The Inca Trail: 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu

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Take on the Inca Trail, known as one of the most sacred pilgrimages around the world, on this 4-day trek through the Urubamba Valley towards the citadel of Machu Picchu. This spiritual journey will help you understand the culture of the Incas and the archeological legacy they left behind. Put on your walking shoes and challenge yourself to the sacred route to Machu Picchu. To avoid disappointment, book this tour months in advance, as Peruvian law requires permits for this site and allows a limited number of daily visitors.

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
The Inca Trail is likely to sell out and must be booked as far in advance as possible
The Inca Trail is closed in February due to maintenance on the roads
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
If booked in advance, the cost for an additional porter is $108 (15lbs). If an additional porter is booked with short notice, the cost remains the same, but there is no guarantee of confirmation or availability given the tour's high demand.
Please note: Poroy Station will be closed from 1st January to 30th April 2017. The Vistadome, Expedition and Executive trains will be departing from Ollataytambo or Pachar station, located approximately 1.5 hours from Cusco, during this period. Transfers to the stations from Cusco are included.

Sleeping bag
Porter for group camping equipment, not personal belongings (backpacks, sleeping bag)
Dining tent with tables and chairs
English speaking guide
Cook and cooking equipment
4-day trek to Machu Picchu.
Transfer in private bus to the start of the Inca Trail
Igloo tent (2 people in each 4-person tent)
First-aid kit
Transfer from the train station back to hotel in Cusco
Kitchen tent
All meals on the trail except lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes
Hotel pickup and drop off