Day 1 - Cuzco - K.82 Chilca - Huayllabamba
A mid morning you will be met by our guide and transferred by private bus to the starting point at
k. 82. in Chilca. After a short hike you will enter into the National Park at Llactapata where you
will be registered and the porters will be adjusted for the proper weights of all the equipment.
At one time this was used as utilitarian center of large settlement of farming terraces which probably
supplied the other Inca trail sites.( All the camping gear is carried by our staff giving you the
time to enjoy the beautiful scenic views. Today you will get your first taste of the environment
with all the diversity of plants as you hike along the Cusichaca river then on to Huayllabamba which
leads into the Amazon basin. All the camping gear is carried by our staff giving you the time to
enjoy the beautiful scenic views like the snow capped peak of Mt Veronica that tops out at 19,200
ft. As you make your way through the most intricate pre-Columbian highway system of the Americas
(some say the world) you will continue to the village of Huayllabamba, as a steeper climb takes
you through part of a mountain forest & up to the point of Llulluchapampa at ( 12,500 ft.) Here
you will get your first glimpse of the Vilcabamba range as you settle in for the day and the camp
site will be set by the porters at Llulluchapampa. ( Camp ) ( L/D )
Day 2 - Llactapata - Llulluchapampa
After a early breakfast the most difficult part climb of this Inca Trail is the ( 13,776 ft. )
Warmihuanunca Pass, this point is the highest part of the trip and from here the rest of the trip
will be a down hill hike. After a brief moment to catch your breath and take some fabulous photos
with your heads in the clouds you will descend into a area known as the orchid zone and continue
towards the Inca outpost of Pacasmayo. After time is spent for a healthy lunch you will continue
climbing a series of Inca steps and proceed towards the and the ruins of Runcuracay. ( 12,172 ft. )
Today’s camp will be set adjacent to a plateau and a small lake where clouds slumber by and time
stands still. ( Camp) ( B/L/D )
Day 3 - Llulluchapampa - Phuyupatamarca
After a crisp fresh awakening to the breeze flowing through the mountains
we enjoy the prepared breakfast and give respect to the mother earth for the gifts she bares.
A rapid descent takes you through the cloud forest where a variety of flowers and tropical vegetation,
mosses & tree ferns escort you to the magical ruins of Winay Wayna. Here there are several baths and
newly uncovered terraces.
Day 4 - Phuyupatamarca - Machu Picchu After a crisp fresh awakening to the breeze flowing through the mountains
we enjoy the prepared breakfast and give respect to the mother earth for the gifts she bares.
A rapid descent takes you through the cloud forest where a variety of flowers and tropical vegetation,
mosses & tree ferns escort you to the magical ruins of Winay Wayna. Here there are several baths and
newly uncovered terraces. After a short time here we will continue onward until we reach our final nights
( camp or *hotel ) at the base of Machu Picchu near the town of Aguas Calientes. ( optional camp or *hotel ) ( B/L/D )
Day 5 - Machu Picchu - Cuzco Early morning wake we enjoy the prepared breakfast then proceed to the
Mythical site of Machu Picchu. ( You can either board the tourist bus or for the hearty hiker you can
proceed by foot.) Apon your arrival to watch the sunrise you will get a magnificent view of the forgotten
city of Machu Picchu. As you proceed into the National Park your guide will explain the history and the
myths that surround this archaeological wonder. Several ideas or possibilities have been noted of this
massive archaeological complex of acropolis proportion. Your guide can as well take you to the the top
of Huayna Picchu or a visit to the Inti Punku Pass ( Gate of the Sun ) Time will also be allowed for
more exploration and photography of the area. Wether this site was pre Incan, a previous leaders sanctuary
for his retirement, maybe a location for the virgins to be separated from the kingdom and used as wives
for the Inca rulers or even sacrificial for the gods. It seems that the world will never know.
After a time spent visiting the more important locations, you will continue to Aguas Calientes to
board the 3:00 p.m. Vistadome train for your return to Cuzco. After your arrival into the Cuzco
and the train station our staff will meet and transfer you to the hotel. ( 6:45 - 7:00 p.m. ) ( CB )
The Silver & Gold Class (Classic Trek) opperates daily year round. ( except February )
Silver & Gold class treks average is 5-8 hikers.
Platinum services includes: a personal Massage Therapist for days 1, 2, 3 & 4 of the trek, international beverages: teas, coffees,wine plus all our award winning ammenities.
High Season May - September opperates daily.
The Bronze Class opperates daily year round. ( except February )
*$90. Inca Trail entry NOT included.
| Class |
Days |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Quad |
Group |
| Bronze |
4 |
$679 |
$659 |
$639 |
$629 |
call |
| Silver |
4 |
$759 |
$729 |
$719 |
$689 |
call |
| Gold |
5 |
$889 |
$849 |
$829 |
$809 |
call |
| Platinum |
5 |
$1539 |
$1359 |
$1049 |
$929 |
call |
| Services Included |
Bronze (4 Days) |
Silver (4 Days) |
Gold (5 Days) |
Platinum (5 Days) |
| Daily Departures |
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| Group Size : Maximum / Minimum |
16/2 |
16/2 |
16/2 |
Private |
| Average Group Size |
8-16 |
3-8 |
3-8 |
Private |
| Multi-Lingual Guide ( Eng./Ger./Fre./Ita./Jap./Heb./Spa.) |
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| Professional Chef / Cook |
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| Porters for Gear (carry tents and cooking equipment) |
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| *Porters Personal Gear (carry total of 8 kilos or 17.6 lbs.) |
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| Massage therapist with daily massage (Day 1, 2 & 3 of trek ) |
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| Inca Trail Permit |
$90.00 |
$90.00 |
$90.00 |
$90.00 |
| Sleeping Tents ( 2 guests in each 4 person tent ) |
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| Sleeping Bags Rental |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
| Sleeping Pads ( 1" & Thermo Rest pads ) |
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| Dining Tents |
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| PRIVATE Restroom & Cleaning Facilities. ( Portable ) |
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| Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Snacks. ( 3 full meals per day ) |
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| Table & Chair Service. |
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| Transfers from Cuzco to k 82 by Private bus. |
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| Transfers Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes tour bus. |
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| Transfers Aguas Calientes by train to Poroy/Cuzco. |
Backpacker |
Vistadome |
Vistadome |
Vistadome |
| Transfer Poroy/Cuzco train station to hotel. |
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| Single Supliment Fees |
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*DIFFICULTY LEVEL "5-6"
"NOTE MAXIMUM WEIGHT FOR INCA TRAIL"
The total amount of personal gear carried by the porters can not exceed:
8 kilos or 17.6 lbs. which includes clothing & *sleeping bag.
Any excess weight above the personal porters allowed weights you will be responsible to carry.
Note: If you choose to rent or bring your own sleeping bag weight is from 1½ - 3½ lbs good for temperatures of 20 degree's and below.
When packing for trek, please only bring what you will need for the trek. (minimal clothing/personal necessary items)
Availability on the Inca Trail is regulated by the Peru government. You can call TAMBO TOURS - 1-888-246-7378 and we will check the Inca Trail spaces and availability.
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