CLASSIC INCA TRAIL 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS - HIKE IN 2019/2020

Day 1: Cusco – Wayllabamba – Patallacta

• We will pick you up at the hotel and go on private bus to the km 82 of the old highway to Machu Picchu, the starting point of the Inca Trail.
• We’ll hike to Patallacta (Inca site) and Wayllabamba,
• Camping night in Wayllabamba.

Day 2: Warmiwanusca – Pacaymayo

• Today the hike includes Wayllabamba (starting point), the Warmiwanuska pass (13,828 feet/4,215 meters above sea level).
• After, Pacaymayo, a wonderful spot besides the river of the same name.
• Camping night in Pacaymayo.

Day 3: Pacaymayo – Runkuraccay – Sayacmarca – Winaywayna

• Starting point of today’s hike is the Pacaymayo camp.
• Then we get to Runkuraccay and Sayacmarca, amazing Inca ruins.
• Finally, we arrive to the astonishing Inca remains in Winaywayna.
• Camping night in Winaywayna, near to Machu Picchu.

Day 4: Inti Punku (Sun Gate) – Machu Picchu

• Hike from Winaywayna to Inti Punku (Sun Gate, the old entrance to Machu Picchu).
• Professionally guided tour of Machu Picchu for 2 hours,
• Then enjoy the famous Aguas Calientes village during the afternoon.
• From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo by train in the late afternoon.
• Finally from Ollantaytambo to your Cusco City hotel on a private transportation.

Note: know everything about physical preparation for the Classic 4-Day Inca Trail!

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First transfer. We take you from the airport to the hotel, in a private transportation.
Full briefing. Done by the guide the day before the hike. He’ll explain everything in detail and also answer questions.
Transfer from Cusco to Km 82. Private transport trip from Cusco until km 82 of the old road to Machu Picchu (Piscacucho, actual starting point of the Classic Trail).
Top guide. Professional tourism guide, specialized in the Classic Inca Trail. Bilingual (English and Spanish).
Extra guide. For groups larger than 9 hikers, we provide an additional guide, also specialized and professional.
Radio transmitter-receiver. For steady coordination in support. logistics, customer safety, etc, our head chef and the main guide area in constant communication via this device.
Oxygen tank. To deal quickly with any respiratory effect consequence of high altitude.
First aid kit. Our staff always have it at reach, for immediate basic first care. On the other hand, if you’re undergoing a medical treatment during the Trail, do not stop it.
Small groups. We hike with a reduced amount of people, in a semi-private or private tour fashion.
Spacious tents. We provide 4-person tents for 2 hikers and 2-person tents for 1 hiker. These tents are suitable for all kinds of weather.
Inflatable mats. They are waterproof and also cold insulated.
Complete dining set. For breakfast, lunch and dinner we have a tent and tables, chairs, tablecloths, dishes, glasses, cutlery, etc.
Kitchen. Extra tent for groups larger than 5 hikers. All food is stored inside it with strict hygiene.
Sustainable kitchen. We use biodegradable products only: detergent, dishwashers. All our other items are managed in an environmentally-conscious manner.
Wake-up tea. Hot herbal tea brought to your tent, each morning before breakfast.
Tea time. Done before dinner, with herbal infusions, coffee, tea, variety of breads, butter, jam.
Food: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners during the trek. Includes lunch at an Aguas Calientes restaurant on the fourth day, after coming down from the Machu Picchu tour.
Varied snack. Provided every day in a small pouch, consisting in fruit, an energetic bar or cookies and candies.
Lunch and dinner. They are buffet or semi-buffet style, with a variety of Peruvian foods and also fusion cuisine (except dinner in the fourth day). Desserts and non-alcoholic beverages are also served.
Special diets. Vegetarian, vegan and other kinds are also available at the hikers request, at no additional cost. Please ask for your diet in advance, while reserving.
Kitchen personnel. Specialized cooks and an assistant, all also trained in food hygiene.
Eco-friendly plastic. We have minimized use of disposable plastics. We work with almost 100% reusable plastics or other materials that do not harm nature.
Porters. They are helping personnel, born in Cusco, with extensive experience, properly uniformed and identified.
Warm water. We provide it every day for personal hygiene before main meals.
Small hand towels. They give you more comfort for personal hygiene.
Boiled water. We provide from the third day. On previous days, you can buy it or bring in a reusable bottle.
Entrance tickets. Both for the Classic Inca Trail and for the tour of the Machu Picchu site.
Return bus. From the Machu Picchu site to Aguas Calientes, after the guided tour.
Train tickets. From Aguas Calientes to the station in Ollantaytambo. (Return to Cusco scheduled at a convenient time).
Private transfer. From the train station in Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco City.
Departure transfer. We will take you from the hotel to the airport, on the day you leave (please coordinate with us in advance).

At the client’s request is also included:

Polar linen. Very useful for camping nights, especially in winter, to go inside your sleeping bag.
Duffel bags. You can borrow them from us.
Waterproof poncho. Needed throughout the season, for drizzles and rains, we lend it to hikers.
Hiking poles. Highly recommended for balance and saving energy. We also have them at no additional cost.
Canteen. To avoid use of disposable plastic which pollutes nature, we suggest you buy one. We have them available for sale (500 ml).

The Classic 4-Day Inca Trail 2019-2020 Package Does Not Include:

Flights. International or domestic air travel is not included.
Sleeping bag. It is mandatory that you use one, resistant to temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). You can rent it with us, if you do not have it.
Ticket Huayna Picchu Mountain. Entry for this walk must be booked in advance, is subject to availability and has an additional cost.
Ticket Machu Picchu Mountain. Entry for this hike must be booked in advance, is subject to availability and has an additional cost. This mountain should not be confused with the citadel, it is located outside, next to the archaeological complex.
Travel insurance. It is a very important requirement for your safety and protection. For example in case of a medical emergency, the costs will be much lower.
Lodging in Aguas Calientes. We have different accommodation options, if you want to stay there after the tour ends. Contact our staff.
Dinner on the fourth day. It is not included, but if you wish, we can arrange everything at a partner restaurant.
Personal expenses. For example, purchase of handicrafts, clothing, alcoholic beverages, etc. Nor are extra expenses not mentioned on this list.
Tips. It is customary that, as a form of gratitude, each group leaves a tip for all the field staff: guides, muleteers, cooks, driver.

Documents. Original, valid passport. In case it expires before the tour, you must bring both the old and the new one, in original.
Note: it is mandatory that you bring the same documents used for the tour reservation, in original.
Sleeping bag. It is indispensable and must have a resistance up to 0°F (-18°C). You can bring your own or rent a good one from us.
Hiking backpack. The ideal is one with a capacity between 35 and 50 liters. We also offer such backpacks for rent.
Headlamps. Quite helpful for camping nights, inside and outside the tent. We have them for rent.
Sun hat. Strongly recommended for the entire season.
Dark glasses. They are also highly recommended for the whole season, because sunlight is intense.
Sunscreen. It is mandatory throughout the season.
Insect repellent. Also mandatory, especially when approaching the subtropical jungle around Machu Picchu.
Antibacterial gel. For hands-cleaning before eating, etc.
Water. Indispensable to stay hydrated, fight altitude sickness. Use of refillable holders is mandatory. (We have 500 ml canteens for sale).
Personal medications. Do not interrupt any medical treatment you are doing or any medicine you have to regularly take.
Medical certificate. It attests you’re in good physical health for this adventure tour. Please check our Terms and Conditions for more information on this subject.
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho. For drizzle or rain throughout the season, especially between November and March. You can borrow one from us.
Polyester t-shirts. This is the best choice. They absorb sweat well and dry quickly.
Nylon pants. They are flexible, absorbent, resistant. Preferably bring ones convertible to shorts.
Hiking boots. Resistant to the terrain, water, with good grip and must be used previously, to avoid blisters which will make hiking impossible.
Sandals. For your comfort at camping nights, in case you want to shower during the route (there are showers available for rent, in some villages) and also for the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes.
Photographic camera. Do not miss the chance to take photos and make unforgettable videos of landscapes, which are among the most beautiful in the world.
For the thermal baths. They are in Aguas Calientes. If you want to relax there, bring a towel, sandals, bathing suit, comb.
Money in soles. For your purchases and other personal expenses. Also, it is customary to give a group tip for the guides, porters, cooks, drivers.
Travel insurance. Nowadays it is essential to have good travel insurance for tourists. For example, in case of a medical emergency, the costs will be greatly reduced.

For additional information, check our article about the insider’s packing list for the Classic Inca Trail.

Important:

Upgrade. If you want better hotel category and train type, you must request our staff during the reservation.

Before Booking: Check here the availability for the Classic Inca Trail in 2019/2020.