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Inka Trail Classic 4 Days - 3 Nights
This is the most famous trail in Peru. It offers a variety of landscapes from high mountains to subtropical forests and woods. The 39 kilometers of the Inca Trail was a pilgrim's route, with the final destination being the sacred citadel of Machupicchu. This expedition requires good physical condition, for which we suggest clients come to Cusco in adequate physical shape and stay in Cusco at least two days before starting the trek, to adjust to the altitude.
ENTRY RULES TO THE INKA TRAIL 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS
1.In order to enter the Inka Trail you need to obtain an authorization from the INC (Peruvian National Culture Institute). This authorization can be purchased through a Tour Operator authorized to work on the Inca Trail.
2. The number of people allowed to enter the Inka Trail is limited. In order to assure your entrance it is necessary to reserve at least 3 months in advance, especially for the high season between May 1st and October 30th.
3. To make your reservation you need to send us the following: your name, nationality, passport number, a photocopy of your up to date for the current year ISIC student card (fax or e-mail) and a deposit of $200.- US per person. The reservation can be made by sending an e-mail to info@ecotourcusco.com and the deposit can be made on-line with your Visa or Mastercard, or by making a payment through Western Union. Your reservation will be guaranteed once the deposit is received and we have your full details as mentioned above.
4. Once the tour is under way, you will need to show your original passport at the entrance to the Inka Trail (the one with which you bought your entry pass). If you have changed your passport in the meantime, you will need to bring both passports, the current and the expired one. If you received a student discount, you will need to present your ISIC student card as well. You may lose your reservation if you do not present these documents !!!
5. You need to be in good physical condition to go on the Inca Trail. The difficulty level is moderate to difficult. The second day is especially difficult, and for this reason we recommend spending at a day or two in Cusco to acclimatize before embarking on the trail.
Route Description.
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COSTS
ADULT COST: 395.00 Dollars.
STUDENT COST: 360.00 Dollars.
THIS INCLUDES:
Bus transport to km 82, a bilingual guide who speaks English, entrance to the Inca Trail and Machupicchu, meals (3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners and 3 afternoon teas), a cook, two-person or single-person tents according to your requirements, a dining tent, cooking tent, chairs and tables, sleeping mat, boiled water in the mornings to fill your bottles, porters who carry the camp equipment, a bus ride from Machpicchu to Aguas Calientes, First Aid equipment, radio for communication, and “backpacker” train tickets for the return ride to Cusco. The train leaves Machupicchu at about 4 PM and returns to Cusco at about 9 PM or later.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Walking sticks (purchase cost 5 soles), entry fees to the hot springs at Aguas Calientes (10 soles), extra porter for personal belongings, sleeping bag (if you need one you can rent one in our office, just let us know) and tips.
You should carry in your backpack:
- Your original passport must be presented at the entrance to the Inca Trail. If you have recently changed or renewed your passport you should bring the old one with the new one. If you do not bring your passport with which your entry pass was reserved you will lose your Inca Trail reservation.
- Cold weather gear (hat, gloves, scarf and coat), rainsuit or rain poncho, four shirts, and two changes of clothing.
- One 2 Liter size water bottle.
- Water purification pills.
- A sleeping bag that can keep you warm down to -5 degrees Celsius. You can rent this in our office. It costs 20 USD to rent a down sleeping bag for four nights.
- Camera and extra batteries.
- Insect repellent, sunblock, toilet paper and a good hat for sun protection.
- Wear hiking boots. Sneakers shouldn’t be used.
A night in Aguas Calientes?
If you want to stay a night in Aguas Calientes this can be arranged. All you have to do is tell us ahead of time and we will add the cost of the hotel to the tour package. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the thermal baths there for 10 soles.
The following day you can choose between several options. You can hike to the Mandor waterfall (4 hours round trip), visit the Machupicchu museum at Puente Ruinas (15 minutes from Aguas Calientes by foot), or return to Machupicchu.
There are return trains Aguas Calientes to Cusco at 5:45 AM, at 9:40 AM and at 14:45 PM. The train takes you to Ollantaytambo (a 2 hour trip), from where you will return to Cusco by bus (another 2 hours).
Remember to pack a bathing suit and take about 150 extra soles for this side trip.
The hotels we work with in Aguas Calientes
All the hotel rooms we offer come with private bathrooms and include a buffet breakfast. The Hotel Presidente and the Plaza Hostal offer rooms with extraordinary views of the Vilcanota or Urubamba rivers.
Presidente Hotel
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Room
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Rates
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| Single room | 45.00USD |
| Double room | 50.00 USD ( por persona 22 USD) |
Hostal Plaza
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Room
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Rates
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| Single room | 35.00USD |
| Double room | 40.00 USD ( por persona 15 USD) |
Hostal Machupicchu o Continental
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Room
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Rates
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| Simgle room | 30.00USD |
| double room | 35.00 USD ( por persona 15 USD) |
HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION.
STEP 1. Check availability.
STEP 2.
Pay online by VISA: Our cost are of promotion, when you use this way for pre pay you us, you must to add 8% per transaction 
Prepayment with Mastercard: Our cost are of promotion, when you use this way to pre pay us you must to add 8% per transaction. 
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Prepayment through Western Union : Get in:www.westernunion.com , get its office close you and make us the pre payment.
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HOW TO RECONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION
CANCELLING A RESERVATION
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