4-Day Ultimate Guided Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
A spectacularly rich experience in the Andean Mountains awaits you! Immerse yourself in the Inca culture as you hike 43 kilometers through the heart of the beautiful Andes. This 4-day trek is the only one to take you along the original Inca Trail, arriving in the early morning light to Machu Picchu.
-Highlights- Hike the original & legendary Inca Trail See ancient Inca ruins along the trek Reach Machu Picchu in the early morning Enjoy delicious Peruvian food
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4-Day Ultimate Guided Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
Pickup included
What's included in 4-Day Ultimate Guided Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Transfer to Lares via Calca, and hike to Huacawasi (L/D)
Lares
Food and Drinks
Accommodation
Day 2 | Trek to the pass of Ipsy Qocha, Patacancha, and transfer to Ollantaytambo (B/L/D)
Ollantaytambo
Food and Drinks
Accommodation
Inclusions
- Emergency oxygen bottle and First Aid Kit
- Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
- Inca Trail Trek
- Inca Trail permits
- Machu Picchu Visit
- Roundtrip bus to/from start and end point of tour
- Porters and cook to carry all shared camping equipment
- Machu Picchu entrance fees
- Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Accommodation in Cuzco
- Day 1 breakfast, Day 4 lunch and dinner, bottled water
- Guide for bus and train transfers
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- As of June 11, 2022, all travelers over 18 years old must have three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. That means two regular doses plus a booster. Passengers from 12 to 17 years old must prove they are vaccinated with two doses. If they do not have a complete scheme, they must present the negative result of an RT-PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding in their country of origin.
- The reduced BASIC (LIGHT) service ONLY INCLUDES a basic foam sleeping mat and EXCLUDES the thermal sleeping bag, duffel bag and porter to carry personal gear. You will carry your own backpack, sleeping bag, mattress and personal gea
- The COMPLETE service INCLUDES a thermal sleeping bag, foam sleeping mat, duffel bag & porter to carry a total of 7kgs of personal gear for each trekker (3kgs sleeping bag & mat + 4kgs personal items).
- Single travelers will share a room with another traveler & couples will have a private room.
- This hike is demanding, it’s important to be in good physical condition. The Inca Trail elevation changes make the hike strenuous as there are three passes during the hike and you will have 1950 meters of uphill and 2250 meters of descent.
- SUGGESTED PACKING LIST: Bring or Rent in Cuzco: hiking poles, rain pants, rain poncho, trekking boots, sandals, warm socks, sweater, thermals, hat, gloves, sun hat, sun block, sun glasses, flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory card (there is limited to no electricity available during the trek), waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitizer, personal first aid kit, water bottle. Bring extra cash for snacks, water, gatorade which doubles or triples in price along the trail.
- DON'T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS: Original passport, visa (if applicable), insurance card, personal medications.
- Travellers who booked their trip using one passport, then renewed or replaced it afterward, must carry the old passport they used to make the booking or a photocopy with them on the trip.
- No departures in February due to unfavorable climatic conditions.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details. We are is located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru
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Ticket Redemption
Note: You must provide the following information upon booking: Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport), date of birth, nationality, passport number, date of passport expiration, which must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel • The passport number and name that is submitted at time of confirmation, will be used to purchase the permit; This passport number and name will be used to identify yourself as you enter the checkpoint at the start of the trail and throughout the hike; If this information does not match the information you have submitted at time of confirmation, then you will be denied admission; Please note that these rules and regulations are strictly enforced by the governing bodies of the Inca Trail in Peru and are out of the control of the local supplier, meaning no exceptions can be made *Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details. Meeting time: 6 PM Bamba Experience is located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru Emergency Contact: Ruth: +51 984 008 440 Sekwanele: +51 957 625 445
