7D / 6N
MACHU PICCHU TREK
Cusco – Sacred Valley – Inca Trail – Machu Picchu
“Hike along the official Inca trail Trek following your Machu Picchu Trek”
Embark on a remarkable journey through awe-inspiring landscapes. Begin in Navel Cusco, explore the Sacred Valley, and trek the Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu. Experience the rich history, stunning vistas, and the engineering marvel of Machu Picchu emerging from the clouds. It’s an adventure of a lifetime.
Highlights
- Visit the Sacred Valley see the ruins of ancient Inca temples and villages.
- Live the real experience of the adventure on the Inca Trail.
- Conquer the challenging Dead Woman’s Pass (4,215 meters), the highest point of the trek.
- Traverse through lush cloud forests, marveling at the diverse flora and fauna.
- Witness the first spectacular views of Machu Picchu emerging from the clouds.
- Experience delicious cuisine, including traditional dishes like ceviche, quinoa, and alpaca.
- Explore Cusco and go in a Machu Picchu Trek Experience.
DAY 1 CAPITAL OF THE INCA EMPIRE
- Arrive in Cusco at any time. Our Inca soul representative will meet you on arrival and will escort you to your hotel in Cusco. We will help your check-in to the hotel, and will spend a few minutes discussing your holiday with you including answering any questions you may have.
- The remainder of the day will be free time for you to explore this incredible Andean city.
- In the afternoon depending on how you feel, we can organize a small walking tour and visit the Central Market, Hatunrumiyoq Street, San Blas and the main plazas.
- We highly recommend to enjoy a dinner in one of the reputable restaurants of the city.
Meals: None
Overnight: Cusco city.
DAY 2 SACRED VALLEY
- On your second day you will embark on a tour to visit the amazing Sacred Valley, which stretches from Cusco towards Machu Picchu.
- First you will visit the town of Pisac, famous for its traditional artisan market. You will also visit the impressive Inca ruins and terraces that overlook the town. The tour will continue up the valley, with some stunning landscape views, following the path of the Urubamba river.
- Following a buffet lunch, you will visit the town of Ollantaytambo, which has remained relatively unchanged since Inca times, and has a network of ancient Inca streets. You will also visit the fabulous Inca complex that overlooks the town.
- We spend the rest of the day in Ollantaytambo town walking on the amazing and very traditional streets.
Meals: Breakfast – Buffet lunch.
Overnight: Ollantaytambo – Sacred Valley
DAY 3 INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
- Our first day, we will collect you from your hotel early in the morning and you will be transported to the start of the trek. We get to Piskacucho the head trail of the classic Inca Trail and we meet with our porters, people that will help us to get to MachuPicchu hiking the Inca trek.
- This first day of trekking is along a relatively easy section of the Inca Trail, on a gentle incline, so is a great opportunity for you to get to know your Inca Trail guide, and to relax and admire the incredible Andean surroundings.
- During the day you will pass a high ridge with incredible views of the Inca site of Patallacta or Llactapata in the valley below you. This Inca sits is situated within relatively flat farmland, and was used as a storage and farming site to provide maize to Machu Picchu holly city.
- You will reach your campsite in the afternoon and will spend your first night camping underneath the beautiful Andean sky.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Camping
- Approximate walking time: 8 hours
- Approximate distance: 12 kilometers
- Approximate altitude: Start at 2750m, Finish at 3000m
DAY 4 DEAD WOMAN’S PASS
- Most people will find the second day of the Inca Trail the toughest, but also the most rewarding. You start the day from your campsite in the Huayllabamba community and will spend most of the morning hiking up the valley.
- Initially walking through the low-level cloud forests then rising higher through sparse shrubbery as you pass above the tree-line and into incredible mountainous Andean scenery.
- You will reach the peak – Pass of the climb at a mountain-pass known as “Dead Woman’s Pass” which is 4215 m above sea level and is the highest point of the Classic Inca Trail.
- From here the trail descends down the Pacaymayu valley to your campsite for the evening. At our camp we also have our lunch.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Camping
- Approximate walking time: 7-8 hours
- Approximate distance: 9 kilometers
- Approximate altitude: Start at 3000m, Highest Point at 4215m, Finish at 3600m
DAY 5 UNIQUE INCA TRAIL
- After the tough climb of Day 2 of the Inca Trail Our third day is a rewarding trek through some of the most interesting sections of the whole trek to Machu picchu featuring wonderful views and passing Inca places that are not accessible other than the Inca Trail.
- The first Inca site you will visit is called Runkurakay which is a small Inca site on the edge of a valley. Later into the trek you will visit the amazing Sayacmarca, which is translates to “Inaccessible Town – construction on the edge”, which was most likely used as a resting station for Inca messages on their journey between Cusco and Machu Picchu. The next Inca trail site you will visit is called Phuyupatamarca, which contains functioning ancient Inca water fountains.
- As the trail continues through the dense cloud forest you will descend to your campsite, near the best well preserved Inca temple of Wiñayhuayna. This is often referred to as mini Machu Picchu due to the dense green-shrubbery and steep Inca terraces that are reminiscent of Machu Picchu,
- Last day on the Inca trail trek, we have a small ceremony with our super porters to say thank and show our appreciation at the end of the amazing journey to Machu Picchu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Camping
- Approximate walking time: 9 – 10 hours
- Approximate distance: 16 kilometres
- Approximate altitude: Start at 3800m, Finish at 2650m
DAY 6 MACHUPICCHU TREK AND EXPLORE
- Today is the final day, you will complete your epic adventure and arrive at Machu Picchu.
- You will embark on this final leg of your journey early in the morning, trekking the final few kilometers towards your destination, before arriving at Machu Picchu via the traditional Inca Sun Gate.
- From here you will suddenly be able to see Machu Picchu spread out in front of you in all its splendor for the first time, a sight that makes all your hard work worthwhile leaving ever-lasting memories of your journey.
- From the Sun Gate you will trek down the final entrance way to Machu Picchu itself, then will tour the amazing sanctuary learning all about the incredible engineering abilities and the stunning architecture of the Inca. After the tour you will have free-time to explore Machu Picchu by yourself, before taking the bus down the valley to the town of Aguas Calientes.
- Here you will have some lunch before returning to your hotel in Cusco by train along the Sacred Valley. We estimated to arrive to your hotel in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Central hotel in Cusco
- Approximate walking time: 2 hours
- Approximate distance: 6 kilometers
- Approximate altitude: Start at 2650m, Finish at 2400m
DAY 7 GO BACK HOME
- Today at the right time we will meet you in your hotel and will escort you to Cusco airport for your return flight home.
- If you want to add an additional activity or experience, we will be happy to help and organize all you need.
- Alternatively, choose one of our other exciting Cusco day tours or Sacred Valley excursions, or browse our full range of activities and treks that we offer for your Peru vacation.
End of the Adventure.
Note: This Machu Picchu Trek Experience itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions, strikes, roadblocks, or other events which are beyond our control. At Inca Trail Soul we will always do our best to follow the itinerary as closely as possible.
Our prices will vary depending on your preference, At Inca Soul we find the best options and the best located hotels to make sure you have a lifetime experience.
Double/Triple Occupancy
2 Star Hotel
$ 1460
3 Star Hotel
$ 1980
5 Star Hotel
$ 4860
What is Included in our Package?
Included:
- Transfer in & out.
- Professional guide.
- All Transportation.
- The Luxury Hiram Bingham Train.
- Admission Tickets
- 5* Hotel accommodation (double occupancy)
- Inca Trail luxury version.
- Sacred Valley
- Personal porter to carry your belongings.
- Porters to carry all heavy gear.
- Cheff and assistant cheff.
- Tents and all the equipment for camping Deluxe.
- 6 breakfast.
- 4 Lunch, 4 dinners and snacks
- 1 Buffet Lunch at Machu Picchu.
- Water as you need.
- 2 Private tour at Machupicchu.
- Hiking poles
- Sleeping bags.
- First-aid kit.
- Oxigen Tank.
- 24 hours Assistance.
Not Included:
- Tips for guide and porters.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specified.
Included:
- Transfer in & out.
- Professional guide.
- All Transportation.
- Train first Class.
- Admission Tickets.
- 4*Hotel accommodation (double occupancy).
- Inca Trail trek.
- Personal porter for your belongings 7k.
- Porters to carry all heavy gear.
- Chef and assistant chef.
- Tents and all the equipment for camping “Premium”.
- 6 breakfast, 4 Lunch, 4 dinner
- MachuPicchu Walking tour.
- Water as you need.
- All private tours
- First-aid kit
- Emergency oxygen tank
- Porter to carry the food and water.
- Hiking poles
- Sleeping bags.
- Oxigen Tank.
- 24 hours Assistance.
Not Included:
- HuaynaPicchu Mountain permit (USD $75)
- Meals not specified
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses.
- Tips for your guide and porters.
Included:
- Transfer in & out.
- Professional guide.
- All Transportation.
- Expedition train.
- Bus tickets.
- Admission Ticket to Machu Picchu
- Admission ticket the Inca Trail.
- 2* & 3* Hotel accommodation (double occupancy).
- Inca Trail 4 Day hike
- Personal porter for your belongings 5k.
- Porters to carry all heavy gear.
- Chef
- all camping equipment.
- Sacred Valley tour.
- 6-breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.
- Machu Picchu walking tour.
- City tour
- First-aid kit
- Oxigen Tank.
- 24 hours Assistance.
Not Included:
- Hiking poles
- Sleeping bag.
- Meals not specified on the itinerary.
- Tips for your guide and porters.
- HuaynaPicchu Mountain permit (USD $75)
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Entrance fee to the city and sacred valley tour.
LUXURY
$ 4860
PREMIUM
$ 1980
STANDARD
$ 1460
Included:
- Transfer in & out.
- Professional guide.
- All Transportation.
- The Luxury Hiram Bingham Train.
- Admission Tickets
- 5* Hotel accommodation (double occupancy)
- Inca Trail luxury version.
- Sacred Valley
- Personal porter to carry your belongings.
- Porters to carry all heavy gear.
- Cheff and assistant cheff.
- Tents and all the equipment for camping Deluxe.
- 6 breakfast.
- 4 Lunch, 4 dinners and snacks
- 1 Buffet Lunch at Machu Picchu.
- Water as you need.
- 2 Private tour at Machupicchu.
- Hiking poles
- Sleeping bags.
- First-aid kit.
- Oxigen Tank.
- 24 hours Assistance.
Included:
- Transfer in & out.
- Professional guide.
- All Transportation.
- Train first Class.
- Admission Tickets.
- 4*Hotel accommodation (double occupancy).
- Inca Trail trek.
- Personal porter for your belongings 7k.
- Porters to carry all heavy gear.
- Chef and assistant chef.
- Tents and all the equipment for camping “Premium”.
- 6 breakfast, 4 Lunch, 4 dinner
- MachuPicchu Walking tour.
- Water as you need.
- All private tours
- First-aid kit
- Emergency oxygen tank
- Porter to carry the food and water.
- Hiking poles
- Sleeping bags.
- Oxigen Tank.
- 24 hours Assistance.
Included:
- Transfer in & out.
- Professional guide.
- All Transportation.
- Expedition train.
- Bus tickets.
- Admission Ticket to Machu Picchu
- Admission ticket the Inca Trail.
- 2* & 3* Hotel accommodation (double occupancy).
- Inca Trail 4 Day hike
- Personal porter for your belongings 5k.
- Porters to carry all heavy gear.
- Chef
- all camping equipment.
- Sacred Valley tour.
- 6-breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.
- Machu Picchu walking tour.
- City tour
- First-aid kit
- Oxigen Tank.
- 24 hours Assistance.
Not Included:
- Tips for guide and porters.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specified.
Not Included:
- HuaynaPicchu Mountain permit (USD $75)
- Meals not specified
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses.
- Tips for your guide and porters.
Not Included:
- Hiking poles
- Sleeping bag.
- Meals not specified on the itinerary.
- Tips for your guide and porters.
- HuaynaPicchu Mountain permit (USD $75)
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Entrance fee to the city and sacred valley tour.
*The Hiram Bingham train MOST LUXURY TRAIN departs every day from Poroy station in Cusco (except for the last Sunday of the month). From January to April (rainy season), services may depart from Urubamba station, for security reasons
*If you wish to stay at Sanctuary lodge by Belmond, a hotel located at Machu Picchu, you need to request in advance, it has an extra cost. Contact us immediately.
*all options can be customized on this Machu Picchu Trek Package.
Upgrades:
Train upgrade:
- Vistadome Train: USD $65 Round Trip
- Hiram Bingham: USD $496 One way
Hotel Upgrade:
- Sanctuary Lodge: ¡USD $446 per night, per person, based in a double room!
Experience upgrade:
- Glamping on the Rainbow mountain: USD $345 per person.
- Cooking classes: USD $56 per person.
- Horseback riding: USD $89.00 per person.
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Getting and landing in Cusco
Our Cusco airport currently is only for domestic flights, so all international travelers by plane must disembark first in Lima and go through Customs. Even if your flight to Cusco is the same day by the same airline carrier, you must grab your bags in Lima and then check them back in.
The best way to get to Cusco is by air and there are several options in airlines. LATAM tends to be expensive, but has the most options and flights. -
Luggage Storage
Any luggage extra you have with you, can be left safely in Cusco at either your hotel or with us at Inca Soul Luggage – Deposit while you are touring or in a trek. We request that your bags have some kind of identification on them so they are easy to locate.
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Altitude
- As soon as people book their trip to our country, specifically Cusco, they start wondering about altitude sickness. The air at high altitudes contains less oxygen than at sea level and forces your body to work harder to get the oxygen it needs.
Over several days at altitude, your body adjusts to the lower amount of oxygen in the air. This is why we always recommend spending at least two days in Cusco before beginning any trek, an alternative is to go into the Sacred Valley so you can acclimate easier and you can still tour around.
With altitude sickness, you may first feel like you have the flu or a hangover. You may have a headache, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, trouble sleeping, trouble breathing during exercise. If any of these effects become severe, please contact our office and we will help you get to a doctor.
We always recommend easing into activity slowly, allowing your body to adjust. Drink plenty of fluids such as water or coca tea.Remember the tours or Machu Picchu Trek s are not a race. Even those in the best shape will suffer from altitude sickness when they race to the top of the mountain too quickly. Go slowly, it will give your body time to adjust to the mountain.
Your healthcare provider may prescribe medicines, such as acetazolamide and dexamethasone, to help prevent altitude sickness. Start the medicine two days before you get to a high altitude. Continue to take it while you are at high altitude.
You must remember that this is your holiday and you do not want to stress out about the possibility of getting sick from the mountains. Do everything slowly. Drink lots of water. And enjoy the coca tea. If anything does happen and you unfortunately get sick, let your guide know right away – all INCA SOUL guides are trained in how to help you get through it. -
Weather
Welcome to Peru, of course the weather is unpredictable. Typically, the dry season in Cusco is from April through October, but this does not stop rain from falling in June or the sun from coming out in December – just be prepared. No matter which month you are doing a tour or trek, please make sure that you have rain gear that includes a waterproof jacket, pants, poncho and waterproof gloves. Many people forget about gloves, but being cold and wet makes hiking very unpleasant.
Also prepare for four seasons. Many of the tours and treks through the Andes involve many micro-climates and you will need to be prepared for all seasons. Layers are always key as they are easy to adjust to the different temperatures. And evenings will always be cold, so please be prepared with a warm winter-weight jacket. -
First Aid
Every Inca Soul guide has received training in first aid from a physician. We conduct mandatory training every year in February – every single guide attends. When guiding you, they will have with them a first aid kit for basic medical problems (traveler’s diarrhea, cuts/scrapes, etc.) and oxygen. They know how to make you feel better.
In case something unexpected happens and you feel you can no longer complete the trek, they will figure out the safest and quickest way off the course and to a clinic. You will never be left alone; you will have a member of the team escort you every step of the way until safely with a doctor. When you are feeling up to it, we will make sure that you still have the chance to visit the highlights (Machu Picchu) and reconnect with your family – group, traveling by train comfortably. -
Travel Insurance
To protect your travel investment, we definitely recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Obtaining travel insurance before you leave home is strongly encouraged and very easy.
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Environmental Impact
Inca Soul uses biodegradable soap and transports all our garbage back to Cusco. Our Workers, Guides, chefs, and finally if you are doing the Inca trail with us, our porters are trained to look after the trail and pick up any waste from other groups, as well. We also use environmentally-friendly chemical portable toilets that allow us to pack waste out. We believe in leaving no footprint behind.
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Community
Inca Soul is really proud of the work we do for our small community. This is a main focus for our company. We have worked with villages directly to help supply them with needs their families were missing. We have supported local schools by giving them computers and books, actually we had the chance to build a small school under the support of our clients. We currently sponsor a teacher at the village most of our porters come from to ensure their children are offered the best education.
We believe the most important, we offer ORGANIC. We buy all our food from local farmers and markets and serve the freshest ingredients. We provide English classes for all our team: guides, porters, chefs and drivers.We are always looking to do more for our partners. Please let us know of your ideas and we will work to help.
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Personal Porter
this Machu Picchu Trek Experience include the 4 days hike, so All of our treks include porters, who are responsible for carrying and setting up all equipment. They will also carry your personal (belongings) duffel, which you will receive at your briefing the night before your trek. The duffel that we provide cannot exceed 7 kg/14 lbs., and must include your sleeping bag and an air mattress.
Each Inca Soul porter is given a proper UNIFORM, SALARY and INSURANCE. They are the backbone of our company.
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Uniform
We are completely respectful with our family members, we understand that dressing our people looks nice, but we are very careful to respect them. Our team won’t be use as marketing object neither as merchandising.
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Tips
At Inca Soul, we cover all expenses of our members, their salary is according to the Peruvian law and they get an extra bonus yearly if they are recognized in our reviews or feedback. We highly recommend to tip them according to your satisfaction and level of service. We really treat you well, better to have some extra money for them. If you want more information about it, read our blog about tipping.
For your MachuPicchu Trek Package here you have the list of items recommend to bring. Keep in mind that you have the Inca Trail Trek to Machupicchu on this hike, so it is up to your criteria!
- DAYPACK – A simple lightweight daypack (30 liters).
- SHOES OR BOOTS – We prefer hiking shoes when visiting Machu Picchu.
- 1 Rain jacket shell – Patagonia M10
- 1 rain pant – Mountain Hardwear Stretch Ozonic
- 1 Down jacket optional – Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoody
- 1 Fleece jacket optional – Extra warmth under your down jacket that will be warmer when damp and better to hike in.
- 2 pair of hiking pants or shorts/running tights
- 4 Hiking t-shirt or long sleeve- Nike dri fit t-shirts are ok
- 4 Pair underwear – ExOfficio boxer briefs or ExOfficio women’s briefs
- 4 Pair socks (add thin sock liners if using boots)
- 1 Sun hat
- FIRST AID KIT – Always bring a small personalized first aid kit. We used the .5 Ultralight Kit and added extras, like painkillers, DIAMOX, and personal medications. If you have medical problems let us know at the time of the booking.
- SUN PROTECTION – Sunglasses (polarized recommended), sunscreen, and 45 SPF lip balm are an absolute must.
- POCKET KNIFE – We brought along a small Swiss Army Knife which came in handy here and there. This should be considered optional, but we recommend hiking with one.
- PACK COVER – We suggest having pack covers because they can help with the rain protection. Ziploc bags also come in handy. Rain could happen any time.
- TREKKING POLES (optional) – We recommend hiking with trekking poles, many hikers in Peru do. If you have bad knees/ankles they can help reduce strain on big ascents and descents.
OTHER ITEMS THAT WE RECOMMEND YOU KEEP WITH YOU while on the MachuPicchu Trek:
- SMALL TOWEL DRYFAST
- CASH SOLES OR US DOLLARS
- PASSPORT AND A COPY (Phone picture is fine)
- PERSONAL TOILETRIES
- HAND SANITIZER – We use it often (especially before meals) and you’ll have a better chance of avoiding illness.
- INSECT REPELLENT – At higher elevations insects aren’t a problem at all. For lower elevations, 30% DEET will do the trick.
- TOILET PAPER
- CAMERA AND EXTRA BATTERIES
- POWER BANK
- EAR PLUGS.
WATER BOTTLES – Nalgene bottles are a great option, camel backs are great too, due the regulations of Machu Picchu National park, plastic is forbidden.
DAY 1 CAPITAL OF THE INCA EMPIRE
- Arrive in Cusco at any time. Our Inca soul representative will meet you on arrival and will escort you to your hotel in Cusco. We will help your check-in to the hotel, and will spend a few minutes discussing your holiday with you including answering any questions you may have.
- The remainder of the day will be free time for you to explore this incredible Andean city.
- In the afternoon depending on how you feel, we can organize a small walking tour and visit the Central Market, Hatunrumiyoq Street, San Blas and the main plazas.
- We highly recommend to enjoy a dinner in one of the reputable restaurants of the city.
Meals: None
Overnight: Cusco city.
DAY 2 SACRED VALLEY
- On your second day you will embark on a tour to visit the amazing Sacred Valley, which stretches from Cusco towards Machu Picchu.
- First you will visit the town of Pisac, famous for its traditional artisan market. You will also visit the impressive Inca ruins and terraces that overlook the town. The tour will continue up the valley, with some stunning landscape views, following the path of the Urubamba river.
- Following a buffet lunch, you will visit the town of Ollantaytambo, which has remained relatively unchanged since Inca times, and has a network of ancient Inca streets. You will also visit the fabulous Inca complex that overlooks the town.
- We spend the rest of the day in Ollantaytambo town walking on the amazing and very traditional streets.
Meals: Breakfast – Buffet lunch.
Overnight: Ollantaytambo – Sacred Valley
DAY 3 INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
- Our first day, we will collect you from your hotel early in the morning and you will be transported to the start of the trek. We get to Piskacucho the head trail of the classic Inca Trail and we meet with our porters, people that will help us to get to MachuPicchu hiking the Inca trek.
- This first day of trekking is along a relatively easy section of the Inca Trail, on a gentle incline, so is a great opportunity for you to get to know your Inca Trail guide, and to relax and admire the incredible Andean surroundings.
- During the day you will pass a high ridge with incredible views of the Inca site of Patallacta or Llactapata in the valley below you. This Inca sits is situated within relatively flat farmland, and was used as a storage and farming site to provide maize to Machu Picchu holly city.
- You will reach your campsite in the afternoon and will spend your first night camping underneath the beautiful Andean sky.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Camping
- Approximate walking time: 8 hours
- Approximate distance: 12 kilometers
- Approximate altitude: Start at 2750m, Finish at 3000m
DAY 4 DEAD WOMAN’S PASS
- Most people will find the second day of the Inca Trail the toughest, but also the most rewarding. You start the day from your campsite in the Huayllabamba community and will spend most of the morning hiking up the valley.
- Initially walking through the low-level cloud forests then rising higher through sparse shrubbery as you pass above the tree-line and into incredible mountainous Andean scenery.
- You will reach the peak – Pass of the climb at a mountain-pass known as “Dead Woman’s Pass” which is 4215 m above sea level and is the highest point of the Classic Inca Trail.
- From here the trail descends down the Pacaymayu valley to your campsite for the evening. At our camp we also have our lunch.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Camping
- Approximate walking time: 7-8 hours
- Approximate distance: 9 kilometers
- Approximate altitude: Start at 3000m, Highest Point at 4215m, Finish at 3600m
DAY 5 UNIQUE INCA TRAIL
- After the tough climb of Day 2 of the Inca Trail Our third day is a rewarding trek through some of the most interesting sections of the whole trek to Machu picchu featuring wonderful views and passing Inca places that are not accessible other than the Inca Trail.
- The first Inca site you will visit is called Runkurakay which is a small Inca site on the edge of a valley. Later into the trek you will visit the amazing Sayacmarca, which is translates to “Inaccessible Town – construction on the edge”, which was most likely used as a resting station for Inca messages on their journey between Cusco and Machu Picchu. The next Inca trail site you will visit is called Phuyupatamarca, which contains functioning ancient Inca water fountains.
- As the trail continues through the dense cloud forest you will descend to your campsite, near the best well preserved Inca temple of Wiñayhuayna. This is often referred to as mini Machu Picchu due to the dense green-shrubbery and steep Inca terraces that are reminiscent of Machu Picchu,
- Last day on the Inca trail trek, we have a small ceremony with our super porters to say thank and show our appreciation at the end of the amazing journey to Machu Picchu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Camping
- Approximate walking time: 9 – 10 hours
- Approximate distance: 16 kilometres
- Approximate altitude: Start at 3800m, Finish at 2650m
DAY 6 MACHUPICCHU TREK AND EXPLORE
- Today is the final day, you will complete your epic adventure and arrive at Machu Picchu.
- You will embark on this final leg of your journey early in the morning, trekking the final few kilometers towards your destination, before arriving at Machu Picchu via the traditional Inca Sun Gate.
- From here you will suddenly be able to see Machu Picchu spread out in front of you in all its splendor for the first time, a sight that makes all your hard work worthwhile leaving ever-lasting memories of your journey.
- From the Sun Gate you will trek down the final entrance way to Machu Picchu itself, then will tour the amazing sanctuary learning all about the incredible engineering abilities and the stunning architecture of the Inca. After the tour you will have free-time to explore Machu Picchu by yourself, before taking the bus down the valley to the town of Aguas Calientes.
- Here you will have some lunch before returning to your hotel in Cusco by train along the Sacred Valley. We estimated to arrive to your hotel in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Central hotel in Cusco
- Approximate walking time: 2 hours
- Approximate distance: 6 kilometers
- Approximate altitude: Start at 2650m, Finish at 2400m
DAY 7 GO BACK HOME
- Today at the right time we will meet you in your hotel and will escort you to Cusco airport for your return flight home.
- If you want to add an additional activity or experience, we will be happy to help and organize all you need.
- Alternatively, choose one of our other exciting Cusco day tours or Sacred Valley excursions, or browse our full range of activities and treks that we offer for your Peru vacation.
End of the Adventure.
Note: This Machu Picchu Trek Experience itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions, strikes, roadblocks, or other events which are beyond our control. At Inca Trail Soul we will always do our best to follow the itinerary as closely as possible.
Our prices will vary depending on your preference, At Inca Soul we find the best options and the best located hotels to make sure you have a lifetime experience.
Double/Triple Occupancy
2 Star Hotel
$ 1460
3 Star Hotel
$ 1980
5 Star Hotel
$ 4860
What is Included in our Package?
Included:
- Transfer in & out.
- Professional guide.
- All Transportation.
- The Luxury Hiram Bingham Train.
- Admission Tickets
- 5* Hotel accommodation (double occupancy)
- Inca Trail luxury version.
- Sacred Valley
- Personal porter to carry your belongings.
- Porters to carry all heavy gear.
- Cheff and assistant cheff.
- Tents and all the equipment for camping Deluxe.
- 6 breakfast.
- 4 Lunch, 4 dinners and snacks
- 1 Buffet Lunch at Machu Picchu.
- Water as you need.
- 2 Private tour at Machupicchu.
- Hiking poles
- Sleeping bags.
- First-aid kit.
- Oxigen Tank.
- 24 hours Assistance.
Not Included:
- Tips for guide and porters.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specified.
Included:
- Transfer in & out.
- Professional guide.
- All Transportation.
- Train first Class.
- Admission Tickets.
- 4*Hotel accommodation (double occupancy).
- Inca Trail trek.
- Personal porter for your belongings 7k.
- Porters to carry all heavy gear.
- Chef and assistant chef.
- Tents and all the equipment for camping “Premium”.
- 6 breakfast, 4 Lunch, 4 dinner
- MachuPicchu Walking tour.
- Water as you need.
- All private tours
- First-aid kit
- Emergency oxygen tank
- Porter to carry the food and water.
- Hiking poles
- Sleeping bags.
- Oxigen Tank.
- 24 hours Assistance.
Not Included:
- HuaynaPicchu Mountain permit (USD $75)
- Meals not specified
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses.
- Tips for your guide and porters.
Included:
- Transfer in & out.
- Professional guide.
- All Transportation.
- Expedition train.
- Bus tickets.
- Admission Ticket to Machu Picchu
- Admission ticket the Inca Trail.
- 2* & 3* Hotel accommodation (double occupancy).
- Inca Trail 4 Day hike
- Personal porter for your belongings 5k.
- Porters to carry all heavy gear.
- Chef
- all camping equipment.
- Sacred Valley tour.
- 6-breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.
- Machu Picchu walking tour.
- City tour
- First-aid kit
- Oxigen Tank.
- 24 hours Assistance.
Not Included:
- Hiking poles
- Sleeping bag.
- Meals not specified on the itinerary.
- Tips for your guide and porters.
- HuaynaPicchu Mountain permit (USD $75)
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Entrance fee to the city and sacred valley tour.
LUXURY
$ 4860
PREMIUM
$ 1980
STANDARD
$ 1460
Included:
- Transfer in & out.
- Professional guide.
- All Transportation.
- The Luxury Hiram Bingham Train.
- Admission Tickets
- 5* Hotel accommodation (double occupancy)
- Inca Trail luxury version.
- Sacred Valley
- Personal porter to carry your belongings.
- Porters to carry all heavy gear.
- Cheff and assistant cheff.
- Tents and all the equipment for camping Deluxe.
- 6 breakfast.
- 4 Lunch, 4 dinners and snacks
- 1 Buffet Lunch at Machu Picchu.
- Water as you need.
- 2 Private tour at Machupicchu.
- Hiking poles
- Sleeping bags.
- First-aid kit.
- Oxigen Tank.
- 24 hours Assistance.
Included:
- Transfer in & out.
- Professional guide.
- All Transportation.
- Train first Class.
- Admission Tickets.
- 4*Hotel accommodation (double occupancy).
- Inca Trail trek.
- Personal porter for your belongings 7k.
- Porters to carry all heavy gear.
- Chef and assistant chef.
- Tents and all the equipment for camping “Premium”.
- 6 breakfast, 4 Lunch, 4 dinner
- MachuPicchu Walking tour.
- Water as you need.
- All private tours
- First-aid kit
- Emergency oxygen tank
- Porter to carry the food and water.
- Hiking poles
- Sleeping bags.
- Oxigen Tank.
- 24 hours Assistance.
Included:
- Transfer in & out.
- Professional guide.
- All Transportation.
- Expedition train.
- Bus tickets.
- Admission Ticket to Machu Picchu
- Admission ticket the Inca Trail.
- 2* & 3* Hotel accommodation (double occupancy).
- Inca Trail 4 Day hike
- Personal porter for your belongings 5k.
- Porters to carry all heavy gear.
- Chef
- all camping equipment.
- Sacred Valley tour.
- 6-breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.
- Machu Picchu walking tour.
- City tour
- First-aid kit
- Oxigen Tank.
- 24 hours Assistance.
Not Included:
- Tips for guide and porters.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specified.
Not Included:
- HuaynaPicchu Mountain permit (USD $75)
- Meals not specified
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses.
- Tips for your guide and porters.
Not Included:
- Hiking poles
- Sleeping bag.
- Meals not specified on the itinerary.
- Tips for your guide and porters.
- HuaynaPicchu Mountain permit (USD $75)
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Entrance fee to the city and sacred valley tour.
*The Hiram Bingham train MOST LUXURY TRAIN departs every day from Poroy station in Cusco (except for the last Sunday of the month). From January to April (rainy season), services may depart from Urubamba station, for security reasons
*If you wish to stay at Sanctuary lodge by Belmond, a hotel located at Machu Picchu, you need to request in advance, it has an extra cost. Contact us immediately.
*all options can be customized on this Machu Picchu Trek Package.
Upgrades:
Train upgrade:
- Vistadome Train: USD $65 Round Trip
- Hiram Bingham: USD $496 One way
Hotel Upgrade:
- Sanctuary Lodge: ¡USD $446 per night, per person, based in a double room!
Experience upgrade:
- Glamping on the Rainbow mountain: USD $345 per person.
- Cooking classes: USD $56 per person.
- Horseback riding: USD $89.00 per person.
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Getting and landing in Cusco
Our Cusco airport currently is only for domestic flights, so all international travelers by plane must disembark first in Lima and go through Customs. Even if your flight to Cusco is the same day by the same airline carrier, you must grab your bags in Lima and then check them back in.
The best way to get to Cusco is by air and there are several options in airlines. LATAM tends to be expensive, but has the most options and flights. -
Luggage Storage
Any luggage extra you have with you, can be left safely in Cusco at either your hotel or with us at Inca Soul Luggage – Deposit while you are touring or in a trek. We request that your bags have some kind of identification on them so they are easy to locate.
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Altitude
- As soon as people book their trip to our country, specifically Cusco, they start wondering about altitude sickness. The air at high altitudes contains less oxygen than at sea level and forces your body to work harder to get the oxygen it needs.
Over several days at altitude, your body adjusts to the lower amount of oxygen in the air. This is why we always recommend spending at least two days in Cusco before beginning any trek, an alternative is to go into the Sacred Valley so you can acclimate easier and you can still tour around.
With altitude sickness, you may first feel like you have the flu or a hangover. You may have a headache, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, trouble sleeping, trouble breathing during exercise. If any of these effects become severe, please contact our office and we will help you get to a doctor.
We always recommend easing into activity slowly, allowing your body to adjust. Drink plenty of fluids such as water or coca tea.Remember the tours or Machu Picchu Trek s are not a race. Even those in the best shape will suffer from altitude sickness when they race to the top of the mountain too quickly. Go slowly, it will give your body time to adjust to the mountain.
Your healthcare provider may prescribe medicines, such as acetazolamide and dexamethasone, to help prevent altitude sickness. Start the medicine two days before you get to a high altitude. Continue to take it while you are at high altitude.
You must remember that this is your holiday and you do not want to stress out about the possibility of getting sick from the mountains. Do everything slowly. Drink lots of water. And enjoy the coca tea. If anything does happen and you unfortunately get sick, let your guide know right away – all INCA SOUL guides are trained in how to help you get through it. -
Weather
Welcome to Peru, of course the weather is unpredictable. Typically, the dry season in Cusco is from April through October, but this does not stop rain from falling in June or the sun from coming out in December – just be prepared. No matter which month you are doing a tour or trek, please make sure that you have rain gear that includes a waterproof jacket, pants, poncho and waterproof gloves. Many people forget about gloves, but being cold and wet makes hiking very unpleasant.
Also prepare for four seasons. Many of the tours and treks through the Andes involve many micro-climates and you will need to be prepared for all seasons. Layers are always key as they are easy to adjust to the different temperatures. And evenings will always be cold, so please be prepared with a warm winter-weight jacket. -
First Aid
Every Inca Soul guide has received training in first aid from a physician. We conduct mandatory training every year in February – every single guide attends. When guiding you, they will have with them a first aid kit for basic medical problems (traveler’s diarrhea, cuts/scrapes, etc.) and oxygen. They know how to make you feel better.
In case something unexpected happens and you feel you can no longer complete the trek, they will figure out the safest and quickest way off the course and to a clinic. You will never be left alone; you will have a member of the team escort you every step of the way until safely with a doctor. When you are feeling up to it, we will make sure that you still have the chance to visit the highlights (Machu Picchu) and reconnect with your family – group, traveling by train comfortably. -
Travel Insurance
To protect your travel investment, we definitely recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Obtaining travel insurance before you leave home is strongly encouraged and very easy.
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Environmental Impact
Inca Soul uses biodegradable soap and transports all our garbage back to Cusco. Our Workers, Guides, chefs, and finally if you are doing the Inca trail with us, our porters are trained to look after the trail and pick up any waste from other groups, as well. We also use environmentally-friendly chemical portable toilets that allow us to pack waste out. We believe in leaving no footprint behind.
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Community
Inca Soul is really proud of the work we do for our small community. This is a main focus for our company. We have worked with villages directly to help supply them with needs their families were missing. We have supported local schools by giving them computers and books, actually we had the chance to build a small school under the support of our clients. We currently sponsor a teacher at the village most of our porters come from to ensure their children are offered the best education.
We believe the most important, we offer ORGANIC. We buy all our food from local farmers and markets and serve the freshest ingredients. We provide English classes for all our team: guides, porters, chefs and drivers.We are always looking to do more for our partners. Please let us know of your ideas and we will work to help.
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Personal Porter
this Machu Picchu Trek Experience include the 4 days hike, so All of our treks include porters, who are responsible for carrying and setting up all equipment. They will also carry your personal (belongings) duffel, which you will receive at your briefing the night before your trek. The duffel that we provide cannot exceed 7 kg/14 lbs., and must include your sleeping bag and an air mattress.
Each Inca Soul porter is given a proper UNIFORM, SALARY and INSURANCE. They are the backbone of our company.
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Uniform
We are completely respectful with our family members, we understand that dressing our people looks nice, but we are very careful to respect them. Our team won’t be use as marketing object neither as merchandising.
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Tips
At Inca Soul, we cover all expenses of our members, their salary is according to the Peruvian law and they get an extra bonus yearly if they are recognized in our reviews or feedback. We highly recommend to tip them according to your satisfaction and level of service. We really treat you well, better to have some extra money for them. If you want more information about it, read our blog about tipping.
For your MachuPicchu Trek Package here you have the list of items recommend to bring. Keep in mind that you have the Inca Trail Trek to Machupicchu on this hike, so it is up to your criteria!
- DAYPACK – A simple lightweight daypack (30 liters).
- SHOES OR BOOTS – We prefer hiking shoes when visiting Machu Picchu.
- 1 Rain jacket shell – Patagonia M10
- 1 rain pant – Mountain Hardwear Stretch Ozonic
- 1 Down jacket optional – Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoody
- 1 Fleece jacket optional – Extra warmth under your down jacket that will be warmer when damp and better to hike in.
- 2 pair of hiking pants or shorts/running tights
- 4 Hiking t-shirt or long sleeve- Nike dri fit t-shirts are ok
- 4 Pair underwear – ExOfficio boxer briefs or ExOfficio women’s briefs
- 4 Pair socks (add thin sock liners if using boots)
- 1 Sun hat
- FIRST AID KIT – Always bring a small personalized first aid kit. We used the .5 Ultralight Kit and added extras, like painkillers, DIAMOX, and personal medications. If you have medical problems let us know at the time of the booking.
- SUN PROTECTION – Sunglasses (polarized recommended), sunscreen, and 45 SPF lip balm are an absolute must.
- POCKET KNIFE – We brought along a small Swiss Army Knife which came in handy here and there. This should be considered optional, but we recommend hiking with one.
- PACK COVER – We suggest having pack covers because they can help with the rain protection. Ziploc bags also come in handy. Rain could happen any time.
- TREKKING POLES (optional) – We recommend hiking with trekking poles, many hikers in Peru do. If you have bad knees/ankles they can help reduce strain on big ascents and descents.
OTHER ITEMS THAT WE RECOMMEND YOU KEEP WITH YOU while on the MachuPicchu Trek:
- SMALL TOWEL DRYFAST
- CASH SOLES OR US DOLLARS
- PASSPORT AND A COPY (Phone picture is fine)
- PERSONAL TOILETRIES
- HAND SANITIZER – We use it often (especially before meals) and you’ll have a better chance of avoiding illness.
- INSECT REPELLENT – At higher elevations insects aren’t a problem at all. For lower elevations, 30% DEET will do the trick.
- TOILET PAPER
- CAMERA AND EXTRA BATTERIES
- POWER BANK
- EAR PLUGS.
WATER BOTTLES – Nalgene bottles are a great option, camel backs are great too, due the regulations of Machu Picchu National park, plastic is forbidden.
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