Destinos Turisticos is one of the operators in Cuzco who has been authorized by the Peruvian government to organize this world famous trail. Please book this tour well in advance. The Peruvian government only allows in total 500 people a day on the trail and this includes porters and guides. To avoid disappointments we recommend to book at least 4 months in advance during the high season (June-September) and 3 months for the rest of the year. The inca trail is not open during the month of February.

ITINERARY:
(3 nights sleeping in a tent along the famous Inca trail)

DAY 01
We leave Cusco by bus at about 6.30 am and drive to Urubamba where we will follow the Urubamba River as far as Chilca (km82) Here we will start walking accompanied by a professional guide and porters. After about 6 or 7 hours of mainly going uphill we will get to the small settlement of Huayllabamba where we will spend the first night.

DAY 02
Today we will be walking for about 8 hours climbing up to “the dead woman´s” pass at 4200 meters and than descending into the Pacumayo valley with its beautiful views of snow peaked mountains where we will spend the second night at about 3600 meters. .

DAY 03
Today we walk for another 8 or 9 hours to the ruins of Winaywayna. On route we pass several minor inca sites like Sayacmarka and Phuyupatamarka. We spend this last night at Winaywayna the last campsite before getting to Machu Picchu which is only 2 hours away.

DAY 04
Early start for a 1 hour walk to Intipunku also known as the Sungate. From here we get the first views of Machu Picchu. After spending some time her and be able to take plenty of pictures we continue for another hour to the actual ruins of Machu Picchu where we will have a guided tour of about 2 hours.
The Expedition express train leaves at about 17.00 and will take us back to Cuzco where we arrive at about 21.20

INCLUDED:
Transport Cuzco - Chilca
Trainticket Expedition express Aguas Calientes - Cuzco.
Entrance ticket for the Inca trail.
Breakfast on day 2, 3 and 4, lunch and dinner on day 1,2 and 3.
Tents.
Mattresses.
Cooking equipment.
Porters.
Profesional guide.

NOT INCLUDED:
Bus ticket Machu Picchu ruins - Aguas Callientes
Other meals than the ones mentioned above.
Sleeping bag
Any fines for overweighted luggage on the train.
Personal porters (clients carry their own backpack and other personal belongings).

WE OPERATE THE FOLLOWING WAY;
You will be picked up at the airport and taken to the hotel of your choice.You'll be given there the necesarry tickets and vouchers for your trip and be informed about the departure times of the local activities you booked with us. At the end of your stay you will be taken to the airport or bus or train station and at the next destination the same will happen. This way we can make every tour run almost every day of the year which makes us very flexible. We have everywhere represenatives who will be there in case you need an extra service or in case of any emergency. So although you are not traveling as a group your you are never on your own.

THE FOLLOWING IS ALWAYS
INCLUDED IN EVERY PACKAGE:

All transport mentioned in the tour.
All excursions mentioned in the tour with an English speaking guide.
Entrance fees for the excursions mentioned in the itinerary.
Hotel of your choice with breakfast when served during breakfast hours.

THE FOLLOWING IS NEVER
INCLUDED IN ANY PACKAGE:

Airport taxes.
Meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Drinks.
Tips.