Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu 4 days / 3 nights

One of the few businesses that will come to you straight out of your hotel is Xtreme Tourbulencia. We will schedule this pickup according to a time that your guide will specify during the briefing, provided that your hotel is located in the heart of Cusco City. Depending on traffic patterns and past pickups, pick-up times can range from thirty to forty-five minutes.

Cusco is a historic city with streets made of cobblestones and extremely constrained spaces. More often than not, smaller hotels and Airbnbs are situated on roads that are impassable to cars. Additionally, they are usually located on steep hillsides, making it challenging to transport belongings. We strongly advise you to reserve lodging with improved access.

Since the ruins of Machu Picchu are more picturesque from above, it’s common practice to walk one of the nearby mountains after your trip.

The most popular, Huaynapicchu, sells out rapidly, so reservations are essential. The hike takes around an hour to reach the summit and an additional 45 minutes to return. The time slots in which this hike can begin are shown on the tickets that are sold.

The time slots for the first and second sessions are 7-8 AM and 10-11 AM, respectively. Once more, this relates to the window of time when you can begin your walk. Typically, we schedule the second session so you can take advantage of your guided tour first. Although this walk is on your own, your guide will you where to start.

A little less well-known and a little longer is Machu Picchu Mountain. To get to the summit takes two hours, and getting down takes one more. Once more, there are two window times: 7-8 AM and 9-10 AM. Typically, we buy the second window. Trekkers are not permitted to walk for four days while taking a tour of the ruins. There won’t be enough time for this.

As mentioned above, hiking either mountain will grant you additional time at the ruins after finishing.

ENTRY SCHEDULE

* Entry time at the main gate of the Inca city of Machupicchu.

** Entry at the control points of Machupicchu, Waynapicchu, and
Huchuypicchu mountains does not have a grace period.

We ask that you disclose to your guide any medical issues or worries you may have. Our guides have received first-aid training even though they are not trained medical professionals. Additionally, we collaborate with a Cusco clinic that can support our group.

It is up to you to decide if Inca Trait to Machu Picchu is right for you. We advise you to check with your doctor to make sure you’re well enough to travel and take part in any scheduled activities. Consult your doctor for guidance on immunisations and safety measures.

Medical advise will not be given by Xtreme TourBulencia. It is your duty to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of each Tour component in light of your particular situation, constraints, degree of fitness, and any necessary medical conditions.

We will collaborate with you to plan this journey if you have severe altitude sickness or any other ailment that keeps you from climbing but still wants to see Machu Picchu by train. This will be a new journey, thus there can be additional costs. To save costs, we will utilise as much of the original schedule as possible.

In the unlikely event that you have problems while hiking and are unable to continue, a porter will accompany you to the nearest road and wait for a vehicle to come pick you up and transport you to the closest medical facility.

Regretfully, strikes sometimes cause delays in our tours as they occur frequently in Peru. Trains stop and roads are frequently obstructed. We’ll make sure your journey goes according to schedule, even if it means departing the evening before your start date.

It may be necessary to cancel tours in these situations. However, in this case, our operations department will work with you to coordinate. Our first priority is always your safety, which will guide our decisions.

All of your belongings are your responsibility during the Tour. Please take care where you store your belongings, and don’t forget to take anything from our vehicles, your tents, the restaurant, etc.

During your walk, be sure nothing unexpected is left behind. Teams or other hikers may pick it up without realising who it belongs to.

A custom of any Machu Picchu trek is leaving a tip. Even though our entire team receives competitive remuneration, any additional compensation is always welcomed. Please understand that you are under no need to do this and that you should never feel compelled to.

In most cases, group members combine their gratuity funds for the porters and chef. The suggested amount varies depending on the trek and is provided below.

This is more personal for the guide and should be agreed upon outside of the group, taking into account your relationship with them. If feasible, soles are preferred by porters and chefs. The guides accept US cash, Peruvian soles, and credit cards.

It is quite inexpensive and highly advised to purchase travel insurance. You never know what can happen when excursions are scheduled months in advance. Compared to regular travel, adventure travel entails greater risk.

Investing in insurance can safeguard the money you’ve spent on this trip. If necessary, we can assist in recommending an agent to guide you through this kind of insurance.

The weather is uncertain, of course. In Cusco, April through October is considered the dry season; nevertheless, June can still see rain and December can see some sun. Come prepared.

Make sure you have rain gear, such as a waterproof jacket, pants, poncho and waterproof gloves, for the walk, regardless of the month you are going. Gloves are often forgotten, yet trekking in the rain and in the cold is a miserable experience.

Get ready for four seasons as well. You will need to be prepared for the many microclimates encountered on several of the treks across the Andes. Since layers are easily adjusted to varied temperature fluctuations, they are always important. As the nighttime will be chilly, make sure you have a warm packable down jacket on hand.

It’s also crucial to remember that an itinerary may vary due to inclement weather. Sometimes routes become impassable, in which case your tour will need to be rescheduled for your safety by our guides.

Upon booking a vacation to Peru, and more especially Cusco, individuals begin to worry about altitude sickness. Your body must work harder to receive the oxygen it needs since the air at high elevations has less oxygen than it does at sea level.

Your body becomes used to the reduced oxygen content of the air after a few days at high altitude. Because of this, we always advise arriving in Cusco for a minimum of two days before starting any Andean hike. If you have more time to acclimatise, Cusco is a wonderful city with enough to do, so you won’t get bored.

At first, altitude sickness may make you feel like you have a hangover or the flu. Headache, fatigue, appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, and difficulty breathing during activity are possible symptoms. Please get in touch with our office if any of these side effects worsen, and we will assist you in seeing a physician.

Altitude sickness associated with the Inca Trail: These symptoms are usually not too severe. As always, we advise gradually increasing your level of activity so that your body can adapt. Consume a lot of liquids, such as coca tea or water. Since ancient times, people have used coca tea to help avoid altitude sickness.

Alkaloids found in Coca-Leaf plant leaves aid in blood oxygenation and protect the body from altitude sickness symptoms. Steer clear of copious amounts of coffee and alcohol. They’ll make you become dehydrated and need to urinate more frequently. Steer clear of smoking. The act of smoking impedes the body’s ability to absorb oxygen. Steer clear of sleeping medicines. They might result in shallow breathing at night, which would make it harder for your body to take in oxygen.

Keep in mind that reaching Machu Picchu is not a race. If they rush to the summit of the mountain too soon, even the fittest will have altitude sickness. You’ll give your body more time to acclimatise to the height if you move slowly.

To assist prevent altitude sickness, your healthcare practitioner may prescribe drugs like dexamethasone and acetazolamide. Begin taking the medication two days prior to reaching a high altitude. While you are at a high altitude, keep taking it.

Keep in mind that this is a vacation, and you don’t want to worry too much about being ill in the mountains. Take it gradually, sip lots of water, and savour your coca tea. In the unfortunate event that something goes wrong and you become ill, notify your guide as soon as possible. The guides at Xtreme Tourbulencia are qualified to assist you in navigating it.

As of right now, Cusco’s airport serves only internal flights; hence, any foreign passengers arriving by air must disembark in Lima and clear customs. You have to pick up your bags in Lima and check them back in, even if your trip to Cusco is on the same day and with the same airline.

Travelling by plane is the most convenient method to reach Cusco, and there are numerous airline options. Although it offers the most options and flights, LAN is typically the most costly. Anticipate flight cancellations or delays. Cusco’s high altitude makes landings challenging, and any acclimatise weather will halt air travel.

There’s always bus transport available, and although the journey might be lengthy, particularly from Lima, the buses in Peru are pleasant and well-maintained. If you’re travelling from a city closer to Cusco, like Puno, we highly recommend taking this route. Buses from Lima will arrive in roughly 20 hours.

Situated in the Andes Mountains of Peru, the Inca Trail is a well-known trekking path that leads to the ancient Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. The Incas constructed the trail almost 500 years ago, and it served as a route for pilgrims to travel to Machu Picchu, a sacred location.

The 42 km (26 miles) long Inca Trail is a popular trekking route that takes around four days to complete nowadays. Starting in the hamlet of Kilometre 82, which is roughly 82 kilometres (51 miles) from Cusco, the trip winds through breathtaking Andean scenery, including cloud forests, high-altitude mountain passes, and archaeological sites related to the Incas.

Trekkers encounter other Inca sites along route, including as the stunning Wiñay Wayna and the striking Intipata, before reaching the renowned Machu Picchu ruins on the fourth day.

The Inca Trail is so popular that hiking requires a permit, which must be secured in advance. Since there are only a certain number of licenses granted each day, reservations must be made in advance to avoid disappointment. In order to protect the trail and the surrounding ecology, the Peruvian government has implemented regulations regarding the walk.

Trekking the Inca Trail is difficult and calls for a high level of endurance and fitness. Hiking the trail entails navigating difficult Andean landscapes with rocky roads, high-altitude mountain passes, and steep ascents and descents. In addition to walking at a high altitude, trekkers may find the journey considerably more difficult.

Hiking for several hours each day, the walk usually takes four days to complete and covers a distance of about 42 kilometres (26 miles). The third day of the hike is thought to be the most difficult since it includes a steep ascent to Warmiwañusca, or Dead Woman’s Pass, the trail’s highest point at 4,215 meters (13,828 ft).

The Inca Trail presents breathtaking views of the Andes, the ability to discover prehistoric Inca monuments, and the possibility to reach the renowned Machu Picchu on foot, making it an amazing and rewarding experience despite its hardships. It’s crucial to have the right equipment and clothes for the walk in addition to being in good physical shape.

The traditional Inca Trail hike takes four days and three nights to finish, covering a distance of around 42 kilometres (26 miles) from the trailhead to Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate entrance.

Starting in the hamlet of Kilometre 82, which is roughly 82 kilometres (51 miles) from Cusco, the trip winds through breathtaking Andean scenery, including cloud forests, high-altitude mountain passes, and archaeological sites related to the Incas. Trekkers tent at approved locations along the route and savour delectable meals that the trekking organisation prepares.

The trek’s first two days are said to be quite simple because they have moderate valley valley ascents and descents. The third day of the trail is the hardest since it involves a steep ascent to Warmiwañusca, or Dead Woman’s Pass, the highest peak at 4,215 meters (13,828 ft), the trail’s highest point. The fourth day usually starts early, with a quick walk to Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate entrance to see the sun rise over the historic ruins.

Although certain trekking firms may provide shorter or longer route options, the journey typically takes four days to complete. To guarantee a secure and pleasurable journey, pick a trustworthy trekking organisation that complies with local laws and ordinances.

The beginning of the Inca Trail is at a location known as Km 82, which is roughly 82 kilometres (51 miles) from Cusco, Peru. This is the customary starting place for the four days and three nights standard Inca Trail trek, which travels approximately 42 kilometres (26 miles) in total to reach Machu Picchu.

The Urubamba River is close to the trailhead at km 82 in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. From this point on, the trail meanders through breathtaking Andean scenery, including cloud forests, high-elevation mountain passes, and Inca ruins.

It’s crucial to remember that the Inca Trail is a restricted trekking route, and that hiking it requires a permit. Since there are a limited number of licenses issued each day, it is advised to make reservations in advance to avoid disappointment. Furthermore, because of COVID-19, the Peruvian government has put in place stringent health and safety regulations for tourists, which can limit access to the route.