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TYPE TRIP Hiking/Trekking |
SEASON March – January |
DIFFICULTY Challenging |
Boo Now |
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The Inca Trail Peru is a tour package that offers you the best of southern Peru – visit the regions of Cusco and Puno; it mixes the culture, tradition and history
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Inca Trail Peru is a great trip offering cultural insights such as ancient and colonial architecture, Inca temples, local villages, hike the Classic Inca Trail and explore the stunning Machu Picchu; this tour package takes you also to the region of Puno where you’ll visit the islanders of the Lake Titicaca including the island of Uros, Takile and Amantani. It’s highly recommended if you have only a few days available for trekking and traveling through Peru. Without a doubt this trip is one of the best in Peru since you‘ll travel in the two of the most picturesque regions of Peru.
The Inca Trail Peru is a hidden gem filled with cultural impressions – Inca style villages, barren landscapes, mountain peaks, and fertile Inca terraces. It’s expensive but also fantastic. You’ll be visiting the most scenic regions in Peru, surrounded by absolute pristine nature. The trip highlights are the city of Cusco, trek te Inca Trail, explore Machu Picchu known as the lost city of the Incas and navigate the Lake Titicaca.
The Inca Trail Peru is a fantastic tour package operated by “Sunrise Peru Trek”. This tour start one you arrive to the city of Cusco; from where we drive through the sacred valley of the Incas, then continue walking the ancient Inca Trail until Machu Picchu and return to Cusco; the tour continues with a great tour to Puno where we’ll visit the islanders of the Lake Titicaca.
The Beautiful Inca Trail Peru offers natural and cultural highlights like the Vilcabamba mountain range, picturesque villages, mysterious Inca sites, traditions culture and history. Peru is one of the best countries for trekking and cultural tour, with its long history, fascinating art, typical and varied architecture. The vast diversity of people, their culture, language and traditions will intrigue anyone. The two predominant religions, Catholicism and Inca religion, are ever present with the variety of gods and goddess, various temples, churches, and depict the deep faith of the people.
The panoramic mountain scenery and a diversity of beautiful landscape will enchant you and make your visit one of the most romantic and memorable ones you have ever experienced, Peru is the land where the Incas was born. Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco city, sacred valley, Inca Trail Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and its surrounding areas will give you an enchanting glimpse of Tour in Peru – its people, culture, traditions and mountains – that will surely make you want to come for a longer visit.
Highlights for 10-Day Inca Trail Peru
- Visit the city of Cusco
- Drive through the sacred Valley of the Incas
- Hike the 45 km or 27 miles of the famous trek to Machu Picchu
- Beautiful and special Inca ruins along the way
- Your first sight of Machu Picchu from Inti Punku (the Sun Gate)
- Visit the island of the Lake Titicaca.
Included Activities
- Explore the city Of Cusco
- Sacred Valley Tour (Pisaq & Ollantaytambo).
- Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (3-days Trekking & 1-day Explore Machu Picchu).
- Travel to Puno (Visit Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya & Pucara).
- Lake Titicaca Tour (Visit The island of Uros, Takile & Amantani)
Details of the Trip
- Timing:10 days/ 9 nights
- Starting point at:Cusco airport.
- Ending point at:Puno airport.
- Inca Trail Permits:Yes, required. 500 permits are issued daily. In the highest season the trail is booked several months in advance.
- Departure Dates:Any day with two people. We offer affordable tour prices for 2 people so that you can depart when it suits you best.
- Altitude: The Inca Trail begins at 2,750 masl/8,875 ft and the maximum altitude is 4,200 masl /13,818 ft. the Dead Woman pass.
- Temperatures:From minus 4ºC to 28ºC.
Short Trip Itinerary for 10-Day Inca Trail Peru
DAY 1: Cusco
Arrival to Cusco at any time, we will meet you in the airport and transfer you to the designated hotel, enjoy the city.
DAY 2: Ollantaytambo
Discover the Inca ruins along the Sacred Valley; includes the visit of the Pisac Market. The Sacred Valley Tour ends at the picturesque town of Ollantaytambo.
DAYS 3, 4, 5 & 6: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
45-km of trekking through the Inca trail – all included. The last day of the trek, we will start very early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu (if weather is good).
DAY 7: Puno
A wonderful 7-hour bus journey through the Peruvian “Altiplano”.
DAYS 8 – 9: Lake Titicaca
Discover the floating island of the Lake Titicaca and experience overnight at Amantany Island.
DAY 10: Transfer Out
Departure from Puno at any time.
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Day to Day Trip Itinerary 10-Day Inca Trail Peru
DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO CUSCO
1-Day Inca Trail Peru begins once you arrive to Cusco airport at any time. However, we must know your flight details for your reception and transfer to the hotel. There will be a briefing about the tour and how to get around in the city. On this day, there is no planned activity. Walk slowly to get used to the altitude. Optionally, you can do our city tour program that starts at 01:30 p.m. and ends ad 6:30 p.m.
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
We’ll start the tour at 08:00 a.m; you will be picked up from your hotel and we’ll head for a completely guided tour to the pretty Sacred Valley of the Incas. This tour includes visit to the Andean native markets and ruins of Pisac; we’ll stop for lunch in the town of Urubamba. After lunch we’ll continue toward the the beautiful Inca village and fortress of Ollantaytambo.
The Sacred Valley tour is a relaxed and incomparably attractive stretch of small villages and ancient ruins spread across a broad plain and rugged mountain slopes northwest of Cusco city. The Sacred valley was appreciated by the Incas due to its special geographical and climatic qualities. It was one of the Empire’s main points for the extraction of natural wealth, and the best place for corn production in Peru. Through the valley rolls and the revered “Río Urubamba” (called the “Willcamayu” by the Incas). We’ll finish the Sacred Valley tour at the picturesque town of Ollantaytambo; here, you can purchase some items for the Inca trail.
DAYS 3, 4, 5 & 6: INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
This morning, we’ll travel by private bus for one hours to Pisqak’ucho (km. 82), the starting point of the Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu. The porters and the guides will organize everything for you. Porters will carry your heavy gear. All you have to do is carry your daypack and enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery and the fascinating Inca sites. The first two days, we will walk for approximately 8 hours (including breaks).
On the third day, we will have a 5 hour-hike. The last day of the Inca trail trek, we will start to walk very early escorted by our experienced Inca Trail guide to arrive for the sunrise at Machu Picchu (if weather is good). Once in Machu Picchu you’ll have a guided tour for 2 -3 hours then you’ll take the bus down to the tonw of Aguas Calientes and enjoy your lunch. Later in the afternoon, we will take the train through the Urubamba Valley to Cusco. We’ll arrive in the evening and transfer you to your hotel.
- NOTE: The passengers who not able or nor interested in the hike of the Inca trail for spending 2 days in Cusco, and then travel by train to the picturesque town of “Aguas Calientes” with overnight. Next morning, you will take the bus up to Machu Picchu entrance and meet with the hikers at the ruins. If you decide not to do the hike, then we’ll need to know prior to your departure in order to obtain train tickets.
Distances of the Inca Trail:
Day 1: Km 82 to Llulluchapampa
Approximate distance: 15 km.
Estimated hiking time: 7-8 hours.
Day 2: Llulluchapampa – Chaquiccocha
Approximate distance: 15 km.
Estimated hiking time: 7 – 8 hours.
Day 3: Chaquiccocha – Wiñaywayna
Approximate distance: 10 km.
Estimated hiking time: 5 hours.
Day 4: Wiñaywayna to Intipunku (Sun Gate) – Machu Picchu
Approximate distance: 5 km.
Estimated hiking time: 2 hours.
DAY 7: TRAVEL FROM CUSCO TO PUNO
We’ll start at 07:00 a.m and travel to Puno; this journey takes about seven hours. You will visit interesting places and stop along volcanic hot springs. We will arrive to Puno in the afternoon.The city of Puno is a small city located at the banks of the highest navigable lake of the world.
DAYS 8 – 9: TOUR TO TAKILE AND AMANTANI
You’ll be picked up from the hotel at 7:00 am, we will then go to the port of the lake from where we’ll aboard the boat, the first place to visit is Uros floating islands, where, we will learn concerning of people who live on the floating islands, and we will have time to hang out with them. After the visit these floating islands, we will continue sailing to get the next island Amantani, when we arrive to the port of Amantani island, the local people will be waiting for us with a big and contagious smile who will take us to their house to have lunch.
After lunch, we will be part of their daily activities that they do as farmers, we will then explore the island and of course we will go to Pachatata (pre-Incan temple) from where we will have stunning sunset. At night about 7:00 pm we will have dinner. After dinner, we will be part of the small celebration party organized by locals to enjoy the Andean music made of pure flute.
On the next day we’ll have breakfast, which is made by the local family, right after that, we will embark the boat to Taquile island, the trip is about 1-hour, upon our arrival on this island, we will take a short hike to get amazing views as we make our way to the small village of Taquile, where we will have lunch; after the Lunch we’ll we will explore this small town and walk back to the dock to take the boat back to Puno, we will be getting the hotel at about 4:00 pm or after this time.
DAY 10: TRANSFER OUT
Departure from Puno at any time.
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Inca Trail Peru Includes
- Transportation:All scheduled transportation; All transfers entrance fees: For all the visited tourist places.
- Meals: All Breakfasts in the hotels and along the road; in the trail 3 breakfasts, 3 hot lunches, 3 hot dinners prepared by our professional Chef. Meals included pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruits, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking; hot drinks including coca leaf tea which is excellent for adjusting to the altitude. Teatime everyday (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn). We also offer vegetarian menu option if you request. We provide boiled water every morning for your water bottle.
- Guide & porters: Licensed bilingual official Tour Guide; 2 guides over 8 people. Porters will carry both your personal items (6kg) in duffel bags that we provide and the camping equipment for the Inca trail. You must carry your day-to-day packing such as your camera, snacks and some drinkable water.
- Camping equipment:We provide four people capacity tent for two people, brand new four season tents, therm-a-rest, dining room tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, seats, tables, tent for the guides, tent for the porters, cooking gear and backpacks, warm clothes and life insurance for the porters.
- Accommodations:3 nights ***hotel in Cusco; 2 nights ***hotel in Puno, 1 night with a local family and 3 nights in camping tents.
- Others items:Local guide available for permanent assistance; first aid kit, oxygen bottle.
Excluded
- Meals: All Lunches and dinners except on the Inca trail and on the Lake titicaka tour. You should consider a budget from 15 to $25 USD for each meal as average in restaurant.
- We will assist you with all local matters.
- Sleeping bag: You can rent it from us for $20 USD for the entire Inca trail trek.
- Tips for the staff.
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PRICE OF THE TOUR
Minimum 2 persons
TYPE OF TRAIN | PRICE PER PERSON |
Expedition class | US$ 1,280 |
Vistadome class | US$ 1,310 |
Hiram Bimgham class |
Optional Extras for the Inca Trail
- Sleeping Bag US$25
- Walking Pole US$10
- Single Tent Supplement US$30 per night
HOTEL IN CUSCO
PRISMA HOTEL OR SIMILAR
Rating: 3 star
Web: http://www.hotelprismacusco.com/
The hotel for the tour in the city of Cusco –
FACILITIES
- Restaurant (open to public for breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Bar-Cafeteria
- Telephones with international and national dial up
- Fax services
- Luggage porters
- Laundry service
HOTEL IN PUNO
This is the included hotel in Puno for Inca Trail Peru
HOTEL CONDE DE LEMOS OR SIMILAR
Rating: 3 star
Web: http://www.condelemosinn.com/
FACILITIES
- Restaurant (open to public for breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Bar-Cafeteria
- Telephones with international and national dial up
- Fax services
- Luggage porters
- Laundry service
Payment facts
For 10-day Inca Trail Peru, we will require a non-refundable trek deposit of $300 USD per person. The deposit can be sent by WESTERN UNION or to our BANK ACCOUNT by money transfer. These are the fastest and most secure form of payment in Peru. The money transfer should be in the name of “SUNRISE PERU TREK TOUR OPERATOR E.I.R.L”. Once you arrive in Cusco, you must pay the remaining balance in cash prior to beginning your tour. We accept both: US Dollars and Peruvian Soles (local currency).
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ESSENTIAL INFO FOR INCA TRAIL PERU
Dear customer, please read the following information carefully; this will help answer your questions about our services.
Your Arrival in Cusco
You will be met at the Cusco airport and transferred to your hotel, make sure to let us know your flight details at least 14 days before your arrival. In the airport Look for our representative with a Blue “SPT Travel & Tours” sign at the exit of the arrival terminal.
The Briefing
Your briefing will take place the same day you arrive to Cusco, which will last for half hour; it will be in your hotel. During the briefing your guide will coordinate all detail of the trip and if you still have some questions you can do it here. As well you’ll pay the remining balance in cash (US$ dollars or Peruvian soles).
Can i store my luggage in your office?
Of course! During theTrek to Machu Picchu, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, whichever is more convenient for you; both are free.
How to book the tour?
FIRST, to book a tour, you’ll need you to complete our booking form by clicking BOOK NOW on our home page or click the BOOK NOW link here.
Please be ready with the following information (FOR EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We cannot purchase the permit without the following information:
- Personal information (your full name, exactly as in your passport):
- Gender
- Passport number
- Date of birth. (dd/mm/yyyy)
- Nationality
- We will need the passport of each participant at the time of booking. They must, in order, buy tickets.
SECOND, we require a deposit of 40% of the total cost of the tour and per person to purchase a permit, the train tickets and reserve hotels. You can make your deposit by clicking on PAYPAL symbols in our website.
What about the balance?
If you want to avoid high credit card fees in Peru, you can pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. There are many ATMs in the historic center to withdraw money. You can also pay with VISA or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay a 5.5% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you must log in to your PAYPAL account and use our email address: sunrisetrek@gmail.com.
The Inca Trail Peru Group
Maximum group size for Inca Trail Peru, is 8 passengers. Passengers come from a range of countries worldwide (average of 3 nationalities per group) and many will be solo travellers. You will find you have many things in common with your fellow travellers, including a passion for discovery and a strong interest in exploring the National Parks. Our Inca Trail Peru is designed for adults over 18 years old. While most passengers are aged 25-55, every year we get many people both above and below this age range.
All travellers over the age of 70 will be requested to complete a self-declaration of fitness form prior to travel. Our Inca Trail Peru tour, is a unique holiday experience and much of your enjoyment will come from the team spirit of your group and the fun you’ll have together, as well as from the local setting. We cannot stress strongly enough the importance of bringing a positive attitude with you on tour; a sure guarantee to enjoying each and every moment, even in the adversity of the odd rainstorm!
Tipping
Tipping is an expected and highly appreciated component of your Inca Trail Peru tour. Although it may not be customary for you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, as an important source of income for those in the tourism industry. It is one of the most direct ways that you can have a positive economic impact within the communities that you visit.
Your group will be assigned a Lead Guide, and a group of porters. The number of porters designated to your group will depend on the amount of baggage and equipment is taken on the trek; this typically works out to 2-3 porters per traveller, but this number will be confirmed by Machu Picchu National Park rangers at the gate once all baggage is checked.
It is best to present your crew with the group’s tip upon completion of your Inca Trail Peru, during the last meal on the mountain. Tips should be placed in a group envelope and a member of the trekking team can hand the envelope directly to the Lead Guide.
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Acute Mountain Sickness is also referred to as “Altitude Sickness”, and as the name indicates the illness is commonly encountered at exceptionally high altitudes, such as the summit area of the highest pass. AMS, once apparent, can be most effectively treated by immediately taking the affected person to a lower altitude. Often a drop as little as 500m will be sufficient. The symptoms of AMS include in the order normally experienced; headaches, nausea, anorexia, exhaustion, lassitude, rapid pulse, insomnia, swelling of the hands and feet and reduced urine output.
Trekkers can take precautions to at least minimize the severity of the illness, by maintaining a slow steady pace from day one, include an extra day of acclimatization at a high altitude and by drinking at least 3-4 liters of water every day. Preventative medicine is also available and you should consult your physician for specialist advice.
Fluid build-up may cause a condition known as edema (or oedema), which can affect the lungs (pulmonary), preventing effective oxygen exchange, or affect the brain (cerebral) which will result in the swelling of the brain tissue. The latter can be lethal if not treated immediately or if symptoms are ignored. Probably 40% of all people trekking the Inca trail will suffer to some extent from AMS. You should familiarize yourself with this condition and take preventative care.
Porters and cook
The porters do not only transport your gear and the supplies up to the mountain. Arriving at every camp site long before you, they will have already erected your tent on your arrival. In the evening they will also boil drinking and washing water and the cook will prepare dinner of a quality that has surprised many previous clients.
Weight limits for porters
Remember that there is a weight limit of 6 kg (12 lbs) per climber, on the gear of each hiker to be portered. A soft duffel bag is preferred – a rucksack is not necessary as they prefer to porter the loads balanced on their backs and shoulders.
CONTACT US
Should you encounter any difficulties meeting your transfer from the airport to the starting hotel, depending on which country you are in you can contact a SUNRISE PERU TREK representative on the following:
- Mauro Pedraza – Operations Manager
Mobile: +(51) 984 734633 - Henrry Chauca – Operations
Mobile: +(51) 950 313131 - Sharon Ovalle – SUNRISE PERU TREK Representatives Supervisor
Mobile: +(51) 974 359484
Please remember if it is a genuine emergency, we of course want you to call us; however, if it can wait until the next day, we ask that you call during our office hours. Thank you.
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PACKING LIST FOR THE 4-DAY CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
What should I pack for the 4-Day Classic Inca Trail Trek? This is the most frequently asked question by Inca Trail hikers.
When traveling to a new and faraway destination like South America, you’ll need to prepare well in advance, especially when you are thinking to hike the Classic Inca Trail
For your trip to Peru, you will take one or two large suitcases depending on the length of your vacation. However, you will only bring the necessary equipment for the 4-day trek to Machu Picchu. You must store the rest of your belongings at your Cusco hotel in Cusco while you are on the Trail
For the 4-Day Classic Inca Trail trek, you should minimize the equipment that you will bring. We recommend 5 kilos in your backpack and 7 kilos in your duffle bag. Remember that you are responsible for carrying your backpack at all times and that you will need to have all the necessary equipment for the day. Our robust porters will carry the 7-kilos of your duffel bag, and you can only find them at the campsites but not during the day.
Essentials for the Classic Inca Trail:
- Valid and original passport (a copy will not be accepted)
- The passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months to enter and leave Peru.
- Valid student card (if you booked as a student)
- Walking shoes (light and comfortable)
- A good quality backpack (light, small and comfortable)
- Water storage for at least 2 liters; either a camel backpack or one or more bottles of water
- Trekking poles (you can rent from us)
Items to put in your backpack:
Below is a list of items that we strongly recommend you carry with you at all times in your backpack. Remember that you will take it with you every day of the trek, so we recommend you bring a good quality, light and comfortable backpack.
It is important to note that due to local regulations, your backpack must not exceed 25lts. All larger bags cannot be brought into Machu Picchu and will need to be stored outside the gates.
- hat and sunglasses
- Waterproof clothing
- Warm layers (fleeces/long-sleeved shirts)
- Sunscreen, insect repellent
- Gel alcohol
- Toilet paper
- personal medication
- Bandages, moleskin
- Camera, extra batteries
- Head Torch
- Additional snacks, energy bars, chocolate.
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks and tips (a small change helps pay for the use of the villagers’ toilets on the first day)
Items to put in your Duffle bag:
SPT TRAVEL & TOURS will provide you with a duffle bag to pack all the items you don’t need to take with you during the day. Our porters will carry this bag for you throughout the trek. Please note that this bag must weigh a maximum of 7kg, including your sleeping bag and air mattress (if you bring/rent one). These two items weigh approximately 3kg together (2kg sleeping bag, 1kg air mattress). During the Inca Trek, you will go through different temperatures on the way up/down; it can also get cold at night at the campsite. Therefore, layers work best!
The Duffle bag will be delivered to our office during the briefing held the day before the trek; we can also deliver them to your hotel if you need to organize your things sooner.
- Sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
- Air mattress
- Light and comfortable shoes for camping.
- Warm jacket, hat and gloves for the Inca Trail
- 4 t-shirts (absorbent t-shirts are best)
- 2 pants/mountain pants
- 2-3 sets of underwear
- 2-3 pairs of hiking socks
- 1 fleece
- 1 warm coat for the coldest nights
- quick dry towel
- Soap
- Wet wipes
- toothbrush and paste
- moisturizing face cream
- power bank/battery charger
- Plastic bags to separate wet or muddy clothes
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