The Inca Trail is the classic trek originating from Cusco, taking in Andean Culture, and archeology. Set in dramatic mountain scenery, it is a mix of mysterious ancient ruins and the majesty of high Andean landscapes. The trail was a royal Inca highway linking Cusco with the religious citadel of Machu Picchu. The city became lost to the jungle to be rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. Some of the trails have only been rediscovered in the last two decades. Now you can retrace the steps of the ancient Inca to encounter the splendors of Machu Picchu.
All treks into the National Park require advanced booking to ensure the granting of entry permits. In high season (April-October) we advise, that to guarantee places, you make your booking at least three months in advance. These permits and other regulatory controls are a substantial component of the prices for these treks. Such charges are beyond our control and are charged at cost. If you are a private group you may also like to consider some of our variations on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. These treks take you to less trampled pastures, are usually a little longer (6 days or more) and represent great value for money.
You will find a large number of various types of organization offering their services for the Classic Inca Trail. We recommended (if you do not already have a recommendation) that you contact past customers for impartial assessments of the company’s performance. You can find details of how to do this for Absolut Travel in what people said about us. As well as private evaluations.
The Prices listed are for private groups of eight persons and are offered as a guide. These include all our regular services and are typical of high season costs.
Four Day Classic Inca Trail: 5 star service. Code AT_IT4D
The four day trek is designed for flexibility to accommodate different levels of physical ability. There are three days of walking, commencing at kilometer 82 in the Urubamba valley, with two high passes; the highest (Warmihuañusca) at 4,200 metres comes on the second day. It is hard work but produces magnificent views. During the four days you will pass through different ecological zones, including cloud forest, high pasture and tree-filled valleys. There are fantastic Inca ruins on route displaying the remarkable affinity with the natural landscape that marks Inca architecture. Much of the trail utilizes Inca stone paths and steps that at one point pass through a tunnel carved by hand. The climax is the guided visit to Machupicchu conducted by our own guide. The fourth day stars early so that you may see the city revealed by the sunrise from the Gate of the Sun (Intipuncu). The enthusiastic hiker may wish to climb the mountain that overlooks the city of Machupicchu for photo opportunities, o just relax in the hot springs at nearby Aqua Calientes from where departs the train that returns you to Cusco.
Absolut Travel operate these tours for private or mixed groups. Our guides are all University educated in the history, archeology and culture of Peru, and fluent in English. Is now put to work ensuring that your trip runs exactly to plan. But Jaime Vasquez, who guides exclusively for Absolut Travel and has 500 plus trips under his belt, is still regularly leading groups. We will ensure that your guide meets their exacting standards and so maximize your experience.
The equipment is always of the highest standard with extra wide four season tents, and quality mattresses; in addition, we have inflatable thermo-rests warm sleeping bags for hire to help you have comfortable nights. We use only reputable suppliers such as North Face and Rei. For your convenience, eating is at a table in a dining tent. The camp is pitched and the food will be under preparation prior to your arrival. You will be provided with hot water to wash and tea in your tent. We ensure that our staff is also comfortable and well fed, and the cook has a kitchen tent to prepare your meals.
Outline map of the Inca Trail to Machupicchu showing the main features and Archeological Sites visited on the 4 and 5 day treks. Click on Image to Enlarge
Cuisine; you will be amasses at the array of traditionally prepared meals our specially selected cooks produce. Menus are plentiful in salads, fruits, carbohydrate and just the right amount of quality protein for walking at this altitude. These meals are bountiful and we also provide snaks for you during the last day. Treated water is provided and wine is served with dinner. Any reasonable dietary requests will be met (e.g. vegetarian/vegan). The majority of our business is by recommendation and referral, which is reflected in our high standards.
For a detailed itinerary of this trek please contact us, or, click here.
Four days and Three Nights
Premium A Class
Private Service or mixed groups
Includes: Bi-lingual guide, cook, porters, tents (sleeping, dinning and kitchen), all food except breakfast on day one and lunch on day five, drinking water, hot washing water, upgrade train and coach transfer, entry permits to national park and Machupicchu.
Prices from $485.00 per person (based on group of 7 in high season)
This
takes
exactly
the
same
route
as
the
four
day
version
but
permits
families
and
other
mixed
parties
to
have
an
extra
day
to
enjoy
the
splendors
of
the
Peruvian
Andes
and
Inca
architecture
without
any
feeling
of
pushing
the
pace.
The
extra
time
can
also
be
utilized
to
explore
more
sites
of
interest
along
the
way.
This starts at kilometer 104 (by train) and winds up the
Urubamba valley from river level up to Wiñaywayna. The approaches render
views of this beautiful Inca architecture, which hugs the deep contours
of a verdant valley that the classic Inca Trail cannot. You will be over
night in Aguas Calientes and visit Machupicchu
only dawn.
Two Days
and One Night
Private Groups Only (1or more persons)
Includes:
Bi-lingual guide, accommodation in hostel on first day Aguas Calientes,
food except breakfast on day one and lunch on day two, train transfers,
entry permits to National Park an Machupicchu. NB. Unless you engage a
separate porter clients will have to carry their belongings..
Prices from
$250 per person (based on group of 7 in high season)
Four
day Classic Inca Trail 3 star Service. Code AT_IT4DE
For those who do not require the luxuries of our small
group 5 star service this is tailored for a lower price. On this service
you do not have a personal porter and so are responsible for
carrying your own belongings (sleeping bag, mattress, clothes etc.).
This means that you must have a much higher level of fitness and /or be
well adjusted to altitude prior to departure; carrying your belongings
will be much harder than a day pack. The group size is between 0 and
8-10 and operates en daily departures. Alternatively, if you have a
group of sufficient size we can arrange a private tour for you. There is
an inevitable reduction in the attention to personal service so items
like drinking water, hot washing water. But meals are still of a good
size and represent a balanced diet (vegetarians catered for)
3 star
Classic Inca Trail Service Fixed Departures or Private Group.
Includes:
All food except breakfast on day 1 and lunch on day 4, train and bus
transfers, entry permits to national park and Machupicchu. NB. Unless
you engage a separate porter clients will have to carry their own
belongings.
Prices room 389.00 per person
