CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS

• 100% Operated by Tour Leaders Peru. We never share you with other tour operators.
• Pick up from Airport and Hotels
• Top-of-the-line equipment REI Co-op Half Dome 4 Tent. Only for Two people
• 7 kg per person, other companies offer you only 6 kg
• Inca Trail and Short Machu Picchu hike entrance Tickets (Huayna Picchu or Montana Machu Picchu in case you want to explore more)
• Best English Speakers Tour Leaders, We know Communication is very important in your trip
• Extraordinary Chefs! Don’t get stressed about food and forget your power bar. We serve you a 5-star outdoor restaurant with delicious organic gourmet food in your dining tent.
• Hotel Aguas Calientes with all facilities (overnight stay) - In case you have overnight
• Free and Safe Storage in Cusco and Aguas Calientes while you are hiking and visiting Machu Picchu.
• REI Machu Picchu Hike Camping Equipment also available for Rent
• Private transportation
• Perfect Location For Photographers
• Comfortable and Panoramic Train back to Cusco from Aguas Calientes.
• and More

• Pre-departure briefing at 7:00 pm the night before your tour in our office or your Hotel.
• Collection from your Hotel in Cusco from (05:30 am) or from Sacred Valley.
• Private transportation (Start of our trek).
• Breakfast in Urubamba in our farmhouse,
• Full meals for the entire tour (4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunch 3 Dinner) + snacks (vegetarian, vegan option, gluten, wheat-free, or special diets upon your request.)
• Permit and fees for the Inca Trail Machu Picchu Sanctuary, (Request for Huayna Picchu your Entrance ticket)
• Inca Trail Porters to carry (camping equipment: client tents, dining and cooking tents, table, stools, cooking gear, stove, gas container, cutlery, plates, food, and fresh vegetables).
• Drinkable boiled water for your container (We start filling from the second Days Morning)
• 7-kilogram duffle bags (per Person)
• 2 Excellent experienced top tour guides (9-16 person / 6-8 with 1 tour guide)
• 2 expert gourmet mountain cooks, assistants.
• Hot drinks every afternoon include popcorn.
• Boiled water provided from 2nd day.
• 2 people per tent, clean, new, spacious (4 people REI Half Dome 4 tents).
• Thick, comfortable sleeping mattress,
• Buckets of hot water for washing in your tent every day.
• Biodegradable soap and hand cleansing gel.
• Emergency First-aid kit and Oxygen assistance.
• 3-4 hours guided tour in Machupicchu
• Bus Ticket from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
• Tourist Expedition train return to Poroy Station or Ollantaytambo.
• Private Bus to Cusco From The Train Station

Not Included

• Sleeping bag (4 season -Minus 8ºC) (For rent in Our Office)
• Hiking Poles (For rent in Our Office)
• Tips for the trekking crew, Guides, Cooks, and Porters at your discretion.
• Flight Ticket to Cusco (Contact Us)
• Accommodation in Cusco. (see recommendation Contact US )
• Travel Insurance. (check that your insurance covers you for treks above 4,200 masl) and (COVID-19)

This is basic information about the Clothing packing list REI and all the information Here in this linK Comple Packing List to Peru

CLOTHING:

1st Layer:

• Underwear
• Long-sleeved Thermal Shirt
• Thermal form-fitting pants

2nd Layer:

• Polar Fleece
• Trekking pants
• Thick socks

3rd Layer:

• Waterproof Jacket
• Waterproof pants (optional)
• Insulated Jacket
• Scarf
• Cold weather Hat
• Gloves
• Buff/ handkerchief
• Sun hat

TRAVEL ACCESSORIES:

• Backpack 20-30 L
• Waterproof cover for backpack
• Trekking shoes (waterproof and firm)
• Sport shoes/ sandals for campsites
• Camping pillow
• Sleeping bag liner (optional)
• Sturdy water bottle
• Trekking poles
• Headlamp
• Plastic bags for wet items
• Toiletry kit (toothbrush, wet wipes, etc)
• Swimsuit/ towel
• Sunscreen (SPF 50+ recommended)
• Sunscreen lip protector
• Sunglasses
• Insect repellent

OTHER:

• Personal Medications
• Motion sickness tablets for the van ride
• Camera/ Extra battery
• Personal snacks
• Hand warmers (optional)
• Leisure book for evenings
• Cash and small coins

Items For Rent

• Single Tent $60 (if you wish to sleep alone)
• Sleeping Bag $30 per person (minus -3 degrees Celsius)
• Air Mattress $20 per person (REI inflatable mattress)
• Professional REI Walking Poles or other reputable Brand $20 per pair Hold Trip.
• Backpacks $40 Hold Trip
• Head Lamp $10
• Extra kilograms $10/kg (Example 5kg=$50) Per Day

General Information Trekking with Tour Leaders Peru

The times Mentioned in this itinerary are approximations. Walking times depend on the group, and the Tour Leaders may change lunch spots and campsites, depending on the progress of the group.

Specific Information About Trekking the Luxury Inca Trail Hike

The Inca Trail is not open in February
Campsites or itineraries are subject to change, depending on the time of booking and availability of campsites. The Ministry of Culture, the government institution responsible for operating the Inca Trail, allocates campsites to authorized trekking companies on a first-come, first-served basis, and so we cannot guarantee that all campsites described in this itinerary will be available when you book.

Booking Inca Trail Hike

A scanned copy of your passport and a non-refundable deposit must be provided upon booking an Inca Trail hike. This is due to government regulations that require complete passport details and full payment of the Machu Picchu entrance fee in order to issue a permit. Your reservation will only be confirmed when we have your entrance ticket in our hands.

If your passport number changes after you book, you must tell us immediately or you may lose your booking! If the name or number on your passport is different from the name or number on your Inca Trail permit, you will not be allowed to start the trek and you will not be entitled to a refund.

You must carry your original passport with you on the trail.

If you booked an Inca Trail hike at a student rate, you must bring the required documentation on the trail with you. If you do not present this documentation, you will not be allowed to start the trek and you will not be entitled to a refund, nor given an opportunity to pay the full rate.
Extras & Upgrades on the Luxury Inca Trail Hike

If you’d like to hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, let us know at the time of booking as it requires a separate permit.

This trek includes transportation by train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo Full service (Tourist Class), or equivalent Inca Rail service, followed by private vehicle transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

INFORMATION

Are you considering a hike on the Machu Picchu Trail and surviving the woman's Pass? If so, there are some things you should know before making your decision. This blog post will answer some frequently asked questions about the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu tours. We'll cover everything from how difficult the hike is to what the weather is like and what you can expect to see along the way. So, if you're curious about what it's like to hike the Inca Trail, keep reading!

The Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu runs 26 miles (42 km) long, is usually hiked over 4 days and 3 nights, and is tucked away in the beautiful Andes mountains in Peru.

The price tag for Machu Picchu Hiking Tours depends largely on the tour company, package, and guide you choose. Here are some of the general costs, plus actual specifics from our own recent treks.

Doing the Inca Trail independently is not an option. The Peruvian government limits the number of hikers each day. Everyone must have a permit and be accompanied by a licensed Tour Guide. And yes, through a series of checkpoints on the trail, they actually enforce it.

The general cost for the Inca Trail Holidays: $600 On average including The Inca Trail Permits, transportation to the trailhead from Cusco, porters, three meals a day, entry to Machu Picchu, and tents). You can find it even cheaper.

But besides the advertised sticker price, there are a few other things to consider when choosing a tour company: How many hikers are in each group? How often and how much food is provided during the trek? And finally, what’s the reputation for the company’s treatment of its porters?.

Budget

Even though we tend to focus on budget traveling, it’s good to remember that sometimes the cheapest option isn’t always the best option. Cheaper companies for the Inca Trail often have larger groups (15-25 people), provide smaller meals, and/or no snacks, and are crowded groups.

HOW HARD IS THE INCA TRAIL?

The Inca Trail is an ancient hiking path that leads to Machu Picchu, one of the most famous and popular tourist destinations in South America. The path is 43 miles long and passes through a variety of landscapes, including high-altitude forests, mountain peaks, and rugged terrains. Hiking the Inca Trail is definitely not for everyone – it can be difficult, challenging, and even dangerous at times. But if you're up for the challenge, the journey is definitely worth it!.

The hike itself, which brings you along ancient narrow paths deep into the Peruvian countryside and high into the Andean mountains, is gorgeous; perfect Incan ruins, cloud forest, and majestic valley views laid out like breadcrumbs along the way to perhaps the greatest end-point of any multi-day hike on earth, the iconic Machu Picchu.

Ready? Here’s everything you need to know before doing the Inca Trail hike rear all our advice, please.

Inca Trail, toilet quality

This is where the bad news begins. Inca Trail toilets are not the most hygienic, clean, or private affairs. You’ll be lucky if your toilet has a lock. On the first day, the toilets are usually fairly decent and clean. However, as you venture further along the trail the quality rapidly decreases.

By the next day, you will use a squat floor toilet. In which you squat over. The flushing mechanism often floods meaning that toilet waste is on the floor of many Inca Trail toilets. Be sure to wear your hiking boots when going to the toilet.

There is often no light and you’ll want to make sure you bring a headlamp for those night-time toilet visits.

This does not make for a pleasant experience! you can read How to use toilets on The Inca trail very good information for new outdoor adventures

Inca Trail Portable Toilets – option

My name is Cesar and as a Tour Guide, I believe the best option on the Inca Trail is to hire a tour company that provides a portable toilet all the way up. These are known as ‘toilet tents’.

Although not as common, this is probably one of the most important things I would recommend when deciding on what tour operator to use. You’ll probably have to book with a western operator and it may cost slightly more, but it’s definitely worth it! The toilet tent is carried by porters.

They are clean and only used by your group. You’ll be able to sit on a toilet drum within the privacy of a tent, and if there are any issues, your operator will sort them out immediately.

Inca Trail Availability - Hurry Up

The government has strictly limited the number of people permitted on the Inca Trail (permits are issued to about 200 trekkers per day plus 300 porters this 500 permits include 4 days inca trail). We recommend that you make a trek booking as early as posible we recommend 4 months in advance.

It is recommended to book the tour Inca trail to Machu Picchu 4 Months in advance, before booking flight tickets and hotels, because there are limited spots to reserve.