Luxury Inca Trail

**DAY 1: Cusco – KM 82 – Wayllabamba**
– Private pickup at 5 AM from your hotel in Cusco.
– Breakfast at Machupicchu trek Porter House.
– Drive to the Inca Trail trailhead at KM 82.
– Hike from KM 82 to Misccay Village, passing Llactapata.
– Lunch in Tarayoc.
– Continue to the campsite at Wayllabamba.
– Total walking distance: 12 km / 7.5 mi.
– Campsite elevation: 3,000 m.a.s.l. (9,842 ft.a.s.l.).
– Inclusions: Meals, Inca Trail permits, guided service, private pick-up, massage session, personal duffle bag, camping equipment.

**DAY 2: Wayllabamba – Dead Woman’s Pass – Pacaymayu**
– Breakfast at the campsite.
– Hike to Llulluchapata, then to lunch at a higher elevation.
– Steep uphill switchbacks to Dead Woman’s Pass (4,200 m.a.s.l. / 13,779 ft.a.s.l.).
– Descend to the campsite at Pacaymayu.
– Hot showers and a massage session at the campsite.
– Total walking distance: 12 km / 9.94 mi.
– Campsite elevation: 3,600 m.a.s.l / 11,700 ft.a.s.l.
– Inclusions: Meals, Inca Trail permits, guided service, hot showers, massage session, personal duffle bag, camping equipment.

**DAY 3: Pacaymayu — Phuyupatamarca — Wiñay Wayna**
– Breakfast at the campsite.
– Uphill hike to Runkuraccay and downhill to Sayacmarca.
– Lunch at Chaquicocha campsite.
– Continue uphill to Phuyupatamarca.
– Campsite at Phuyupatamarca (3,600 m.a.s.l. / 12,073 ft.a.s.l.).
– Hot drinks, hot shower, and Pachamama ceremony.
– Total walking distance: 16 km / 9.94 mi.
– Campsite elevation: 3,600 m.a.s.l / 12,073 ft.a.s.l.
– Inclusions: Meals, Inca Trail permits, guided service, hot showers, Pachamama ceremony, massage session, personal duffle bag, camping equipment.

**DAY 4: Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco**
– Early breakfast.
– Hike to Phuyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna archaeological sites.
– Downhill trail to the Sun Gate for the first view of Machu Picchu.
– Enter Machu Picchu for a 2-hour guided tour.
– Lunch at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge.
– Bus to Aguas Calientes town and return train to Cusco (Hiram Bingham train).
– Private transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
– Total walking distance: 5 km / 3.11 mi.
– Machu Picchu Citadel elevation: 2,400 m.a.s.l / 7,873 ft.a.s.l.
– Inclusions: Meals, Inca Trail permits, Machu Picchu entrance, guided service, Hiram Bingham train tickets, private pick-up.

This itinerary provides a comprehensive and rewarding experience, combining challenging hikes with cultural insights and luxury train travel. The inclusion of meals, massages, and ceremonies adds a special touch to the trek.

Your Luxury Inca Trail 4D/3N trek promises an exclusive and carefully curated experience. Here’s a breakdown of the inclusions and exclusions:

**Included:**

**Staff:**
– Professional English-speaking guide
– Private chef & chef assistant
– Fully trained porter crew for personal luggage & camping equipment
– Certified massage therapist at each campsite

**Meals:**
– All on-site meals with fresh, local produce (a la carte menu)
– 1 breakfast at Alpaca Expeditions Porter House
– 1 lunch at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge on DAY 4
– Daily snacks & water
– Open bar at each campsite

**Equipment:**
– 3 nights of luxury camping
– Private bedroom tent (specify type of tent)
– Air mattress & camping cot
– Walking sticks
– Bed feather duvets, cotton sheets, blankets, pillows & silk robes
– Lanterns inside bedroom tent
– Dining tent & chairs (specify)
– Ceramic crockery & glassware
– Portable chemical toilet & toiletries
– Hot shower tent with cotton towels for face, hands & body

**Tickets:**
– Inca Trail permits
– Entry ticket to Machu Picchu
– Bus Machu Picchu Citadel – Aguas Calientes
– Luxury Hiram Bingham train Aguas Calientes – Cusco

**Others:**
– Welcome gift
– Private pre-trek briefing session
– Personal duffle bag for packing personal belongings
– Private pick-up & drop off from the hotel in Cusco
– Private overland transport from Cusco to trailhead
– Separated private transportation for porter crew & camping equipment
– Guided tour of Machu Picchu Citadel
– First aid kit & oxygen bottle

**Not Included:**

**Meals:**
– All meals not listed

**Equipment:**
– Personal hiking backpack

**Others:**
– Hotel accommodations not listed
– Extra transportation required due to unforeseen and force majeure circumstances
– Personal expenses
– Travel insurance (highly recommended)
– Gratuities

• Passport
• Valid, STUDENT CARD (if you booked as a student)
• Immigration Card (given on the plane as you enter Peru)
• Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
• Water storage: Water reservoir like Camelbaks are encouraged – but enough for at least 2-3 liters.
• Comfortable hiking boots (lightweight with good soles)