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Inca Trail specialisty Inca Trail specialist Chakana Adventure Travel is a

specialists tour operator and travel agency offering

challenging small-group treks and tours, throughoutPeru, as well as individually created tailor madeitineraries, we aim to discover the spectacular

wilderness areas, fascinating native cultures anddiverse wildlife of this spellbinding country.

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CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TO

MACHUPICCHU 4D/3Ny Inca Trail Description: Overviewy V isitors come from all parts of the world to Peru, not only to see Machu

Picchu but to walk the Inca Trail, the most famous hike in South America. They come to see the ruins and the scenery which makes this

trail so famous. The total distance of the Inca trail is approximately 43kilometres, departing from the place known as Kilometre 88. To beginthe trip, one crosses the narrow bridge at Kusicancha, and afterwardsheads towards the left hand side of a forest of Eucalyptus trees.Camping on this night is either in Wayllabamba or Llullucha. Thesecond day is more difficult, as you have to climb to 4200 metres at thePass of Warmiwañusqa (Dead Womans pass). The third day is thelongest, but also the most interesting for many people as you can visitimpressive ruins like Runkuracay and Sayaqmarca. Camping is either inPhuyupatamarca or Wiñayhuayna. On the final day many groups leaveearly to see the sun rise over Machu Picchu from the Inti Punku (sungate). The remainder of the day is spent exploring this fabulous ancientcity.



First day Kilometre 82 to

Wayllabamba Campsitey This day begins early as passengers are collected from their hotels

between 6.30am and 7am. We travel for about 3 hours in the bus with aone hour stop in Urubamba to buy provisions, continuing ontoKilometre 88, which is past the village of Ollantaytambo. Here the

passengers must register at the check point in order to begin their hike.From there, there are just 42 kilometres of mountains, Andean valleys,rivers and tropical forests that separate you from Machu Picchu. Thefirst section, heading to the campsite of Miskay, where we can lunch,takes just one hour and is mostly flat with light climbs. After lunch, wecross a canyon. Once out of the canyon, we can see the ruins of thesmall city of Llactapata. The trail descends to enter the valley of the

Kusichacariver, and from there the trail has a light climb to thecampsite of Wayllabamba, where we arrive after 2 or 3 hours after thelunch break. The campsite is at 3,000 metres and one can feel the coldat night. After dinner, and before going to bed, its great to observe thestars. On nights without stars, it is possible to see the Milky Way.



Second day - Wayllabamba Campsite to Pacaymayo

Campsitey The Porters wake up the passengers at 6am so that they can pack their things

and have breakfast. The second day is considered by many the most difficultbecause one must climb 1200 metres to the highest point on the trail, the Warmiwañusca Pass (or Dead Womans Pass) at 4200 metres. This climb willtake about four or five hours. When you arrive at the pass, you may feel like arest. It can get quite cold at such an altitude so it is necessary to have lots of warm clothes. If you have contracted a porter to carry your things, dont forgetto have a thick jacket and long pants on hand for the pass. Once we haveconquered the pass, we continue with a descent to the campsite. The descenttakes about two hours, however, some groups like to stop and prepare lunch inthe middle of the descent, in order to rest a little. Other groups like to havelunch in the campsite for the night - at Pacaymayo. In this form, you can rest

for the whole afternoon. There are cold showers available at this campsite. Advice: It is possible to contract the services of porters to carry your backpacksfor the whole journey. Alternatively, you might like to contract them to carry them to the Pass or to the campsite of Pacaymayo. This is recommended if youdont feel prepared for the altitude and the long hike, it is more important toenjoy the walk than suffer under your backpack. You can coordinate this with your guide and pay your porter directly.



Third Day: Pacaymayo Campsite to

Wiñaywayna campsitey The third day is considered the most interesting, but it is also the

longest. We begin with an ascent of an hour and a half to the Pass of Runkurakay, at an altitude of 3950 metres. On the trail we visit anancient control post of the Incas, as well as a lagoon where it is possible

to occasionally see deer drinking. Once we have climbed the pass, therest of the trail is mostly downhill. While on the trail we visit four moreruins, the first being Sayacmarca which in the Inca period was a controlpoint for the trails that headed toward Machu Picchu. After visitingthese ruins, we will continue to Phuyupatamarcawhere groups oftenlunch. From here, the descent is inclined and tiring because it is mostly stairs. Finally, we arrive at the ruins of Intipata, a complex of terraces

and andenes constructed in the middle of the slope of a heavily vegetated mountain. The trail winds finally to the campsite of Wiñaywayna where one can camp, buy a well deserved beer, or take acold shower. You should also visit the ruins of Wiñaywayna which aresimilar in type to those of Intipata, but more impressive.



Fourth day Wiñaywayna campsite

to Machu Picchuy This day begins earlier than normal, at 5.30am, as the

groups begin their walk towards Machu Picchu. It isimportant to carry a torch because it is dark at thistime and the path is narrow. We arrive after an hourand a half of hiking at Inti Punku or the sun gate,

where it is it possible to see for the first time themajestic Inca city of Machu Picchu. From here it is

only a half hour more to arrive at the ruins where you will have plenty of time to explore. It is recommended,if you have the energy, to climb the peak of HuaynaPicchu from where you can have a spectacular view of the lost city.



Our Services include:y Pick up all participants from different hotels, then transfer by bus to 82Km. (start of the trail).y Entrance Fee, Inca Trail and Machupicchu city.y Large tents, each for 2 persons occupancy.y Mattresses, one per person.y Kitchen tent.

y Dining tent.y Tables and chairs.y Toilet tent (This is used in case the campsite does not have toilets).y English speaking professional tour guide (over 8 members, 2 guides).y Expert cook.y Porters (only to carry tents, food supplies and kitchen equipment)y Train Ticket (Backpacker train from Aguas Calientes village to Cusco).y Full meals during the trek.y Daily snack bag.y Daily afternoon tea service.y Daily wake up call tea, and warm water for washing.y Daily morning boiled and cold water to refill water bottles.y Emergency oxygen bottle and first aid kit.y Transfer train station / hotel



Our services does not includey Breakfast the first morning (you can order an early

breakfast at your hotel)

y Lunch and Dinner the last day (on your own).y Hot springs pools visit (on your own).

y Bus Ticket from Machu Picchu Inca city to AguasCalientes village.

y Tips for the crew (guides, cooks and porters).



Bring with you:y Water

y Mosquito Repellent

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Sun block and sunglassesy Trekking boots

y Hat or cap

y Towel

y Toilet paper

y Rain poncho

y Warm but light Clothes

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