THE INCA TRAIL QUESTIONS

Can I do Inca Trail independently?

You cannot trek/hike the Inca Trail independently and must book with a Travel Agency Cusco.

When to Book Inca Trail?

It is advisable to book your tour in advance depending on the time of year you choose to visit. High season (June-September) would most likely mean booking your tour a month or two in advance where in contrast during the low season (October-March)

Is Open Inca Trail all Months of the Year?

In February the classic 4 day Inca Trail route closes for conservation, but Macchu Picchu it is open with other alternative tours as well

When to Book Inca Trail?

It is advisable to book your tour in advance depending on the time of year you choose to visit. High season (June-September) would most likely mean booking your tour a month or two in advance where in contrast during the low season (October-March)

What About Acclimitization?

Definitely give yourself as much time at altitude as possible before starting the trek. At least two days around Cusco would be a mimimum.

- Between Drinking coca tea or chewing the leaves will help you to kill the Vertigo.

Once my reservation has been made, can I change the date?

Not without fees and in a simple way. Reservations are made for a specific date and for a specific person. In case of cancellation or change, they are no longer available for other people, so they are lost for good. That is why it is really important to choose the exact date.

I am a student, is there a discount?

We offer indeed a discount for students but only under one condition: when booking, you must have an international student card (ISIC), valid on the date of the Trek. Any other proof, such as a simple written or verbal statement, a national student card or a university card, is not accepted by our Agency or by Peruvian authorities. Besides, the same ISIC card has to be shown to government agents the day of the departure at the entrance to the Trek. To summarize, this discount only applies to those having an ISIC student card and not to students in general.

What documents do I have to supply?

The National Institute of Culture is the organism that makes the rules. For every reservation, it is mandatory that every trekker supplies his/her full name, date of birth and passport number.

Day 1: Between 7:00 - 8:00 am we pick you up at your hotel and we go to km 82 by bus. From here on it will take us about 7 hours of hiking (13 km) to reach the first campsite in Huayllabamba.
Day 2: Physically a tough day: 16 km and climbing 2 high passes. Warmi Wanusca, with its 4200 mts, is the hightest point of the trek. Breathtaking and stunning! Included is a visit to the ruins of Runkurakay and Sayacmarca. We will be camping in Pacaymayu.
Day 3:Today is a relatively easy one: we walk only 11 km and most of the route is flat and descending, meanwhile visiting the archaeological sites of Phuyupatamarca, Intipata and Wiñaywayna, the latter being our last campsite of the trek.
Day 4: After breakfast, we depart to Inti Punku, the entrance of the old Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. This will take us about an hour and a half and it is an unforgettable experience observing the ruins from that point. In Machu Picchu we have a guided tour of approx. 2 hours and in the afternoon we travel back to Cusco by train. Arrival time in Cusco is estimated around 9.00pm.

*Sleeping bag $20 for all trek.
*Carriers of an ISIC Card pay $ 30 less.
*An extra porter to carry your personal items: US$ 100.00 / 4 days;
*An extra hotel night in Aguas Calientes can be booked for those who want to stay an extra day. Prices vary from $ 25 till $ 150. If you wish to go back to the ruins the following day, you will have to pay your entrance fee again (the first one was included in the Inca Trail Excursion). Sleeping bag or backpack for rent.

For Questions or Reservations Email us at:reservations@innovatravelperu.com

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