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This is one of our most popular big adventures. Discover ancient Inca complexes and other archaeological sites along your trek to Machu Picchu. We have taken into consideration all logistical factors, altitude adjustment period and additional features that are relevant to the whole adventure.

With EcoAmerica you will get a complete experience, from greeting you at the Lima airport on your arrival day, to allowing time to adjust to the altitude in Cusco, to offering you two classes of Train Service, an overnight in Machu Picchu and a second entrance to the citadel on your 7th day, to transferring you to the Cusco airport on your 8th day. Most of the essentials are included so you can budget your adventure during your planning stages. We look forward to showing you a fantastic time, and remember BOOK EARLY TO MAKE SURE THERE IS SPACE AVAILABLE.

Available for a minimum of two guests – * Private Expeditions are available on request and may operate any day of the week. There are limited spaces at the Camp Sites, and they are controlled by the Peruvian National Park System. We strongly recommend advanced reservations to ensure availability.

AVAILABLE FOR SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY ARRIVALS IN LIMA

8 Days / 7 Nights – From: $1,759.00 Adults – Double Basis

     

    Basic Package Includes:

    • Meet and greet service at the Lima airport
    • One night hotel accommodations in Lima at the Costa Sol Airport Hotel or best available
    • Meet and greet service at the Cusco Airport
    • Transfer to your Cusco Hotel
    • Two Nights at Los Portales Hotel in Cusco or best available
    • One Night in Machu Picchu at El Mapi Hotel or best available

    • Shuttle Bus Tickets to Machu Picchu
    • Second Entrance to Machu Picchu on Day 7
    • Choice of train from Aguas Calientes /Machu Picchu to Cusco
    • Arrival transfer from Cusco Train station  to your hotel on Day 7
    • Departure transfer from your Cusco hotel to the Cusco airport on Day 8.
    • Breakfast on days 2, 7 & 8.
    • Dinner on day 6

     

    Trek of the Inca Trail Included Features:

    • Pre-departure briefing on Day 2
    • On Day 3 Departure from your Cusco hotel in the morning and transfer in private transport to starting point of the trail.
    • Inca Trail Fee for days 3, 4, 5 & 6
    • Machu Picchu entrance fee on day 6.
    • Tents.
    • Sleeping bags
    • Dining tent with tables and chairs.
    • Kitchen tent.
    • English speaking professional and official tourist guide.
    • Chef and cooking equipment.
    • Porters (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment).
    • Accommodation for all our staff.
    • Meals (3 Breakfast, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners, and daily morning snack, plus tea service (except last day). Vegetarian or special menus are available at no extra cost. Advanced notice required.

    • Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead.
    • First-aid kit and Oxygen
    • Bus ticket from Machu Picchu ruins down to the village of Aguas Calientes.
    • Your choice of Train: Standard Class: Expedition. First Class: Vistadome Panoramic/ Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo station
    • Transfer train station to hotel in Cusco.
    • Personalized service of our Peru-based partners

    Trek of the Inca Trail Does Not Include:

    • Visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes.
    • Tips to Guides and Porters
    • Porters to carry personal gear (available at extra cost).
    • Personal/single Tent

    Day 1 | Sun / Mon / Tue / Thu 

    Welcome to Lima, Peru

    Meet and greet service at the Lima Airport and assistance with a walk-over to the Costa Sol Airport Hotel. Your greeter will present you with all your local paper-work, pertinent information, and schedules. Check in for an overnight stay.


    Day 2 | Mon / Tue / Wed / Fri

    Lima To Cusco | B.

    Walk over to your corresponding airline ticket counter at the Airport and proceed to check-in for your morning flight to Cusco (airfare is NOT included). On arrival in Cusco: meet and greet service and transfer to the Los Portales Hotel for an overnight stay. The balance of the day is at leisure to gradually begin to adjust to the altitude.


    Day 3 | Tue / Wed / Thu / Sat

    Let the big adventure begin! Piscacucho / Huayllabamba | B.L.D.

    After our hotel pick up in Cusco, we will go to Piscacucho (2,750 m/9,022 ft.), at Km. 82 on the train tracks we enter the Inca Trail. Our trip will start with a slow pace walk to get used to the trail. We will be able to see the beautiful snowcapped mountain Veronica and we will get to a natural viewpoint from where we will see the archaeological site of Llaqtapata. Our first campsite will take place at Huayllabamba (3,000 m /9,842 ft.)

    • Distance: 12 km. / 7.45 mi.
    • Estimated time: 5-6 hrs.
    • Maximum altitude reached: 3,000 mts. / 9,842 ft.
    • Campsite: Huayllabamba (3,000 mts. / 9,842 ft.)
    • Highlights: Panoramic view of Llaqtapata and Veronica snowcapped mountain

    Day 4 | Wed / Thu / Fri / Sun

    Huayllabamba / Llulluchapampa / Warmiwañusca / Pacaymayo | B.L.D.

    The most intense day of the Inca Trail is here so make sure to bring some extra sugary sweets in your pocket for extra energy. We will walk through the Valley of Huayllabamba while we observe the ecological changes of going from the highlands to the plateau. In Yunca Chimpa we start the ascent to Llulluchapampa (3,750 mts. / 12,303 ft.). While we enjoy a refreshing snack, the Huayanay Valley is in front of us, and the challenge of the day: the defiant Warmiwañusca mountain pass (4,200 mts. / 13,799 ft.), also known as “Dead Woman” mountain pass. If we are lucky we´ll get to see the beautiful hummingbirds and sparrows that live in the area. Finally it is time to descend to our campsite in Pacaymayo (3,600 mts. / 11,811 ft.) for lunch and rest after this challenging day.

    • Distance: 11 Km. / 6.83 mi.
    • Estimated time: 6-7 hrs.
    • Maximum altitude reached: 4,200 mts. / 13,799 ft.
    • Campsite: Pacaymayo (3,600 mts. / 11,811 ft.)
    • Highlights: Warmiwañusca mountain pass.

    Day 5 | Thu / Fri / Sat / Mon

    Runkurakay / Sayacmarca / Phuyupatamarca / Wiñaywayna | B.L.D.

    A day filled with archaeological sites in our trail, the longest but also the most impressive and least difficult day. We will ascend to the Runcuracay mountain pass (3,860 mts. / 12,664 ft.) to see the archaeological complex of the same name to later continue to the Sayacmarca Inca fortress (3,580 mts. / 11,745 ft.). After lunch, it’s time to cross the Phuyupatamarca Mountain pass (3,700 mts. / 12,139 ft.). In this area we will see the best preserved Inca complex in all the Inca Trail, whose name in English translates to “over the clouds”. After a well-deserved rest, we will continue to Wiñaywayna (2,650 mts. / 8,694 ft.), an impressive Inca complex with numerous agricultural terraces and religious and urban areas. This will be end of the day for us; we will set camp and enjoy our farewell dinner. There are public restrooms and hot showers. If not too tired, unlikely though, there’s a youth lodge for those not ready for bed yet.

    • Distance: 16 km. / 9.93 mi.
    • Estimated time: 8 hrs.  
    • Maximum altitude reached: 3,860 mts. / 12,664 ft.
    • Campsite: Wiñaywayna (2,650 mts. / 8,694 ft.)
    • Highlights: Runcuracay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Wiñaywayna.

    Da6 | Fri / Sat / Sun / Tue

    Wiñaywayna / Intipunku / Machu Picchu Overnight | B.L.D.

    We are getting closer to our main objective. We’ll get up at dawn to ascend through a narrow way of steps until we get to Intipunku or the Door of the Sun (2,720 mts. / 8,923 ft.) and get a first glance of Machu Picchu (2,450 mts. / 8,038 ft.) at sunrise; a memorable experience to capture in pictures. We will then go down for a guided tour of the fortress and the opportunity to learn and see everything there is to see of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge by Belmond Hotel. At the arranged time, descend (by shuttle bus) to the village of Aguas Calientes where you will spend the night at the El Mapi Hotel. Enjoy dinner at the hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy a nice walk around the village.

    • Distance: 4km. / 2.48 mi.
    • Estimated time: 2 hrs.
    • Maximum altitude reached: 2,720 mts. / 8,923 ft.
    • Highlights: Intipunku and Machu Picchu.

    Day 7 | Sat / Sun / Mon / Wed

    Personal Exploration of Machu Picchu / Afternoon Train to Cusco | B. 

    Our experience with other explorers dictated that a second entrance to the Machu Picchu Citadel was a must. So we included it! Shuttle Bus Tickets and Admission to the Archeological Park will be provided so that you may take-in the mystery and beauty of Machu Picchu at your own pace. In the afternoon, board your train for your journey back to Cusco. On arrival, you will be transferred to the Los Portales Hotel for an overnight stay.


    Day 8 | Sun / Mon / Tue / Thu 

    Cusco / Lima / Home or Next Destination | B. 

    At the appropriate time, transfer to the Cusco airport to check-in for your onward flight. Thanks for letting us arrange for your Inca Trail Expedition., we hope to see you again; perhaps you would like to join us for the Salkantay Inca Expedition, the back door to the Machu Picchu Citadel.


    PRICES PER PERSON STARTING AT US$1,759.00

    – SHARING DOUBLE ACCOMMODATIONS –

    Note: Inca Trail closes the month of February for maintenance

                   

    In Lima: Wyndham Costa del Sol Airport is conveniently connected to the Jorge Chavéz International Airport, with easy access to all of Lima’s many cultural and historic wonders and a wealth of upscale services and amenities designed for discerning travelers. The Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport is the premier upscale international hotel in Peru’s capital city. This Lima Airport hotel is perfect for those in transit, with the unparalleled ability to walk to or from your flight within minutes of the front door – and 24-hour dining options, they have endeavored to deliver round-the-clock service in a world where round-the-clock is the norm. Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport has a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas and a computer station is located on site. This spa hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/café, and a bar/lounge. Additional amenities include spa services, fitness center, and steam room.


    In Cusco: Los Portales Hotel overlooks El Sol Avenue, with uninterrupted views of the sacred Incan Temple of the Sun, Koricancha. Los Portales Hotel offers stylish accommodations, massage sessions and spa facilities. The 50 non-smoking rooms at Los Portales Cusco are elegantly decorated in pastel tones and dark green; they are fully carpeted and have flat-screen cable TV, and minibar. The hotel offers a full buffet breakfast which can be enjoyed at the checkered, marble floored patio decorated with native plants. Enjoy a creative menu of local and international cuisine served each evening in the restaurant. Room service is also available. Guests can keep connected with free Wi-Fi. Take pleasure in the approachable warmth of a staff that specializes in tailoring its approach to you. Treat yourself to an exceptionally relaxing travel experience – where boutique style meets genuine Peruvian hospitality –Los Portales Hotel in Cusco.


                  

    In Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes: El Mapi is a smart and contemporary hotel situated in the commercial village of Aguas Calientes, where you can admire and interact with the local residents and get a different perspective. The hotel is efficient, lively and people friendly; it welcomes a wide range of guests who expect an uncomplicated visit. You will be enlightened when you visit Peru’s most distinguished destination, the Machu Picchu Archaeological site. The hotel rooms are equipped with blackout curtains, 100% cotton sheets, down duvets, hypoallergenic pillows, cotton bath robes, and 32″ flat screen TVs. Step into the smart, contemporary and cozy confines of El MaPi, amidst the picturesque Machu Picchu Pueblo. The flowing lobby creates a sense of vitality. Lofty ceilings, panoramic windows and an open café allow natural light to filter between tall eucalyptus, creating an ambience of order and wellbeing.

    • Prices are subject to change without previous notice.
    • Campsites may be different to those mentioned above as they are controlled by the Peruvian authorities; all treks will be provided.
    • The price includes: hotel accommodations with taxes, activities, ground transfers and tours as indicated, meals as per itinerary, on site logistical support of our Peru-based representative office.
    • The prices do not include: personal expenses, additional activities, international and local airfares as well as airports departure taxes, gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, bell and wait staff; or any other item not listed above.
    • Meal Codes: B = Breakfast. L = Lunch. D = Dinner.
    • All tour services are SIC share basis.
    • Deposit: A $600.00 deposit per person is required to activate your reservation.
    • Once confirmed, Inca Trail Entrance Fee is not refundable.
    • Final Payment: The balance is due 65 days prior to the start of your tour. If full final payment has not been received by the due date, EcoAmerica Tours reserve the right to cancel the reservation without notice.
    • Method of Payment: For your convenience, we accept major credit cards (filling out our Credit Card Authorization Form), checks, and PayPal.
    • Travel Protection Plan: Travel insurance is a great way to protect your travel investment. By choosing to offer travel insurance, your travel agent is providing you a financial safety net for most unforeseen travel inconveniences. Allianz Travel Insurance plans have been created to suit most any traveler’s coverage needs. For your peace of mind, we strongly suggest you to purchase travel insurance. For more information, please visit: Allianz Global Assistance or contact us for a personalized quote.

    LIABILITIES

    EcoAmerica Tours, LLC. and/or any of its agents will not claim any responsibility for injury, damage, loss, additional expenses, accidental delay or other irregularities which may be caused either through willful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of companies or individuals providing or engaged in transportation, accommodations or other services related to the execution of the tour, or through natural calamities and other factors beyond its control. Prices are subject to adjustment in the event of any change, without notice. EcoAmerica Tours, LLC reserves the right to change any tour if considered necessary in order to render better service to its clients. Travelers choosing to participate in these vacation programs do so at their own risk. EcoAmerica Tours is not to be held responsible for injuries, damage expenses, and/or costs resulting from accidents or accidental death while participating in these vacation programs. Travelers have been directed to read these disclaimers. EcoAmerica Tours, LLC

    OUR ADVANTAGES

    Working with EcoAmerica Tours means being involved in a different way of doing tourism; and of course, it comes with the following advantages:

    • Celebrating three decades leading the tourism industry in Latin America.
    • Regional coverage and exclusive tailor-made programs.
    • Fast, friendly and efficient response to your requirements.
    • Always available: emergency line and operational offices 24H/7D.
    • We care about your passengers: EcoAmerica Assistance Network.
    • Top guides and the best transportation quality.
    • Quality Control Department: care to passengers’ voice.
    • Top Producer and a great relationship with key suppliers.
    • A positive impact of our operations at all levels.

    WE RECOMMEND FOR THE INKA TRAIL:

    • A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
    • Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
    • Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
    • Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp
    • Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping
    • Flashlight/headlamp and batteries
    • Camera, films, and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
    • Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain, and cold
    • Sun block
    • After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
    • Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
    • Handkerchiefs
    • Toilet paper
    • Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection
    • Water container and water for the first morning. Important notice: plastic water bottles are no longer allowed into the Inca Trail. Plastic water containers (ie. Nalgene) or metal ones are recommended
    • Optionally: water- sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Small towel
    • Swimsuit (if you wish to go to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
    • Cash in soles and/or US$ for tipping
    • Original passport
    • Original International Student Identity Card (in case you have applied for a student discount)

    Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage the Inca Trail)

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