Packing List Inca trail 4 Days
As a Professional Direct Local Tour operator, we provide you with a duffle bag at your briefing and INCLUDE an extra porter who will carry up to 7 kgs or 14 pounds including your sleeping bag, mattress, and extra clothing. All our services set us apart from all other companies because we keep the needs of our customers in our mind. You are responsible for all the things needed before the trip, as mentioned in the list down below.
- 2 t-shirts
- 2 hiking pants at least
- 4 sets of undergarments
- 3 sets of hiking socks
- Bathing Suit for the thermal waters
- Couple Fleece/ Thermals
- Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º Celcius.
- Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
- Comfortable shoes for camp
- Quickdry towel. We provide small ones; you might prefer something larger.
- A small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash.
- Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
- You are advised to bring cameras with you because there will be many moments which are worthy of capture.
DOCUMENTS TO CARRY WITH YOU
- Original Passports
- If you confirm your reservation as a student. Do not forget to take your student ID in physical to the trip. It will be so important to be able to prove that you are a student, at the checkpoint of Machu Picchu
Inca Trail 4-day Price
Prices: Inca Trail trek 4 Days – SEASON 2023 Permits are needed for your chosen start date. Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2022 through January 2023. All prices quoted are $USD
- group service: $650 per person
Important: Price includes up to 7 kilos of your personal belongings to be carried by the mules (NO need of extra Porter hire!). Adults should consider the children also Discounts:
- Student Discount 20$ dollars
- Under 15 years will pay as a student: US$20.00
- Under 7 years Discount: US$35.00
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE STUDENT PRICE: The student price applies to all students from over the world. You just need to meet the requirements that the Peruvian government has for students since we get a discount when we buy Machu Picchu tickets from the Peruvian government. Optional Extras (Need to Book in Advance):
- Machu Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 75.00 (Need to book in advance)
- Huayna Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 75.00 (Need to book in advance)
Recommendations for classic Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
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Best time to do the Classic Inca Trail
We tell you that Peru has a diversity of geographies and therefore different climates, determining an ideal time to travel is very difficult. The classic Ina Trail and Machu Pichu citidal is one of the world’s best hikes. But if we focus on this classic Inca Trail of 4 days, we consider that the best time to travel the Inca Trail is from April to October, a season without rain, this time is the most pleasant with sunny and cold days in days where the rain is persistent. Valley Machu Pichu is one of the main attraction points. The mountains are always staring at you and showing the fragility of human life in face of this huge structures of nature. The sacred valley has breathtaking views of the mountain ranges as well as other charming towns and landscapes. Valley Machu Picchu and the mountains go hand in hand to increase the beauty of the view. Rainbow mountain hike is also an optional thing to do. Rainbow mountain hike has been one of the most popular tourist attractoins for a long time. Vilcabamba mountain ranges and other are also optional. The Vilcabamba mountain are famous for their aesthetics. Sacred valley Machu has mesmerizing experience. Also, you should know that in the month of February, this route is closed for maintenance work, but if we only talk about the entrance to Machu Picchu this is open every month of the year. The Inca Trail will give you a full view of all the beautiful places where you will see the essence or true beauty of things by this pass.It is far better than short inca trail and is a luxury inca trail experience.
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Make your reservation in advance for the most popular Classic Inca Trail
If you decide to do this inca trail tour, it is advisable to make your reservation many months in advance, from 6 to 10 months in the high season (May to September) and from 2 to 4 months in the low season (later months), because there is a limit of spaces per day, the Peruvian government only allows access to 500 people of which 300 will be used by the campaign teams, cooks, porters, and guides. During the hike, you will only carry small luggage and rest of your heavy luggage will be transported by the porters. Our porters will always be available with horses to facilitate you in every way possible. Our porters are responsible for carrying all the luggage during the inca trail tour. The night before the departure of the group, you need to sleep early so that you can wake up early and be ready for the full day tour. Our team is highly competent in providing you with all the help needed before and after the full day tour.
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Contract it with Machu Picchu Reservations
It is said that this hike is free to access, but the truth is that inca trail tour can only be done with an authorized travel agency, our company is authorized to do this hike. Our clients have always been satisfied by doing inca trail with us with the customer service and the process is very smooth to keep your mind on the adventure alone.
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Conditions of the classic Inca Trail
You should have a brief idea of what the trek will be like. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is considered the best hike in South America and perhaps the world, thousands of tourists compete to do it because it is the route that the ancient Incas took to reach Machu Picchu. The sacred valley offers an insight to the remaining archaeological. ruins of the local people as well as having the beautiful green landscapes. This paired with the beauty of the Ausangate mountains is truly a marvel. From aguas calientes to the sacred valleys, the views will be mesmerizing. Red valley tour is also optional, and red valley tour is an enchanting experience. Full day trip of red valley can be arranged. The sun gate will keep you in its awe for an year.Sacred valley inca and luxury cusco sacred valley are alluring in their beauty.The most popular is still day ranibow mountain and machu picchu tour. The Inca trail trek has a duration of 4 days, 40 kilometres of travel approximately reaching the lost city of the Incas “Machu Picchu”, along the way you will experience fatigue and low temperatures, as well as you can appreciate Inca constructions, fabulous landscapes, and lots of vegetation. The mountain top is the best place to capture the moments and preserve them for your memories of life. Full day tour of the Machu Pichu citidal will keep your refresh. It is considered better than classic salkantay trek. From aguas calientes to Valley Machu Picchu scenery is worth watching.
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Acclimatization
It is very important to acclimatize before this trek, at least 1 to 2 days, and to rest as much as possible, eat lightldy, and drink plenty of water, preferably coca tea. This trek will take you to altitudes over 4000 m, so to avoid altitude sickness follow our advice. The group will remain in close vicinity of each other and will be guided on the occasion when a question arises. Our guides are diligent in providing all the information beforehand and help you in any way during the adventure. Your guide will be always telling you about the historical significance of the sites you visit in every full day tour. Your guide will give you information and you will receive all the help needed in particular time. All our guides are highly competent in this regard. Hike the Inca with our guides.
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Enjoy the trek
Enjoy the hike to the fullest, it is not a competition to reach Machu Picchu, but take your time and live it to the fullest, because on the hike you will appreciate beautiful landscapes, adrenaline, and a lot of fun; besides visiting archaeological sites and new experiences; something that other hikes will not give you. The INCA Trail is the best seller Trail because of the optimized package and the all the beauty of Machu Picchu is captured in this tour. The tour is best use of your vocation, because this will be one of a lifetime experiences. From Machu Picchu to Inca trail treks, mesmerizing experience is waiting for you.
How difficult is 4 days Inca trail? The difficulty is moderate however the person should not have any medical condition, which prevents him/her from doing strenuous activities for 4 days. You should be in good shape to fully enjoy the activities. What is the best time of year to do the 4 days Inca trail? The best time of year is during the dry season of March-May and September- December. You should schedule according to this What is the highest altitude of the trail? The highest point of the trail is 4000 meters above sea level Will meals be provided? Yes, breakfast, lunch, and dinner is always covered in the tours you book. Is there any age restriction? No, there are no such limitations, however before bringing children or old people you should consider their health and condition to know if they can do it. How do I book the travel? You can contact different people through this website and we will guide you about pricing and all the details
- Emergency money of at least 300-450 extra soles (USD 220)
Are there mosquitos in the forest? Yes, it depends on the region and day, but you should always have insect repellent, and that will surely help. Do I have to tip guides and luggage carriers? Although it is not compulsory, it is always good to tip the people who perform all these tasks for you. It shows good will and helps the locals. Where are we going to sleep? You will sleep at the campsite preferably in tents, because there could also be hotel arrangements. It depends on your preference and the availability of a place. What will happen if an emergency medical situation appears for a hiker? Don’t be worried. The guides will have a first aid kit, and they are trained in first aid training. In case of high emergency, we carry satellite phone to call for an ambulance or doctor