strenuous
1 days
5 Day Inca Trail Hike
Due to recent changes by the Peru Ministry of Tourism, Inca Trail hiking permits no longer come with entry to Machu Picchu Inca city. There's no reason to overnight in Aguas Calientes. If tickets are available, they can be added.
Duration
1 days
Group Size
-
Max Altitude
m
Destination
peru
Overview
Due to recent changes by the Peru Ministry of Tourism, Inca Trail hiking permits no longer come with entry to Machu Picchu Inca city. There's no reason to overnight in Aguas Calientes. If tickets are available, they can be added.
Trip Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Hotel in Cusco - Wayllabamba Camp (LD)
Day 2
Wayllabamba - Warmiwanusca - Paqaymayu Camp (BLD)
Day 3
Paqaymayu - Chaqicocha - Phuyupatamarca Camp (BLD)
Day 4
Phuyupatamarca - Winaywayna - Machu Picchu (BX)
Day 5
Machu Picchu - Cusco (B)
What's Included
- Pre-hike briefing the day before your hike starts. Usually in your hotel or nearby hotel if there are others in the group.
- Transportation from: Hotel - Km. 82 (Piscaycucho) and returning to your hotel in Cusco at the end of Day 5.
- 1 night accommodation in 3* hotel with private bath, in Aguas Calientes on Day 4 (upgrades available)
- Shuttle Bus Tickets: Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes (3 times - 1 down on Day 4, roundtrip on Day 5)
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
- English-speaking guide (2 guides if group is more than 8 people)
- Trail chef: meal preparation. (B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner, X= Box lunch)
- 2 Porters per person: Carry camp equipment in addition to your persona duffle bag with sleeping bags, mattresses & personal items (Max. 5 kilos/ 11 lbs per person)
- Meals: 3 Breakfasts/3 Lunches + 1 Box lunch /3 Dinners + Breakfast on Day 5
- Snacks and afternoon tea
- Tickets for Machu Picchu upper terrace panoramic view
- Permits for Inca Trail
- First aid kit
- Use of trekking poles
Not Included
- Hotels in Cusco (we offer our groups preferred rates)
- Entry tickets to Machu Picchu ancient Inca city (can be added if available)
- Drinking water at the start of Day 1 and after breakfast on Day 4
- Meals after lunch on Day 4 (except as noted BLDX)
- Sleeping bags (bring your own or rent ours for $20 pp)
- Gratuities at your discretion: suggested tip per porter $25 USD, cook $40 USD and guide $100 USD at the end
- Tickets to hike Huayna Picchu (add $85 USD per person. Must be booked in advance)
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