Inca Trail 3 Days Trek to Machu Picchu

Name: Inca Trail 3 Days Trek to Machu Picchu
Brand: Peru Spirit Adventure
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Inca Trail 3 Days Trek to Machu Picchu

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Leisurely (Easy, gentle walk, stone steps)

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The Classic Inca Trail 3 days Tour in the shorter time is one of the best hike, following the steps of the ancient Inca Trail to reach to the mysterious citadel of Machu Picchu. This 3-day program is an excellent option for those who have less time and still want to adventure the Classic Inca Trail covering the same route of 4-day version but just in Three days. Enjoy the outstanding scenery on this original Inca path and the world´s most popular adventure.

The ancient and paved stone path ascends through the high mountains that descend steeply passing through various ecological zones and Inca ruins such as Runkurakay, Phuyupatamarca, Intipata and Machu Picchu. Besides, full of an enormous variety of plants and birds. On this Inca trail 3 days will discover one of the most pristine Peru´s landscape and experience an Andean journey to The Lost City of the Incas “Machu Picchu”.

Currently, the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu has 32,592 hectares and is protected by the Peruvian government the natural beauty and archeological sites located on the ancient path. Come with us to do Inca trail 3 days and get a unique experience with experienced guides.

Tour type: Hiking & Camping Adventure.
Hiking distance: 45 km / 28 Miles.
Maximum elevation: 4215 Meter / 13,828 ft.
Minimum elevation: 2400 Meter / 7,874 ft.
Difficulty: Very challenging.
Extra considerations: At least 2 days acclimatization recommended in Cusco prior to the trip. This itinerary 3 day is for good trekkers.
Weather: Expect changing temperatures and humidity along the trail, between 0 and 25 degrees centigrade.

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DAY 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – KM 82 – Ayapata – Llullucha Pampa

Today start your big adventure in Peru, The famous Inca Trail. We will travel from Cusco very early in the morning at 4:30 am through Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo.

Where we stop for breakfast in Ollantaytambo (Breakfast is not included). We then keep traveling to KM 82 where the Inca trail begins. Where we will have some time to use restrooms, organize ourselves and ready to pass the first check point of the Inca Trail.

The first 2 hours are relatively easy with some hilly route and Inca flat terrain. with an outstanding view of the Llactapata (2,565m/7,505f) large Inca site and Urubamba mountain range; Where we stop and take a rest for an explanation of the site.

Then we continue hiking to the lunch spot which is Wayllabamba village (2,743m/8,997f). Where we enjoy our delicious lunch and load up some energy for continuing the hike; subsequently we follow our trekking climbing steadily through high Andean woodland to a plain called Llulluchapampa for around 3.5 hours to the first camp site known as Llulluchapampa.

Hiking distance: 16 km / 9.9 miles.
Overnight accommodations: Camping facilities.
Meals: Lunch, Afternoon tea time, dinner. Breakfast is not included.
Camp site elevation: 3800m / 12467ft.
Walking time: 8hrs approximately

DAY 2: Llullucha Pampa – Pass (4,215m / 13,828ft.) – Pacaymayu – Phuyupatama

After waking up at 5:00 am and enjoying a fresh warm breakfast, we begin a steep ascent towards the highest Pass (4215m/13,828ft.). This day, we will feel a real sense of achievement at the top.

Afterward, we start to descend to Pacaymayu and immediately the path climb to the second pass at Runcuracay (4000m/13,123ft), from we will be able to see the outstanding vistas of the Vilcabamba and Urubamba mountain range.

We then keep hiking down to next Inca site called Sayacmarca after visiting we will arrive at the lunch place. Lastly, we continue to our second campsite Phuyupatamarca. From there the view is spectacular to Machu Picchu Mountain and Urubamba valley. Also, we will enjoy our afternoon tea subsequently our dinner.

Walking distance: 16km / 9.9 miles.
Overnight accommodations: Camping facilities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon tea time, and dinner.
Camp site elevation: 3700m / 12139ft.
Walking time: 8hrs approximately

DAY 3: Phuyupatamarca – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Cusco

The last day of our trek, we will wake up at 5:00 am for enjoying the breakfast and we begin to descend from Phuyutamarca (3,700m/12,136f) to Wiñayhuayna (2650m / 8,694ft) through the cloud forest to the impressive agricultural Incan site of Intipata.

After we will hike along a section of the trail renowned for its subtropical flora and fauna for about two hours to Inti Punku (Sun Gate). We will get our first glimpse of Machu Picchu.

Once we get inside the citadel, you will have 2 hours guided tour.After, you will have a free time to explore by yourself. Then you will go down by bus to Aguas Calientes to have a lunch and back to Cusco by train. Our tour will end at your hotel.

Walking distance: 12km / 7.4 miles.
Meals:
Walking time: 5hrs approximately.
Machu Picchu Site Altitude: 2400m / 7874ft.

Trek briefing with your guide.
Pick up at your hotel
English speaking professional guide experienced in mountains
Private transport and professional driver from Cusco to Piscacucho (starting the trek- km 82)
All entrance tickets and permits for Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Park
Indigenous porters to carry camping equipment: client tents, dining and cooking tents, table, stools, cooking gear, etc.
Extra porter to carry 7kilos. personal items (You just need to carry your day backpack with everything you will need during the day.)
Bus ticket from Machu Picchu site to Aguas Calientes Village
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food upon prior request).
First-aid kit including an emergency oxygen tank.
Expedition Tourist Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and private transport to Cusco
Guided tour in Machu Picchu
2 nights camping on the Classic Inca Trail.
Spacious tents/ Foam sleeping mattress.
First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
We provide a duffle bag for personal items
Boiled water to fill in your bottles
One chef and assistant cook
Excellent Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2Lunches, 2 Dinners
Dining tents with tables and chairs
All local taxes.

Sleeping bag; you might rent it from us.
Inflatable Air Mattress; you might rent it from us.
A pair of trekking sticks; you might rent it from us.
Personal expenses.
The first breakfast and last lunch – We will stop at Ollantaytambo for the first breakfast and have the last lunch at Aguas Calientes after Machu Picchu guided tour.
Huayna Picchu Mountain – No time to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain.
Vistadome Train to Cusco instead of Expedition Train -This train runs from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (Poroy) and it will cost you US$57 per person extra.
Tipping for the staff, tour guide, cook, and porters of Peru Spirit Adventure.

Upgrades and additional things to hire & rent:

Vistadome Train Upgrade – US$ 57 per person (For the return to Cusco (Poroy) at 4:43 pm)
Wayna Picchu Mountain – US$ 75 per person (Please request when you book your Trek).
Machu Picchu Mountain – US$ 75 per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
Additional Night in Aguas Calientes – From US$ 60 (depending on availability)
Walking Poles – US$10 per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
Air Mattress – US$ 10 per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses).
Sleeping Bag – US$ 15 per person per trek (It will be clean and warm).

Original passport & valid International Student Card (ISIC, if applicable), some copies.
Travel insurance (and some copies).
Sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
Sleeping bag liner.
Hiking boots (waterproof). Sneakers are acceptable but expect to get wet
Long-sleeved shirts to prevent sunburn.
Trekking poles with rubber covers. Without rubber covers, they will be of limited use.
Comfortable hiking clothes, including warm clothes for the nighttime.
Toilet paper, and face tissue paper.
Headlamp.
Water bottle or canteen.
American dollars and Peruvian soles in cash.
Sun hat, cap, and warm hat and gloves for the nighttime.
Hiking trousers.
Hiking socks.
Sunblock and sunglasses.
Deep or mosquito repellent.
Day Pack: We provide a duffle bag, to put in some personal belonging that will no use during the day, and it will be carried by pack horses, and you will need a small daypack for carrying your water, snacks, camera, rain gear, and layers, sunscreen and bug spray, meds every day. Note: Maximum allowed in Machu Picchu is 25 liters, but the smaller the better.
Rain gear (you need to have a rain gear. From April- Oct is dry season and from Nov-Mar is the wet season. Just keep in mind that it can rain anytime of the year in the cloud forest and in the Peruvian Andes the weather is very changeable and unpredictable, it’s also good to have rain pants, as well, as a poncho will not suffice)
Personal first-aid kit. We recommend you bring
anti-inflammatory tablets (ibuprofen), aspirin for headaches or muscle pain and blister kit.). Also, some recommendations meds of the doctor for parasites and stomach bacterial infections (tablets like Ciprofloxacin for bacteria and Metronidazole, Tinidazole) and for high altitude (altitude sickness) Diamox and Ciprofloxacin.

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