Classic Inka Trail: 4-Day, 3-Nights

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The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is without doubt one of the world’s best treks and for those who visit Peru looking for good adventure this is definitely the best choice. This ancient trail was laid by the Incas and is one of the many trails that used to connect different cities and temple of the Inca Empire. The Royal Inca Trail leads from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu combining different ecosystems, microclimates and lot of history giving the visitors a really amazing experience. People enjoy from the very start of this trek looking at how the spectacular scenery of the Andes Mountains merges into the cloudy forest to finally arrive to the magnificent complex of Machu Picchu lying on a green plateau where the architectural art is in perfect harmony with the natural environment.

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
During the travel, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, both free of charge.
If you are vegetarian, please advise at time of booking
Original passport,
Original ISIC (an international student card if applicable)
Travel insurance,
Pocket money in Nuevos Soles,
A small rucksack,
Rain gear (a rain-jacket and a waterproof trousers),
Resistible footwear, waterproof trekking shoes are recommended,
Sandals (for a higher comfort while at a campsite),
Warm clothes such as a jacket, a fleece (thermal clothing is also recommended for cold nights during camping),
Hat or a cap (to protect you against the Sun, rain as well as cold),
Sun cream or sun block,
Insect repellent – recommended minimum is 20% DEET (please note that no malaria cases have been reported during this trip!),
Camera and its charger/batteries (please note that batteries are consumed quickly under cold conditions),
Flashlight/headlamp + batteries,
Small towel and toiletries,
Swimsuit (to visit the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes)
Snacks (biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.) Please note: we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. The recommendation of taken own snack applies only for customers who like a specific snack that might not be in our menu.
Bottled water for the first morning and a water bottle to be refill.
UPGRADES / RENTALS
Vistadome Train (One Way) – US$55.00
Entry to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (subject to availability) – US$70.00
Hiking poles – US$20.00
Sleeping bag – US$20.00
Sleeping bag Deluxe Package (+ Pillow & Liners) US$30.00
Private Tent – US$30.00
DETAILS
Black Diamond Hiking Poles
Sleeping bags according to route requirement
If you are a lover of nature and landscapes, the Vistadome train is your best choice. Panoramic windows in the walls and roofs of cars make the connection to the outside is experienced in a very vivid way
DISCOUNTS
Students (Requires ISIC card to qualify): US $30.00

One textile snack bag per person, to avoid the usage of plastic bags that contaminate our environment
Administration and Staff available 24 hours in Spanish and English.
First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
1 Bag or duffle bag where you can out maximum of 6kg per person
Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks.
English speaking professional and official tourist guide (2 guides for groups of over 8 people)
Transfer train station Ollantaytambo-hotel in Cusco
Chef and cooking equipment.
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (Expedition Service)
Vegetarian or special menus are available at no extra cost
Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
Bio-degradable personal hand soaps
Inca Trail Permit and entrance fee to Machu Picchu
Accommodation in Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu
Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private transportation to Challacancha (starting point of the trek)