LIMA

Transfer in/out airport - hotel - airport
01 night accommodation in Lima with breakfast

AREQUIPA

Transfer from the airport to the hotel
01 night accommodation in Arequipa with breakfast
01 night accommodation in Chivay with breakfast
Colca Canyon Tour 2D/1N with Lunch and Dinner in Chivay the first day and only lunch the second day.
Tourist bus Chivay - Puno via 4M

PUNO

Transfer in/out from the bus station - Hotel - bus station
02 night accommodation in Puno with breakfast
Full Day Titicaca Lake Excursion + Local Tourist Lunch
Excursion of the Route of the Sun Puno - Cusco + Buffet Lunch

CUSCO

Transfer in/out bus station - hotel - airport
04 nights accommodation in Cusco with breakfast
Excursion City Tour Traditional Cusco with income and guided tour to Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Pukapukara.
Full Day Sacred Valley + Buffet Lunch. Entrance fee and guided visit to Pisaq, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero.
Pre-departure information: You will meet your guide and royalty group of the Inca Trail in our office to get an orientation before your hike. At this time, we will provide you with the canvas bags that will be carried by our Porters. The meeting will be at 6:00 PM the afternoon before the trek begins. In case you cannot come at this time, please "let us know" to arrange another time.
Tourist Transportation: We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco in the morning and you will travel by private transportation to Piscacucho, the starting point of the Royal Inca Trail to Machupicchu.
Experienced Tourist Guide on the Royal Inca Trail: Professionally educated and official English-speaking tourist guide with tourist certification. All grew up in this region and have a true passion for teaching others about their heritage. Your guide will explain the culture and surroundings along the entire route, including leading your group in ancient ceremonies! He or she will keep you safe, healthy and comfortable on your hike so you can enjoy your time along the Inca Trail and make sure you are safe and happy.
Experienced Machupicchu cultural tour guide: Speaks English, professional, with tourist certification. To visit the sacred city of Machupicchu.
Private campsites: Each camp is carefully chosen to have a very personalized experience

Night 1: Enjoy the first night in Wayllabamba and sleep in our 4 season Pro Aconcagua Doite tents. All our tents are for 4 people, but ONLY 2 sleep, leaving plenty of room to spread out comfortably and store your canvas bags. They also include a small lobby at the front, which gives you extra space outdoors to leave your boots and poles so you do not have to bring in dirt.
Night 2: Enjoy the second night in Pacaymayu on the Royal Inca Trail and sleep in our 4 season Pro Aconcagua Doite tents. All our tents are for 4 people, but ONLY 2 sleep, leaving plenty of room to spread out comfortably and store your canvas bags. They also include a small lobby at the front, which gives you extra space outdoors to leave your boots and poles so you do not have to bring in dirt.
Night 3: Enjoy the third night in Wiñay Huayna on the Royal Inca Trail and sleep in our 4 season Pro Aconcagua Doite tents. All our tents are for 4 people, but ONLY 2 sleep, leaving plenty of room to spread out comfortably and store your canvas bags. They also include a small lobby at the front, which gives you extra space outdoors to leave your boots and poles so you do not have to bring in dirt.

Note: It is not usual for accommodations or hotels to change after confirmation; however, it may vary according to government regulations and authorizations due to bad weather conditions and perhaps the physical condition of our visitors: Any changes and ITEP will be informing you in advance and as soon as possible.
Camping equipment: Dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs and cooking equipment (all carried by our porters and horses).
Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail
Entrance ticket to the Inca site of Machu Picchu
One canvas bag: You can keep your personal luggage; this bag will be carried by the passengers themselves. The porters can take your equipment but it will be an additional cost.
Professional trekking chef: A professional chef specialized in cooking on the way, with an assistant, will prepare all your delicious meals along our trip on the way to replenish your energy every day. You will never go hungry!
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (vegetarian, vegan or special menus available at no extra cost) Please note (first breakfast and last lunch not included)
Boiled water: from your first lunch to your last breakfast, Inka Trail Expeditions will supply all the necessary water. This water will be boiled, filtered and then cooled, before being distributed. You must supply your own water bottles. We recommend that you bring about 3L.
Waking up with tea: Every morning at camp, you will wake up with a cup of coke tea! Our staff will bring the tea to your tent to warm it up before the day starts.
Teatime every day during the walk: Every afternoon before dinner, the cooks will serve you popcorn, cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, hot water, etc. After a long day of walking, you will not have to wait until dinner to relax, and enjoy a bite to eat!
Hygiene products: You will be provided with a small towel before each meal to wash your hands and every morning there will be a bucket with warm water to wash up.
Medical kit and oxygen bottle: Our team will bring a first aid kit, which includes an emergency oxygen bottle.
Bus Consettur to Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes
Train tickets: From Machupicchu village station to Ollantaytambo train station (departure time is confirmed on the day of the meeting and is subject to availability) and Vistadome train on return for 4 and 5 star category.
Transfer back to Cusco: Private tourist transport from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco (Day 4)
24-hour guest service: We have a 24-hour telephone service available to facilitate communication and preparation with the agency leading to your trip.

International and national air tickets
Food not mentioned in Lima and Cusco
Sleeping bags: You can rent one from our company if you do not have your own. Our sleeping bags are effective and durable to protect from temperatures as low as -18°C (0°F). They are shaped like mummies and include a sleeping pad. The bags are cleaned after each use.
Walking sticks: You can rent a set from our company if you wish.
Day 1: Breakfast on the Inca Trail: Approximately USD 5.00 to USD 10.00, the price may vary according to your selection.
Last day on the Inca Trail: Lunch and dinner in Aguas Calientes. Approximately USD 20.00 to USD 25.00, the price may vary according to your selection.
Personal clothing and equipment
Travel Insurance
Tips for assistance staff: Please note that our agency staff is well paid, so please feel free to tip or not as you wish "Recommendation USD 6 to USD 8 per day per traveler for all trekking staff"- Again this is optional and may vary according to your satisfaction.
Additional costs or delays out of management control (landscape, bad weather conditions, modification of the itinerary for security reasons, illness, change of government policy, political instability/strike, etc.).

Extras

Canes (USD 15 for a pair of canes).
Extra porter for personal items (USD 80 for 7 Kilos - max. 7 Kilos).
Upgrade to the Vistadome train (USD 50).
Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu or Sacred Mountain of Machupicchu (USD 75) - There is a limited space in Huayna Picchu (400 people per day), so it is a good idea to book in advance.

Original passport
Sleeping bag (not included, but can be rented at our offices)
Walking boots
Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
Wool warm-up jacket, hat and gloves
T-shirts or polo shirts
Comfortable pants
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended)
Reusable plastic bottle or metal water container or camel bags.
Water (only for the first 4 hours of walking, then we will give you the previously boiled water
Insect repellent
Toiletries
Personal medication
Camera and films
Flashlight with spare batteries (headlights are useful)

Something else:

Shorts
Cane (with rubber tip)
Bandages
Sandals
Extra money
Bathing suit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes)

WHEN TO BOOK THE INCA TRAIL HIKE 4 DAYS

The government has strictly limited the number of people allowed on the Inca Trail (permits are issued to about 200 walkers per day plus 300 porters, these 500 permits include 4 days of Inca Trail). We recommend that you make a trekking reservation as soon as possible, it is recommended 4 to 6 months in advance.