This trek will highlight the authentic tradition and cultural beliefs of the Peruvian highlands. Along the route we will see people living in straw & stone houses, shepherding their llamas and alpacas; their economy is still based on the system of exchanging products. This trek offers you the most variable mountain scenery, unique in its characteristics, beautiful snowcapped mountains, glacier lakes and its peculiar fauna and flora. We have a very leisurely program and we will set up camp at these great places with fascinating views. To complement this great trek, we will explore the main Inca treasure: Machupicchu.

Duratiion: 4 days, 3 nights

Itinerary:

Day 1.- Cusco – Quiswuarani – Cuncani.- Early in the morning we pick you up from your hotel and transfer you for about 3,5 hours in our tourist bus through the sacred valley of the Incas until Quiswarani. The trek will last 8 hours, at the beginning we go zigzag up toward the first pass named Willkik’asa from where you will be rewarded with splendid views. Continuing the trek down wards to the Cuncani campsite we will pass glacier lakes with plenty of wild life, such as birds, chinchillas, foxes, etc.  The campsite will be at bottom of this mountain at the Cuncani Community where we will visit some local friendly families and see how they work the lands at their best.

Day 2.- Cuncani – Ipsayccocha.- We leave the campsite and carry on the other site of the valley up to the Cuncani pass; later on we will cross the Ipsayccocha pass which is the highest point of the trek. Today we will trek for approximately 8 hours, along the route we will see different types of native crops and a great quantity of natural wild life in addition to Andean camels such as llamas and alpacas.

Day 3.- Ipsayccocha – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.- We keep on the trek through the open valley watching native crops until we reach the Patacancha community. Here we have a chance to view the educational system in the Peruvian highlands. From here we’ll take the bus to the Ollantaytambo train station and take the train for 2 hours to Aguas Calientes and have accommodation in the hotel. In the evening you can visit the hot springs to relax and be ready for the following day.

Day 4.-  Aguas Calientes - MACHUPICCHU – Cusco.- Early in the morning we will take the first bus to see the sunrise at Machupicchu. Together with our expert guide you will have ample time to visit and tour the ruins, since the other tour groups only arrive at midday. Later in the afternoon, you’ll take the train back to Cusco arriving there in the evening and you will be transferred to your hotel.

What is Included?
The following items are included for this trek.

Transportation.- Tourist bus from Cusco to Quishuarani, the starting point of the trek and from Patacancha to Ollantaytambo - Tourist train back packer class from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and from Aguas Calientes to Cusco - Bus roundtrip Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu -
Camping equipment.- We provide a four people capacity tent for two persons, brand new four season tents, roll mattresses, a dining room tent, a kitchen tent, a toilet tent, seats, tables, a tent for the guides and porters, kitchen gears, back packs and warm clothes for the porters and life insurance for the porters. We take the extra step in providing care for all during the trip, including those who serve you with professional assistance during the trek.
Accomodation.- 1 night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
Entrance fees.- To Machupicchu
Meals.- 3 breakfasts - 3 hot lunches - 3 hot  dinners: delicious meals prepared by our professional chef. Food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruits, avocado, pastas, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leaf tea which is excellent for adjusting to the altitude. Teatime everyday (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn). We offer a vegetarian menu option. We provide available boiled water each mourning for your water bottles.
Guide.- English speaking professional licensed guides, 2 guides over 8 people.
Cook.- Professional chef and chef assistants.
Horses or llamas.- For camping equipment, food and kitchen gear as well as for carrying your personal items (7kls per person) in duffel bags that we provide.
Others.- First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle.

What's Excluded.  

Sleeping bag.- Can be rented in our office for US$ 10.00 for the entire trek (every sleeping bag is thoroughly washed prior to each use).
Breakfast.- on the first morning. Some hotels offer early morning breakfast service. If not, we can stop at Calca for your breakfast and here also you can buy some things for the trek. For
Meals.- in Aguas Calientes on the final day you should consider a budget of US$ 15.00 to 20.00 in an average restaurant. Entrance fees to the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes (optional) are US$ 3.00.
Tips.- For the Guides, cook and porters are not included.

Recommended things to take.
Sleeping bag (you can rent this at the SUNRISE office), mineral water (one liter), rain gear or poncho (a plastic poncho can be purchased in Cusco), Hiking shoes (runners shoes are not recommended), warm jacket or fleece and wind coat, t-shirts, shorts and long pants, a sun hat and wool hat, flashlight, extra batteries, sun block and insect repellent, toilet paper and a garbage bag, a small towel and bathing suit (hot springs), a camera, extra film and/or extra batteries for your camera, snacks, chocolates, energy bars, emergency money and a walking stick (optional).

It is for me?
If you are interested in majestic views and see a glimpse of the other side of Peruvian civilization, please do join us on this expedition. It is not necessary to be in absolute top shape. The trail is about 40 km and every one is allowed to take on his/her own pace of walking.

Price & Discount.
US$400.00 per person

Discount.
You qualify to get a discount of US$ 20 of the entrance fees to Machupicchu if you are a student, under 26 years old and if you have valid ISIC student card; It must be presented to INRENA & INC park control to obtain the permit. Your card needs scanning and therefore, kindly send us this card at booking time. You have to remember to carry your ISIC card and original passport with you. The International Youth Travel Card, ISTC card or other type of card is not accepted. We also offer US$ 5 .00 discount to groups of 3 people and US$10.00 to groups of  5 or more people.

Available departure dates.
We leave every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday all year round; private groups any day.

If you wish to know if there is space available for this tour, please kindly e-mail us or call form any country to +51 84 236466.

When to make a book.
We recommend you to book 30 days in advance; if you are thinking to come in between June and September we advice you to book at least 8 weeks in advance. Only 500 people are allowed to enter the Inca Trail each day, and this includes guides and porters, which leaves  approximately 200 tourists. Thus, hikers essentially require permits obtained in advance by a licensed local tour operator to reserve space on the trail. When you book the very last minute, you will likely not get space and not a good campsite.

How to book.
You can book through our web site, by confidentially providing us your complete name, number of your passport, nationality, age and gender. You must remember to carry your original passport. If you are a student under 26 years old, please kindly scan and send us your valid ISIC card. In case of any questions, please feel free to e-mail us and we will respond to you as soon as possible. You can also call us at +51 84 236466 cell  +51 84 9303274.

Payment details. 
We will require a non-refundable trek deposit of US$ 100.00 per person. The deposit can be issued through a WESTERN UNION money transfer. This is the fastest and most secure form of payment in Peru. Please kindly state SUNRISE EXPEDITIONS TOUR OPERATOR E.I.R.L as the recipient. Once you arrive to Cusco you can pay the balance in cash by either US dollars or in local currency (Peruvian Soles).

Group size.
A typical group consists out of 10 persons, with a maximum of 16 persons in high season.