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Inca Trail specialist Chakana Adventure Travel is a
specialists tour operator and travel agency offering
challenging small-group treks and tours, throughout
Peru, as well as individually created tailor made
itineraries, we aim to discover the spectacular
wilderness areas, fascinating native cultures and
diverse wildlife of this spellbinding country.
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CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU
4D/3N
Inca Trail Description: Overview
Visitors come from all parts of the world to Peru, not only to see Machu
Picchu but to walk the Inca Trail, the most famous hike in South America.
They come to see the ruins and the scenery which makes this trail so famous.
The total distance of the Inca trail is approximately 43 kilometres, departing
from the place known as Kilometre 88. To begin the trip, one crosses the
narrow bridge at Kusicancha, and afterwards heads towards the left hand side
of a forest of Eucalyptus trees. Camping on this night is either in
Wayllabamba or Llullucha. The second day is more difficult, as you have to
climb to 4200 metres at the Pass of Warmiwañusqa (Dead Woman’s pass).
The third day is the longest, but also the most interesting for many people as
you can visit impressive ruins like Runkuracay and Sayaqmarca. Camping is
either in Phuyupatamarca or Wiñayhuayna. On the final day many groups
leave early to see the sun rise over Machu Picchu from the Inti Punku (sun
gate). The remainder of the day is spent exploring this fabulous ancient city.
First day – Kilometre 82 to Wayllabamba
Campsite
This day begins early as passengers are collected from their hotels between
6.30am and 7am. We travel for about 3 hours in the bus with a one hour stop
in Urubamba to buy provisions, continuing onto Kilometre 88, which is past
the village of Ollantaytambo. Here the passengers must register at the check
point in order to begin their hike. From there, there are just 42 kilometres of
mountains, Andean valleys, rivers and tropical forests that separate you from
Machu Picchu. The first section, heading to the campsite of Miskay, where we
can lunch, takes just one hour and is mostly flat with light climbs. After
lunch, we cross a canyon. Once out of the canyon, we can see the ruins of the
small city of Llactapata. The trail descends to enter the valley of the Kusichaca
river, and from there the trail has a light climb to the campsite of
Wayllabamba, where we arrive after 2 or 3 hours after the lunch break. The
campsite is at 3,000 metres and one can feel the cold at night. After dinner,
and before going to bed, it’s great to observe the stars. On nights without
stars, it is possible to see the Milky Way.
Second day - Wayllabamba Campsite to Pacaymayo Campsite
The Porters wake up the passengers at 6am so that they can pack their things and have
breakfast. The second day is considered by many the most difficult because one must
climb 1200 metres to the highest point on the trail, the Warmiwañusca Pass (or Dead
Woman’s Pass) at 4200 metres. This climb will take about four or five hours. When you
arrive at the pass, you may feel like a rest. It can get quite cold at such an altitude so it is
necessary to have lots of warm clothes. If you have contracted a porter to carry your
things, don’t forget to have a thick jacket and long pants on hand for the pass. Once we
have conquered the pass, we continue with a descent to the campsite. The descent takes
about two hours, however, some groups like to stop and prepare lunch in the middle of
the descent, in order to rest a little. Other groups like to have lunch in the campsite for the
night - at Pacaymayo. In this form, you can rest for the whole afternoon. There are cold
showers available at this campsite. Advice: It is possible to contract the services of porters
to carry your backpacks for the whole journey. Alternatively, you might like to contract
them to carry them to the Pass or to the campsite of Pacaymayo. This is recommended if
you don’t feel prepared for the altitude and the long hike, it is more important to enjoy the
walk than suffer under your backpack. You can coordinate this with your guide and pay
your porter directly.
Third Day: Pacaymayo Campsite to
Wiñaywayna campsite
The third day is considered the most interesting, but it is also the longest. We
begin with an ascent of an hour and a half to the Pass of Runkurakay, at an
altitude of 3950 metres. On the trail we visit an ancient control post of the
Incas, as well as a lagoon where it is possible to occasionally see deer drinking.
Once we have climbed the pass, the rest of the trail is mostly downhill. While
on the trail we visit four more ruins, the first being Sayacmarca which in the
Inca period was a control point for the trails that headed toward Machu
Picchu. After visiting these ruins, we will continue to Phuyupatamarca where
groups often lunch. From here, the descent is inclined and tiring because it is
mostly stairs. Finally, we arrive at the ruins of Intipata, a complex of terraces
and andenes constructed in the middle of the slope of a heavily vegetated
mountain. The trail winds finally to the campsite of Wiñaywayna where one
can camp, buy a well deserved beer, or take a cold shower. You should also
visit the ruins of Wiñaywayna which are similar in type to those of Intipata,
but more impressive.
Fourth day Wiñaywayna campsite to
Machu Picchu
This day begins earlier than normal, at 5.30am, as the
groups begin their walk towards Machu Picchu. It is
important to carry a torch because it is dark at this time
and the path is narrow. We arrive after an hour and a
half of hiking at Inti Punku – or the sun gate, where it is
it possible to see for the first time the majestic Inca city
of Machu Picchu. From here it is only a half hour more
to arrive at the ruins where you will have plenty of time
to explore. It is recommended, if you have the energy, to
climb the peak of Huayna Picchu from where you can
have a spectacular view of the lost city.
Our Services include:
Pick up all participants from different hotels, then transfer by bus to 82Km. (start of the trail).
Entrance Fee, Inca Trail and Machupicchu city.
Large tents, each for 2 persons occupancy.
Mattresses, one per person.
Kitchen tent.
Dining tent.
Tables and chairs.
Toilet tent (This is used in case the campsite does not have toilets).
English speaking professional tour guide (over 8 members, 2 guides).
Expert cook.
Porters (only to carry tents, food supplies and kitchen equipment)
Train Ticket (Backpacker train from Aguas Calientes village to Cusco).
Full meals during the trek.
Daily snack bag.
Daily afternoon tea service.
Daily wake up call tea, and warm water for washing.
Daily morning boiled and cold water to refill water bottles.
Emergency oxygen bottle and first aid kit.
Transfer train station / hotel
Our services does not include
Breakfast the first morning (you can order an early
breakfast at your hotel)
Lunch and Dinner the last day (on your own).
Hot springs pools visit (on your own).
Bus Ticket from Machu Picchu Inca city to Aguas
Calientes village.
Tips for the crew (guides, cooks and porters).
Bring with you:
Water
Mosquito Repellent
Sun block and sunglasses
Trekking boots
Hat or cap
Towel
Toilet paper
Rain poncho
Warm but light Clothes
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