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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