Day 1: Cusco / KM 104 Chachabamba / Wiñaywayna / Aguas Calientes
Transfer from hotel in Cusco to train station of Poroy at 4:30 AM, we will take the train until the 104 kilometer. At this point we will star our trek, first we will visit Chachabamba Archeological Group (2170 MASL) Then we will walk until Winaywayna (2650 MASL) per 3 hours approximately. In the afternoon we will walk to Inti Punku, here we will have a spectacular view of Machupicchu, after that we’ll keep walking to get Machu Picchu but just for a moment because then we go down to Aguas Calientes by bus. After having the dinner we will spend the night in an hotel.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Cusco
We will take a bus from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu at 5:30 AM then we will have a guided tour in Machu Picchu of 2 hours after that we will have some free time to take pictures and you could climb to Waynapicchu (additional cost) or walk in Machupicchu. After that we will get down by bus to Aguas Calientes town to take the train to Poroy then a bus from Poroy to Cusco.
included
The Inca Trail includes:
Transportation from Cusco to Km 82, starting point of the trail
Entrance to the Inca Trail and to Machu Picchu
Services of a bilingual tour guide
Service of cooks and porters
Camping equipment: Double occupancy tents and sleeping pads (only Inca Trail 4Days), dinner tent, toilet tent, kitchen tent, tables, seats, first aids kit and utensils for your meals.
All meals during the hike.
Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes Train Station
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco on the tourist class wagon
Maximum weight of luggage to be carried by porters: 6.5 Kilos per person, Extra porters are available at an additional cost.
Sleeping bags are available for rent, at about $15 per day
What to bring for the Inca Trail:A mid-size backpack, Thick cotton Socks , Sleeping Bag , Bandana , Rain wear (a large rain poncho), T- Shirts, Flash Light and batteries, Shorts and warm trousers , Water Bottle, Water Purifying Tablets, Sweater and Jacket , Sun block , Hiking boots , Insect Repellent Towel and bathing suit, Coramina (Glucose), Hat , One complete change of clothing
Suggested: Camera, binoculars, snacks, toilet paper, Peruvian currency and your own personal first aid kit and medicines.
Note: The guides will have basic medicines available included oxygen, but we recommend bringing your own ointment for swollen feet, sticking plasters, aspirin, etc.
Inca Trail: What is included and what to bring, please
Not included:
Accommodation in Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu
Lunch and dinner on the last day: after the guided tour at Machupicchu, you can enjoy free time to further visit the ruins and choose to have lunch either in Machupicchu or in Aguas Calientes at your own expense. Arrival in Cusco is estimated after nightfall, dinner being at your own expense too
Visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes: a relaxing way to end-up the trek while you’re awaiting the return train to Cusco, only 10 minutes from the village center, entrance fee is s/10.00 (Peruvian Soles). Towels can be hired in Aguas Calientes.
Tips
2019 Prices per person in US$: Using Expedition train: $652 (based in 2 passengers) Using Vistadome train: $767 (based in 2 passengers)
Inca Trail: What is included and what to bring
The Inca Trail includes:
Transportation from Cusco to Km 82, starting point of the trail
Entrance to the Inca Trail and to Machu Picchu
Services of a bilingual tour guide
Service of cooks and porters
Camping equipment: Double occupancy tents and sleeping pads (only Inca Trail 4Days), dinner tent, toilet tent, kitchen tent, tables, seats, first aids kit and utensils for your meals.
All meals during the hike.
Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes Train Station
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco on the tourist class wagon
Maximum weight of luggage to be carried by porters: 6.5 Kilos per person, Extra porters are available at an additional cost.
Sleeping bags are available for rent, at about $15 per day
What to bring for the Inca Trail:
A mid-size backpack, Thick cotton Socks , Sleeping Bag , Bandana , Rain wear (a large rain poncho), T- Shirts, Flash Light and batteries, Shorts and warm trousers , Water Bottle, Water Purifying Tablets, Sweater and Jacket , Sun block , Hiking boots , Insect Repellent Towel and bathing suit, Coramina (Glucose), Hat , One complete change of clothing
Suggested: Camera, binoculars, snacks, toilet paper, Peruvian currency and your own personal first aid kit and medicines.
Note: The guides will have basic medicines available included oxygen, but we recommend bringing your own ointment for swollen feet, sticking plasters, aspirin, etc.
