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Peru’s best-known hike visited by thousands of
tourists every year. This 43-km trek combines the visit
of mysterious archaeological sites, amazing mountain
scenery and lush cloud forest rich in Andean flora and
fauna, ending in the Sacred Inca City of Machupicchu.
This 5-day program is an excellent alternative to
avoid most of the crowds found on the 4-day classical
route and to reach quieter, more distant and beautiful
campsites. It is also recommended for families with
children, as it allows a better acclimatization to
altitude and the daily walking distance is lower than
in the 4-day version
We will pick you up at your hotel early in the morning in our
private van to begin traveling to Ollantaytambo, our first stop.
Here, we will explore the ruins, before continuing on to the
Inca Trail checkpoint at Km 82. This is where our porters will
join the team and we will all set off on our trek. From Km 82
we follow the Urubamba River, gazing at the snow-capped peak
Veronica (5,900m/19,000ft) until reaching our next stop, the
Q’oriwayrachina checkpoint. After crossing the Urubamba River
at Q’ente, you will have the option to visit to Wayna Q’ente and/
or Llactapata archaeological sites. Once we have arrived at the
next archealogical site of Patallacta, we will have a delicious
lunch and have an opportunity to explore the area known for
its Inca terraces. Afterwards, we will return to our campsite
in the middle of Patallacta where we will eat dinner, and spend
the night.
After breakfast, we will begin slowly hiking toward
Llulluchapampa, our destination for the evening. We will stop at
Wayllabamba for lunch, an area which has spectacular views. On
the way to Llulluchapampa we stop at one of the most exclusive
sites on the Inca Trail, the Inca fort of Paucarcancha, which has
well-preserved ruins and a sacred temple. Finally, we will arrive
at Llulluchapampa for dinner and camping (3,800m/12,460ft). Our
campsite here is sparsely populated and very scenic.
Cusco Ollantaytambo Km 82 Llactapata
Inca Trail Llactapata
Llulluchapampa
DAY 01
DAY 02
Today is our longest day involving two high mountain
passes. We will steadily ascend to Warmiwañusqa (Dead
Women’s pass), the hardest and longest climb on the Inca
Trail at 4,200m/13,692ft. At the top, we stop to admire
our accomplishment, before enjoying our descent to the
Pacaymayo River only to again ascend up to the ruins of
Runkuraqay, the second pass at 4,050m/13,200ft. From here
we walk down to the ruins at Sayacmarca (3,850m/12,551ft)
passing a dry lake and the first glimpses of the cloud
forest overlooking the Aobamba Valley. Lunch will be at
Chaquicocha, a mountain in the cloud forest. We continue
hiking along the mountain ridge with a beautiful views
of Mt. Salkantay and Mt. Pumasillo., until we reach
Phuyupatamarca, where we camp for the night.
Llulluchapampa Phuyupatamarca
DAY 03
Today we visit three major Inca sites, Phuyupatamarca, Intipata and
Wiñay Wayna, before we finally arrive at Machu Picchu late in the day.
First we will wake up to explore the Phuyupatamarca ruins before
descending into the cloud forest. Our next stop, will be the ruins of
Wiñay Wayna, built on a steep hillside overlooking the Urubamba River.
Here, we will relax and eat lunch. In the afternoon we will arrive at
Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) at the perfect time of day for
great photos of this citadel. We will then take the bus down to Aguas
Calientes to our hotel. Dinner is not included this day, so you can enjoy
one the many restaurants in Aguas Calientes.
Phuyupatamarca Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes
DAY 04
At the agreed time we will visit to your Hotel. Your briefing is
usually programmed one day before your program and usually
in the evening. However If your program starts on a Monday,
your briefing will be programmed for the Saturday prior to
your program and during the morning only. Therefore, please
consider this when booking your flights to Cusco.
BRIEFING
After breakfast, we will take a half-hour
bus ride to Machu Picchu for an extensive
2 ½ hour tour about Andean history and
culture. Afterwards free time will be
given to wander around the citadel or
climb Huayna Picchu, the highest peaked
mountain of Machu Picchu with even more
Inca structures at the peak (we can help
you book the mandatory tickets for this
unforgettable hike in advance). Together,
we will return to the Aguas Calientes
by bus, where you can have your choice
of restaurants for lunch. After lunch,
we will take the afternoon train to
Ollantaytambo and then the van back to
Cusco.
Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes Return To Cusco
DAY 05
Every guide has received training in first aid from a physician. We conduct mandatory
training sessions every February, which every single SPE tour guide must attend. Your
tour guide will always have a first-aid kit for basic medical problems (traveler’s
diarrhea, cuts, scrapes, etc.) and oxygen. We will get you off the trail as quickly
and comfortably as possible, if needed, and ensure you get directly to a clinic for
treatment. Every guide is also equipted with a radio comunication that can be used
anywhere on the mountain to connect anywhere in the world in case of an emergency.
For an extra cost, these can be used for personal calls as well.
All of our guides have studied Tourism at Cusco National University. They have all grown up in the region and have
a true passion to teach others about their heritage and culture. We are very careful to choose the best guides for
each group they are highly trained, have excellent language proficiency and communication skills and are regularly
evaluated by the service reports each guest fills in after each service.
We also have guides proficient in several languages besides English and Spanish, including French, Italian, German, for
special requests In all of our treks, not only on the Inca Trail, there will be a guide for every 8 guests with one of
them being the head guide. This ensures a higher safety and attention to guests versus other operators.
We include a personal porter, who is responsible for carrying your
duffel bag so we limit duffel-bag weights to 7 kg/ 14 lbs, which should
include your sleeping bag and air mattress is no additional fee for this.
Besides they also carry all the necessary equipment and logistics to
hike and camp (tents, food, gear, etc). Without porters, climbing the Inca
Trail would be close to impossible for most people. They will set up all
your tents, help cook and serve you amazing food, prepare hot water to
wash with, welcome you happily to each site…all with a smile on their
face. We strive to keep our porters well cared for and healthy.
porters
The SPE chefs cook delicious meals that many previous trekkers have raved about. We honor all
food restrictions. Be sure to remind your tour guide of any food restrictions at the beginning of
your trek. Food is typically served family-style. You will enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner each
day of the trek, along with a happy hour of tea and snacks. A snack each morning will also be
provided for you to enjoy along the hike. We will provide purified water needed at meal times to
drink and refill a reusable water bottle or camel back (we recommend at least 3L capacity to
last between meals.
chefs
All your transportation is included in this trek. You will be
picked up directly from your hotel around 4 a.m. (unless you are
staying in Ollantaytambo) and brought to KM 82, to begin your
trek. The train back from Aguas Calientes is included. This is
Expedition class but can be upgraded to the Vistadome train for
$75 per person. Once you arrive at the train station, you will be
brought back to your hotel in Cusco. Your round-trip bus ticket
from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu is also included.
Southern Peru Explorers prides ourselves on our equipment! We choose best quality equipment employing
excellent brands: North Face, Eureka, Therm-Rest, Coleman, Seatosummit, Performance Tents, inflatable
mattress, sleeping pads, orthopedic foamy three-level, surgical steel for best hygiene, best water filters,
among others. All this equipment is checked for quality before each trek and renewed every year making
sure every trekker is comfortable and safe.
The train from Aguas Calientes, the town located below Machu Picchu, is included. Our
train tickets are expedition class, but upon request can be upgraded to the Vistadome
train panoramic class for $75 extra per person. Also part of your transportation is
a round-trip bus ticket between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. After you take the
train back from Aguas Calientes to the train station in Ollantaytambo, the our private
bus will bring you back to directly to your Hotel in Cusco.
RETURN BY TRAIN TO CUSCO
The Peruvian government allows only a few agencies to operate Inca Trail treks. After an
extensive examination of our staff, equipments, and business practices, we have received our
authorization for Inca Trail. As soon as we receive your details and a deposit, we will purchase
your permits pending availability. These permits are for a specific date and in your name. They can’t
be changed, once confirmed. Only your passport number is allowed to be updated. The permit
includes an entrance to Machu Picchu.
water
At the briefing time you will receive a duffle bag to put your
belongings it will be carried by our porters this bag should
not exceed 6 kg. or 12 Lbs. and this will be included your
sleeping bag and you will not have access to your duffel bag
during the hiking time or between the campsites, so all items
needed while hiking must be carried in a personal backpack
during the trek while you will be hiking.
From your first day lunch time until your last breakfast
during the alll hike, water is included at meal times to drink,
and will be refill reusable water bottles to hike ,this water
will be boiled, filtered and then cooled, before distributing.
(we recommend at least 2L capacity to last between meals).
We will refill our waters at each meals time, you will need to
bring your own water cooler or bottle.
DUFFLE BAG
We included a small details that make us a different from other tour
companies. All our clients receive a small pillow to sleep with, a foam
mat for insulation, or day rain cover to protect their backpacks while
they hiking. Or after the tour ask in our office for free t-shirts, cap, etc.
We will work hard to create your best vacation.
We have one of the most outstanding meal services in the field: Our chefs have been
highly trained by several institutes in Lima and Cusco. You should be prepared to not
only have a superb trekking experience, but also a culinary one, including generous and
delicious breakfasts, snacks, lunches, tea services and dinners. Our delectable menus
include a variety of Peruvian and international food and also cater for vegetarian
and other dietary needs at no extra cost. Southern Peru Explorers is recognized for
its buffet meals, the quantity and quality of food, and its freshness.
The Therma – Rest mattress delivers more warmth and comfort per ounce than any other three-
season air mattress available. Softer fabrics bring better next-to-skin comfort and a boost
in durability, all with no added weight. For the discerning alpinist, thru-hiker or backcountry
minimalist who’s counting every ounce, there is simply no better choice to assure the kind of rest
you need to enjoy tomorrow.
cap
backpack cover
t-shirt
These services are arranged just for you and your party,
and offer the possibility to choose the departure date, the
group size and the duration of the trek. This not only has the
advantage of adapting the pace to your physical condition, but
also usually means enjoying quieter campsites and meeting
less travelers along the route. All private groups include
additional services, such as extra porters/wranglers to
carry your personal gear, hight quality camping equipment,
highly experienced cheffs, outstanding gourmet menus and
a number of other much appreciated details we have made
reality through our thorough planning and broad creative
capacity.
You’ll be joining a group of other trekkers like you coming
from different parts of the world, a great opportunity to
have fun and make new friends. Our Group Services have set
departure dates, please contact us.
Mineral Water
Breakfast on Day 1, dinner on day 4, and all meals on Day 5
Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu
Mountain 75.00 USD
Walking Sticks 25.00 USD
Sleeping bag 25.00 USD
- Original passport
(with more than 6 months from expiration)
- A daypack to carry your personal belongings
- Lighter style trekking boots with good ankle support
- Warm clothes, fleece and layers for variable
- temperatures (especially at night)
- T-shirts and trekking pants
- Camera and extra batteries
- Small size binoculars
- Wide-brimmed hats, with a broad visor to keep the sun off
your face
- Sunscreen SPF30+
- Lip balm and Insect repellent (50% DEET)
- Sunglasses
- Rain Gear: rain jacket or rain poncho
- Toiletries, toilet paper, small towel, moist towelettes
- Refillable water bottle
Private Services
Group Services
included
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