Inca Trail Group Service by group 4D/3N- Sanctuary Treks Perú

Overview

Day 1 Cusco – Km82 – Ayapata
Day 2 Ayapata – Chaquicocha
Day 3 Chaquicocha – Winay Wayna
Day 4 Winay Wayna – Machu Picchu

Day 1 Cusco – Km82 – Ayapata

The first day of the Inca Trail is easy going to help you settle in to the trek. Covering 16km of the trail climbing gently up the Cusichaca Valley you pass by the Inca site of Llactapata, enjoy great views of the snow-capped peak Veronica (5900m / 18000ft) and get to see a variety of native plant life and birds throughout the day.

Our campsite for the night is at Ayapata (3500m / 10829ft) which is a little further along the trail than most groups go; as we’re camping further up the trail the next day’s trek up to the pass is a little easier for us and with fewer tourists at the campsite we can enjoy the peace and tranquility of this beautiful place.

Day 2 Ayapata – Chaquicocha

Today is considered by many to be the hardest day of the trek; with 2 high passes (Dead Woman’s Pass is the highest at 4215m / 13779ft) to cross and nearly 16km to walk today really tests your spirit. There’s no need to worry though as thanks to our enthusiastic guides and team of porters helping you along you’ll have all the morale and physical support you need to make it.

Also we get fantastic views of the high mountain ranges as we cross the 2 passes and will have the chance to visit 2 Inca sites (Runcuraccay and Sayacmarca). We will also see a variety of plant and wild life in the Polylepsis forests that cover this area and hopefully spot White Tailed Deer as we near Dead Woman’s Pass. Our campsite tonight is at Chaquicocha (3550m / 11800ft) which like Ayapata is one of the quieter campsites and affords beautiful views of the sunsetting over the mountains in the distance.

Day 3 Chaquicocha – Winay Wayna

Having made it over the 2 passes yesterday we’re now treated to a relaxing day through some of the most beautiful scenery the Inca Trail has to offer. With a relatively short distance to cover along what is known as Inca Flat (gentle ascents and descents) we get to enjoy the lush and verdant cloud forest around us and the spectacular views of the Andes in the distance.

With visits to Inca sites (Phuyupatamarca, Winay Wayna and intipata) this is by far one of the most impressive days of the trek. Our campsite for tonight is at Winay Wayna (2650m / 8792ft) which we will arrive to be early afternoon and get to have an extended guided tour of once we have settled in.

Day 4 Winay Wayna – Machu Picchu

Today is the highlight of the trek. Waking up early you head straight to the checkpoint to enter Machu Picchu and once the site opens can carry on to the Sun Gate (inti punku) where you’ll get your first fantastic views of Machu Picchu.

On arrival to Machu Picchu you’ll have a 2 hour guided tour of the site during which you’ll learn about the Incas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel. After your tour you’ll have free time to explore the site by yourslef and if you have permits to climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain. In the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo from where you will carry on by bus back to Cusco.

Includes

Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+
Chef
Porters to carry cooking and camping equipment (Cooking tent, dinning tent, kitchen Tent, chairs, tables, 4-man people tent for 2 travelers)
Pick-up from Plaza san francisco
Transportation by bus to Km82
Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco
Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own)
3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Afternoon Snacks and 3 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food, please let us know.
Dining tent with tables and chairs.
Sleeping mattress (you need to carry this unless you hire a personal porter)
Oxygen bottle
First aid kit
Entrance to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes

Does not include

Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us).
Personal Porter (Need to be hired well in advance).
Inflatable mattress (can be hired from us).
Walking poles (can be hired from us).
Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 4.
Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain (this 2-hour round trip needs to be booked in advance).
Entrance to Machu Picchu Picchu Mountain (this 3 hous round trip needs to be booked in advance).
Tips (the amount you tip (or if you tip) is a personal decision and it is NOT an obligation.
Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

Recommendations

What you need to take

Original Passport
Student Card (if you are a student and have booked in advance to qualify for the discount)
Sleeping bag (can be hired from us).
Walking sticks (can be hired from us).
Walking boots
Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
Warm jacket, hat and gloves
T-shirts
Comfortable Trousers
Sun hat & sunglasses
Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
Insect repellant
Toiletries and hand sanitiser
Personal medication
Camera and film
Torch with spare batteries
Optional: Sandals, bathing suit etc.

Prices

US $680.00 Adults

US $640.00 Students and Under 18’s Discount: US$40.

Discounts:

Under 18’s Discount: US$40

Additional/Extras NOT Included (Need to book in Advance):

Machu Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 80.00
Huayna Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 80.00
Vistadome/Panoramico 360° Train upgrade: FROM USD50.00 (Please check).
Extra Night in Aguas Calientes: Depends on the type of Hotel desired.

Optional extras:

Personal Porter (half) to carry 8kg of personal items US$ 90.00
Full Porter to carry 16kg of personal items US$185.00 (can be share by two people)
Sleeping Bag US$25
Walking Pole US$8
Inflatable Mattress US$20
Single Tent Supplement US$35

Payment of deposit

For the classic Inca Trails: 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 5 or 7 days (Group or Private Service)

We request a non-refundable deposit per person along with personal details of each member participating in the trek:

Full name
Passport number,
Gender,
Nationality,
DOB
Tent Supplement US$35

Cancellations:

Deposit sent for is Non-Refundable nor transferable to any other date, person or tour (According to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Regulations).
Sanctuary treks peru must be notified of any changes or cancellations to your trip as soon as you are aware of them, via e-mail so that we do not incur expenses not covered by deposit.
Once finales balances has been paid, we will not be able to refund your trek payment in the case of cancellations. There will, however, be parts of your trip that you are able to use (Machu Picchu entrance fee, 1 train ticket, 1 bus ticket).
A claim letter for your insurance company can also be provided by us upon request.
Porter service hired can Not be cancelled (a fee is paid for booking this service).