Inca Trail 4d/3n

One of the most important and sacred trails in South America is the Inka Trail to Machupicchu. You will be hiking in the Andes through different ecological levels from Highlands to Jungle, and visiting many archeological sites made by Incas dating back to 1400 A.D. On the way we will observe the biodiversity of flora and fauna; we have many species of flowers, orchids, birds, butterflies. You will feel a sense of paradise in this beautiful National History Sanctuary. Machupicchu was declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity site by UNESCO in 1983. You will walk on a very important and Sacred Trail to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. If you would like to enjoy this amazing experience come with us for a truly unforgettable trek in South America:

Price 2012
Two people: USD per person
Four people: USD per person
Six or more people: USD per person

Discounts: US$30 discount on the above prices for students with a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and to children under the age of 16 years old (scans of your ISIC card or child's passport must be provided at the time of paying the trek deposit in order to qualify for the discount).

INCLUDES: For 4 days you will be accompanied by our of or knowledgeable English speaking tour guides and we will provide you with all essential camping equipment: tents, roll mats, & pillows; as well as all meals for 3 days. The fourth day you will receive breakfast only. We will be accompanied by porters to carry our food and equipment and if you'd like to hire a porter for an additional fee to carry your bag you may do so. The cost includes all entrance fees including your ticket to Machupicchu, one bus ticket to Aguas Calientes and ticket on the Back Packers tourist train back to Cusco. Upon arriving in Machupicchu you will have a guided tour through the ruins and then will have time to explore on your own before heading to Aguas Calientes to catch your train.

EXCLUDES: Breakfast first day, lunch last day, sleeping bags, porter for your personal belongings & walking poles.

EXTRA INFORMATION:
Unless you hire an extra porter you need to carry your backpack.
Porter to carry up to 9 Kg = $ 50; up to 18 Kg = $ 90
Regarding porters who carry personal items. You will need to carry with you a daypack with your Camera, water bottle, snacks, a fleece or something warm and a poncho in case of rain (even in the dry season as a precaution) and anything you will need before lunch as porters do not walk alongside you. You will meet up with your bag at lunch and then they will be waiting for you in your tents at the campsites.
Sleeping Bag -5ºC $15
Walking poles (2) $15
Backpack $10

Itinerary:
1º DAY Cusco Piscacucho Km. 82 Wayllabamba
Early in the morning we will pick you up from your hostel and take a bus to the beginning of the Inca Trail (know as km 82) The ride is aprox. 3 hours but before arrive to the Km. 82 we are going to stop in Ollantaytambo which is a small town along the Sacred Valley of the Incas to have breakfast and also you can buy different thing for your trekking such as coca leaves, sunscreen, plastic rain ponchos, etc. When we get to Km. 82 we will check-in at the first Control point with your ticket and Original Passport (make sure you have the same passport number when you made your reservation). After the Control point we will walk 6 hours to our first Campsite Wayllabamba (3000 m.a.s.l.). On the way we will have an opportunity to see the third sacred highest snow cap mountain of Cusco Wacaywillca (Veronica) 5800 m.a.s.l.
Lunch & Dinner are provided.

2º Day Wayllabamaba – Pacaymayu
Wake up call will be early in the morning to continue on the Sacred Trail. Day two we will climb Dead Woman`s Pass, the highest mountain of the whole trek, which is at 4215 m.a.s.l. and then continue down to our second campsite at Pacaymayu 3600 m.a.s.l. The hike is approx. five hours to the next campsite. On the way we will see the amazing landscape of the Andes. At the campsite we will have lunch and then the afternoon will be free.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are provided.

3º Day Pacaymayu – Wiñaywayna
Wake up call will be early in the morning to continue on the Sacred Trail, in this case we are going to climb two mountains the first one at 3950 m.a.s.l. and the second one at 3650 m.a.s.l. To get to the first pass will be aprox. 1 ½ hours. Half way up we will visit one archeological site called Runkurakay. From there we will hike 1 ½ hours down hill to have lunch (3500 m.a.s.l.) but before we arrive at our lunch spot we will visit another archeological site called Sayacmarca.
After lunch we will walk 1 1/2 hours to Phuyupatamarca Pass. The trail to the top is unforgettable because the scenery is just mesmerizing; from the top we can see Machupicchu mountain, the Vilcabamba range and the Urubamba river. It will be two more hours all the way down hill to Wiñaywayna. Camping site (2700 m.a.s.l.).
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are provided.

4º Day Wiñaywayna – Machupicchu
Wake up call is at 04:00 a.m. to go to visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World MACHUPICCHU. We will meet to have breakfast, then head to the Check Point to show our tickets . The walk to Machupicchu will be two hours but first we will stop at the Sun Gate because the view of Machupicchu is amazing. Once we arrive at Machupicchu we will take a tour then you will have free time to explore Machupicchu by yourself (To Climb Waynapicchu mountain, nowadays the limit is 400 persons per day when we arrived there, most of the time the mountain is full already) and around 2:00pm in the afternoon we will meet up in Aguas Calientes to have lunch ( optional) and give you your train tickets to Cusco (Some times the train will go directly to Cusco ( 4 hours). Or 2 hours to Ollantaytambo town where we will wait for you to go to Cusco by bus 2 more hours) we will drop you close to the Main Square in Cusco.

YOU NEED TO TAKE:
• ORIGINAL PASSPORT AND ISIC CARD. (It will be impossible to get in the National Park without)
• BACKPACK AND DAYPACK.
• SLEEPING BAG. (we recommend -5ºC at least).
• HIKING BOOTS. (Sneakers or Runners shoes are not recommended).
• WALKING POLES. (They are very important to go up and down in the Andes because they will take 30% of your weight).
• WARM CLOTHES, LAYERS. (for variable temperatures especially at night)
• FLASH LIGHT and/or headlamp. (at night it is very dark)
• CAMERA AND EXTRA FILM & Batteries.
• SUN PROTECTION : SUNSCREEN : SUN HAT : SUNGLASSES. (at high altitude the sun hit is very strong and easy to get sunburned).
• THERMALS : WOOL SOCKS : AND WOOLEN HAT FOR COLD NIGHTS.
• INSECT REPELLENT. (there are a lot of mosquitos but you do not need to worry about malaria.)
• RAIN PONCHO. (Even if you have a rain coat we prefer to bring plastic poncho).
• TOILET PAPER / SMALL TOWEL. (Baby wipes and hands sanitizer).
• BATHING CLOTHES. (for the hot shower at the hostel or hot springs).
• GLOVES / SCARF. (Trekking thermal Pants or similar).
• WATER BOTTLES. (You can bring electrolytes drinks).
• PERSONAL MEDICAL KIT. ( We will have oxygen tanks).
• EXTRA MONEY FOR SOUVENIR, DRINKS & TIPS.

EXTRA MONEY
You need to take at least 300 or 400 soles emergency money that you hope to come back to Cusco with!!! There are ATM´s in Aguas Calientes and higher commission on Travelers Checks.

OTHER. TIPPING OF THE GUIDES AND PORTERS
Tips for the guide and porters are not included in the price of the trek and it is apart of the experience. Generally groups prepare a collective tip on the 3rd night which is shared out between the porters and cook (Tip is up to you, and dependent on the service you receive, most of the time each one of them get between 40 or 60 Peruvian soles) .
Tipping for your Guide and porters who carry your personal things is separate after Machupicchu tour, when you meet up in Aguas Calientes to have lunch (it is not included).

ABOUT THE PRICE:
The 2012 price change, basically for the train tickets cost which is outside of our control, the Train Company Peru Rail is increasing their prices for this year.
Inka trail entrance fee is 299 Peruvian Soles (including Peruvian taxes) and we have to pay the porters entrance which is 50 soles (including taxes); bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes which costs US$18 per person. It is not anticipated that these costs will increase during 2012. The price paid for the bus ticket is clearly marked on the ticket.
Local sales taxes known as IGV are included in the price of our treks and tours. The current rate of IGV is 19. It is not anticipated that this rate will increase during 2012; also we are one of the few companies paying very good wages to our crew; Guides, porters, and office staff.

HOW TO BOOK:
To make a reservation with us and Peruvian government authorities we can’t change any details of the reservation. That´s why we need your full names, passport numbers, age, Nationality, date of departure, also a deposit of 180 USD per person, and the balance can be paid once you arrive in Cusco before the Inka Trail.

We have two options for the deposit:
1.- VISA ONLINE; when you make the deposit online you will pay the percentage of deposit (8%) because in Cusco we have to pay taxes also (19%). You will find a link "PAYMENT ON LINE" at our web site.
2.- WESTERN UNION is thefastest way to wire money (especially when availability is changing very quickly and reservations need to be made ASAP!). You can send money from anywhere in the world in a few minutes or online through www.westernunion.com,
If you send a deposit by WESTERN UNION you have to send in the name of ELIZABETH YUPAICCANA JUAREZ(MANAGER) in the city of CUSCO - PERU Once you deposit you will receive a code number; please send it by e-mail so we can get the money.
We look forward to trekking with you in the future! Please get in touch with us at any time if you have any questions or would like further information.

Why Peru Andean Experience?
Perú Andean Experience is an independent local travel company started by a group of experienced and enthusiastic leaders who are experts in leading treks through the Andes and Peru. Once you start traveling with us you will be safe because all our leaders have more than 5 years of experience working in the mountains at high altitude. They know exactly what to do in different emergency situations because they train every year in rescue and are in very good physical condition. They provide an excellent personal touch; explaining all the mysteries, histories and secrets about Peru and the Incas with very good communications skills.
Once you book with Peru Andean Experience you are helping Peru economy and the local people because we are 100 % Peruvian Company and all the benefits stay here in our country. We spent part of it in our land to build the school for the kids by ourselves; also we are one of the few companies paying very good wages to our crew; Guides, porters, and office staff. We have very good atmosphere in our company all our workers feel very good with us.
Your choice to trek with us will be a wise one; because we try to preserve our ancestors Culture, Tradition; History, Ecosystem and we want to make sure you have an unforgettable experience in Peru. We try to do our best to provide you with a comfortable stay here in Peru, this effort, enthusiasm, and passion for our job, makes us a company recommend by lonely planet, trip advisor and we receive many good testimonial from our travelers.
Peru Andean Experience is government registered tour Agency in Peru, and we did not get any punishment or fines from our Authorities and before Confirm the adventure tours, trekking for safety and reliable travelers should check the company legal documents for comfortable and safety experiences.

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