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Hiking the classical inca trail 4days to Machu Picchu Cuzco - Peru
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Trekking the classical inca trail 4days
Meet and follow the traces of the Incas that headed to the Machu Picchu city. This is a great alternative for those who are interested in hiking through the complete Inca trail. Stages at the trail are from 7 to 8 hours hikes through an Inca trail full of impressive history. Arriving to the last mountain we’ll be able to see the Machu Picchu city with enough time to visit the most important archaeological site of the Incas after which we’ll return back to Cusco city on train.
Begin from: Cusco / Km 82
End in: Machu Picchu / Cusco
Duration: 04 Days/ 03 Nights
Physical Rating: Moderate/Challenging
Accommodation: Camping service & Mattresses.
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SCHEDULE
Classical Inca trail Day 1: CUSCO - PISCACUCHO – WAYLLABAMBA.
The tour starts with your pick up at the hotel very early in the morning in our private bus for a spectacular trip through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, which will take us to the starting hiking point 82 Km. (Piscacucho) on the train tracks to Machu Picchu. After being introduced to our porters and support personnel we’ll start the hike, crossing the pedestrian bridge that will take us to this magical and religious path. A two hour hike through the Urubamba canyon arriving to the impressive carved terraces of Llactapata the first archaeological site located in a beautiful natural settlement on the Cusichaca river gorge. Continuing with our hike we will climb through a short path up the valley of Wayllabamba for approximately two hours arriving to our first campsite the last inhabited village of the Wayllabamba path where we will stay for the night and enjoy our meal.
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Classical Inca trail Day 2: WAYLLABAMA – LLULLUCHAPAMPA - PACAYMAYU.
In the morning we’ll climb the hill side of Wiñay Wayna to start our second day. Today we’ll climb to 1200 meters (3960 ft) we’ll hike near a wild river and enter a tropical area named cloud forest where we’ll appreciate a wonderful forest of Queuñuas that will take us to the valley of Llulluchapampa where we’ll hike across a small plateau abruptly we’ll find ourselves in the Puna or highlands the tree depopulated area where we will have one of most spectacular views of the Warmi Wañuska pass at 4200 meters high (13,860 ft.) we’ll climb to the pass which will be considered the highest point in our journey with spectacular views of the trail ahead and a view of the second pass, white peaks, and the Huayanay valley. We’ll continue descending through to the Pacay Mayu valley located at 3600 meters (11880 ft.) where our campsite will be ready for us.
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Classical Inca trail Day 3: PACAYMAYU – CHAQUICOCHA – PHUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAY WAYNA
Early in the morning after breakfast we’ll start climbing to the second pass located at 3900 meters (12870 ft.) where we will find Inca stairs, half way climbing this stairs will find the small Runkurakay archaeological site. Before we arrive to the second pass we’ll hike near a lagoon on top of the mountains, where the landscape opens for us revealing a spectacular view of a white peaks chain called the Pumasillo. Now the Inca trail will be more apparent and which will take us to the archaeological site of Sayacmarca (inaccessible town) an intricate labyrinth of houses, plazas, water channels, hanging precariously to a rocky spur named Aobamba. The Inca trail is now a great structure of granite bricks enhanced by tall walls and it continues through the steep cloud forest border through abundant colorful orchids, bromeliads, ferns and mosses. In our passage through Chaquicocha after a deserved rest we’ll enter to a rainy forest that will take us to the highest Inca construction named Phuyupatamarka. We’ll start to descend through an impressive and endless life stone stairs Making a stop to explore the marvellous labyrinth of water fountains, stairs, Inca stone watch towers that are placed down hill of Phuyupatamarka, we’ll continue with the long descend through distinct levels always changing that will conduct us to the magic citadel of Wiñay Wayna (Always young), the biggest and most exquisite of the Inca sites along the Inca trail place for our last campsite and where we’ll have dinner and say good bye to our support personnel.
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Classical Inca trail Day 4: WIÑAY WAYNA – MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO
Very early in the morning we’ll have a light hike headed to the INTIPUNKU best known as the Sungate this is the place where we will for the first time appreciate the mysterious Machu Picchu citadel or Lost city of the Incas. Finally we’ll descend the mountain and arrive to our destination Machu Picchu the most important discovery of the last century which has been hidden in the Andes mountains showing us in every step the Inca challenge towards the nature and at the same time showing us the harmony they achieved with it together with our guide we’ll have a guided visit for two hours after which you’ll have the morning free for taking pictures and climb the Huayna Picchu where we will have a beautiful view of the Machu Picchu citadel descending on bus to Aguas Calientes where we will board our train back to Cusco city for your reception and transfer to your hotel.
Note A: For students with ISIC card and children up to 7 years old 50% discount on the entrance fee
Note B: Fares are subject to change due to any readjustment made by (inc) Instituto Nacional de Cultura or Perurail.
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CLASSICAL INCA TRAIL INCLUDED:
• Pick up at your hotel.
• Private transportation to Km. 82 (Piscacucho).
• Entrance ticket to Inca trail and Machu Picchu.
• Professional guide .
• Meals according to your itinerary (vegetarian optional)
• 3B, 3L, 3S, 3D.
• Tents quadruple size, double occupation, dinning tent, cooking tent, bathroom tent, mattress, chairs, table, table menagerie.
• Cook and assistant cook.
• Porters only to carry camping equipment and food supplies.
• First aid kit.
• Oxygen.
• Return train ticket to Cusco.
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CLASSICAL INCA TRAIL NOT INCLUDED:
• Sleeping bag.
• First breakfast.
• Last lunch in Machu Picchu.
• Extra porter to carry personal items, available for US$90.00 porter can carry only 18 lbs. According to local law.
• Tips for the guide, porters or cook.
• Bus ticket down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
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. YOU MUST BRING
• Small backpack or daypack well fitted trekking shoes or boots.
• Water bottle, flashlight, hat, sun glasses, bug spray, sun screen.
• Warm Light clothing for trekking.
• Sleeping bag.
• Original passport.
• Chocolates, cookies, dry fruits, snacks.
• Camera, film camera, extra batteries.
• Binocular.
• Extra Money in local currency and lots of coins.
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IMPORTANT: Concern about overuse leading to erosion has led the Peruvian government to place a limit on the number of people who may hike this trail per season, and to sharply limit the companies that can provide guides. As a result, advance booking is mandatory.
A maximum of 500 people per day, including guides and porters, are permitted to begin the Trail every day. As a result, the high season books out very quickly.
NOTE: that the Trail is closed every February for cleaning.
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Regulation of the Inca Trail Network of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
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INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU AVAILABILITY 2010 - 2011
Here you can check the aviable to Hiking Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in real time.The information shown is taken directly from the government trek permit database and shows the real-time availability of Inca Trail trek permits. Trek permits are required for the classic 4 day Inca Trail, the shorter 2 day Inca Trail and the 7 day Salkantay / Inca Trail trek. Alternative treks such as Lares Valley, Ausangate, Choquequirao, and the 5 day Inca Trail via Santa Teresa do not require trek permits.
The government issues a maximum of 500 trek permits for each day. Since trekking staff are also included within this limit of 500 persons this means that, on average, about 200 trek permits are allocated to tourists and about 300 allocated to guides, cooks and porters.
Inca Trail & Machu Picchu entrance fees (248 Peruvian Soles per person, about US$80) to provide road maintenance. Admission to the sanctuary is included in the ticket.
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CLASSICAL INCA TRAIL 4DAYS TREK
Meet and follow the traces of the Incas that headed to the Machu Picchu city. This is a great alternative for those who are interested in hiking through the complete Inca trail. Stages at the trail are from 7 to 8 hours hikes through an Inca trail full of impressive history. Arriving to the last mountain we’ll be able to see the Machu Picchu city with enough time to visit the most important archaeological site of the Incas after which we’ll return back to Cusco city on train.
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SHORT INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS TREK
The Inca trail trek is one of the most famous treks in the world, the Inca Trail is as popular as it is ancient. The trek follows a section of ancient highway that connects the Inca capital city of Cusco with the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail route, which was part of a huge network spanning the entire Andes, was a vital artery for the Inca Empire, where royal messengers used a foot relay system to cover thousands of miles at an astonishingly rapid pace.
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SALKANTAY TO MACHU PICCHU ALTERNATIVE TREK 5 DAYS
The Salkantay Mountain (6,271 meters/20,471 feet above sea level), part of the Vilcanota mountain range, was called "Apu" by the Incas and was worshipped as a deity of guidance and protection. Salkantay dominates a great part of the Sacred Valley, and the spectacular Vilcanota Mountains which are the main starting point for this trekking program. The whole area is filled with fantastic natural landscapes and attractive Inca archaeological sites.
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TREKKING SALKANTAY TO MACHU PICCHU 7 DAYS
When there are no permits left for the Inca Trail, the Salkantay Trek becomes the best choice. Hiking past the Salkantay Nevado is an incredible experience. When National Geographic Adventure rated the Salkantay Trek is one of the best 25 treks in the world, the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu started to be hiked with more frequency. Although the Salkantay Trek is still not as popular as the Inca Trail, the people who have hiked both of them agree that their favorite is the Salkantay Trek due to its amazing landscapes, beautiful hot springs, and impressive Incan sites.
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TREKKING CHOQUEQUIRAO 5 DAYS
Choquequirao’s builder, Tupac Inca, chose his city’s site and design precisely because of the similarities to Machu Picchu, the city of his predecessor, Pachachuti, according to Gary Ziegler, an independent American archaeologist who worked on the first Choquequirao excavation. The two cities were about the same size and served the same religious, political and agricultural functions. But because archaeologists long underestimated the importance of Choquequirao, the city’s existence was known for almost 300 years before the first restoration was begun in 1993. It is still only 30 percent uncovered. The Peruvian government is just beginning to plan for large-scale tourism there.
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TREKKING CHOQUEQUIRAO 4 DAYS
All the tour packages are tailor-made according to your needs and specific requirements so, for price information please contact us at any of the following email addresses or booking form The archaeological complex of Choquequirao is part of the system of Andean towns in the Vilcabamba Valley. In the time of the Incas it was united and in communication with Machu Picchu by a complex network of trails. Choquequirao is located in the spurs of the mountain range of Salkantay, at 3035 m.a.s.l, surrounded by the snow-capped Apus (gods) of Yanama, Ampay, Choquetacarpo, Pumasillo and Panta on the right side of the Apurimac River in the Santa Teresa district, La Convencion province of Cusco region
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CHOQUEQUIRAO TO MACHU PICCHU EXPEDITION 9 DAYS
This expedition will take you to two of the major archaeological sites in the Cusco area and in the whole Peru: Choquequirao Choquequiraw or Choquequirau and Machu Picchu. The legends and knowledge of the Machu Picchu inca city are already all over the world. Since the re-discovery of Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham in July 1911, the Inca city has been a topic of discussions and research about the Incas, and finally in 1981 the Peruvian government established The Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, same that in 1983 was honoured by UNESCO as a World Heritage.
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TREKKING AUSANGATE 7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS
The heart of the eastern Andes, south of the ancient and magical city of Cusco, is dominated by Mount Ausangate (6.333 meters), the main Apu or mountain spirit of Peru’s southern Andes. Access to the massif is made possible by a paved road that sets off from Ocongate. The 7 to 12 day walk is physically demanding, as it requires climbing through high mountain passes and being exposed to changing weather conditions. Trekking and adventure travel agents offer circuit packages from Cusco. Hiring an experienced agency and local guides is advisable. In addition to the spectacular Andean backdrop, the route is dotted with numerous Quechua communities that continue to make a living from traditional communal farming and llama and alpaca herding.Peru Travel agency tours Operator of trekking: Inca Trail to Machu Pichu - Trekking Huraz - Short Inka Trail - Peru Treks - Trekking to Machu Picchu - Back to top
HUCHUY QOSQO TREK 3 DAYS
This is a very nice trek for trekkers love to hike and being in the middle of nowhere (just being surrounded by nature), like to go camping with a group and having fun with each other. The Tambomachay head of the trail this is a site where few tourists come at 30 minutes from Cusco, finding a small hill consisting of rocks and caves in the form of passages. Huchuy Qosqo (small Cusco) is situated above the Valley of Urubamba and offers very spectacular views over the mountain range Cordillera de Vilcanota ending in Machu Picchu Sanctuary.
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CUZCO TREKKING Go To CHACAN TREK FULL DAY
If you’ve got a free day in Cuzco and you’re keen to get off the beaten path then this is definitely the Adventure for you. It’s a mild hike which takes you to some truly extraordinary places. You will see the Temple of the Rainbow, the subterranean passageways under Cusiyuchayoc, and the Temple of the Moon.
Your group will depart from the Plaza de Armas in the early morning and begin the hike up through a eucalyptus forest beside the Saphy River.
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SANTA TERESA JUNGLE TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 3 DAYS
The Santa Teresa Jungle trek to Machu Picchu 3 Days is is one of the most complete routes around the World, we make our tour through a beautiful landscape in the valley’s immensity and jungle’s edge arriving to the thermal springs in Cocalmayo after enjoying the nature with its vegetation and fauna we’ll appreciate fruit plantations, exotic animals, to finally arrive and meet the first marvel of the modern world Machu Picchu.
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JUNGLE BIKE & TREK MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS
This is the most amazing and exciting trip to machupicchu with bike and trek, we can discover more adventures among the mountains, valleys, rivers and crossing smalls villages, coca plantations, coffee and a lot of kind of fruits and walking on the old real inka trail which connect to the city of the Incas, we will take also a relaxing bath in the hot spring which is good for rheumatism, this trip definitely is considered one of the adventure rote to machupicchu where we will observe daily living of Andean and local people… doing this kind of trips we can contribute with local people, buying some fruits, mineral water, also we always use the local restaurants and familiar hostels as we already know they are always grateful with our guest.
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LARES TREK AN INCA TRAIL ALTERNATIVE
An Inca Trail Alternative: For those who do not book far enough in advance (usually several months), there are other hikes that can be just as challenging and rewarding as the Inca Trail. Most notable among these is the Lares Trek. Unlike the Inca Trail, there is no limit on the number of those who can hike the Lares route. Despite this, though, it is always significantly less crowded than the Inca Trail. However, it ends prior to the entrance of Machu Picchu and Lares trekkers must take the touristed bus up to the site.
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HUAROCONDO - CACHICATA - MACHU PICCHU TREK 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS
This route is a short one through the southern mountains of Ollantaytambo; it will take us across an impressive variety of landscapes and ecological areas over a high pass with all the principle Cusco’s white peaks in view. We will climb to a pristine cascade and we’ll camp near the archaeological Inca complex through a not to visited path headed to the Chancachucu pass (4400m.a.s.l.), from here we’ll walk a path to an open mountain grassy field to arrive to our second campsite.
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TREKKING VILCABAMBA: Fabulous trek thought Vilcabamba the Last Inca Enigma
Vilcabamba, Espiritu Pampa, is the last Inca city and what Hiram Bingham was looking for and thought he found when he discovered Machu Picchu. The town was considered the last hideout of the Incas and from where they launched their guerilla war against the Spanish for decades after conquest. This cloud forest trek begins and ends in the town of Huancalle, near Quillabamba. The trek lasts anywhere from 6-10 days depending on your guide.
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