Inca Trail Tours 4 Days

On our Inca Trail Tours you will experience the most famous hike in all South America, the 4 day trek to Machu Picchu. Thousands of people walk the Inca Trail trek every year. Although the total distance is only about 24 miles, the ancient classic Inca Trail was laid down by the Incas and travels from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. On our Machu Picchu Inca Trail tour you will wind up and down and around the mountains, snaking over three high Andean passes. This Machu Picchu trek has become known as the Inca Trail.

Our Inca trail 4 days is one of the world´s most fascinating trekking routes. Trekking to Machu Picchu here in Peru it sought after and recommended by lovers of trekking and adventure travelers. This Peru Machu Picchu hike route is very, very spectacular. The Machu Picchu trekking tour is found between the city of Cusco and the Citadel of Machu Picchu in southern Peru.

Along the trek Machu Picchu the hiker can appreciate a great level of biodiversity. If you are lucky on your holiday you will see orchids, foxes, cocks-of -the-rock, spectacled bears, deer, and other wildlife. This best Inca Trail tour passes through several distinct biological zones which change constantly as you advance along the Trail. There are impressive Incan constructions along the way, such as Wiñaywayna and Phuyupatamarca. These sites perfectly capture the eternal spirit of the Trail. And then there is the final destination, Machu Picchu. Travel along the Inca Trail accompanied by our carefully selected team of professional guides from Travel 1 Tours. Experience the magic and share it with your family and friends when you return at home.

• Type of Tourism: Trekking, Hiking, Cultural and Ecotourism.
• Overnight: Tents / camping.
• Duration: 4 Days and 3 Nights.
• Type of Service:  Group service – Private service.
• Time of year: April through November, the best season. December, January, and March are rainy season months. In February the Trail is closed.

• Briefing or introduction to the tour on Day 1 at the beginning of the Inca Trail tours
• Private transportation from Cusco to Km 81, near Ollantaytambo.
• Professional guide who speaks English or the required language
• An assistant guide for groups of more than 9 people
• A chef trained for cooking on trekking routes and an assistant cook
• Complete set of kitchen equipment and utensils
• Snacks appropriate for all hours, hot and cold beverages
• Dining room equipment which includes tables, chairs, and a dining tent
• Purified water during the trek, (excluding the first 4 hours of hiking.)
• Personal porter who is responsible for carrying your duffel bag. There is no additional fee for this. You will not have access to your duffel bag until your evening campsite
• As soon as we receive your details and deposit, we will purchase your permits (pending availability). These permits are for a specific date and in your name. They can’t be changed once they are confirmed. Only your passport number is allowed to be updated. The permit includes your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. This train ticket is Vistadome class, The train leaves Aguas Calientes station at 3:40 pm.
• 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners, and 3 suppers. ( if you would like vegetarian food or a special diet, please let us know in advance.)
• One special a la carte lunch at Cafe Inkaterra in Machu Picchu pueblo hotel.
• Boiled water under the control of our chef. This is to aid in good digestion of our food. And to refill our water bottles
• First aid kit and extra oxygen bottles.
• 3 hour private guided tour of Machu Picchu
• Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
• Private transportation from Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station to your hotel in Cusco.

• Meals that are not specifically included in the program (Please let us know if you would like any extra meals included.)
• Additional expenses such as treatment for altitude problems, flight cancelations, last minute train tickets purchased before your scheduled return to Cusco
• Extra charges incurred by the client during the trip or the tour.
• Damages caused by the client to the bus or to the camping equipment.
• Extensions of the tours made during the client’s stay in Cusco – Peru
• Camping equipment such as sleeping bag or walking stick
• The last dinner on the way back to Cusco
• Tips to our team members for the trek (TIPS)

Huayna Picchu Mountain: Huayna Picchu is the mountain pictured on the postcards of Machu Picchu. It is a 3 hour hike. Going back down is quite steep.  This climb could be done after your tour of Machu Picchu. The cost is $ 90.00 USD. Arrangements need to be made at least three months in advance, due to popularity. Please understand that weather is out of our control.

You should carry with you:

• Your passport, your student ID card, or DNI for Peruvians (Mandatory)
• Information about your personal insurance and about your airplane flight times
• Cash money, as in many of the places we visit debit cards or credit cards are not accepted
• Waterproof clothing for rainy days, and warm clothes for cold weather
• Long pants, and long sleeve sweaters and shirts. And comfortable hiking footwear
• Changes of clothes appropriate for the amount of days that you are traveling. Preferably light weight clothes
• Warm gloves, wide brimmed hat, bathing suit and small towel
• Sandals and personal hygiene items
• Sun block, sun glasses, head mounted flash light, and belt pouch
• Insect repellent cream
• Small first aid kit. Bring your doctor’s prescriptions if you are taking any medications
• Anti-bacterial towels or gel
• Re-usable water bottle
• Water proof backpack
• Camera with spare cards and batteries
• Walking stick to make hiking easier
• Walking stick and sleeping bag. You could rent these things at our office.

We recommend that you let us know in advance about any special needs that you might have. Before taking the Machu Picchu trek, you should acclimatize yourself in Cusco for a couple days. You should be healthy when you begin the Inca Trail tours. We can offer to take you on a warm up tour of 1 day or of half a day before you begin the Classic Inca Trail.