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Trek to Choquequirao and Machupicchu 6 Days
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$1,960.00 pp
The Royal Road, now called the ‘Inca Trail,’ was the path that took pilgrims and authorized officials of the empire to the lost city of the Incas, ‘Machu Picchu.’ This journey is an unforgettable and magical experience, consisting of a network of strategically located paths with an ergonomic design and excellent structure. These trails are surrounded by beautiful landscapes with diverse vegetation and a wide range of climatic zones. The path is paved with rock blocks and features stairs, tunnels, and wooden bridges that cross rivers, temperate valleys, the warm cloud forest, and the cold Andean heights. This entire journey will make you reflect on the intellect and spiritual greatness of the Andean people, whose greatest achievement was the Inca civilization.
If you’re excited about adventure and want to hike one of the most famous tours in the world, get ready and let’s start our adventure!
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco between 5:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. in the bus that will take us directly to Piscacucho (2,700 meters above sea level), a small community located at kilometer 82 on the road from Cusco to Machu Picchu. We will start our hike and join the team of professionals who will make our journey an unforgettable experience. Further down the river, we will reach kilometer 88 and head towards the ruins of Q’oriwayrachina, with approximately 200 ancient stone structures. After our lunch, we will cross the Urubamba River at Q’ente. Here, we will have the option to visit the archaeological sites of Wayna Q’ente and Llaqtapata, featuring beautiful Inca walls with stairs and constructions from the ancient Inca past in a natural setting. We will arrive at Chamana, near the Llaqtapata site, where we will enjoy a hearty dinner and camp overnight.
During the Inca Trail journey, we will enjoy a splendid panorama: the Vilcanota River, the Urubamba mountain range, with the snow-covered peak of Veronica Mountain (5,750 meters above sea level), and a great variety of flora and fauna along the entire route.
On this day, after breakfast at approximately 7:00 AM, we will begin our hike by visiting the impressive archaeological site of Llactapata. We will continue our hike along the Kusichaca River until we reach the village of Wayllabamba. Along this uphill journey, the landscape changes from highland to puna, a dry and high-altitude area with sparse vegetation. We will visit Incarakay and have lunch in Wayllabamba. Afterward, we will continue our ascent until we reach our second campsite called Llulluchapampa, where we will be able to appreciate a cloud forest, many flowers, and birds from the area. Dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, we will start the hike towards the first and highest mountain pass at 4,215 meters above sea level, known as the Warmiwañusca Pass (Dead Woman’s Pass). We will be able to observe domesticated llamas and alpacas grazing on ichu, one of the few plants that grow at this altitude. We will also pass through an area of the forest where various types of animals live, such as sparrows and the Andean bear, or spectacled bear. It is advisable to bring candies, chocolates, and coca leaves to maintain a high sugar level in the body and counteract altitude sickness. After crossing the pass, we will descend into the Pacaymayu Valley (3,600 meters above sea level), where we will have our lunch.
This is a long but the most interesting and impressive day of our hike, as we will visit numerous archaeological sites guided and explained by our guide. From Pacaymayu, we will ascend to the second pass, the Runkurakay Pass (3,970 meters above sea level). We will visit the archaeological complex of the same name at 3,800 meters above sea level, where we will find significant remnants of the Inca Culture. After crossing the pass, we will descend towards Yanacocha (Black Lagoon) and finally reach Sayacmarca (3,624 meters above sea level) for a guided tour of approximately 20 minutes. Then, we will head to “Chaquicocha,” observing how the landscape changes from dry and mountainous to green semi-tropical, marking the cloud forest. We will continue with an easy ascent to reach the third pass, the Phuyupatamarca Pass (3,580 meters above sea level), where we will spend the night. We will pass through an Inca tunnel and reach the aforementioned pass. This is one of the most complete and best-preserved archaeological complexes, located at the highest point of the mountain. Phuyupatamarca means “The City above the Clouds,” from where we can observe a sophisticated complex, composed of water fountains with solid foundations and offering impressive views of the Urubamba River. Dinner and campsite.
In Phuyupatamarca, we will wake up early at approximately 3:00 a.m. to have breakfast and get ready to start our hike, which will take about 3 hours to reach Wiñaywayna. From there, we will head towards the Sun Gate or “Inti Punku,” which will take approximately another 2 hours. Here, we will enjoy a panoramic view of Machu Picchu and witness the sunrise after walking along the flat stones at the edge of the mountain cliffs. From Inti Punku, we will walk for 40 minutes to reach Machu Picchu, where we will enjoy a two-hour guided tour. We will have brief stops to take photos during our exploration of the citadel and marvel at the spectacular views of the valleys and mountains. Afterwards, in the afternoon, we will descend to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch and, if time allows, have the opportunity to visit the thermal baths. Finally, we will board the return train to the city of Cusco.
NOTE: Guided Tours in Machupichu last between 2 to 2 ½ hours maximum in shared service, and from a minimum of 2 hours to a maximum of 3 hours in private service, depending on the coordination between the guide and the passengers. The times are also managed according to the return train schedules, lunch time, and the descent to the town of Aguas Calientes.
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Price per person for shared service
AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS:
Students: US 35.00
Students must present the original Student ID issued by the university up to the age of 25, which should include the following:
Private Tour Pricing
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Travel Insurance: It is advisable to have travel insurance and, if possible, send us a copy before your arrival in Peru.
Passport: It´s important to present the same original documents (Passport or ID) used to make the reservation when entering the Inca Trail; otherwise you will not be allowed entry. The document numbers must match those provided during the reservation. If, for any reason, you changed your Passport number after making the reservation, please notify us before your arrival in Cusco or bring both documents (the old and the new).
Extra Night in Aguas Calientes: If you wish to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes, you must inform us at the time of booking. After the reservation, there is an option to change the date for this ticket (with a penalty fee), according to train company policies. You will need to make a reservation for a hotel stay in Aguas Calientes for the 4th day. Optionally you can purchase an additional ticket for Machu Picchu and/ or Huayna Picchu for the 5th day. (Not included in the package).
Huayna Picchu Mountain: If you wish to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain, you can do so on this day as well, but it is best to do it on the 5th day due to the physical effort required. It is necessary to purchase these tickets separately and well in advance, as they are not included in the package.
Have and send us your travel insurance before your arrival in Peru.
It is important to present the same original documents (identity or passport) with which you registered the reservation at the time of entering the Inca Trail, otherwise you will not be able to enter. The document numbers must match those of the document with which you made the reservation. If for any reason you changed your passport number after making the reservation, please notify us before your arrival in Cusco or bring both documents (the old and the new).
If you wish to stay an additional night we transfer the return train ticket for the 5th day. After the reservation there is no option to change the date for this ticket (the change would have to be done personally when you arrive in Cusco), due to train company policies. You will need to make a reservation for a hotel night in Aguas Calientes for the 4th day. Optionally: you can purchase tickets to Machu Picchu and/or Huayna Picchu for the 5th day (not included in the package).
If you want to climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain, it is best to do it on the 5th day, due to the physical effort that is needed, plus if you do it on the 4th day you would be paying twice for the entrance to Machu Picchu, since this entry is included. in the price of the Inca trail.
The best The best way to find out the availability of this interesting hike is to contact an agency authorized to do this hike. Inca Perú Travel is a specialist in hiking routes, especially the Inca Trail 2 and 4 Days. It is only necessary for you to contact one of our sellers so that they can inform you immediately about availability.
Available spaces are limited per day. There are 500 spaces available per day and this covers 250 spaces for tourists and 250 spaces for the agency’s staff such as: Cooks, guides, assistants, muleteers, etc.
Cusco, the imperial city is at an altitude of 3350 meters above sea level. so if you come from a much lower place or at sea level. The best and most recommended thing is to spend at least 2 to 3 days in Cusco before doing the Inca Trail, this is because on the route you will ascend to 4,223 meters above sea level. If you want to have an unforgettable experience, the most recommended thing is proper acclimatization so you can do the hike without any problems or altitude sickness.
The Inca Trail 4 days has a distance of 40 km which is divided day by day. The most complicated day is the second day as you ascend to the highest pass of the walk, this pass is called Warmiwañusca (dead woman’s pass) and is at 4223 meters above sea level.
Because it is a journey that requires a lot of maintenance and constant care as it is a historical legacy that is more than 500 years old, it is necessary, important and mandatory to hire an authorized travel agency to carry out this adventure. Keep in mind that not all agencies can operate it directly if they do not have the corresponding authorization. Currently, there are only 230 travel agencies that meet all the requirements, among them is the Inca Perú Travel team.
The Inca Trail is open 11 months a year, except for the month of February, which is closed for maintenance and because it is the month with the most rain in Cusco. Please note that December to March is the rainy season and this can sometimes close some days during this time, due to inconveniences, landslides, natural problems. It is important that after booking you are always in contact with your agency salesperson to be constantly updated.
The most recommended is from April to November. At this time it is the dry season, so you will not find much rain and you will fully enjoy the mountainous landscapes of the route.
For being an authorized local direct operator. We ask for 50% of the total amount of the tour, this can be done with a credit card, bank deposit or Western Union. Please note that for a prior reservation, our sellers will ask you for basic and important information such as: Copy of Passport or Identity Document (your identification must be valid and if it is expired, you can make the reservation but you must bring the two original passports to the control at the beginning of the walk), another document will also be the Student Card (if you have it), this so that the corresponding discounts can be applied.
No, unfortunately it is not possible to change the dates, it is important that when booking, you are very sure.
As a recommendation, we inform you that you only bring what is necessary, for example light clothing for the day since when doing the walk you will become warm and warm clothing for the higher altitude areas and at night. A 45 Liter backpack can be good, so you can comfortably carry your belongings. Of course you have the option of renting an extra porter for your own belongings. We have porters who carry 15Kg and it costs US$170 American Dollars for the entire trip and porters who carry up to 7Kg which costs US$85 American Dollars for the entire trip. Additionally, do not forget to bring your daily backpack, with everything you need such as: sweets, snacks, rain poncho, jacket, water, etc. You can also review the recommendations section.
The kitchen will be in charge of an expert chef who will prepare meals based on fish, meat, chicken, salads and other Andean products. While breakfast is prepared based on hot drinks (coffee, mates, chocolate, tea), milk, breads, pancakes, jams, eggs, among others. All products are select of good quality and purchased directly from local farmers or markets.
If you have any allergies, dietary restrictions be sure to inform us by email or other means once you have completed your reservation so we can take all necessary precautions. If you are vegetarian/vegan you must also let us know and we can adapt the meals.
Walking poles are really important for this hike since they will help you a lot to avoid problems with your knees and to have a little more strength when ascending or descending. Please note that there are stair ascents and also stair descents so we recommend that you bring a pair of walking sticks.
Yes, you will need to bring your own sleeping bag, the most recommended are -10°c bags. Regarding the mat, it is in the price of the tour, however, at the beginning of the walk the guide will give you one and you have to carry it throughout the journey.
Our guides have been trained to respond to emergencies and use first aid equipment appropriately. And above all to manage the group in difficult situations. Therefore, in the event of an accident, you will be attended to by the guide and a member of the team will see the safest and fastest way to leave the Inca trail to transfer you to a medical center. We will be with you at all times of your recovery.
We will travel on the Inca Trail with the first aid kit and oxygen.
No, it is advisable to be in good physical condition to carry out the walk since you will climb maximum heights of 4000 meters above sea level. Before taking the service you must be honest about your health condition or concern. You are responsible for thinking and deciding whether or not a tour is right for you.
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