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This expedition is a fully ported trek where your

comfort and enjoyment are our prime responsibility.

We make sure you receive the best experience of

your holiday in Peru while you interact with locals,

explore fantastic sites, re-discover remote ancient

Inca towns and buildings, speak Quechua words, learn

the fascinating Incas history, immerse yourself in the

stunning landscape surroundings and simply feel the

magic of mother nature (Pachamama) and the Andes.

We carry your gear, prepare your meals, set up your

tents (avoiding crowded campsites) and take care of

all your requirements and details. On the final day you

will awake to a beautiful sunrise on the steps of the

Machu Picchu citadel through the sun gate.

Full-day excursion to Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Visit the village of Pisac, founded during Colonial times, tours

are recommended on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, since

these days the districts of Pisac and Chinchero is performed

craft fairs, on Sundays, it is also the meeting place for the local

Mayors of the region, who come dressed in their traditional

costumes, to attend morning mass. After buffet lunch at the

Tunupa Restaurant, a visit to Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town

which is still inhabited, explore the ruins above Ollantaytambo

Overnight at hotel

After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to

Chilca by bus, where we will meet the Quechua porters and have

breakfast. Crossing over the turbulent Vilcanota River, with

magnificent views of Nevado Veronica (5,900m/19,000ft) we will

continue the expedition admiring the Llactapata archaeological

site, and stopping at the Huayllabamba river for lunch. We will

visit the archeological sites of Patallacta, Qente, and the valley

of Cusichaca and the magical Polylepsis forest. Today the hike

will last approximately 7 hours. Camp and dinner at 3,800 meters.

Overnight on the trail.

CuscoSacred Valley

UrubambaOllantaytambo

Km. 82 Llactapata

DAY 01

DAY 02

Today is one of the most demanding days of the trip as we gain a lot of altitude. We will see outstanding

views east to the Huayanay peaks and west into the rugged Vilcabamba Range. After breakfast, we will

climb up through the first pass at 4,200 m/13,750 feet at Warmiwanusqa. Passing 3 ecological areas

such as the Yunga, Quechua and Puna. we will climb 1000 metres in 5 hours. Today camp and dinner near

Pacaymayu. Overnight on the trail.

LlactapataLlulluchapampa

DAY 03

After breakfast, we will trek down through the valley of Pacaymayu to the famous archaeological

sites of Runquraqay and continue to the second pass and the restored townsite of Sayaqmarka

(“Town in a Steep Place”) and explore the Sayaqmarka Ruins. The Inca Trail in this section is a white

granite roadway, traversing a thickly forested mountainside. We will then descend to the magnificent

archeological Phuyupatamarka (“Cloud Level Town”) and have lunch. We will then begin the decent to

Winaywayna where a visit of the ruins and have dinner will conclude the day.

Llulluchapampa Phuyupatamarca

DAY 04

At the agreed time we will visit to your Hotel. Your briefing is

usually programmed one day before your program and usually

in the evening. However If your program starts on a Monday,

your briefing will be programmed for the Saturday prior to

your program and during the morning only. Therefore, please

consider this when booking your flights to Cusco.

BRIEFING

Early morning we will wake up for

breakfast and to begin the trek to be the

first at the archaeological site of Machu

Picchu for the sunrise. We will descend

rapidly from cloud forest into high jungle

habitat. Orchids and hummingbirds are

commonly seen along this spectacular

section of the trail high above the river.

We will arrive at Intipunko “Gate of the

Sun” to observe the sunrise over Machu

Picchu from an elevated vantage point. We

continue down to the royal road and at

last the “Lost City of the Incas”. A guided

tour of the marvelous citadel, visiting

the Main Plaza, the Royal Quarters, the

Temple of Three Windows, the Circular

Tower and the Sacred Sun Dial and Burial

Grounds. After the guided tour, we can

enjoy an afternoon of self-exploration

and discovery. In the Evening Return to

Cusco

Phuyupatamarca Machu PicchuCusco

DAY 05

Every guide has received training in first aid from a physician. We conduct mandatory

training sessions every February, which every single SPE tour guide must attend. Your

tour guide will always have a first-aid kit for basic medical problems (traveler’s

diarrhea, cuts, scrapes, etc.) and oxygen. We will get you off the trail as quickly

and comfortably as possible, if needed, and ensure you get directly to a clinic for

treatment. Every guide is also equipted with a radio comunication that can be used

anywhere on the mountain to connect anywhere in the world in case of an emergency.

For an extra cost, these can be used for personal calls as well.

All of our guides have studied Tourism at Cusco National University. They have all grown up in the region and have

a true passion to teach others about their heritage and culture. We are very careful to choose the best guides

for each group they are highly trained, have excellent language proficiency and communication skills and are

regularly evaluated by the service reports each guest fills in after each service.

We also have guides proficient in several languages besides English and Spanish, including French, Italian, German,

for special requests in all of our treks, not only on the Inca Trail, there will be a guide for every 8 guests with

one of them being the head guide. This ensures a higher safety and attention to guests versus other operators.

We include a personal porter, who is responsible for carrying your duffel bag

so we limit duffel-bag weights to 7 kg/ 14 lbs, which should include your sleeping

bag and air mattress is no additional fee for this. Besides they also carry all

the necessary equipment and logistics to hike and camp (tents, food, gear, etc).

Without porters, climbing the Inca Trail would be close to impossible for most

people. They will set up all your tents, help cook and serve you amazing food,

prepare hot water to wash with, welcome you happily to each site…all with a

smile on their face. We strive to keep our porters well cared for and healthy.

portersThe SPE chefs cook delicious meals that many previous trekkers have raved about. We honor all

food restrictions. Be sure to remind your tour guide of any food restrictions at the beginning of

your trek. Food is typically served family-style. You will enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner each

day of the trek, along with a happy hour of tea and snacks. A snack each morning will also be

provided for you to enjoy along the hike. We will provide purified water needed at meal times to

drink and refill a reusable water bottle or camel back (we recommend at least 3L capacity to

last between meals.

chefs

All your transportation is included. You will be picked up

directly from your hotel around 4 a.m. (unless you are staying

in Ollantaytambo) and brought to KM 82, to begin your trek. The

train back from Aguas Calientes is included. This is Expedition

class but can be upgraded to the Vistadome train for $75 per

person. Once you arrive at the train station, you will be brought

back to your hotel in Cusco. Your round-trip bus ticket from

Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu is also included.

Southern Peru Explorers prides ourselves on our equipment! We choose best quality equipment employing

excellent brands: North Face, Eureka, Therm-Rest, Coleman, Seatosummit, Performance Tents, inflatable

mattress, sleeping pads, orthopedic foamy three-level, surgical steel for best hygiene, best water filters,

among others. All this equipment is checked for quality before each trek and renewed every year making

sure every trekker is comfortable and safe.

The train from Aguas Calientes, the town located below Machu Picchu, is included. Our

train tickets are expedition class, but upon request can be upgraded to the Vistadome

train panoramic class for $75 extra per person. Also part of your transportation is

a round-trip bus ticket between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. After you take the

train back from Aguas Calientes to the train station in Ollantaytambo, the our private

bus will bring you back to directly to your Hotel in Cusco.

RETURN BY TRAIN TO CUSCO

The Peruvian government allows only a few agencies to operate Inca Trail treks. After an

extensive examination of our staff, equipments, and business practices, we have received our

authorization for Inca Trail. As soon as we receive your details and a deposit, we will purchase

your permits pending availability. These permits are for a specific date and in your name. They can’t

be changed, once confirmed. Only your passport number is allowed to be updated. The permit

includes an entrance to Machu Picchu.

water

At the briefing time you will receive a duffle bag to put your

belongings it will be carried by our porters this bag should

not exceed 6 kg. or 12 Lbs. and this will be included your

sleeping bag and you will not have access to your duffel bag

during the hiking time or between the campsites, so all items

needed while hiking must be carried in a personal backpack

during the trek while you will be hiking.

From your first day lunch time until your last breakfast

during the alll hike, water is included at meal times to drink,

and will be refill reusable water bottles to hike ,this water

will be boiled, filtered and then cooled, before distributing.

(we recommend at least 2L capacity to last between meals).

We will refill our waters at each meals time, you will need to

bring your own water cooler or bottle.

DUFFLE BAG

We included a small details that make us a different from other tour

companies. All our clients receive a small pillow to sleep with, a foam

mat for insulation, or day rain cover to protect their backpacks while

they hiking. Or after the tour ask in our office for free t-shirts, cap, etc.

We will work hard to create your best vacation.

We have one of the most outstanding meal services in the field: Our chefs have been

highly trained by several institutes in Lima and Cusco. You should be prepared to not

only have a superb trekking experience, but also a culinary one, including generous and

delicious breakfasts, snacks, lunches, tea services and dinners. Our delectable menus

include a variety of Peruvian and international food and also cater for vegetarian

and other dietary needs at no extra cost. Southern Peru Explorers is recognized for

its buffet meals, the quantity and quality of food, and its freshness.

The inflatable mattress is included for each person in the tents, we use the high quality brand

“Therma-Rest“ more warmth and comfort than any other three-season air mattress. Softer

fabrics bring better next-to-skin comfort and a boost in durability, all with no added weight. For

the discerning alpinist, thru-hiker or backcountry minimalist or all adventurers there is simply no

better choice to assure the kind of rest you need for next day hike.

cap

backpack cover

t-shirt

These services are arranged just for you and your party,

and offer the possibility to choose the departure date, the

group size and the duration of the trek. This not only has the

advantage of adapting the pace to your physical condition, but

also usually means enjoying quieter campsites and meeting

less travelers along the route. All private groups include

additional services, such as extra porters/wranglers to

carry your personal gear, hight quality camping equipment,

highly experienced cheffs, outstanding gourmet menus and

a number of other much appreciated details we have made

reality through our thorough planning and broad creative

capacity.

You’ll be joining a group of other trekkers like you coming

from different parts of the world, a great opportunity to

have fun and make new friends. Our Group Services have set

departure dates, please contact us.

Mineral Water

Breakfast on Day 1, dinner on day 4, and all meals on Day 5

Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu

Mountain 75.00 USD

Walking Sticks 25.00 USD

Sleeping bag 25.00 USD

- Original passport

(with more than 6 months from expiration)

- A daypack to carry your personal belongings

- Lighter style trekking boots with good ankle support

- Warm clothes, fleece and layers for variable

- temperatures (especially at night)

- T-shirts and trekking pants

- Camera and extra batteries

- Small size binoculars

- Wide-brimmed hats, with a broad visor to keep the sun off

your face

- Sunscreen SPF30+

- Lip balm and Insect repellent (50% DEET)

- Sunglasses

- Rain Gear: rain jacket or rain poncho

- Toiletries, toilet paper, small towel, moist towelettes

- Refillable water bottle

Private Services

Group Services

included