DAY 1 : Cusco – Capuliyoc – Chiquisca
We pick you up at your hotel and drive for the next 4 hours to Capuliyoc. Along the way are spectacular views of villages, valleys, and snow-capped mountains. Next, we arrive at Cachora where meet our horsemen who pack all of our equipment onto the horses. Here you will see glaciers and the peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora mountains at the Apurimac Valley lookout.
We will descend for 2 hours to Chiquisa, where we will spend the night. It is considerably warmer here as compared to the starting point of our trip. We will feel a difference in heat and humidity as we change climate zones.
- Meals: Lunch/Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping
- Maximum altitude: 2,915 m/9,564 ft.
- Minimum altitude: 1,900 m/6,270 ft.
- Total distance to walk: 7 km/4.3 miles
- Estimated time: 4 hours
- Level of Difficulty: moderate
DAY 2 : Chiquisca – Maranpata – Choquequirao
This is the most difficult part of the trek. After an early breakfast we will start descending to the Apurimac River, and then walk uphill to the rural village of Maranpata all the while enjoying all the flowers, parrots and hummingbirds that nature offers us. We will have lunch overlooking the archeological site of Choquequirao. After lunch we will continue our ascent to Choquequirao for another 2 hours.
In Choquequirao we will see if we are lucky enough to witness the flight of a condor. We will leave the exploration of the archaeological complex and its history for the next day, and will rest after a hard day of hiking. We will set our camp in the vicinity of Choquequirao archaeological complex.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping
- Maximum altitude: 3,035 m/9,957 ft
- Minimum altitude: 1,461 m/4,793 ft
- Total distance to walk: 17 km/10.5 miles
- Estimated time: 8-9 hours
- Level of Difficulty: challenging
DAY 3 : Choquequirao – Pinchiunuyoc
After breakfast our trek leader will give us a proper tour of the Choquequirao complex. We will visit the high sections (Hanan) and the low sections (Urin). Some areas are still covered in wild foliage and ready to be restored as in Incan times. We will rest a little before lunch, and then in the afternoon we will climb over a ridge and descend for 2 hours until we reach our campsite at the Pinchiunuyoc archaeological complex. This is definitely the easiest day of the trip.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping
- Maximum altitude: 3,318 m/10,883 ft
- Minimum altitude: 2,420 m/7,940 ft
- Total distance to walk: 10 km/8.6 miles
- Estimated time: 5 hours
- Level of Difficulty: moderate
DAY 4 : Pinchiunuyoc – Rio Blanco – Maizal
From our campsite we hike downhill for 2 hours and arrive at the canyon on the Rio Blanco (1,990m / 6,527ft.). Its waters are warm so it’s a perfect place to stop and have a refreshing dip and ease out your tired muscles. After our swim, we’ll start a difficult climb to our campsite at Maizal. The climb is 3 -4 hours long.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping
- Maximum altitude: 3,000 m/9,842 ft
- Minimum altitude: 1,990 m/6,527 ft
- Total distance to walk: 8 km/4.9 miles
- Estimated time: 5 hours
- Level of Difficulty: challenging
DAY 5 : Maizal – Yanama – Totora – Lucmabamba
Today we take a walk for about 4 hours to the pass of San Juan. From this high pass we will be able to see the imposing mountain Choquetacarpo . This is a fantastic spot to take pictures on a clear day. The spectacular views continue from the pass as we descend to the charming village of Yanama.
After lunch we will take the bus to the Lucmabamba village campsite. On the way you will visit an organic coffee plantation that produces some of the best organic coffee in the world. In Lucmabamba, the hot air and increased humidity signal that you are even closer to the edge of the Amazon Jungle.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping
- Maximum altitude: 4,130 m/13,546 ft
- Minimum altitude: 2,100 m/6,890 ft
- Total distance to walk: 12 km/7.5 miles
- Estimated time: 7 hours
- Level of Difficulty: challenging
DAY 6 : Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes
Today we come within sight of our goal, Machupicchu. We will begin the hike early and you will have the opportunity to enjoy a small part of the famous and highly-acclaimed Inca Trail! After a 2-hour climb we will arrive at the Llactapata Inca site right in front of Machupicchu. We will be able to see not only the ruins of Machupicchu from this spot, but also Huaynapicchu and Machupicchu Mountains.
After Llactapata, we will enjoy lunch in a meadow with a panoramic view. The final descent takes you through lush bamboo forest, until you end the day’s hike at the Hidroelectrica train station. A 45 minute scenic train ride delivers you to your final stop, the town of Aguas Calientes at the base of Machupicchu. On arrival at Aguas Calientes you will check into your hotel and dinner will be at the finest restaurant.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Accommodation: hotel
- Maximum altitude: 2,736 m/8,974 ft.
- Minimum altitude: 1,771 m/5,809 ft.
- Total distance to walk: 22 km/13 miles
- Estimated time: 5 hours
- Level of Difficulty: Challenging
DAY 7 : Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
It is an early start to Macchupicchu to see the sunrise over this magnificent ancient city! We take the first bus up to Machupicchu and have a fully guided tour of around 2 hours. After the tour you have plenty of time to explore the citadel on your own, and maybe even climb Huayna Picchu or Inca Bridge. Afterwards, you can come back down to the town for lunch. Your extra time in the citadel is dependent on your return train time. In the afternoon we take the train back to Ollantaytambo where our driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Minimum altitude: 2,040 m/6,691 ft.
- Maximum altitude: 2,430 m/7,972 ft.
| GROUP SERVICE | PRIVATE SERVICE |
US$ 1350 per person |
Close your group to just you and your family and friends! US$ 1550 per person |
Included
- Pre-Trek briefing the night before the trek
- Collection from your hotel
- Private bus transport to starting point of the trek
- 7kg Personal luggage allowance to put on the horses –extra clothes, sleeping bag (you just need to carry a small daypack with everything you will need during the day).
- Personal Duffle Bags for your extra luggage to put on the horses
- Spacious tents / Thermarest Inflatable Mattress and pillow
- Toilet tent with portable toilet
- English speaking professional guide
- Full meals on the trek (3 meals per day, tea time every afternoon, snacks on the trail)
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank and emergency horse
- Dining tent with tables and stools
- Cook, cooking tent, and cooking equipment
- Horsemen and horses (to carry tents/food/cooking equipment)
- Emergency horse in case we need it
- Hot water every morning/evening for hand washing purposes
- Boiled water to fill in water bottles every morning/afternoon
- Entry ticket to Choquequirao Archaeological Complex
- Hydroelectric Train to Aguas Calientes
- tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu Archaeological Complex
- Round-trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Hotel (double room) in Aguas Calientes
- Private Transport back to hotel in Cusco
Services not included:
- Sleeping bags (can be rented from us)
- walking poles (can be rented from us)
- Gratuities
Optional Rentals
- Hiking poles – US$20.00 (pair)
- Sleeping bag – US$25.00
WHAT WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU BRING
- Original passport (if you have acquired a new one after you made your booking, bring both)
- Down or synthetic feather sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
- Clothes (trekking boots, warm fleece jacket, a few t-shirts, socks, sun hat, warm underwear, light long pants, gloves, rain jacket)
- Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes, personal towel)
- Sunscreen SPF 50+ recommended
- Head lamp
- Sunglasses
- Camera with spare batteries (batteries run down faster at high altitudes)
- Binoculars
- Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents, can be rented from us)
- Insect repellent
Terms & Conditions
Payment / Deposit
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The substitution of a passenger
If some member of the group cannot travel it is possible to transfer the booking to another person if written notification is given at least 30 days in advance before the departure. NOTE: Bookings for the Inca Trail Programs are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Starting the day we receive the written notification…
- 29 to 22 days before arrival: 60% loss of the whole price of the trip.
- 21 to 9 days before arrival: 80% loss of the whole price of the trip.
- 8 to 0 days before arrival: 100% loss of the whole price of the trip.
Besides the charges that are shown, airline companies and hotels may impose 100% expenses for cancellations.
Cancellations and changes made by Peru Wind Travels
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Passports, visas and vaccinations
It is the responsibility of the individual traveler to secure the adequate documentation before booking a tour with us. The customer must be in possession of a valid passport with at least six months of validity after the entrance date and have all the required visas for the whole trip. Any information or advice given by Peru Wind Travels about visas, vaccinations, weather, clothes, luggage, special equipment, etc., is given in good faith, not authoritatively. The agency will not be held responsible for any of this type of advice.
Expectations, children, guests who are a risk
It is expected that all participants in the tours operated by PERU WIND TRAVELS obey the laws and rules of the visited countries.
It is expected that all passengers ensure that they are physically capable of enduring the rigors of the high-altitude trek/tour they have chosen before making the booking. It is advised that anyone over the age of 60 obtain their physician’s authorization to participate in such a trek/tour.
Children (ages 3-17) are welcome on our trips as long as they are accompanied by their parents or legal guardian. Older adolescents (15-17) are permitted to be accompanied by a responsible adult who is not a parent or guardian (i.e. teacher)
PERU WIND TRAVELS reserves the right to deny the booking of any guest deemed to be a risk to the security, comfort, health, and well-being of others on our tours (including our personnel). If a guest becomes a risk before or after the tour has begun, we reserve the right to exclude the guest from any or all parts of the tour.
Disease or discapacity
Any person who suffers from a disease or incapacity or is in treatment for any physical or medical condition must declare the true nature of this condition at the moment of booking and make the necessary arrangements for treatments and/or medicine during the trip. Failure to disclose such information at booking will result in exclusion from the tour and loss of all fees for the trip.
Insurance
We recommend getting travel medical insurance. We do not offer or include an accident insurance policy for trips. However, in case of sickness, accident, or medical emergency we will contact a physician to provide immediate medical assistance or hospitalization if necessary. In the case of a necessary emergency evacuation, all costs are assumed by the traveler.
Complaints
If a traveler has a complaint about any of the arrangements for the trip the guest must go to a guide or representative of PERU WIND TRAVELS right away so that we may try to correct the situation. We can only solve the problems if we are aware of the problems. If the complaint is not made immediately it may affect the traveler’s right to claim reimbursement. If the problem finds no solution, a written complaint must be presented to our agency no more than 14 days after the last day of the trip.
Responsabilities
PERU WIND TRAVELS holds the right to modify in any way the arrangements of the touring programs when necessary or when in the best interests of the travelers. We hold the right to deny or allow any person to participate in our trips. PERU WIND TRAVELS is not responsible for injuries, diseases, bodily harm, loss of personal belongings, additional expenses, accidental delays, or other irregularities that can be caused by intentional acts, intentional omission, or negligence by part of the enterprises or persons that offer or participate in the transportation, housing or other services related with the journey. We are not responsible for natural disasters or acts of nature.
