sun Gate. From this point you will be able to contemplate and observe this unique place, last 45 minutes to be on front of this wonder, where you can feel a peaceful and special feeling. Spend a short time for pictures and views then we prepare our mind for the next early morning, time to take a bus for 30 minutes to Aguas Calientes town.

Day 2 : Aguas Calientes / Back to Cusco

In the morning very early after a good breakfast we re-live the history and the mysterious world of the Incas, we take the first bus up at approx 06.15am and arrive at the ruins at 7:00am.(approx.) This time is still not so crowded so we can take advantage of the tranquility of this sacred site . This enigmatic city is explored for (Approx) 2 hours and their mysteries and archaeological information will be explained by our expert guide, ( you generally have approx 4 hrs extra free time and you have option to climb the Huayna Picchu mountain but depends on train departs to back Cusco. For that you need speak whit the guide.

Very Important Note:

Overview

Duration: 2 days / 1 nights
Starting point: Cusco/Km. 104
Ending point: Machupicchu/Cusco
Physical Rating: Moderate
Tour Type: Trekking, Archaeological and Cultural
Accommodations:  standard superior turistic class & categorized and first class hotels

Highlights:

Impresive Machupicchu, amazing mountain scenery ,Inti Punku (sun gate), Wiñay Wayna (orchids to see)

The Inca trail to Machu Picchu is one of the most fantastic treks due to you can see the stunning combination of Inca archaeological sites, magnificent mountains, exotic vegetation and extraordinary ecological variety.

This trek was designed for travelers who don’t have so much time for trekking; this is the best option available recommend for you, without days of hiking and camping.  Starting the hike from kilometer 104 (train stopping place) and follow the spectacular way for six hours (approx.)   , arriving to the famous Inti Punku or (Sun Gate). From this point you will be able to contemplate and observe the amazing view of Machu Picchu from here descending into the world famous and mysterious lost city Machu Picchu. 

very important

"permits are issued to about 200 trekkers per day plus 300 porters. We recommend that you make a trek booking as early as possible. The last year the trek permits for some dates sold out more than four months The government has strictly limited the number of people permitted on the Inca Trail during 2010 in advance. So if you are sure about your trek departure date send us an e-mail to check the Inca Trail trek availability dates".