Imperial (Sacred) Inka Trail

Cusco - Machu Picchu

Peru

The Inka Trail to Machu Picchu is rated amongst the best trekking trips in the world, because of the exquisite beauty of its natural surroundings. These include different ecological areas, from high deserts to Andean tropical cloudforest. Following this ancient Inka Trail, we walk past mysterious archaeological sites, half covered by the jungle, that give you the impression you are discovering them for the first time, and finally arriving to the lost city of the Inkas: Machu Picchu. This journey is for those with limited time, but who do not want to miss this opportunity of a lifetime.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
As you may know and since the begining of this year the government issued a new law regarding the Inca Trail circuit stating the Total Capacity of the Circuit per day which now is a maximum of 500 people including passengers, guides, porters, coockers and other helpers and the National Institute of Culture is in charge of the reception and control of the bookings, so now we need to do our pre-bookings, subject to be re-confirmed and paid at least 30 days prior to the initiation on the program.
Due to these new government regulations, the re-confirmation of our pre.bookings for the Inca Trail have to presented by us to the National Institute of Culture at least 30 days prior to the initiation of the Inca Trail which means you have to book at least 38 days prior to the initiation. For details about the regulations please read the Regulations .

The Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Kilometer 104 - Winay Wayna
At Cusco train station, we board the train to the 104 km. On reaching Km 104 we cross the Urubamba river and head for the archaeological complex of Choquesuysuy where we will pass through the Inca Trail control point. Here the trail climbs slowly to half-way up the mountain where we arrive at Winay Wayna, surrounded by lush vegetation. We pass a high waterfall where we can cool off. The Winay Wayna complex was once inhabited by farmers who used terraces to reclaim these steep slopes for agriculture. We will encounter about twenty constructions which have all been recently restored, as well as an irrigation system and a splendid Inca temple. That afternoon we will continue along the trail to Machu Picchu, enjoying along the way the spectacular scenery, with the river far below, and the snowy peaks emerging from the surrounding cloud forest. Following a path which is very narrow in places, we eventually arrive at the Sun Gate above Machu Picchu from where we will get our first glimpse of the ruins below us. From here it is a forty minute walk to Machu Picchu. We will stay at a hotel close to the ruins or in the village of Aguas Calientes (hotel not included).(L).

Day 2: Winay Wayna - Machu Picchu
We will get up early to visit this lost city which was rediscovered in 1911. This citadel, standing at the top of a steep, forrested hill overlooking the Urubamba river was hidden by dense vegatation for centuries until Hiram Bingham began to clear the site. Today the city has been completely restored and even if it has lost some of its mystery it still remains an unforgettable sight. Our tour includes a visit to the temples, plazas, palaces, watercourses and residential areas and will also leave you time to explore the ruins on your own. Return to Cusco by train, transfer to hotel.(B).

General Information

Rated: Moderate

2 days Sacred Incatrail with autovagon train
N° of participants	Fixed departure	2	3	4	5/6	7/9	10+
USD	$ 431	$ 500	$ 415	$ 372	$ 351	$ 332	$ 306
EUR	€ 357	€ 414	€ 344	€ 309	€ 291	€ 275	€ 254
GBP	£ 241	£ 280	£ 232	£ 208	£ 196	£ 186	£ 171

(*) Price last updated on 07 June 2004. Current price may vary due to elements out of our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

2 days Sacred Incatrail with backpacker train
N° of participants	Fixed departure	2	3	4	5/6	7/9	10+
USD	$ 332	$ 393	$ 321	$ 285	$ 266	$ 251	$ 227
EUR	€ 275	€ 326	€ 266	€ 236	€ 220	€ 208	€ 188
GBP	£ 186	£ 220	£ 179	£ 159	£ 149	£ 140	£ 127

(*) Price last updated on 07 June 2004. Current price may vary due to elements out of our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .




Departure dates
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays

Sacred Inca Trail with lodging in Winay Wayna
N° of participants	Shared Service Departure
USD	$ 230
EUR	€ 191
GBP	£ 129

(*) Price last updated on 07 June 2004. Current price may vary due to elements out of our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .
Important Note only available with backpackers train.

Included: Transport by train to km 104, experienced guide, food, entrance fee to the trail and Machu Picchu, train back to Cusco.

Not included: Meals not mentioned

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