Private Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days
Private Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days
Private Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days
4 Days
Visiting: Peru
Tour operator:
Tour code:
58425
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Private Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is the finest way to experience to the fullest the most amazing hike that we have ve in Peru. While we follow the regular routes as the group tours, customize your tour for your needs, preferences, and speed. You trek with an exclusive team of porters, chefs, and tour guides just for the people at your party. This is a special tour for families, couples, honeymooners, and those who would like more personalized service. Highlights of the Private Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Hike this spectacular trail with the best local Inca Trail Tour operator of 2019Awarded as “TOUR OF THE YEAR 2019”Enjoy the best part of the Peruvian Gourmet food.Huike with an exclusive team of chefs, tour guide, and personal Porter includedRide the Vistadome panoramic train on the way back to CuscoSupport our Social Projects when booking with us
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Day 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Llactapata – Ayapata
On the first day, we will depart from your hotel around 4.30 am and drive to Ollantaytambo where we have breakfast and visit our social projects. It is then another 1-hour drive to KM. 82 to start our private Inca Trail. First, we have to go through the checkpoint and begin the TreXperience! The first part is a 4-hour hike along meandering streams, local villages, ancient Inca sites, and stunning views of the Andes until we arrive at Hatunchaca to have a well-earned lunch. The second part of the day it’s a 2-hour hike up to Ayapata, the first campsite to get ready for dinner and sleep.
- Campsite: 3300m – 10826ft
- Highest altitude: 3300m – 10826ft
- Distance: 14km / 8.6miles
- Duration: 6 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Considered: Moderate
Day 2 : Day 2: Ayapata – Warmiwañuska– Runcuraccay – Chaquicocha
Start early on the day with a cup of coffee or coca tea to climb the long steep trail to Dead Women’s Pass and Runcuraccay pass. The first mountain takes 4 hours up to reach the highest point of the Inca trail, Warmiwañusca or Dead women’s Pass at 4215m (13828ft), It’s then another 2 hours don to lunch place at Pacaymayu Valley, after lunch, we will climb the second mountain that takes 2 hours up to Runcuraccay Pass at 4000m (13123ft). The last part of the day is 2 hours down to the second and most beautiful campsite, Chaquicocha, located at 3600m (11811ft). Along the day you will be able to explore the different landscapes, Inca Sites such us RuncuRaccay and Sayacmarca, and at night if we have a clear sky is perfect to stargaze!
- Campsite: 3600m – 11811ft
- Highest point: 421500m -13828ft
- Distance: 16km / 9.9 miles
- Duration: 10 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Considered: Challenging
Day 3 : Day 3: Chaquiccocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna
With the two mountain passes over, we will start the third day descending from the Andes ion to the Cloud Forest, enjoying the spectacular views of the Vilcanota and Salkantay Mountain range until we arrive at the third and last campsite, Wiñayhuayna at 2600m (8530ft). The first part is a relatively easy hike for 2-hours to Phuyupatmarca (City in the Clouds, 3650m – 11,972 ft) where we will rest and see Machu Picchu Mountain (Monatña) from the distance. The second part starts with a sudden drop from the high mountain to the lush cloud forest, along the way we will find Intipata (Terraces of the Sun) where we will take time to enjoy the amazing views before reaching the lunch place which is also lunch. After lunch, we have the afternoon free to chase llamas, visit Inca sites, or take a shower.
- Campsite: 2600m – 8530ft
- Highest point: 3650m – 11,972 ft
- Distance: 10km / 6.2 miles
- Duration: 6 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Considered: Easy
Day 4 : Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu
The final day we start pre-dawn to arrive early to Sungate before the sunrise and enjoy the breathtaking views of Machu Picchu. The wake up is early around 3.30 am, have breakfast at 4:00 am, and wait at the checkpoint until 5.30 am to start hiking with the first ones for 1 hour to the Sungate and then another hour to Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival at the citadel, we will have a coffee break, leave some of the hiking gear in the lockers, and start the guided tour of Machu Picchu. Your tour guide will take you on a tour through the most remarkable places and show you the best of the ancient city, later you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, have lunch (not included) and take the exclusive panoramic trains back to Ollantaytambo and van back to Cusco. The arrival approximate arrival time back to Your hotel is 7:30 pm.
- Distance: 6km / 3 miles
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meals: Breakfast
- Difficulty: Easy
What's Included
- Professional English Speaking Local Tour Guide
- Second Tour Guide for groups of 9+
- Local Chef, porters to carry food and equipment
- Personal porter to carry 7 kilos of your equipment
- All transportation Included from door to door (Star and finish in your hotel)
- Return on the Vistadome train and bus to Cusco
- All meals except last day lunch.
- Water every day except the first hay day.
- Snacks available every day
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- 4 man tent for every 2 trekkers
- Sleeping foam mattress, pillows
- Oxygen bottle, First aid kit, Satellite phones
- Tickets to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
What's Not Included
- Sleeping Bag, Inflatable mattress, trekking poles (Can be hired from us)
- Last day lunch and dinner
- Huayna Picchu Mountain Tickets
- Travel Insurance – Strongly recommended
- Tips (Optional)
Requirements
- Original Passport
- Rain gear, ponchos
- Sun Protection
- Warm layers (fleece / long-sleeved tops)
- Personal medication
- Camera, extra batteries
- Head torch
- Extra snacks, power bars, chocolate
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips (small change is useful for paying to use the villagers' toilets on the first day)
Please Note
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
- Vegetarian, vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry, and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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