Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 4 Days & 03 Nights

INCA TRAIL START MAR. 01 thru DEC.31

INCA TRAIL 4D/3N
meeting with the Inca trail outfitter for last minute recommendations -do's and dont's for the next exciting days. Get ready !

DAY 01:
Depart Cuzco by bus to trailhead at Picacucho, (Klm 82) on the Vilcanota (Urubamba) River. Hike along the Vilcanota River beneath the impressive snowcapped Nevado Veronica through cactus gardens and fields of corn to the enormous Inka ruins of Llactapata (8,400 ft), then continue up a side valley to camp in the hamlet of Huayllabamba Total miles walked 7.5 (5.30 hrs.) All camp and gear is carried by our porters, leaving us free to walk with only an light pack with essentials for the day's hike (L,D)

DAY 02 :
We climb steeply up through fields and forest, then emerge above the tree line and reach Warmiwanusqa Pass (13,776 ft.). Enjoy magnificent views to the Huaynay Range snow peaks and Inka ruins. Descend to our camp in the valley bottom. Total miles walked 6.25 (5.30 hrs.) (B,L,D)

DAY 03 :
We cross a second pass (12,661 ft.) and follow a fine Inka highway down to the exquisite ridge-top ruins of Sayajmarka (11,988ft.). Further on, we pass through a tunnel amid luxuriant cloud forest vegetation. Camp at superb ruins overlooking the Vilcanota (Urubamba) river far below. 3rd. camp. Miles walked 5.6 . (B,L,D)

DAY 04 :
The Royal Highway descends steeply through orchid-rich cloud forest. Visit the impressive Inka site of Winay-Wayna (only seeing when you do the Inka trail) The final part of the trail on the back on Machu Picchu mountain is stunningly beautiful. Reach Machu Picchu (7,990 ft) Miles walked 7 (5.30 hrs). Excursion to the most mysterious and energetic place of the Inka civilization. Temples, palaces, towers and staircases are built into the side of the mountain. Here your tour guide will take you from site to site explaining the advanced world of the Inkas. Mid-afternoon return to Cuzco by train then transfer to your hotel.

Cusco´s weather and on the Inca Trail

Dry season in Cusco starts in April to October, days are usually sunny and hot but temperatures drop abruptly after 5-6 pm until 7-8 am. Weather is very changeable from November to March and heavy rains are expected being the wettest month December to March although is not as cold as it is in the dry season.

Temperatures are for Cusco Valley at 3,400 m.a.s.l. And temperatures change depending on the altitude (higher altitude = colder) Also note that it could be a bit wet on the 3rd and 4 day of the Inca Trail (cloud forest regions).

IMPORTANT INFO. Inca Trail Regulations

No more than 500 people per day are allowed to start the Inca Trail trek at km. 82. This number includes all support staff (ie. porters, cooks and guides) and is very tightly controlled. Once this limit of 500 people is reached, the Trail is effectively closed off for the day and no further bookings can be made. Reservations are not held on the Trail and all permits to trek must be bought as far as possible in advance with complete and correct passport information, to which no modifications can be made. Any attempts at modifications result in a loss of the permit and any money paid.
VERY IMPORTANT: The passport number and name that is submitted to Royal Crown Adventures, will be used to purchase the Inca Trail permit. This passport number and name will be used to identify yourself as you enter the check point at the start of the trail and throughout the hike. If this information does not match the information you have submitted at time of confirmation, then you will be subject to delay, fine, and/or cancellation of admission to the Inca Trail.
PORTERS:
Porters carry the camping gear, food, and a portion of your personal belongings. All you will need to carry is a day-pack, containing waterproof jacket, fleece top, camera, water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, and hat during the hike.
In our continued effort to support the rights of the porters on the Inca Trail we would like ensure that they never exceed the weight limit for their packs as set out by the Peruvian authorities. Porters are allowed to carry no more than 4 to 5 Kg of personal belongings per hiker. you are allowed a total weight of 5 KG for the hike which will be carried in a duffle bag provided by our local office. Any additional weight must then be carried by you in your day pack. To help achieve this goal we recommend that you carry travel sized toiletries, eg. contact lens solution, that you bring sport sandals that can be worn with socks (which are lighter than running/walking shoes) and that you limit electronics such as MP3 players to those that you are willing to carry. Please note, the remainder of your luggage will be stored for you at one of our hotels in Cuzco. It is advised that you bring anything of value (eg. money, passport, credit cards, camera, etc) with you on the trek

All what you need to take in the trail to MP
Original Passport
Travel Insurances important
Warm Jacket as we have cold evenings
Wool sweater
04 shirts /T-shirts
01 pair of shorts
02 pair of long trousers
01 pair hiking pants/track pants
Sun Hat & Gloves
Waterproof / Windproof Jacket, Socks & underwear
Rain Poncho
Hiking boots / Sturdy walking shoes
Sport sandals
Digital camera with some extra batteries
Torch with spare batteries - headlamps much better -
Sun protection screen - Factor 35 recommended -
Sunglasses
Insect repellent
Binoculars
Water – Only for the first day – lunch time -
Sleeping Bag - Can be hired from us -
Day pack & water bottle
A Duffl bag for your clothes
Toiletries and hand sanitizer
Pocketnife
Personal medications

Optional Things to take:
Walking stick – with rubber tip -
Plasters & bandages
Extra Money
Watch or alarm clock
Water bottle
Purification tablets or filter
Money belt
First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)
Inner sheet (for sleeping bag)
Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably waterproof)
Strong plastic bags to help keep gear dry
Sleeping bag (this can also be hired locally for approximately $10 USD)
Watch or alarm clock
Water bottle
Purification tablets or filter
Money belt
First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)