Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Inca Trail Small Group Tours, Cheap Inca Trail
$700.00/From
Machu Picchu was connected with the city of Cusco and with the rest of the Inca empire through paths of excellent structure, with ergonomic design, were built in strict harmony with the natural environment and have great aesthetics in its construction.This tour is ideal for those who come with full energy to take a hike to Machu Picchu.The tour consists in 4 days of full adventure and unforgettable memories; with a controlled capacity of visitors, per month and per year, since there is no visitor who does not want to visit it.
There are many ways to arrive in Machu Picchu but none like the Inca Trail. Over the mountains, open paths of landscapes and indescribable beauty throughout the days of this adventure, archaeological centers that can only be reached by; from Cusco, 43 kilometers of path between forests and wildlife, millenarian stone steps and majestic views are some of the things that you will appreciate along the way that is the most popular among travelers and the most famous crosswalk of the American continent. At the end is the reward: the famous Inti Punku or Sun's Gate and its impressive views of the ruins of Machu Picchu.
Over the last decades, Peru has become a most popular travel destination. There are many great treks throughout Peru, but Hiking Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is the most in famous trek of them all.You cant lose this opportunity to know the mystic Inca culture.
Inca Trail Tour Itinerary
Day 1: The start of the Inca Trail - Cusco to Llulluchapampa
Day 2: Llulluchampa to Chaquicocha
Day 3: Chaquicocha to Wiñay wayna
Day 4: Finish the Inca trail - Wiñay wayna to Machu Picchu
Highlights in Inca Trail tour:
- You will enjoy 4 Day hike to Inca Trail in a small group with professional guide, chef and porters, who will help you to carry your baggage to the place of arrival.
- Inca Trail is characterized by having a diverse wild flora and has species from high-Andean areas, such as jungle. Outstanding species such as polylepis, ferns, shrubs, orchids and vascular flora. It is considered that there are 50 species of trees per hectare, almost 200 species of orchids have been registered, areas of moss and grass, babus, cultivation areas, bromeliads, wood species, such as cedar and laurel. There are also shrubs, such as the muña, the Pisonay Erythrina falcatas, a variety of begonias and puyas. There are a variety of food and medicinal plants.
- You can see the different species of animals that exist throughout the route, this because the route is through different ecological floors.Now is mentioned concurring 400 species of birds recorded by the INC. For example, one of the flag species is the cock of the rocks and the mountain turkey , in the rivers, you can find the duck of the torrents (Merganetta armata) and the otters, flying over this unique space the majestic condor of the Andes (vultur gryphus) and, as endemic birds of the Santuary.
Crew: Travel Tour Group representative in Cusco and Local guide in the Inca Trail
Accomodation: Camping 03 nights.
Meals: 03 Lunches, 03 Dinners, 03 Afternoon Tea, 03 Breakfasts.
Transportation: Private transportation, van, train
Inca Trail Service - Small Group
Why should I travel with Travel Tour Group Operator?
Travel Tour Group is an operator with a vast experience,qualified professionals,and dynamic adventure travel tour operator founded in 2006. We have been specializing in providing trips for more than 11 years and our responsible reliable, friendly ,personalised and secure service is the reason our travellers come back year after year and them recommend us. We count on a number of personnel who are highly prepared and always available to offer you a personal service in Inca Trail. We will make your trip an unforgettable experience.
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Tour Plan
We pick you up from your hotel and transfer you by bus to the trailhead at km 82.This first day is beautiful and the first kilometers are easy to walk. We will have a beautiful view of La Veronica Mountain and we will also walk near the Vilcanota River. Briefing at the trailhead (2350 m.), cross and hike along the Urubamba River visiting the collection of archeological sites of WILKARAKAY and the marvelous Inca Ruins of Llactapata. Continue up the CUSICHAKA River Canyon with magnificent views of the Cordillera Oriental, lunch in Chamana, continue along the the inca trail and the Cusichaka river observing, several Inca agricultural terraces and irrigation channels. Visit the picturesque village of Huayllabamba. From this point we will start the ascent in different levels, where we will appreciate different Eco-systems along the way, in LLULLUCHAPAMPA we will set up our camp site (3700 m.), and in the afternoon we can take Tea and Dinner.
Wake up, We start up the trail toward the first pass WARMIWANUSCA which is known as the sleeping or dead woman (4200m), here you will have great satisfaction for having reached the highest point of the entire Inca Trail. Passing through the cloud forest of Yunkachimpa and the Corralpunku you can appreciate an excellent view of snowcapped peaks. From the pass we will descend to Pacasmayo valley (3300m) where we will have the lunch, continue to Hike through the Pacasmayo and we will see the Valley of RUNKURACAY. Then we will climb up and cross the second pass (3860m) and follow the Royal Inkas Highway down to the Inka Ruins of SAYACMARCA passing Lake YANACOCHA. Finally we will camp in CHAQUICOCHA.
We start up the trail, and pass through beautiful sup- tropical vegetation en route to the archaeological site of PHUYUPATAMARCA (3600 m.), where we will have lunch. Begin the steep descent through the cloud forest with opportunities to see beautiful orchids and different varieties of birds on the way to our camp site at WIÑAYWAYNA (2700 m.), guided tour of Wiñaywayna archeological site, camping in Wiñaywayna (2700 m.).
After breakfast, we continue with the walk very early to arrive on time and appreciate the sunrise at Machupichu. After an hour's walk we will pass through the Inti Punku or Puerta del Sol, also known as the entrance to the Machupicchu, where you can appreciate the most impressive panoramic view of the whole citadel. We will enter to the site for the best photo opportunities and then spend the rest of the morning visiting and exploring the Ruins, free time in Machu Picchu. Meeting for those interested in visiting Aguas Calientes for lunch or to visit the hot springs otherwise, in the afternoon return to Cusco by tourist train from Aguas Calientes (actual town of Machu Picchu) to Cusco
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- Pre-trek briefing (Our guide will visit your hotel a day before the trek for your briefing);
- Transfer by private vehicle to the initial point of the Inca Trail at Km 82;
- Accommodation: Camping (3 nights);
- Inca Trail Permit and entrance fee to Machu Picchu;
- Meals: 3x breakfast, 3x lunch, 3x dinner, 3x afternoon´s hot beverages (If you are a vegetarian, please advise us in advance. A vegetarian meal option is for NO extra cost!);
- Experienced bilingual Tour Guide (a group up to 8 participants has 1 Tour Guide, a groups over 8 participants receives 2 Tour Guides);
- A professional Cook;
- Porters to carry food, camping, cooking equipment;
- Camping equipment: Personal double tents (4 person tent which allows for greater comfort, and also storage of backpacks);
- Sleeping roll mattress
- Water every day (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own);
- Tables and chairs, cooking tent with cooking equipment, dining and toilet tents and bottled gas;
- A T-shirt of the Inca Trail Map;
- Tourist train (Expedition Class) from Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) to Ollantaytambo;
- Tourist bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco;
- First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
- Breakfast on the first day
- The last lunch (fourth day) when the tour ends.
- Travel insurance;
- Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu ($65);
- Extra Porter to help you carrying up to 15 kg of your personal belonging (USD 130; the Extra Porter can be shared between 2 persons);
- Inflatable mattress (Term-a-Rest Mattress);
- A sleeping bag (for up to -5°C);
- A shuttle bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes Town;
- Tips to local staff (please note: it is a custom to give tips in Peru; however, it is not obligatory);
- Other extras not mentioned.
Single room: Please note that if you have booked the "Single room" option for this trek, you receive your own single tent for all nights.
Local flights: No local flights are included in the trek´s price!
