CLASSIC INCA TRAIL 4D/3N
DESCRIPTION:
The 4 Days Inca Trail is a trek that has 45 km in length. This rout is visited by thousands of tourists every year, is one of the most beautiful treks in south America and the world, specially designed for those people that would like to arrive to Machu Picchu by the famous Sun Gate, walking on the original sacred Inca trail, exploring and visiting many mysterious and religious Inca buildings, stunning views of Andean valleys, Andean communities with their own traditions, religion, customs and believes, huge snowcapped mountains, lush cloud forest, microclimates every day, reach in Andean flora and fauna, and culminates in the sacred city of Machupicchu.
DAY 1: CUSCO – PISCACUCHO (Km 82) – WAYLLABAMBA
Pick up from your hotel at 6:00 am, our private vehicle will take you to Piscacucho or KM82 (2750 m / 9.022 ft.), the starting point of our Inca trail trek. There we meet with our support staff, the porters and chef; they will join us during the hike.
- Walking Distance: 12 Km/ 7.5 miles.
- Estimated Walking Hours: 6 – 7 hours
- Lowest Elevation: 2700 m. / 8858 Ft.
- Highest Elevation: 3000 m. / 9842 Ft.
- Our lunch spot: at Tarachayoq village.
- Campsite Elevation: 3000m / 9842 ft. in the middle of the local community
- Meals: snack, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Walk along the sacred valley of the Incas
- Beautiful mountains with glacier
- Incredible ancestral constructions
- Valleys adorned with exotic flora and corn crops
- Local communities
DAY 2: WAYLLABAMBA – DEAD WOMAN PASS – PAQAYMAYU
Today is a day of adventure to conquer the Dead Woman Pass at (4200m / 13.779 ft.) from where you will enjoy Andean valleys.
- Walking Distance: 10 Km. / 6.2 miles
- Estimated Walking Hours: 7 – 8 hours
- Lowest Altitude: 3000 m. / 9.842 Ft.
- Highest Altitude: 4215 m. / 13.828 Ft. (First Pass – Warmiwañusca)
- Our lunch spot: at Pacaymayo village
- Campsite Altitude: 3600 m. / 11.810 Ft.
- Meals: breakfast, snack, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Have the privilege of reaching the highest pass of the entire trek
- Appreciate the Pacha Mama with its snowy mountains
- Inca engineering represented in the design of the path
- Andean fauna: fox, deer, eagle, condor, woodpecker, llama, sheep.
- Andean flora: bromelias, Ichu, Polilepis, Queuña, margarita flowres.
DAY 3: PAQAYMAYU – RUNKURAQAY PASS – WIÑAYWAYNA
Today is the most beautiful day, beginning of the jungle, cloud forest, lush of tropical vegetation.
- Walking Distance: 16 Km. / 10 miles
- Estimated Walking Hours: 8 – 10 hours
- Lowest Altitude: 2650 m. / 8.694 Ft.
- Highest Altitude: 3960 m. / 12.991 Ft. (Second Pass – Runkuraqay)
- Campsite Altitude: 2650 m. / 8.694 Ft.
- Our lunch spot: Chaquicocha place.
- Meals: breakfast, snack, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Luxury Inca constructions such as: temples, living houses, resting houses, water fountains, ceremonial altars, military areas, agriculture terraces.
- Vegetation and tropical climate.
- Flora: begonias, bromelias, bamboo, orchids, passion flower.
- Fauna: spectacled bear, deer, fox, hummingbirds, tangara, tucaneta.
DAY 4: WIÑAYWAYNA – SUN GATE – MACHU PICCHU– (AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN) – CUSCO
Today is the unique day and your dreams will come true when you see one of the Wonders of the World.
- Walking Distance: 6 Km. / 3.7 miles
- Estimated Walking Hours: 3 – 4 hours
- Lowest Elevation: 2040 m. / 6693 Ft.
- Highest Elevation: 2720 m. / 8923 Ft.
- Meals: box breakfast, Pisco sour in Aguas Calientes town.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- You will feel the thrill of reaching the famous sun gate and see what you expected so much to see, the New Wonder of the World the Sacred Machu Picchu.
- Classic pictures of Machu Picchu
- Two and half hours of guided tour inside the World Icon Machu Picchu.
- Some free time for llama selfies.
ONE DAY BEFORE THE TREK:
Briefing/ Machupicchullamaperu Cusco office.
It will be in our office which is located at Street Wasahuara A – 4
All travelers are required to visit the Cuzco office for a mandatory briefing on your trek one day prior to departure at 6:00 pm. At this meeting you will receive detailed information on the route, a list of what to bring, confirm your pick-up for the morning of the trek and be able to ask questions. However, if you wish to receive all the information in your hotel, let us know and our guide will kindly approach your hotel for the informative meeting.
DAY 1: CUSCO – PISCACUCHO (Km 82) – WAYLLABAMBA
We start our adventure picking you up from your hotel at 6:00 am where ever it’s located, and drive for 1 hour and 30 minutes to Ollantaytambo, it is located in the sacred valley of the Incas, passing through picturesque villages of Anta, Huarocondo, Pachar. Breakfast time on your own.
Then you will hop back on the bus, 1 more hour to Piscacucho (KM 82)(2700m / 8.856ft.) where the famous Inca Trail journey will begin, after pass the control we will start with our adventure walking along the sacred valley of the Incas, passing many local families houses and having beautiful views of the Mather nature such as: wakay willca (sacred tears) snowcapped mountain (5700m / 18.700ft.), amazing vegetation’s of indigenous threes, Queuña, Polilepis, Cactus, Floripondios, and much more, who adorns the beautiful sacred Inca trail, gorgeous Inca sites, after 3 hours we are going to reach to our lunch spot surrounded by beautiful flora, after some siesta, we continue with our journey for 3 more hours until our campsite, located in Wayllabamaba village, (3000m / 9.842ft.) we have afternoon tea or coffee at our campsite, Here is our camp to spend the night.
- Distance: 12 Km. / 7.5 miles
- Walking Hours: 6 – 7 hours
- Low Altitude: 2700 m. / 8858 Ft.
- High Altitude: 3000 m. / 9842 Ft.
- Campsite Altitude: 3000 m. / 9842 Ft.
Inclusions: Cuzco Accommodation Pick-Up, Bus Cuzco – KM 82 (starting point of trek), 1 Night Camping
Meals: 1 Lunch / 1 Dinner, (Plus afternoon tea time)
Trekking: 12 kilometers / 6 hours
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Easy
DAY 2: WAYLLABAMBA – DEAD WOMAN PASS – PAQAYMAYU
After a big breakfast we will start trekking vertical hike of 6 km (approximately 5 hours), the first 2 hours will be walking moderate up hill, after that we will find some steps up to reach Dead Woman’s Pass at (4215m / 13.828ft.), once we reach the pass there will be a magical feeling of surviving the highest pass in all the trail, If we are lucky we might even see some Andean animals such as: Andean deer, chinchilla, fox, puma, eagles, and the famous Andean condor flying up in the sky, also from the top of this pass we get a view of the famous Huayanay (6000m / 19.684ft.) snowcapped mountain, After a rest and time to enjoy the views, we start descending for around 2 hours to the lunch spot followed by a 3 km hike down stone steps to reach Pacaymayo camp at (3,600m / 11.810ft),Then you will have the rest of the afternoon to enjoy the camp before dinner and an early bedtime, this night also you are able to see an unforgettable night sky full of constellations, shooting stars.
- Distance: 10 Km. / 6.2 miles
- Walking Hours: 7 – 8 hours
- Low Altitude: 3000 m. / 9.842 Ft.
- High Altitude: 4215 m. / 13.828 Ft. (First Pass – Warmiwañusca)
- Campsite Altitude: 3600 m. / 11.810 Ft.
Inclusions: 1 Night Camping
Meals: 1 Breakfast / 1 Lunch / 1 Dinner, (Plus snacks and afternoon tea time)
Trekking: 10 kilometers / 7 – 8 hours
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Advanced
DAY 3: PAQAYMAYU – RUNKURAQAY PASS – WIÑAYWAYNA
This day is one of the longest, but one of the most beautiful at the same time, an unforgettable journey along ancient Inca stairways, mountain lakes, intriguing archeological sites and humid jungle scenery awaits you. Start with a one-hour hike uphill to visit the oval-shaped Runkuraqay archeological site. Continue one hour to Runkuraqay Pass (3,950m /12.959ft.), from where you can enjoy a magical view of the snowcapped mountains all around such as: Apu Veronica (5700m / 18.700ft.), Apu Pumasillo (6000m / 19.684ft.), Apu Lasunayoc (5900m / 19.356ft.) Afterwards we will descend for around 45 minutes until Sayaqmarqa impressive Inca site, here we get a magical view of Aobamba valley, after explore the Inca site we continue walking by a botanical tunnel of threes and full of mosses for 30 minutes until our lunch spot, after a nice siesta we continue with our expeditions for an undulate way with full of vegetation’s from high jungle such as: orchids, arboreal ferns, kikuyu grass, mosses, Caoba threes, cedar threes who really adorns the sacred and original Inca trail, afterwards we continue waking downhill with astonishing Inca trail with a lot of magical views, on the way down we visit Phuyupatamarka Inca temple and Intipata Inca terracing system, finally we will reach at Wiñaywayna camp (2650m / 8.694ft.), We have afternoon tea or coffee and popcorn at our campsite.
- Distance: 16 Km. / 9.9 miles
- Walking Hours: 8 – 10 hours
- Low Altitude: 2650 m. / 8.694 Ft.
- High Altitude: 3960 m. / 12.991 Ft. (Second Pass – Runkuraqay)
- Campsite Altitude: 2650 m. / 8.694 Ft.
Inclusions: 1 Night Camping
Meals: 1 Breakfast / 1 Lunch / 1 Dinner, (Plus snacks and afternoon tea time)
Trekking: 16 kilometers / 10 hours
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Moderate – easy
DAY 4: WIÑAYWAYNA – SUN GATE – MACHU PICCHU– (AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN) – CUSCO
A unique and magnificent experience is in the cards for you today. Wake up between 3:30 and 4:30 am and have breakfast. Get on the trail early and head to the Wiñaywayna checkpoint, joining the lineup to wait for the gate to open at 5:30 am. Once the gate opens, hike about 1 hour to reach the famous Sun Gate (2720m / 8.859ft.), We will arrive to Inti Punku “Sun Gate “at 6:30am from where is the first spectacular view of Machu Picchu, it is an excellent opportunity to take panoramic pictures of the Machu Picchu Citadel as it is visible from this point. We’ll keep our fingers crossed for a clear day! Catch the first glimpses of light over the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience, and then continue down the final length of the trail for 40 minutes to reach the Machu Picchu archaeological complex perched delicately on the top of the sacred Machu Picchu Mountain. Once you arrive at Machu Picchu, you will be able to take the classic Machu Picchu photos you always dreamed of.
You will have time to check your backpacks (bring water, sunblock, sunglasses, hat and sweater or rain poncho with you), grab a quick bite at the snack bar and use the restrooms before re-entering the site with your guide.
Visit this magical New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The tour guide will teach you about all the history of this mysterious and mystical place of Machu Picchu, that will take approximately 2 hours.
When you have had your fill of the exceptional views of Machu Picchu, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). Depending on your train departure time, you may also have time for some shopping, sightseeing or visit to the hot springs.
Upon arrival to Ollantaytambo, our transfer will be waiting at the train station of Ollantaytambo to take to you on our private van to your hotel. End of our adventure!
- Distance: 6 Km. / 3.7 miles
- Walking Hours: 3 – 4 hours
- Low Altitude: 2040 m. / 6693 Ft.
- High Altitude: 2720 m. / 8923 Ft.
Inclusions: 2-Hour Machu Picchu Guided Visit, Bus Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes town, Train Aguas Calientes town – Ollantaytambo, Bus Ollantaytambo – Cuzco.
Meals: 1 Breakfast
Trekking: 6 kilometers / 4 hours
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Easy
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Free Transfer from the airport to your hotel (only in Cusco).
- Pick up at your hotel in the morning of the trek departure
- Private transport from Cusco to Piscacucho (start of the trek)
- Duffel bag for your personal belongs (6 kilos of your personal items such as extra clothes, you need to include the sleeping bag in the 6kgs, carried by our porters), just carry your daypack.
- 4 person tents (large and comfortable) for 2 people
- English and Quechua speaking professional guide experienced in mountains and archeology
- Delicious meals during the 4 days as indicated in the itinerary (3 Breakfasts, 3Lunches, 3 Dinners)(optional vegetarian food with prior request)
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
- Porter to carry tents, food, cooking equipment
- Hot water for washing purposes
- Tourist Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and private transport to Cusco
- Admission Ticket to the Inca trail
- Entrance to Machu Picchu Inca citadel
- Private Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- bus tickets from Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Chef, cooking equipment
- Taxes
- Survivor T-shirt
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Sleeping bag 15°C – US$20
- Air Mattress – US$20
- Private tent US$30.
- Walking Poles – US$15
- Entry to Huaynapicchu Mountain – US$75 (at the time of booking the tour)
- Entry to Machu Picchu Mountain – US$70. (at the time of booking the tour)
- Optional upgrade (train and hotel)
- Last lunch and first breakfast
- Travel insurance
- Drinking water on the first and second day
- Tips for the cook, porters and guide.
Tips for the staff (Machupicchullamaperu staff receives a fair and decent payment immediately after they end their trip.), Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America; however, it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.
- Guide: 50 - 100 soles per trekker
- Assistant Guide: 40 - 50 soles per trekker (assistant guide from 8 to more tourist)
- Porters: 60-80 soles for each porter from the whole group
- Cook: 150-200 soles for the cook from the whole group.
EXTRAS
- Sleeping Bag – US$20 per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
- Air Mattress – US$20 per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
- Walking Poles – US$15 per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
- Personal tent: US $30 – (Tent only for solo travelers)
- Additional Night in Aguas Calientes – From US $60 (depending on availability)
- Huayna Picchu Mountain – US$75 per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
- Machu Picchu Mountain – US$70 per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
PRICE: US$740 per person
Personal porter included!
*** This price includes the extra porter who will carry your belongings up (including the sleeping bag: 2kgs), we will provide you a duffle bag to put your belongings in.
***We provide large Eureka 4 man tents for each 2 trekkers.
DISCOUNTS:
- 18 to 25 years old: US$30 Information required on student card: name of university, photo of student, expiration date etc. A copy of the card at booking is required & government approval for discount.
- Under 18 years old: US$30 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking
- Under 11 years old: US$40 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
- Members of the South American Explorers: Receive USD10.00 discount.
EXTRAS:
- Sleeping Bag – US$20 per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
- Air Mattress – US$20 per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
- Walking Poles – US$15 per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
- Personal tent: US $30 – (Tent only for solo travelers)
- Additional Night in Aguas Calientes – From US $60 (depending on availability)
- Entry to Huaynapicchu Mountain – US$75 (at the time of booking the tour)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please read carefully the following information; it will help you answer all of your questions about our services and the trek to “Classic Inca trail – Machu Picchu”.
ABOUT THE BRIEFING:
All travelers are required to visit the Cuzco office for a mandatory briefing on your trek one day prior to departure at 6:00 pm. At this meeting you will receive detailed information on the route, a list of what to bring, confirm your pick-up for the morning of the trek and be able to ask questions. However, if you wish to receive all the information in your hotel, let us know and our guide will kindly approach your hotel for the informative meeting.
It will be in our office which is located at Street Wasahuara A – 4
WHERE CAN I LEAVE MY LUGGAGE SAFETY?
Of course! During the “Classic Inca Trail – Machu Picchu”, your large luggage can be store at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please do not pack anything you will need for your hike.
HOW TO BOOK THE CLSSIC INCA TRAIL TREK TO MACHU PICCHU?
FIRST, to book your “Classic Inca Trail – Machu Picchu”, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK HERE.
To book your “Classic Inca Trail – Machu Picchu”, we need the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We cannot purchase an Inca Trail permit without the following information:
- Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
- Gender
- Passport number
- D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
- Nationality
- Arrivall date
- Return date
- Upload Passport Picture
SECOND, we require a deposit of US$200.00 per person in order to purchase a permit for the “Classic Inca Trail – Machu Picchu”. You can make you deposit by clicking on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on the top of our home page, or you can click on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page or click here on the payment of your choice, either VISA or PAYPAL.
WHAT ABOUT THE PAYMENT BALANCE?
It would be greatly appreciated if you pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 6% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to log into your PAYPAL account using our email address of machupicchullamaperu@gmail.com
WHO QUALIFY FOR THE STUDENT DISCOUNT?
Those passengers who booked their trip using the discounted price for ISIC Student Holders must bring their original and valid CIIU card (not a copy and not expired). This document must be shown at Machupicchu Control Gate. Unfortunately, if you do not bring your card, you will be denied entry to the Trail as the permits won’t be valid without your card.
SCHOOL STUDENT
With the passport or national ID – original ones, from 8 to 17 years’ old
- According to Peruvian Law you must be under 18 years of age at the time of your trek, tour, or visit to Machu Picchu for example if you book a trek at the age of 17 but you turn 18 before you do your trek, you do not qualify for a student discount.
- All students from 11 to 17 years, the discount is $30.
- For children from the age of 2 to 11 the discount is $40.
- All students must provide a copy of their passport at the time of their booking to get the student discount.
UNIVERSITY STUDENT ABOVE 18 YEARS OLD
With the original student ID gives from the university in PVC material and it must have the next requirements: university information, personal student information, student picture, and expiration date valid only for one year, it year must coincide with the year that student visit Machu Picchu, the discount until 25 years old.
- Discount $30
IS IT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE?
Unfortunately, the answer is “No”. Once the tickets have been bought for the “Classic Inca Trail – Machu Picchu”. The government does not allow any changes, due to the strict regulations of the Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu, once your reservation is made, you cannot cancel the reserved space that you have.
*** If you cancel your “Classic Inca Trail – Machu Picchu”. The deposit is not refundable at all!
IS IT NECESRY MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT ON THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU?
Yes, for sure! You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that it is the same passport number you sent to us to book “Classic Inca Trail – Machu Picchu” permit. The rangers will check when you enter The Inca trail and Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport before allowing you to board the train. In case you are renewing your passport, go ahead and send us your old number to secure your permit, and we can change it when you get your new passport number…if so, please send the new passport number as soon as possible.
HOW CAN I AVOID THE ALTITUDE SICKNESS?
For those trekkers that come to Cusco directly from places at sea level; we recommend arriving 2-3 days before your trek. Two of the most common health issues among tourists in Cusco are: The Altitude Sickness (Soroche) and stomach pain provoked by slow digestion.
In general, if you have regular exercise and spend a couple of days in Cusco, or in the Sacred Valley for acclimatization to the altitude, you may be fine.
The recommended medicine for altitude sickness is WATER, COCA TEA and OXYGEN IF NEEDED; our guides are trained to treat you for Altitude Sickness.
We offer the Cusco City Tour or Sacred Valley Tour that you can book while you are acclimatizing. Check out our Day Tours on our Home Page.
WHAT ABOUT THE DUFFEL BAG AND DAILY BACK PACK?
The evening before you start your trek, you will be given a SMALL DUFFLE BAG to pack your clothes for the next four days. Your weight allowance is up to 7kg/15lbs. Your team of porters will carry your duffle bag for you, together with the food and camping gear. It’s important to be aware that you will not have access to your items in the duffle bag until the end of each day, as the porters will always be ahead of the group. During the trek, you need a day backpack big enough to carry your personal belongings such as a warm jacket, a rain jacket, your camera, sunscreen, snacks, water, etc. Usually a 30 to 50 liters back pack is sufficient.
HOW DIFFICULT IS THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU?
“Classic Inca Trail – Machu Picchu” is located in the mountains and in the part of the Andes in Cusco region which make a moderate to advanced trek and you should be well prepared and healthy prior to starting it. You have to be moderately fit and take regular exercise. In preparation: try walking 15kms in a day or go to the fitness club in the months leading up to the trek. It is also important to be well acclimatized to the altitude. Try to spend at least 2 or 3 days in Cusco (3350m/11,047ft) prior to starting the trek.
We offer the Cusco City Tour or Sacred Valley Tour that you can book while you are acclimatizing. Check out our Day Tours on our Home Page.
WHAT HAPPENS IF SOME ONE IS UNABLE TO FINISH THE TRAIL?
In the scenario that you are unable to finish the trek due to a health reasons, machupicchullamaperu will assist you to the nearest town for help with transportation. We always carry oxygen on the trek for any respiratory problems. There are no refunds in the unlikely situation that you are unable to finish the trek.
Generally those who have to be assisted off the trail are taken to Ollantaytambo and if they recover they continue the journey to Aguas Calientes (cost incurred by trekker) and visit Machu Picchu according to the original plan.
WILL THE CAR IS GOING TO DROPP OFF US AT THE HOTEL?
Absolutely! Included in our packages is dropping you off at your hotel on the return from your trek or tour. If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley like Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, we will drop you there too!
If you spend the night at Ollantaytambo before the trek, we will pick you up there too.
WHAT ABOUT TIPPING?
Tips for the staff (machupicchullamaperu staff receives a fair and decent payment immediately after they end their trip.
**** (Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America; however, it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.)
- Guide: 50 - 100 soles per trekker
- Assistant Guide: 40 - 50 soles per trekker (assistant guide from 8 to more tourist)
- Porters: 60-80 soles for each porter from the whole group
- Cook: 150-200 soles for the cook from the whole group.
ARE YOU PART OF THE SUSTAINABLE WORK?
Yes, we are a local sustainable & responsible tourism operator in that we incorporate the universal principles of tourism, protect the environment and benefit the local communities respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our staff to know, understand and respect the local places and its people.
THINGS YOU MUST BRING WITH YOU
- Original Passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your trek).
- Good daypack.
- Water storage: 2-3 liters Camelbacks are encouraged.
- Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support.
- Sleeping bag (can be rented from Machupicchullamaperu).
- Headlamp: essential.
- Toilette paper.
- One warm / winter jacket (Thermals: wool socks/ gloves / scarf and woolen hat for cold nights).
- Iron tablets and pills for altitude sickness.
- Sun protection cream (SPF 45 or higher recommended).
- Bug spray with 50% DEET.
- Flip flips to change into at night – your toes will thank you!.
- Plastic bags for dirty and wet clothes.
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips to your staff ““Classic Inca Trail – Machu Picchu” 4 days”.
TOILETRIES
- Face moisturizer
- Hand Sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and paste
- Personal medications
- First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.
WHY CHOOSE MACHUPICCHULLAMAPERU?
MACHUPICCHULLAMAPERU is a family owned travel agency and a local tour operator based in Cusco with personal experience over many years of trekking mountains. MACHUPICCHULLAMAPERU is a 100% Cusqueñian Company without any shareholders.
Our dream as a locally based company is to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and HIGH QUALITY SERVICE.
We take pride in our reputation as a RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE tour operator. Our staff are our extended family. We ensure they are supported financially by offering them a fair salary. We are so proud of our team! Without them, we wouldn’t be able to offer the best service and lifetime experiences to our clients.
MACHUPICCHULLAMAPERU knows how important it is to trust in a reliable honest operator to create your adventure of a lifetime while in Peru. Check out our reviews on TRIPADVISOR for yourself!
SMALL GROUPS:
To ensure a more personalized service for our guests, at MACHUPICCHULLAMAPERU we have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people. This fact alone sets us apart from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES:
We are so proud of our guides! They are highly professional and speak fluent English and our local language “Quechua” They are very knowledgeable and passionate for Inca heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to continuous personal and professional development. They do research to ensure that you receive accurate and recognized theories in Inca and Andean culture. Our crew is fun loving, great sports and well-educated. They all hold degrees in one of the following: Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History or Anthropology.
IMPORTANT INFO
ARRIVAL TO CUSCO
You will be greeted at the Cusco airport and taken to your hotel, please ensure that you inform us of your flight details at least 14 days prior to arrival. Look for our representative holding a blue MACHUPICCHULLAMAPERU board at the exit from the arrival terminal.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1-. ¿ how to avoid altitude sickness?
For those trekkers that come to Cusco directly from places at sea level; we recommend arriving 2-3 days before your trek. Two of the most common health issues among tourists in Cusco are: The Altitude Sickness (Soroche) and stomach pain provoked by slow digestion.
In general if you have regular exercise and spend a couple of days in Cusco, or in the Sacred Valley for acclimatization to the altitude, you may be fine.
The recommended medicine for altitude sickness is WATER, COCA TEA and OXYGEN IF NEEDED; our guides are trained to treat you for Altitude Sickness.
We offer the Cusco City Tour or Sacred Valley Tour that you can book while you are acclimatizing. Check out our Day Tours on our Home Page.
2-. ¿HOW DIFFICULT IS THe LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU?
“Lares trek to Machu Picchu” is located in the mountains and in the part of the Andes in Cusco region which make a moderate trek and you should be well prepared and healthy prior to starting it. You have to be moderately fit and take regular exercise. In preparation: try walking 15kms in a day or go to the fitness club in the months leading up to the trek. It is also important to be well acclimatized to the altitude. Try to spend at least 2 or 3 days in Cusco (3350m/10,990ft.) prior to starting the trek.
We offer the Cusco City Tour or Sacred Valley Tour that you can book while you are acclimatizing. Check out our Day Tours on our Home Page.
3.- ¿WILL THE CAR IS GOING TO DROPP OFF US AT THE HOTEL?
Absolutely! Included in our packages is dropping you off at your hotel on the return from your trek or tour. If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley like Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, we will drop you there too!
If you spend the night at Ollantaytambo before the trek, we will pick you up there too.
4-. ¿WHAT HAPPENS IF SOME ONE IS UNABLE TO FINISH THE TRAIL?
In the scenario that you are unable to finish the trek due to a health reasons, machupicchullamaperu will assist you to the nearest town for help with transportation. We always carry oxygen on the trek for any respiratory problems. There are no refunds in the unlikely situation that you are unable to finish the trek.
Generally those who have to be assisted off the trail are taken to Ollantaytambo and if they recover they continue the journey to Aguas Calientes (cost incurred by trekker) and visit Machu Picchu according to the original plan.
5-. ¿ARE YOU PART OF THE SUSTAINABLE WORK?
Yes, we are a local sustainable & responsible tourism operator in that we incorporate the universal principles of tourism, protect the environment and benefit the local communities respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our staff to know, understand and respect the local places and its people.
