Departures:
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Trip Style
Tour Leaders / Guides
Someone local to show you around
Group Travel
Meet like-minded people and new friends
Trip
Highlights
- Hike the original & legendary Inca Trail
- See ancient Inca ruins along the trek
- Reach Machu Picchu in the early morning
- Enjoy delicious Peruvian food
Trip
Inclusions
3 Nights Accommodation
Camping during trek (including tent for 2 people and basic sleeping pad)
Transport
Accommodation pick-up, Roundtrip bus to/from start and endpoint of the tour + Train Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Meals
3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Guide
Professional bilingual guide
Extras
Inca Trail and Machu Picchu entrance fees, Porters and cook to carry all shared camping equipment, Snacks, Emergency oxygen bottle + more
What's Not Included
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Accommodation in Cuzco
- Day 1 breakfast, Day 4 lunch and dinner, bottled water
- Guide for bus and train transfers
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Trip
Itinerary
Additional Information
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).
The reduced BASIC (LIGHT) service ONLY INCLUDES a basic foam sleeping mat and EXCLUDES the thermal sleeping bag, duffel bag & porter to carry personal gear. You will carry your own backpack, sleeping bag, mattress and personal gear.
A Private Trek Option is also available.
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Extra items for rent in Cuzco:
Inflatable Sleeping Mattress, Professional Trekking Poles.
Accommodation options:
During the trek, single travellers will share a tent with another traveller of the same sex and couples will have a tent to themselves.
Physical Requirements:
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 metres of uphill and 2250 metres 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, sunblock, sunglasses, flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory card (there is limited to no electricity available during the trek), waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitiser, 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.
Typical Meals on the Trek:
On all of our Treks to Machu Picchu, we search for great cooks who provide you with the best tasting meals on the mountain, with specialty menus and the freshest local ingredients available. Here is an idea of what you will be eating during your trek.
*Vegetarian Option Available Upon Request (please advise at least 2 days in advance).
BREAKFASTS: Hot porridge, quinoa or oats, fried eggs, omelette or pancakes with fresh bread, fried bananas and boiled water for hot tea, coca tea, coffee, chocolate and milk.
LUNCH & DINNER: First Course: Quinoa, corn, noodle, asparagus, mushroom or vegetable soup, stuffed avocado or potatoes. Second Course: Chicken breast, beef stew, quinoa, fried rice, hamburgers, fried chicken, spaghetti bolognese, typical dishes: aji de gallina (chilli pepper chicken), escabeche de pollo (marinated chicken) or ajiaco de olluco (spicy potato stew). Desserts: Fried plantains, chocolate pudding, chocolate or vanilla cake and boiled water for hot tea, coca tea, coffee, chocolate and milk.
SNACKS: Boiled water for hot tea, coca tea, coffee, chocolate and milk with popcorn, cookies, crackers.
Optional Extras:
- Inflatable Sleeping Mattress ($15 USD for the trek)
- Professional Trekking Poles ($15 USD for the trek)
- Huayna Picchu Trek (200 Soles)
- Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (200 Soles)
Tips (Tipping is 100% optional depending on the service you received. Although tipping is customary in Latin America, it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, we recommend $40-50 USD per trekker for the entire team of porters, cooks and guides.)
*Optional extras are subject to availability and prices may change at any time without prior notice. Please confirm pricing and availability at least 2 weeks prior to departure.