Even though the regulations for Expeditions to the Inka trail, point that the bookings must be done 5 days before the date of start, it's recommendable to do it beforehand, the average in high season points that 90 days befote the Start there is not space, due that only 500 people can enter per day, in order to protect both, the Inka trail and the santuary of Machupicchu.
ROUTE - ITINERARY
1st DAY:
Cuzco: Inca Trail Start Meet at the office at 05.45am to board the bus. Ensure you have your original passport and ISIC student card (if applicable). The journey to trailhead at km 82 takes approximately 3 hours. We will enjoy breakfast along the way. Walking times are always approximate depending on weather conditions, group ability and many other factors, but you will walk about 2-3 hours before lunch. After lunch, we walk on just past the village of Wayllabamba to our first camp (3000 mtrs). This first day has us walking through the valley. It starts at 2380 mtrs with a small climb to a platform overlooking the Incan site Llactapata and rewards you with superb views of Mount Veronica.
Approx 14km walking - 6 hours
2nd Day :
Inca TrailDay 2 is the most difficult day as you walk from about 3000 mtrs to 4200 mtrs—the highest pass of this trek (Dead Woman’s Pass). You can walk at your own pace, stop to get your breath whenever you like. You’ll find your energy returns once you continue down to the valley of Pacaymayo. Campsite at 3600 mtrs. You can hire a porter from the village of Wayllabamba to carry your pack to the top of the pass for approximately 70 soles. You must organize and pay this money directly to the person who carries your items. Please check your belongings upon receiving them at the end of this service.
This is the coldest night. +2/+4 degrees Celsius (December); -3/-5 degrees Celsius (June)
Approx 12km walking - 7 hours
3rd Day:
Inca Trail Day 3 is exceptionally beautiful because of the ruins and incredible paved trail (and more importantly for your lungs, there is a lot more down than up!!!). There are about 2000 stairs descending from Phuyupatamarca to Wiñaywayna, so take care with your knees). If you have had knee or ankle injuries an extra porter is recommended so that you are not carrying extra weight and overstressing your joints. Guided tours of all the ruins. Camping is usually at Wiñaywayna (2700 mtrs).
Take extra care of your personal belongings in this campsite as all the tours camp near here. As usual always keep your daypack with valuables with you. The only hot shower on the Inca Trail is on this third night at Wiñaywayna. There is a hostal near the campsite with an 8min hot shower for 5 soles, and a bar and restaurant where you can purchase bottled water.
Approx 16km walking - 6 hours
4th Day:
Inca Trail: Cuzco
Get up extremely early to arrive at Intipunku, "The Gate of the Sun," and view the first sun illuminating majestic Machupicchu. It is still a 20 min walk down from here to the famous view from the terraces at the end of the trail. Take your photos now before the 10:30 crowds arrive. Your tour of Machupicchu should finish between 10:30 and 11:00am and you have free time to climb Huayna Picchu (it will take at least 90 minutes). A maximum of 400 hikers can climb this mountain per day, so start immediately after your tour! Or just collapse under a tree and quietly reflect in amazement at the mystery, the architectural achievement and beauty of Machupicchu.
In the Afternoon return to Cusco on train.
PRICES PER PERSON:
Adults over 16 y.o USD 400.00
Teenagers under 16 y.o USD 375.00
Students with ISICARD USD 364.00
It includes:
Bus transportation to the Start of the trek.
Accomodation in double carps.
Food for all the trekking.
03 breakfasts, 03 lunches, 03 suppers (snacks).
Kitchen Carps , Dinning and Bathroom.
Porters.
Oficial tourism guide.
Entrance ticket to the citadel of Machupiccu.
Return train ticket to Cusco.
Bus ticket to Aguas Calientes
Transfer train station / hotel
IT DOES NOT INCLUDE:
extra drinks
Sleepings Backs
Phone calls
Entrance tickets for any other days
Personal porter.
WE RECOMMEND TO BRING THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL KIT:
battery lantern
Knife
Insects repellent
vSun Block
Treking boots
Hats or Caps
towel
Toilet paper
Plastic raincoat
We recommend bring light clothes for the sunny days and warm clothes for the nights, at night the temperature can reach 0º C, in some places (32º F).
Depending on your interest you can bring a recorder camera or a photographic camera, compass, sunglasses.
Inca Trail 2D/1N
CAMINO INCA DE 2 DIAS y 1 NOCHE
MUY IMPORTANTE.-
Aunque el reglamento de Expediciones al Camino Inka, dice que se debe realizar las reservas 5 días antes, lo mas recomendable es realizar la reserva con mucha anticipación, el promedio en temporada alta indica que 90 días antes de la salida ya no hay espacio, esto debido a que solo pueden ir 500 personas por día, solo así se podrá conservar de la erosión y la contaminación de la red vial y del Santuario de Machupicchu.
DESCRIPCION DEL CAMINO INCA DE 2 DIAS Y 1 NOCHE:
PRIMER DIA:
CUSCO - WIÑAYWAYNA - MACHUPICCHU
Los recojemos a las 5 y 45 am. del hotel y los llevamos a la estación de Trenes, de donde nos trasladaremos viendo paisajes pintorescos, hasta llegar al Km 104 donde empezamos nuestra caminata. Desde el grupo arqueológico de "Chachabamba" (2250 mts) subimos en aprox. 2 1/2 horas hacia el fascinante grupo arqueológico de "Wiñaywayna" (2650 mts) donde disfrutamos un pick nick. En la tarde seguimos por el bosque semi-tropical hacia el "Intipunku" (la puerta del sol) de donde podemos disfrutar la primera vista panorámica del majestuoso "Machupicchu". Desde aquí descendemos en bus hacia el pueblo de Aguas Calientes donde se pueden visitar opcionalmente los baños termales y pernoctaremos cómodamente en un hostal pudiendo este ser el Hostal Inka Tambo, el Hostal Continental, Hostal Jardín Real, entre otros de acuerdo a la disponibilidad.
SEGUNDO DIA:
MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO
Después del Desayuno subimos con el primer bus a Machupicchu para disfrutar el amanecer en este mágico lugar antes de la llegada de otros turistas desde Cusco. Disfrutaremos la tranquilidad de la ciudad perdida de los Incas en un tour guiado, disponiendo de un tiempo libre. En la tarde bajamos en bus al pueblo de Aguas Calientes de donde regresamos a Cusco en Tren. Traslado al Hotel.
PRECIOS POR PERSONA 2010:
Adultos mayores de 16 años USD 320.00
Niños menores de 16 años USD 305.00
Estudiantes con ISICARD USD 300.00
SERVICIOS OPCIONALES DEL CAMINO INCA DE 2 DIAS Y 1 NOCHE:
Para retornar a Ollantaytambo en el Tren Panorámico incrementar USD 45.00
Para retornar a Cusco en el Tren Hiram Bingham incrementar USD 380.00
PARA PERNOCTAR EN AGUAS CALIENTES EN HOTELES DE ACUERDO A ELECCIÓN:
ADICIONAR POR PERSONA POR NOCHE EN ACOMODACION DOBLE:
Ticket de Bus Machupicchu-Aguas Calientes (ida/vuelta).
1 Noche Hotel (hab. dobles).
Ticket de Tren Aguas Calientes-Cusco
NO INCLUYE:
Alimentos no mencionados
Servicios extras como Propinas
Entrada a los Baños Termales en Aguas Calientes
ACONSEJAMOS TRAER EL SIGUIENTE EQUIPO PERSONAL
cantimplora
linterna de baterías
fósforos
cuchillo
repelente de insectos
protector de sol
botas de caminata (preferentemente impermeables con protectores de tobillo),
sombrero del sol o gorra
toalla
papel higiénico
impermeable (o poncho plástico).
Se recomienda traer ropa apropiada para los días soleados.
También, dependiendo de su interés llevar una cámara de fotografía o filmadora, binoculares, gafas de sol, brújula.Todos los equipos deben tener un peso ligero o moderado.
