Inca Trail, Machu Picchu Tours, Peru Tours

 

You will spend two days in Cusco visiting it's main Inca buildings, the Cusco Cathedral, the Sacsayhuaman Fortress and Pisac,Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley of the Incas to acclimatise to the altitud and to start the fascinating inca trail  to machupicchu. Where you will climb up to 4200 metres by a stone blocks paved trail with stone stairways, tunnels and wood bridges passing through Temperate Valleys, hot Cloud Forests and Cold Highlands towards Machu Picchu "The Lost City of the Incas" considered one of the world's archaeological jewels. you will have an unforgettable experiencien discovering the the inca culture and their ecological diversity.

Trip Over View

• Duration: 07 Days
• Starting point: Cusco
• Ending point: Machu picchu/Cusco
• Physical Demands Rating: Easier
• Age Restriction: 14Years Old.
• Trip Code: MTS - 0021
• Tour Type: Cultural, Adventure, Nature
• Service Level: Standard - Deluxe
• Guarantee: Departure is Guaranteed
• Style: Personalized
• Carbon Emissions: 350 CO2-E
• Group Size: 2 Minimum , 10 Maximum
• Transport: Train, walk, Mini Van
• Price From: ? US$

Trip Itineraty

Day 01: Lima / Cusco - Sightseeing Tour and Visit to Nearby Ruins

Day 03: Cusco / Machu Picchu - Inca Trail (Cusco - Piscacucho - Wayllabamba)

At approximately 6:30 am, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you by bus to the km 82 where you will arrive at approx. 10:30 am. Here you will meet the team that will join you during the trek, such as the porters, camp assistants and cooks. You will begin the walk, the first day is quite easy and during the first kilometres you will have a beautiful view of the snow peaked Veronica Mountain, walking alongside the Vilcanota River until you arrive at the Archaeological Complex of Patallacta, where you will have lunch and gain energy to reach Huayllabamba, where the first camp is set up.

Meals Included: Breakfast, snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner

DAY 04: Inca Trail (Wayllabamba - Warmiwañusca - Pacaymayo)

After breakfast, the hardest part of the trail begins, with a steep ascent, followed by 3 hours walking until reaching the first step, Warmiwañusca called (Dead Woman), up to 4200 m.a.s.l. approximately. You will not only enjoy incredible panoramic views from here but you will also have the satisfaction to have reached the top. After lunch in Vizcachayoc we will descend towards Pacaymayo (3500 m.a.s.l.) for dinner and camp.

Meals Included: Breakfast, snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner

Day 05: Inca Trail (Pacaymayo - Phuya Patamarka - Wiñay Huayna)

After breakfast the ascent will begin until the second more important step of the route, up to 3900 m.a.s.l., where you will enjoy a guided visit to the Archaeological Complex Runkurakay and the Inca Citadel of Sayacmarca (3600 m.a.s.l.). Lunch in Chaqquicocha. Then, you will continue walking towards Phuya Patamarka (Town in the Clouds), another important Archaeological Monument. After a brief rest , we will continue walking until arriving at Wiñay Huayna (Always Young), for a guided visit to this spectacularly located Archaeological Complex Dinner and overnight in the camp.
Note: The above are the regular camp sites according to the circuit operated by Qeros Tours Peru, however, these can vary according to disposition levied by the Machu Picchu Management Unit without previous warning, but which will not affect the itinerary.

Meals Included: Breakfast, snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner

Day 06: Wiñay Huayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco

After breakfast (05:00 approx.), start walking for one hour by the forest until the Inti Punku (Door of the Sun), known like the front door to Machu Picchu, from where we will be able to have an impressive panoramic view of the Inca citadel. Upon Machu Picchu , Cusco Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, , you will have a guided tour of the ruins and monuments, such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. Free time to stroll around the Citadel and then meet the rest of the group to be transferred by bus to Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon return to Cusco by train. Upon arrival in Cusco, transfer to your selected hotel. Evening free. We recommend you to dinner out at any of the restaurants in downtown Cusco and stroll around the Main Square.

Meals Included: Breakfast and snack

DAY 07: Cusco / Lima / International Departure

We will pick you up from the hotel and transfer to the Airport to board your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to your hotel to rest or do some last-minute shopping until your transfer time to the International airport to board your homebound flight.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Lodging & Prices : Our team of travel consultant has carefully selected the Hotels based on their excellent value and high standards. (Lower Prices + Top Service = Best Value). We can book any hotel for you at competitive rates, but published prices are based on the Qeros Tours Peru Top Hotel Picks.   

Occupancy Hotel Category

Double/tripe               Tourist 2 star                 Superior 3 star                Deluxe 4-5 star

Price From:                   000 SS$                         000 SS$                           000 SS$

What Is Include:

In Cusco: Sightseeing Tour and Nearby Ruins.
In the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Excursion to Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Lunch included.
In Machu Picchu: 4 days / 3 nights of Inca Trail including:

• Train ticket to Aguas Calientes - Cusco
• Bus ticket to Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
• Porters and cooks
• Guided visit to the citadel and lunch
• Bilingual guide (english/spanish) during the wholel Inca Trail circuit
• All meals along the excursion
• Camping equipment including tents, kitchen tent, dining room, etc
• 06 Nights of accommodation overall
• All breakfasts and meals as mentioned in the programme
• All entrance tickets applicable
• All the transfers indicated in the itinerary
• All applicable taxes
• Bilingual guides (english/spanish) for all the excursions above mentioned

Not Included:

• International and domestic flights
• Airport taxes ($30.25 for international flights and $6.05 for domestic flights)
• Baggage excess
• Alcoholic drink, soda or bottled mineral water
• Personal expenses
• Tips
• International or National personal telephone calls
• Personal porters (rucksack and other personal equipement will have to be carried       by the  passenger)
• Sleeping bags for the Inca Trail

Optional Extensions: / Uros, Amantani, Island 2 days/ Pachacamac - City Tour/ Colca Canyon Tours 2 days /Nazca Lines 2 days/ Rafting Chuquicahuana 1 day/ Biking Maras, Moray /Horseback Riding Cusco /Ausangate Trek 5 days

• Nazca Lines: Mysterious geoglyphs of the desert
• Amazon Tours: Manu Jungle Expedition
• Sacred Valley Tour
• Extra night at Machu Picchu
• Extra Cusco or Lima hotel nights at the start or end of your trip