MACHU PICCHU
lost city of the Incas
Inca Trail Cusco
Inca Trail Cusco Tour Description
Machu Picchu was connected with the city of Cusco and the rest of the Inca Empire by excellent roads with an ergonomic design. These roads were built in strict harmony with the natural environment and possess great beauty in their construction. Many roads were built on ledges and are surrounded by breathtaking landscapes with lush and varied vegetation and panoramic views.
The road that was built to Machu picchu is known today as the Inca Trail and is considered one of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. The traditional Inca Trail is about 46 km of journey (4 days walking) along roads, stairs and across streams. The Inca Trail starts at Km 82 of the rail line (Cusco - Machu Picchu) at "Piskacucho". From there it leads visitors through the varied archaeological sites that are found along the route that ends at Machu Picchu.
Description of the Inca Trail Cusco
Our professional team of mountain and hiking professionals provide the most pleasant hiking possible. MACHU PICCHU Travel Tours uses only the finest equipment, the most seasoned guides and the best porters and cooks available to give you the best possible experience in an unforgettable landscape.
Inca Trail Cusco Itinerary: 3 Day - 2 Night
Day 01: Cusco • Llaqtapata • Huayllabamba • Llulluchapampa.
You will be greeted at your hotel at 5:40 am and taken to 88 kilometer on the Peru Rail train line to begin the 9:00 am Inca Trail hike. The walk will begin leisurely to ensure you are acclimated to the pace and elevation.
First we will reach the archaeological complex of Llactapata (2.550 m.). Then we will continue to walk through the Huayllabamba valley noticing the ecological changes as we ascend to Yuncos Chimpana and further higher to Llulluchapampa (3.750 m) where we will camp for the 1st night.
Day 02: Llulluchapampa • Warmiwañusca • Sayacmarca • Phuyupatamarca.
After breakfast and starting our trek we will be able to have wonderful views of the valley below and Huayanay (4.200 m) above. From Warmiwañusca, also called dead woman, we will be able to appreciate the small complex of Runkuraka (3.860 meters).
From here we will be able to appreciate the Sayacmarca valleys and snowcapped mountains. We will continue on to the complex of Phuyupatamarca where we will camp for the night.
Day 03: Phuyupatamarca • Inti Pata • Wiñayhuayna • Intipunku • Machu Picchu
Rise for an early breakfast and visit the archeological complex of Phuyupatamarca. Then hike 3 miles to Wiñaywayna and visit the Intipata Wiñaywayna complex.
Next continue until we reach Intipuncu or Puerta del Sol ( The Sun Gater) where we will dramatically see the Lost City of the Incas, Machu picchu. After a short visit here we will continue to the town of Aguas Calientes and ascend to Machu picchu by bus for our guided tour.
You will have time to experience Machu picchu on your own after the tour before descending to Aguas Calientes by bus for your train back to Cusco. You will be met at the Cusco train station and driven back to your hotel in the evening.
Tour Includes:
- Airport, hotel and train station transfers.
- English or Spanish speaking professional guides.
- All meals mentioned in itinerary.
- Camping equipment and tents (2 people per 3 man tent).
- Chefs.
- Porters to carry group equipment (personal porters can be hired for additional cost).
- Backpacker class train from Aguas Calientes – Poroy (Cusco).
- Bus from Aguas Caliente - Machu picchu - Aguas Calientes.
- Machu picchu and Inca trail entrance tickets.
- Bring passport to receive Machu picchu stamp.
- Mention when you book tour if you prefer vegetarian meals.
Tour does NOT Include:
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Private Porters
- Sub-zero sleeping bag
- Tips
- Personal Expenses
- Personal Porters
What to Bring:
- UV lip protection
- sunscreen
- sunglasses
- reading glasses
- brimmed hat
- trekking shoes
- insect repellent
- flashlight
- pocket knife
- lighters / matches
- camera
- compass
- small travel binoculars
- toilet paper (buy in Cusco)
- bandana
- small towel
- waterproof day back pack for clothes and personal items
- lightweight plastic rain gear or poncho to fit over you and your backpack
- collapsible umbrella for rain and shade
- non-disposable water bottle (stainless steel)
- water purification tablets (Micropur available in Cusco)
- small notebook and pen (notes for your blog, sketches)
- foam ear plugs. Good for long bus rides and better rest. S. America is noisy.
- medications
- Airborne
- Imodium-D (you won't need it but its better to have it)
- Advil
- band-aids
- white sports tape
- treat shoes with waterproof silicon spray before leaving home
- Personal clothing for trek, extra socks
- waterproof hiking pants
- don't wear jeans
- ziploc plastic with hiking energy food
- ziploc plastic bags to keep clothes dry
- personal sub-zero sleeping bag (available for rent) if hiking
- passport: to receive Machu picchu souvenir stamp
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