CLASSIC INCA TRAIL 4D TO MACHU PICCHU

CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TOUR PROGRAM - MACHU PICCHU 4D

DAY 01: CUSCO PISCACUCHO - (KM 82 LLACTAPATA WAYLLABAMBA)

First, very early, we pick you up from your hotel in our transport, and we will go to Ollantaytambo where we will have breakfast (not included). This first place is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and is known for the ruins of Ollantaytambo, a huge Inca fortress with large stone terraces on the mountain. We will continue our journey until km 82 in Piscacucho, where we will begin the walk and pass through the first control of the Inca Trail.

We will continue to Llactapata (Inca archaeological site). In Llactapata you will have an explanation by our guide, then we will taste the lunch prepared by our chef. We will resume our walk to Wayllabamba, this site is also known as the "Capital of White Corn" because it produces giant white corn in large quantities. The first campsite will be in Wayllabamba, where we will have lunch, then dinner and spend the night.

DAY 02: WAYLLABAMBA PASS WARMIWAÑUSCA PACAYMAYO

We will have breakfast in the morning in Wayllabamba. We will continue with the 9 km ascent walk to the Warmiwañusca pass (means "Dead Woman"). After lunch, we will have time to observe a beautiful panoramic view of the region's mountain ranges in Warmiwañusca. After lunch, we will descend from Warmiwañusca to the Pacaymayo valley, where you will have an incredible view over the valley, a waterfall on the left side and snow-covered peaks. The campsite will be in Pacaymayo, where we will have dinner, and it will be the place to sleep.

DAY 03: PACAYMAYO - PHUYUPATAMARCA - WIÑAYHUAYNA

We will have breakfast in the morning in Pacaymayo. We will start the walk from Pacaymayo to Runcurakay (abandoned or collapsed house). After the visit, we will continue to the Archaeological Site of Sayacmarca (It is located on a peak at 3,600 meters and is divided into two parts: ceremonial and residential).

Then, we will resume our walk to the Phuyupatamarca Archaeological Complex, made up of impressive fountains and water channels. Following the guided tour of Phuyupatamarca, we will enjoy lunch. After lunch, we will continue the walk to Wiñayhuayna. Our last camp will be in Wiñayhuayna, where we will have dinner and also spend the night.

DAY 4: WIÑAYWAYNA - INTIPUNKU - MACHU PICCHU CUSCO

Breakfast will be very early (box lunch). We will go to the control point of the Inca Trail. At 5:30 am. We will start the walk towards the famous Inti Punko or “Sun Gate”. We will make a stop at Inti Punko or "Sun Gate" for a better appreciation of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu (it is an Inca city surrounded by temples, platforms and water channels, built on top of a mountain. Its construction was built with large blocks of stones joined together, without the use of amalgam.

Currently, it is considered a cultural heritage of humanity as it is recognized as an important political, religious and administrative center of the Inca era, it is also one of the 7 wonders of the modern world). Our guide will provide us with information about different places, and we will tour the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Solar Clock, the Royal Rooms, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Royal Cemeteries and much more. After the tour with the guide, you will have free time to take the most spectacular photos.

Finally, we will go down by bus to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch. We will return by train to the Ollantaytambo Station. From Ollantaytambo, we will return by bus to the city of Cusco. Finally, we will drop you off at your hotel.

CLASSIC INCA TRAIL ITINERARY - MACHU PICCHU 4D

DAY 01: CUSCO - PISCACUCHO (KM 82 LLACTAPATA WAYLLABAMBA)

• At 4:00 a.m. We pick you up from the hotel in our mobility, and we will go to Ollantaytambo, where we will have breakfast. This first place is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and is known for its ruins, it is a huge Inca fortress with large stone terraces on a hill.
• We will continue our journey until km 82 in Piscacucho, where we will begin the walk and pass through the first control of the Inca Trail.
• We will continue to Llactapata, in English: High site.
• In Llactapata you will have an explanation by our guide, then we will taste lunch prepared by our experienced chef.
• We will continue with our trek to Wayllabamba.
• The first campsite will be in Wayllabamba, where we will have lunch, then dinner and spend the night.

DAY 02: WAYLLABAMBA -WARMIWAÑUSCA PASS - PACASMAYO

• We will have breakfast in the morning in Wayllabamba.
• We will continue with the 9 km ascent to the Warmiwañusca pass.
• At lunch, we will have time to observe a beautiful panoramic view of the wonderful mountain ranges of the region.
• Likewise, after lunch, we will descend to the Pacaymayo valley, where you will have an incredible view over the valley, a waterfall on the left side and snow-capped mountain peaks.
• The campsite will be in Pacaymayo, where we will have dinner, and it will be the place to sleep.

DAY 03: INCA TRAIL (PACAYMAYO WIÑAYHUAYNA)

• We will have breakfast in the morning in Pacaymayo.
• Then, we will start the walk from Pacaymayo to Runcurakay
• After the visit, we will continue to the Archaeological Site of Sayacmarka
• Then, we will resume our walk to the Phuyupatamarca Archaeological Complex, made up of impressive fountains and water channels.
• Following the guided tour of Phuyupatamarca, we will enjoy lunch.
• After lunch, we will continue the walk to Wiñayhuayna.
• Our last camp will be in Wiñayhuayna, where we will have dinner and also spend the night.

DAY 4: WIÑAYWAYNA - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

• Breakfast will be very early (box lunch).
• We will go to the control point of the Inca Trail.
• At 5:30 am. We will start the walk towards the famous Inti Punko or “Sun Gate”.
• We will make a stop at Inti Punko or "Sun Gate" for a better appreciation of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu it is an Inca city surrounded by temples, platforms and water channels, built on top of a mountain. Its construction was built with large blocks of stones joined together, without the use of amalgam. Currently, it is considered a cultural heritage of humanity as it is recognized as an important political, religious and administrative center of the Inca era, it is also one of the 7 wonders of the modern world.
• Our guide will provide us with information about different places, and we will tour the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Solar Clock, the Royal Rooms, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Royal Cemeteries and much more.
• After the tour with the guide, you will have free time to take the most spectacular photos.
• Finally, we will go down by bus to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch.
• We will return by train to the Ollantaytambo Station.
• From Ollantaytambo, we will return by bus to the city of Cusco.
• Finally, we will leave you in the main square and end of our services.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TOUR 4D

• Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco.
• Private transport to the trailhead at Km 82.
• A professional English-speaking Tour Guide.
• Guide Assistant (for groups of over 10 participants).
• Porters to carry camping and kitchen equipment.
• Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
• Camping and kitchen equipment (a dining tent, a kitchen tent, kitchen utensils, tables, seats, a toilet tent).
• Personal tents (a quad tent for two persons).
• Blanket.
• Mattress.
• Walking stick.
• Duffel bag.
• First aid kit and a bottle of oxygen.
• Two-way radio.
• Meals: 4x breakfast, 3x lunch, 3x dinner, hot beverages during main meals - a vegetarian option available upon request.
• Private guided tour of Machu Picchu.
• 1 ticket of a shuttle bus between Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes.
• Return train to Ollantaytambo.
• Private transport between Ollantaytambo and Cusco.
• Drop off at your hotel in Cusco.

WHAT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TOUR 4D

• Sleeping bag (you can rent it from X Travel Peru for USD 30/trek).
• Lunch on the day 4 (in Aguas Calientes).
• Beverages (apart from the main meals).
• Extra Porter (who can carry up to 20 kg of your belongings - USD 70 extra).
• Climb to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (see the Optional section please).
• Entrance fee to the thermal baths at Aguas Calientes (10 Soles).
• Tips to local staff.
• Pocket money.
• Accommodation in Cusco.
• Any flight.
• Travel insurance.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TOUR 4D

• Original passport!!! (Please note: It will be checked at the gateway! If you fail to bring it, you will not be allowed to enter!).
• Necessary stuff for a 4-day trek (We recommend you to take of up to 7 kg of your belongings which might be carried by an extra Porter.).
• Sleeping bag (you can rent it from us if you do not have any).
• Personal medicines (if applicable).
• Small backpack.
• Warm cloths such as a jacket, a sweater, long trousers (particularly for the cold nights).
• Light clothes such as shorts and a T-shirt (for sunny and warm days).
• Sufficient number of socks and underwear.
• Rainy coat or poncho (especially, from November to April).
• Trekking shoes.
• Camera.
• Extra batteries and/or power bank.
• Binocular (if you like).
• Flashlight.
• A peak/hat.
• Sunglasses.
• Sun protection cream.
• Insect repellent.
• Toiletries.
• Towel.
• Toilet paper.
• Swimsuit (in case you like to visit the thermal baths at Aguas Calientes).
• Bottled water.
• Canteen.
• Matches.
• Knife.
• Water purification tablets (optional).
• Pocket money (to buy some souvenirs or refreshment).

THE PLACES YOU WILL VISIT ON THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL.

• Piscacucho: km 82, checkpoint and start of the walk.
• Llactapata: 2,840 m.a.s.l. (town above), has several enclosures and agricultural terraces.
• Wayllabamba: 3,000 m.a.s.l. archaeological center and official camp.
• Abra Warmiwañusca: 4,215 m.a.s.l. (open and viewpoint) the highest point of the entire Trek, from where you will appreciate two impressive geographical panoramas of snowy mountains and the semi-tropical valley.
• Runcuracay: 3,700 m.a.s.l. Tambo and religious center.
• Sayacmarca: 3,575 m.a.s.l. agricultural sector and control center PHUYUPATAMARCA: 3,580 m.a.s.l. (astronomical and agricultural center), surrounded by snow-capped Salkantay, Humantay, Pumasillo and Verónica
• Intipata: 2,840 m.a.s.l. agricultural terraces dedicated to the sun.
• Wiñaywayna: 2,650 m.a.s.l. (forever young) is also the name of an orchid (Epidendrun secundun) that abounds in the place, it has an architecture very similar to that of Machupichu.
• Inti Punku: 2,745 m.a.s.l. from where you have a spectacular view of Machupichu.

Enough reasons to visit the Archaeological Park of Machupicchu, one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World.

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