Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Lares via Calca, and hike to Huacawasi (L/D)
Stop At: Lares, Lares, Cusco Region
At approximately 6:00 hrs, you will be picked up from your hotel to set course to the village of Lares where we will start hiking. During this journey, we will make a stop in the village of Calca, where you will be able to visit the local market and buy breakfast or other supplies for your trek.
When arriving at Lares we will visit the hot springs (optional) where you will be able to enjoy the hot water while our cooks prepare a scrumptious lunch.
After lunch, we will start our hike towards the first campsite in Huacawasi (3850m). During 4 hours you will walk gradually uphill so that you get a good training for the next day when we will reach the highest point of the trek. The first night, we will spend the night at the house of our horsemen who are joining us on the trip. Upon arrival your tents will be ready, and you will receive popcorn, sweets and some hot tea before having dinner.
Transport time: 4 hours
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Day Climate : Warm
Night Climate : Cold.
Duration: 18 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Campsite in Huacawasi (3850m).
Day 2: Trek to the pass of Ipsy Qocha, Patacancha, and transfer to Ollantaytambo (B/L/D)
Stop At: Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
After a nutritious breakfast, we will start hiking towards the highest point, the pass of Ipsy Qocha at 4400m/14435 feet. The hike will take about 3 hours and will be very steep uphill. During this trek you will be able to enjoy views of enormous mountains, llamas and alpacas, a patchwork of agricultural lands and breathtaking views (be aware that we will reach great heights and the weather can be very cold). After reaching the highest point, we will descend 30 minutes, and we will get to the beautiful lagoon Ipsy Qocha where we are going to have lunch.
Then, we will walk down for 2 hours, and we will get to Patacancha town. From there we will take our transportation to Ollantaytambo where we are going to enjoy our dinner and spent the night
Hiking time: 6 hours
Transport time: 30 minutes
Day Climate : Warm
Night Climate : Cold
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Campsite in Ollantaytambo.
Day 3: Hike to Chachabambas, Wiñayhuayna and Sun Gate (B/L/D)
Stop At: Chachabamba, RF7Q+9RX, Aguas Calientes 08680, Peru
Our journey starts early in the morning at 6am after breakfast. From here, you will take a tourist train to Km 104 where the Royal Inca Trail begins with a hike to Chachabamba (2270m/7448f). Here we will learn about the previous function of this archeological site.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Winay Wayna, Machu Picchu Peru
Thereafter, we will reach Wiñayhuayna (2650m/8694f), the most important archeological site besides Machu Picchu.
After that, our trail continues towards the Sun Gate "Inti Punku", a nice viewpoint from which we can enjoy the nightfall on Machu Picchu (2400m/7874f). Since we have to continue our walk to Machu Picchu and from here we'll take the bus to get to our hotel in Aguas Calientes, we will only spend a little time in the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu on the first day.
Transport time: 30 minutes
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Day 4: Explore Machu Picchu (B)
Stop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
We will leave our hotel towards Machu Picchu after breakfast at about 5:30 am by bus. We are leaving that early because at this time the setting is less crowded and the morning is a good time to enjoy the calmness and the ancient spirit of the best-known archaeological site on the continent.
After our arrival at the citadel around 6:00 am, our guide will give us detailed information about Machu Picchu and the history and culture of the Inca. Thereafter, you will have enough free time to enjoy and explore the site on your own, and discover the variety of buildings, or climb Huayna Picchu for an amazing panorama picture.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Aguas Calientes, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
A bus takes you down to Aguas Calientes. Here you have the possibility to join the town’s hot springs (20 Soles). To finish the trip, we will depart back to Cuzco in the afternoon.
Day Climate : warm with mosquitoes
Hiking time: 2 hours
Total distance: 4 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
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Traveler pickup is offered
Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details.
We are is located at:
Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru
06:30 AM
4 days(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
As of June 11, 2022, all travelers over 18 years old must have three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. That means two regular doses plus a booster. Passengers from 12 to 17 years old must prove they are vaccinated with two doses. If they do not have a complete scheme, they must present the negative result of an RT-PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding in their country of origin.
The reduced BASIC (LIGHT) service ONLY INCLUDES a basic foam sleeping mat and EXCLUDES the thermal sleeping bag, duffel bag and porter to carry personal gear. You will carry your own backpack, sleeping bag, mattress and personal gea
The COMPLETE service INCLUDES a thermal sleeping bag, foam sleeping mat, duffel bag & porter to carry a total of 7kgs of personal gear for each trekker (3kgs sleeping bag & mat + 4kgs personal items).
Single travelers will share a room with another traveler & couples will have a private room.
This hike is demanding, it’s important to be in good physical condition. The Inca Trail elevation changes make the hike strenuous as there are three passes during the hike and you will have 1950 meters of uphill and 2250 meters of descent.
SUGGESTED PACKING LIST: Bring or Rent in Cuzco: hiking poles, rain pants, rain poncho, trekking boots, sandals, warm socks, sweater, thermals, hat, gloves, sun hat, sun block, sun glasses, flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory card (there is limited to no electricity available during the trek), waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitizer, personal first aid kit, water bottle. Bring extra cash for snacks, water, gatorade which doubles or triples in price along the trail.
DON'T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS: Original passport, visa (if applicable), insurance card, personal medications.
Travellers who booked their trip using one passport, then renewed or replaced it afterward, must carry the old passport they used to make the booking or a photocopy with them on the trip.
No departures in February due to unfavorable climatic conditions.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Posted By : Jimmymcawatson
From Johnathon & Rod
Thank you Percy, our tour guide, our personable navigator who took great pride in his ancestry, traditions and culture.
We had a very positive experience and its no accident that Percy was a big part of this. We were also fortunate enough that the tour had porters and a chef. The trek is breath taking and sometimes overwhelming with history, beauty and its healthy dose of high altitude challenges. Percy was supportive and encouraging during our four day trek and it was never short of WOW moments.
I will never forget my four days on the Inca trail, the sights and sounds are something else and at the end you enter Machu Picchu - which is spectacular and memorizing.
Bamba for us were positive to travel with.
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Posted On : 2023-06-08
