Guests will be picked-up from their hotel.
Just in case we might not be able to reach the minimum of 4 persons for the 4-day Inca Trail, we reserve the right to endorse our clients to another operator. We work together with two operators, know their services and this is the only way we can assure you a spot on the Inca Trail on your requested date. We cannot guarantee that porters used by other companies will receive the same treatment and high salary as provided by Chaska Tours, although we insist them to pay their staff well.
We normally include the Backpacker train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy and this train leaves Aguas Calientes at 16:43 PM. At approximately 20:15 PM this train arrives in Poroy. When changing your return, by staying another day or paying the upgrade for the Vistadome train, we cannot be held responsible for your transportation from Poroy to Cusco.
We always reserve the right to reserve a different train and/or transportation to Poroy as mentioned in the 4-day Inca Trail program.
You always have to visit our office once you are in Cusco. We strongly recommend you to visit us on your arrival, two or three days before your trek will start. You need to leave us the name, direction and telephone number of the place where you are staying. If the full balance cannot be paid before your trek will start, Chaska Tours reserves the right to cancel your trek.
Cancellation policy
If a cancellation or change request is made between booking and 31 days before departure, refunds are subject to a 50% deduction from the total price.
If a cancellation or change request is made 30 to 15 days before arrival, refunds are subject to a 75% deduction from the total price.
If the cancellation or change request is made 14 to 0 days before the arrival, refunds are subject to a 100% deduction of the total price.
In the case of a no-show, there is no possibility of a refund, as the program has already been developed.
Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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Get the most out of your trip to Peru with this 4 day/3 night classic trek on the Inca Trail to the lost city of Machu Picchu high in the cloud forest. The trail will lead guests through ten ecological zones with diverse scenery from tropical forest to grassy highlands and remnants from the famous civilisation found all along the way. A porter will carry most of the gear, so trekkers will only be responsible for a small day pack. The trek will begin in the Sacred Valley on the banks of the Urubamba River and will camp the first night near the quaint Wayllabamba village. The challenging adventure will then ascend to the mountain pass of Warmiwanuska, but will be more than rewarded by the fantastic views of Huayanay to the east and the Vilcabamba Mountain Range to the west. The group will sleep in the highest campsite of Pacaymayu this night.
The third day will see a second mountain pass by following the Inca Highway to the archaeological site of Sayacmarka and will continue trekking until the Wiñaywayna campsite for the night. On the next day the travellers will continue to Intipunku, or the Sun Gate, where there will be the first magical glimpse of Machu Picchu from afar. The last stretch of the royal highway will pass quickly as we enter into the intriguing citadel and the lost city that lay as a well kept secret for four centuries. There will be a guided tour through the city to tell tourists all the interesting facts about this remarkable civilisation before returning on the train to Cusco.
Day 1 (15.8km -9.8mi / 6 hours walking):
-Pick-up from the hotel
-Transport to km 82 to begin the hike
-camp on a terrace near Wayllabamba
Day 2 (8.6km - 5.3mi / 6.5 hours walking):
-trek to the mountain pass of Warmiwanuska
-descend to the campsite at Pacaymayu
Day 3 (15km - 9.3mi / 7 hours walking):
-follow along the Inca Highway to another mountain pass
-visit the site of Sayacmarka
-the group will camp at the ceremonial site of Wiñaywayna
Day 4 (5km - 3.1mi / 2.5 hours walking):
-the trek will continue to Intipunku, or the Sun Gate
-travellers will enter into the Machu Picchu site
-there will be a guided tour of Machu Picchu
-bus from Machu Picchu to the train station
-the train back to Poroy
Participant guidelines
We suggest to keep your personal items to a minimum weight. A good choice is to
keep the total weight under 7 kg (15 pounds). Consider hiring a porter for your
personal belongings if you do not want to carry them. A personal porter will take
the luggage of two people (max. 15 kg).
Other disclosures
Included in the tour:
-Pick-up from the hotel.
-Bus transportation to km 82
-Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
-Professional bilingual guide
-Mountain Hardwear tents (a 3 person tent for every 2 individuals)
-A foam mattress(a self inflatable mattress can be rented)
-Cooking equipment, mess tent, dining tent, chairs, tables, accommodation for the porters and cook
-A cook to prepare all meals
-Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners and snacks; food is designed for trekking and rich in carbohydrates
-Boiled water is provided at meal time to refill water bottles
-Porters (to carry tents, food, and cooking equipment)
-First aid kit, Emergency oxygen
-Bus from Machu Picchu to the train station
-Returning backpacker train from Machu Picchu to Poroy
-Radio communications
-Transfer from Poroy train station to your hotel in Cusco
Not included:
-Lunch on the last day
-Sleeping bag
-Tips for porters, cooks and guides
For rent:
-Trekking poles, Leki and Black Diamond, 1 for US $7.00 and 2 for US $10.00
-Self inflatable mattress, Therm-a-Rest US $10.00
-Sleeping bag, US $16.00. The sleeping bags are a mummy model
-Personal porters can be hired to carry personal items such as sleeping bag, mattress, clothes etc. US $120.00 and is sufficient for two people.
