A five (5) day trekking tour through changing landscapes and diverse ecosystems, all spread across different altitudes. This trail runs from the high valley and the mountains to the rain forest. On this trek you will notice that the ecosystem changes rapidly as a consequence of changing environmental factors (sun, water, temperature, soil). The end of this trip is extra special as we will visit the lost city of the Incas – MACHUPICCHU.

Duration: 5 days, 4 nights

Itinerary:

Day 1.- Cusco  - Mollepata – Soraypampa.- Early in the morning we pick you up from your hotel and transfer you in our tourist bus  to Mollepata; starting point of the trek. Along the route we will see picturesque and traditional towns complimented by stunning snow capped mountains. The bus trip will last for about 3 hours, followed by a hike for 7 hours. The trail at the beginning climbs up sharply to the Marqhuk’asa pass. At this place we will see native crops and small communities. Later we will decent to the campsite with a great view of the Salkantay (6271) and Umantay (6100) snow capped mountains.

Day 2.- Soraypampa – Huaroqmachay.- We leave the campsite and continue the trek through a beautiful valley; 1:30 hours after the trail we zigzag up to the Salkantay pass 4600masl from were you will be rewarded by spectacular mountain scenery; after that we descend through old terraines and large pastures until the Huayroqmachay campsite. This campsite can be changed according to the wishes of the group.

Day 3.- Huayroqmachay – Playa.-  The trek keeps following the attractive valley with quite a lot of wild live and changeable ecosystems. You will see waterfalls and plantation of tropical and sub tropical  zones like coffee, banana  passion fruit, etc. This day is considered the longest day of the entire trek, as we will walk for approximately 9 hours.

Day 4.- Playa – Puente Ruinas - Another beautiful day with great mountain scenery; the trail climbs up to Patallacta from were Machupicchu is visible and then descends into Hidro, passing agricultural lands. We continue along the bank of the Urubamba river until the Puente ruinas campsite. Later in the afternoon you can go to the hot springs to relax and be ready for the following day.

Day 5.- Puente Ruinas – 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 view and tour the ruins, since the other tour groups only arrive at midday. Later in the afternoon,  we will take the train back to Cusco arriving there in the evening and you will be transferred to your hotel.

What is Included?

Transportation.- Tourist bus from Cusco to Mollepata, the starting point of the trek; tourist train back packer class from Aguas Calientes to Cusco;Bus roundtrip from 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 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 
Entrance fees.- To Machupicchu.
Meals.- 4 breakfasts - 4 hot lunches - 4 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 assistant.
Horses.- For camping equipment, food and kitchen gears, 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.

A 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 available, we can stop at Iscuchaca for your breakfast and here you also can buy some things for the trek.
Meals.- In Aguas Calientes town on the final day are not included, 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.
A 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), 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?
This tour is an active way in experiencing the natural and historical wonders of the  Peruvian Andes. It is not necessary to be in absolute top shape for this trek as we do all to adjust to your speed of walking and comfort.

Price & Discount.
US$ 370.00 per person

Discount.
You have  the right to get discount US$ 15.00 of the entrance fees to Machupicchu  if You are student, under 26 years old and you have ISIC student card; It must be presented to INRENA & INC park control; for this you must scan your card and send us at the booking time; you have to remember to carry your ISIC card and original passport with you and do not be in troubles. The International Youth Travel Card or ISTC card or other forms 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 o 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 from any country to +51 84 236466.

When to make booking.
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.