MUNDO ANTIGUO TOURS - THE INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU

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The Inca Trail, probably - and with reason - worlds' most famous trail, leads over high mountains and trough upper rainforest to Machu Picchu. This trail formed part of an extensive network of trails named Qhapaq Ñan, about 23.000 kilometers throughout Tahuantinsuyo, the Inca-empire covering most of Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Bolivia; and parts of Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Chasquis, special runners using these trails, could deliver messages from Quito to Cusco (a distance of 1980 kilometers) in 5 days!

Click here for more information about the 2-days trail.

The 4-days trail

A 43 kilometers adventure, following the old highway of the Inca's. On your way you visit stunning archeological sites, climb a 4200m pass, have brilliant views on snow covered mountains and descent into the upper rainforest. And finally you'll be rewarded with that awe-inspiring first view from the Inti Punku, the Sun gate: you made it to Machu Picchu!

Program
In the early morning of day 1 we drive from Cusco to km 82. With a magnificent view on Mount Veronica (5850m), we start our adventure with a hike of about 5 hours to our first campsite around 3000 meters.
The second day is considered the hardest as you have to climb 1200 meters toward the highest point in the trail with the apposite name of Dead Woman's' Pass. After lunch it goes down again, towards our camp around 3630 meters.
The third day starts again with a climb, but this time ‘only’ to 3850 meter. After that it's basically down, 2000 Inca stairs into the upper rainforest, towards the beautiful sight with the not so apposite name of Wiñaywayna (which means 'forever young'…). After a well-deserved shower however, a good dinner and maybe a beer, you perhaps don’t feel that tired anymore…
The fourth day is easier: we depart early to be able to arrive in Machu Picchu before sunrise. Once in Machu Picchu you'll get a guided tour of about 2 hours and have free time to explore the sight on your own. In the afternoon you'll take the bus to the village of Aguas Calientes and from there the train to Cusco.

Included
- transportations as described above
- transfers from and to your hotel
- entrance fee Inca Trail (S/. 244)
- entrance fee Machu Picchu (S/. 122)
- all applicable taxes
- porters for tents and food
- cook and meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners; vegetarian food available on request)
- English-speaking guide
- camping equipment including tents and mattress
- kitchen tent and eat tent
- medical assistance

Not included
- breakfast day 1, lunch day 4
- extra porter to carry your personal belongings (with a official maximum of 15 kilogram, $ 90 for four days. If you want to hire one, please tell us with your reservation, as he also needs a permit).
- sleeping bag (we rent sleeping bags for $ 5 a day)
- walking sticks
- tips

Reservation advice

Please keep in mind that you have to reserve the Inca Trail (both 2 or 4 days) a long time in advance, because of strict entrance regulations. To protect the ecosystem along the trail, Peruvian government only allows 500 persons per day (including porters and guides) to enter. We advice you to reserve the trail at least 4 months in advance, but preferably just as soon as possible!

In order to reserve both the 4 and 2-days Inca Trail we need the following:
- Full name as it is written in your passport
- Passport number
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Departure date for the trail
- 40% deposit at Western Union, the rest you can pay at our Cusco office
- copy/fax or scan from both sides of your ISIC student card (people under 28 with the official card get a $ 35 discount)

NOTE: Because of very strict regulations the passport number you send us has to be the same as the number on the passport with which you enter the Inca Trail. Please inform us if you have to get a new passport in the meanwhile. Bring a colour copy of your old passport; if you don't have one the INC and our operator charge $ 25 administration costs.
Permits are strictly personal because of the same regulations: it's not possible to change dates or give you permit to another person once we bought your permit and confirmed your reservations (even if you're sick for example) .

Please contact us for prices, more information and availability.

Please read also our general conditions carefully!