Itinerary

• DAY 1: CUSCO- KM 82 – LLACTAPATA.
• Day 2: LLACTAPATA – TARAYOC -PAUCARCANCHA- LLULLUCHA PAMPA.
• Day 3: LLULLUCHA PANPA – RUNKURACAY – PHUYUPATAMARCA.
• Day 4: PHUYUPATAMARCA -WIÑAY WAYNA – MACHU PICCHU.
• Day 5: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Included: Professional English Speaking Tour Guide

DAY 1

CUSCO- KM 82 – LLACTAPATA.

We will start the Inca Trail Expeditions at Km82, where we will slowly make our way along the banks of the Urubamba River with great views of the snow-capped peak Veronica, at an elevation of (5900m/19,000ft). We will be trekking to Machu Picchu with a variety of native plant and birdlife around us. Later on, we will visit a small Inca fortress called Vilca Raccay, a side spur of the main Inca Trail. Then, we will head to our main destination, the extensive Inca site of Llactapata, also known as Patallacta.
Tourists who take 4 day hikes along the Inca Trail don’t have the chance to explore this beautiful Inca site. With Inca Trail Expeditions, we will take time to explore one of a kind sites like this all along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. With fewer tourists at the campsite we will stay at tonight, we can enjoy the peace and tranquility of this beautiful place.

Day 2

LLACTAPATA – TARAYOC -PAUCARCANCHA- LLULLUCHA PAMPA.

This day on the Inca Trail Expeditions is a relatively easy day. Most groups would be powering ahead along the Inca Trail today and would be heading over Dead Woman’s Pass, the highest point on the trek and one of the hardest and longest climbs on the Inca Trail. We are going to take things at a more leisurely pace and our goal for today is to travel to a campsite just before the pass, called Llulluchapampa. The itinerary of the Inca Trail Expeditions breaks up the most difficult stretch of the Inca Trail over two days, making the climb significantly easier.
On the way to Llulluchapampa, we will once again go off the beaten path to visit the most rarely visited of all the sites on the Inca Trail, the Inca fort of Paucarcancha. As we climb up to Llulluchapampa, we will pass through various biozones including the low sierra, cloud forest and the high puna. There are many opportunities to see a variety of plant and birdlife and if we are lucky, we may also spot a White Tailed Deer. Our campsite for the night is at an elevation of (3800m/12,460ft). Just like the previous night on Inca Trail Expeditions, our site will be tranquil and quiet since most trekkers either camp in the valley below or on the other side of the pass.

Day 3

LLULLUCHA PANPA – RUNKURACAY – PHUYUPATAMARCA.

Today is our longest day on Inca Trail Expeditions. We will start the day by crossing two high passes, luckily for us we’re nearly at the first pass and once we’ve conquered the second pass the walking is easy with very little ups and downs to the campsite. Today we will see some of the best views and scenery on the whole Inca Trail. We will visit two Inca sites, Runcuraccay and Sayacmarca; both featuring fantastic views of the high snow-capped peaks and the cloud forest. Today is by far the most visually stunning day on the Inca Trail Expeditions to Machu Picchu. Our campsite for tonight will be at Phuyupatamarca, at (3680m/12,073ft). From here we will catch our first glimpse of Machu Picchu Mountain far in the distance (the site itself is still hidden from view). From this place, the view of the sunset is fantastic. Once again, the campsite is quiet with the majority of trekkers camping closer to Machu Picchu.

Day 4

PHUYUPATAMARCA -WIÑAY WAYNA – MACHU PICCHU.

This day of the Inca Trail Expeditions is all about the Incas. We visit 3 major Inca sites, (Phuyupatamarca, Intipata and Wiñay Wayna) before we finally arrive to Machu picchu itself late in the day. With only a short distance left to cover, you will have an amazing opportunity to see these sites in detail and learn more about the Inca culture and Machu Picchu in preparation for your visit tomorrow. The area around these Inca sites is also rich in wildlife. With only a handful of tourists around this stretch of trail at this time of day, it is the perfect opportunity for us to try and spot some of the more elusive species.
The final stretch of the Inca Trail is completely deserted this time of day, so our arrival to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate “Inti Punku” is ideal. With good light and very few tourists around, we can get some great photos of the citadel from a distance before making our way down to the mysterious city. After we arrive at Machu Picchu, we will head down to Puente Ruinas (the campsite near Aguas Calientes). Here we will be greeted by our porters for our last night of camping together. We’ve made it!

Day 5

MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Waking up early, we will take the first bus up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. Once we have arrived in the ancient city, we will have a 2 hour guided tour of the site, during which you’ll learn about the history of the Incas and see all of the most important areas of the citadel. After your tour, you will have free time for your own exploration of the site. If you have permits to climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you may do so during this time. In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, then transfer onto a bus that will take you to Cusco. After completing the Inca Trail Expeditions, you will have memories that will immortalize your travels to Peru and your tour to Machu Picchu.

Inca Trail Expeditions Includes:

• Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
• Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 8+
• Chef
• Porters to carry cooking and camping equipment
• Personal Porter to carry (7kg/15lbs) of your personal items
• Pick-up from your hotel
• Transportation by bus to Km82
• Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco
• 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Afternoon Snacks and 4 Dinners. If you have dietary requests such as vegetarian food, please let us know.
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• 4 man tent for every 2 trekkers (This means plenty of room for your backpacks)
• Sleeping mattress
• Emergency Oxygen bottle (In case you need it due to the altitude)
• First Aid Kit
• Entrance to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
• Return bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes

Not Included in the Inca Trail Expeditions:

• Tips for guides ,cook and porters, who work many tours to Machu Picchu, are greatly appreciated.

What you need to take on the Inca Trail Expeditions:

• Original Passport
• ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
• Walking boots
• Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
• Warm jacket
• Hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Comfortable Trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun screen (SPF 35 or higher)
• Insect repellant
• Toiletries and hand sanitizer
• Personal medication
• Camera and film with spare batteries
• Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries

Price: US $850 per person.
Minimun 2 peolpe required
Group Size: 2-8 people

Note:

Inca Trail Expeditions services include pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cusco. This is an additional service that we provide, which sets us apart from other tour providers.
For all group bookings of greater than 3 people, we offer you a free city tour or tour of the Sacred Valley.
Pachacutec Expeditions, does not have any hidden fees. We includes a porter that will carry your personal belongings in all of our treks, at no additional cost.
We will provide you with a duffel bag to put all of your belongings in. The duffel bags easily fit 8 Kilograms /17 pounds per person including your sleeping bags.
However, you will still need to carry your day pack with all of your essentials like water, sunscreen, passport, etc
We offer a discount of US $20 to students with a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and to children under the age of 16 years old. Scanned copies of your ISIC card or child’s passport must be provided at the time of payment of the deposit for the trek in order to qualify for the international discount.

Train for the end of the Inca Trail Expeditions:

We suggest our tourists 6:45 p.m. train. This departure time will allow you to spend more time at Machu Picchu and do more activities like climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, which can be booked additionally. Also, you can walk to the sun gate , the inca bridge, and still have time to enjoy the hot springs or some cervezas after a long trek.
The 6:45 p.m. train will arrive in Ollantaytambo train station at 8:20 p.m. and you will be picked up by your driver outside of the train station. The driver will be holding a sign with your name on it so that there will be no confusion. If you do not see the driver initially, just wait for them outside the train station. Once the driver has picked you up, then you will travel for 1 1/2 hours in a van before you arrive back at your hotel/hostel. Arrival time in Cusco is approximately 10:00 p.m.
Also, we suggest the 2:55 p.m. train for travelers who are planning to leave Cusco city early in the morning the next day to continue with their travel plans.
Important: We guarantee these early Expedition departures, as per the itinerary, if you book your tours in 2 months in advance. Otherwise we may be forced to offer the Expedition train that departs at 6:45 p.m. only.

There is an option to upgrade your train to the Vistadome train, which is an extra US $35 per person. Please let us your preference at the time of booking.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

If you are thinking of climbing Huayna Picchu mountain you must book in advance. Only 400 people can hike Huaynapicchu per day. You will climb it on your own after the tour in Machu Picchu, starting around 10:00 a.m. We recomend that you book your tickets in advance to let us know  of your interest in Huayna Picchu. Machu Picchu Mountain is an alternative climbing mountain, which also offers fantasic views of the site. We recomend it if huayna Picchu Mountain is overbooked.

Rentals
Hiking poles: US $1o.00 (pair)

Sleeping bag US $2o.00

Air Matress US $15.00

For treks that includes accommodation at Aguas Calientes, (Including Inca Trail Expeditions) we will stay in a hotel. In contrast to other companies, we will not be staying in basic shared rooms or sharing showers.

Inca Trail Expeditions