The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is rated among the best trekking trips in the world because of the exquisite beauty of it's natural surroundings, these include different ecological areas from high deserts to Andean rainforest. detailed program
 Day 1 :
We start our trek escorted by native "quechua" porters going through semi-arid terrain along the Urubamba river with magnificent views of snow capped mount Veronica , later going through Llactapata, an ancient Inca citadel that protected the entry to two valleys (L+D)
 Day 2 :
Today the first part of the trek takes us to the Inca Hamlet of Wuallabamba, later going through Warmiwaáuska pass (4200 mt), known as "dead woman's pass". (B+L+D)
 Day 3 :
walking on a remarkably preserved Inca Trail passing ancient archaeological sites covered by dense jungle overgrowth , later visiting the Phuyupatamarca (city above clouds) with spectacular view of snow covered Andean ranges, camping at Wyáaywayna , probably the most spectacular archaeological complex during the trek. (B+L+ D)
Dia 4 :
Passing through the Intipuncu (gates of the sun) , we arrive to Machupicchu the lost city of the Incas, complete guided tour, then late in the afternoon train back to Cuzco (B)
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
When?:
Daily departures , all the year round except february
Includes:
- Transportation to head of trail
- Entrance ticket to Inca Trail
- Tents, and camping equipment
- Meals as specified in the above itinerary
- Porters and cook
- Professional bilingual guide
- Train ticket back to Cuzco
You should Bring
- Personal sleeping bag and mattress
- Back pack, trekking shoes
- Water bottle, flash light, hat
- lozenges of Micropur in order to purify the water
- Personal clothing for trek
- Insect repellent
Meals
- Breakfast .- varies from day to day and can include:
- tea, coffee or hot chocolate
- pancakes or bread (with butter/jam)
- eggs (fried, omelet) or Fruit
- Lunches.- (the last day lunch is not included)
- soup
- seconds (spaghetti or rice with veggies and meat)
- tea or coffee
- Dinners.- (the last day dinner is not included)
- soup
- seconds (fish or chicken accompanied by potatoes en vegetables)
- tea or coffee
* Vegetarian food available on request.
* Do not includes extra porters , meaning that you need to carry your personal items. |
