Hiking the Inca Trail 3 days is a unique experience that you have to try once in your life: intense and fabulous trekking through a range of spectacular Inca ruins while contemplating some of the most marvelous sceneries on the way.
Extraordinary landscapes, walking the Inca Trail 3 days through different ecological systems, an amazing variety of flora and fauna, the adventures waiting for you along the 3 day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu present original cobblestones and allow you to visit the most important Inca complex on the way, Wiñayhuayna also known as "Forever Young". And you finish your trek at the impressive Inca citadel of Macchu Picchu so needless to say that this is an experience you are not to forget anytime soon.
Like every Inca Trail days Expeditions Tour, this adventure has been designed by traveling specialists so you can completely rely on us for everything and be sure every dime of yours is wisely spent.
PROGRAM:
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Experience: |
Royal Inca Trail to Machupicchu 3 days |
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Duration (days): |
03 Days including Machupicchu |
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Duration (nights): |
02 nights in hotel “In Aguas Calientes Machupicchu” |
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Language: |
English & Spanish “Other Languages on request” |
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Close Airport: |
Cusco /Perú |
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The attraction: |
The attraction: The Royal Inca Trail 3 days is the most famous hike in South America; the two days Inca Trail is walked by dreamers every year. Although the total distance is only about 10 miles (16 km). |
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Trip Type: |
Trip Type: Small Group Small group experience; Max 8, Avg 6 “Be in mind small group size means more authentic experience”. Small group experience; Max 8, Avg 6 “Be in mind small group size means more authentic experience”. Age requirement: 12+ all travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Physical Rating/ Grading: |
1 2 3 4 5 2 - Moderate Could be a challenge to first time trekkers and are tougher than easy treks. So, these Inca trek is suitable for any walker looking for something a little more challenging and energetic. Most people who enjoy a weekend in the hills or mountains at home are capable of undertaking a trek at this level: You need to be in good health and reasonably fit, and you will almost certainly be taking regular exercise. A trek could be graded Moderate either as a fairly easy medium-duration walk, or as a harder, shorter walk. Some walking at higher altitude and the occasional longer or more difficult day may be involved, but generally conditions underfoot will be fair. A walking day would normally be between 5 to 8 hours long and no experience is necessary for this short Inca trail 3 days. |
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The Distance: |
Machupicchu Face Day 3: 4 km Machupicchu 2nd Entrance with climb for Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu sacred mountain “Day without tour guide”. The Inca Trail 3 days difficulty starts with the distance. It’s 16 km (10 miles) in total, covered over 3 days and 2 nights. The hike is generally broken down into: |
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Price: |
Prices will vary according service level and inclusions. |
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Comfort Service |
Classic Hotel 3* with Expedition Train "Backpacker", price will vary according hotel selection hotel 3*. Note: If you choose our ITEP Lodge, there is no extra for the overnight in Machupicchu. www.hotel-encanto.com |
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Premium Service |
Hotel 4* with Vistadome train "Panoramic Inka Sacred Valley" |
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Luxury Service |
Hotel 5* with Belmond train "Luxury Machupicchu Train" |
Today Our trek takes us along the most impressive stretch of the Inca Trail 3 days. We'll visit beautiful Inca sites, see a variety of flora and fauna and get to take in the fantastic panoramas of the Andes Mountains. Covering 16km of the trail our journey begins in the Sacred Valley and works its way up along an original Inca Trail to the Inca site of Wiñay Wayna before continuing on to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate (Inti Punku).
As we make our way to Machu Picchu we'll pass through the lush and verdant cloud forest that covers the mountain and get to see a variety of plants, flowers and birds along the way. We may also see some larger mammals such as Viscachas (rabbit-like Chinchillas) and Spectacled Bears (if we are very lucky).
After a full day trekking, we'll arrive to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) in the late afternoon and get our first views of Machu Picchu spread out on the mountain below. The light at this time of day is great for photos and with fewer tourists in the site it's a perfect time to take some pictures. After we've passed through the Sun Gate we'll carry on along the trail a little way before taking a side trail that leads us to Aguas Calientes in the valley below where we'll check in to our hotel.
Meals: Box Lunch and dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel, “Camping on request”.
Distance: 16kms/10 mls (6 hours more or less of hiking)
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate.
Walking Time: Approximately 6 hours (including picnic lunch in route)
Walk and Terrain: Walk, canter, on open roads, some steep ascending trails
Waking up early (07:00am) “Time can Vary according your tour guide recommendation” we'll take one of the first buses back up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as soon as it opens. We'll have 2 hours guided tour in the site where you'll learn about the Incas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel. After your tour you'll have free time to explore the site by yourself.
You will also have time to indulge in a few of the following activities on your own if you choose (not included in the price). Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the new local museum or bathe in the hot springs.
The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, achieves the objectives of the preservation and dissemination of cultural and archaeological research. Within a modern and dynamic exhibition, the reopening of Site Museum Manuel Chavez Ballón has become the primary means of communication and information for the most important cultural Historical Sanctuary of Perú.
The museum is organized in seven phases, they emphasize the beauty and historical significance of the large collection of artifacts, construction tools (copper and bronze), pins, mirrors, tweezers and needles. Also appearing are the headed ornitomorfa ibis, toucans and oropendolas. The exhibit shows in detail the metallurgical expertise in the Inca city; the spectacular examples of dexterity in stone quarrying, as well as significant objects in various other materials. These displays express to the world, a view of the sustenance of life in Inca Machu Picchu, the strategic administrative center intertwined between the Amazon and the Andes.
Note:
1.- “Machupicchu Sacred Mountain is different than the Machupicchu Inca City”.
2.-Huaynapicchu Mountain is in front of Machupicchu Sacred Mountain, Machupicchu Inca City is in the middle of the two mountains “Spaces are limited in both mountains and for Machupicchu inca city”.
3.- Machupicchu Sacred Mountain is higher than Huaynapicchu Mountain.
4.-The climb for these mountains are without tour guides, it means by yourself “the trek duration in each mountain “one way” is 1 hour to 1:30 hours.
5.- The trail is full of signs and park rangers and this day is an exclusive personal day for you”.
Waking up early (05:00am) we'll take one of the first buses back up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as soon as it opens (06:00 am). After it, you'll have free time to explore the site by yourself and with your permits, you going to have the opportunity to climb either Huayna Picchu mountain (2 hours round trip) or Machu Picchu mountain (3 hours round trip). You will also have time to indulge in a few of the following activities on your own if you choose (not included in the price)
Climb up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu from there. Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the new local museum or bathe in the hot springs
Back to Cusco: You will descend to Aguas Calientes by bus (included) and later board the Expedition train to the Ollantaytambo Train Station “Train departure time can vary according train schedule and availability”. In Ollantaytambo Train station you will meet our private van and be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.
Meals: Breakfast
Distance: 8.9kms/5.5mls “By Bus in 25 minutes”
Difficulty: Easy
*** We only take Imperios Travel Experiences Perú clients in our vans / cars – We do not use public transport.
About Machupicchu Hotels:
Please note: Hotels may change (be different according your request) depending on booking time and availability; Campsite for Inca Trail 3 days also is possible, we just need to follow Machupicchu government conditions or on restrictions undertaken for safety reasons by the Peruvian Government.
Note
The itinerary and campsites provided by the INC (Institution that runs the Inca Trail 3 days) are subject to change depending on the time of booking. It can also vary depending on the climate or the health status of the trekkers. The train (to and from Ollantaytambo) included in every tour is the Expedition Service. Train times will only be confirmed near the time of the trek; thus if you join a group later we cannot guarantee you will be traveling on the same trains like the rest of the group. Train times are also subject to change depending on the train company timetables or availability.
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STUDENT DISCOUNT: $20 off per person
Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17-years-old or younger. For those using a university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the card at booking. For those booking children 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time. Please send us a copy of your student card
There are several optional upgrades that you can include in this trip. Below is a quick list of it, but check our Overview section for more details.
The government has strictly limited the number of people permitted on the Inca Trail Tour (permits are issued to about 200 trekkers per day plus 300 porters this 500 permits include 4 days inca trail Tour). We recommend that you make a trek booking as early as posible we recommend 4 months in advance.
It's recommended to book the tour inca trail Tour to Machu Picchu 3 days in advance, before booking flight tickets and hotels, because there are limited spots to reservation for Inca trail at INC and PERU RAIL (train Tickets).
