ITINERARY

INCLUDED

• Pre-departure briefing
• Private transfer from your hotel to 82km
• Train ticket from Machupicchu Town to Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station (depending of the type of service you chose) and private bus transfer to Cusco.
• Entrance fee to the Inca trail and Machu Picchu.
• Bus down to Machu Picchu town.
• Professional English speaking tour guide
• Brand new Camping Equipment: Double tents (for a single supplement there is a surcharge of $45)
• Inflatable sleeping mats
• A chef and assistant
• Cutlery and crockery
• Dining tent and cooking tent, stools and tables
• Meals: (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners). Food includes pancakes, omelettes, soups, fresh fruit and spaghetti, chicken, fish, meat and rice, all rich in carbohydrates and very suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leafs tea which is excellent for the altitude.
• Day 2 and Day 3 drinking water
• Tea time and snacks (tea, coffee, wanton, popcorn, biscuits, crackers, etc.).
• Porters for heavy gear such tents, food, propane bottles, etc.
• First-aid kit and oxygen bottle.

NOT INCLUDED

• First day breakfast
• Last day lunch (recommended in Machupicchu town)
• Left luggage at Machu Picchu (4 soles per bag).
• Sleeping bag (25USD for the whole trek)
• Tipping your trek staff is optional but is customary.

What do I need to bring?

A rucksack with your personal belongings for the whole period of the trek which is to be carried by you including sleeping bag and mattress, when you do not hire a personal porter
A big rucksack to be provided to a personal porter, and a small rucksack to be carried by you with the essentials for the day (this is when you hire a personal porter) Rain gear (annorax and rain trousers if available) and rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)

• Strong and waterproof trekking boots recommended
• Sandals or flip-flops for a higher comfort while at camp
• Warm clothes (thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping)
• Sleeping bag (please inform our Reservations Department if you wish to book this extra service at the moment of your booking)
• Foamy mattress: will be provided by us but is to be carried by you
• Head torch and batteries
• Camera, batteries and memory card (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
  Wide brim hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
• Sun block
• After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
• Insect repellent – minimum recommended 80% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
• Handkerchiefs
• Toilet paper
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection
• A canteen or camel back, plastic water bottles are no longer allowed into the Inca Trail.
• Optionally: water- sterilizing tablets in case you take river or stream water along the route.
• Toiletries
• Swimsuit (for showering or bathing chances)
• Cash in soles and/or US$ (small change)
• Original passport
• Original International Student Identity Card ISIC (in case you have applied for a student discount)
• Bad knees require walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage the Inca Trail), as well as knee braces
• Rubbish bag and plastic bags for dirty or damp clothes
• Sun glasses
• Two pair of trousers (light and thick)
• T-shirts and shorts
• Wool socks and hat
• Pocket Knife

PRICE

Pull Group Service Price per person 2020 *                                               

       Price: USD$ 770.00 per person in a pull group service.

       In a Private Service: UDS$

Please contact us, specifying:
-Trekking program
-Number of people in the trek
-Departure date
-Train service upon request: Expedition train, Vistadome train, Hiram Bingham (Luxury Orient Express)

Available discounts:
– Students: US$ 40.00 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card. Please note that Youth Travel Cards are not valid)
– Teenagers: US$ 40.00 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
– Children: US$ 40.00 (up to 7 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
– Early bookings: 5% on full program price for all bookings confirmed at least 6 months in advance. This discount may not be applicable in case a promotional price is offered

Aditional (Need to book in Advance):

• Machu Picchu Mountain climbing:  USD 85.00  
• Huayna Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 85.00 

INCA TRAIL REGULATIONS
An Inca Trail permit is required for this trip. There are a number of important regulations regarding the Inca Trail that we would like to make you aware of:
1. Spaces on the Inca Trail are on a first come, first served basis and we urge you to book as early as possible.
2. If you cancel your booking more than 8 weeks before departure and wish to transfer your deposit to another departure or another trip the transfer fee is $350 as we will lose the permit have purchased. This is an amendment to our Booking Conditions. No transfers are possible within 8 weeks of departure.
3. Bookings can only be made if we are supplied with your full name, passport details, date of birth and nationality, exactly as per the passport you will be using to travel to Peru (this information is used to purchase your Inca Trail permit). If your passport details do not match those on your permit you will be refused entry to the Inca Trail by the local authorities.
4. Should the passport used to purchase your permit be lost, stolen or expire before your Inca Trail start date, you must purchase a new passport and notify National Peru Travel immediately as we will need to apply to amend your Inca Trail permit. To do so, you must supply copies of both your old and new passports to National Peru Travel in advance of travel and pay an administration fee of $45. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you make a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
5. Please be aware that these regulations may change at any time, and National Peru Travel is not responsible for the decisions made by Peruvian authorities.
6. There is a possibility that the Peruvian authorities may increase the entrance fees to the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu and other major sights during 2020. If they do so, we will inform you of this increase and the extra amount will need to be paid locally in cash in Peru.
Please Note: Whilst your departure date may be ‘ Guaranteed’, your Inca Trail permit itself will initially be ‘ On Request’. Inca Trail permits are released in January of each year, for the whole of that year and we cannot reserve or pre‐purchase them. If travelling within the current year we will try to purchase your permit immediately upon receiving your booking. If travelling next year, we will apply for your permit next January as soon as they are released for sale. In either case, in the event that we are unable to get your permit we will contact you to discuss your options.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:
– We provide porters to carry all heavy gear, (for instance: Tents, food, etc.) and you carry all your personal staff plus the sleeping bag and roll matt.
-However, physical or disability problem that would not allow you to carry or walk properly, or you just simply do not want to carry anything of your belongings rather than a daypack with the day essentials, so you can enjoy more of your hike and not wasting time and energy on doing a big effort whilst hiking, you can hire an extra porter to carry 14 kilos of your belongings or you can share one with another person carrying 7 kilos of each.
– You must arrive in Cusco at least two days before your trek in order to get used to the altitude, and come to our office to make the final arrangements, pay the remaining balance of your trek, and get briefed on the Inca trail itinerary. In case of any setback to hit Cusco please ring us at the following phone number:
-Country Code: 051
-Department Code: 84
-Our office telephone number: 403786
-During office hours: 9am – 13:00pm 14:00pm – 20:30pm From Monday to Saturday
– Type of service: Arrange very reasonable rates! Services guaranteed we believe in equal pay for equal work, our porters are not exploited! We work gently with the environment and conserve it.
– Winter season: June, July, the temperature drops to below freezing at night and very early in the morning (-2 or -6 Celsius).
– Mountain weather is unpredictable; please keep all your belongings in plastic bags.
-Tips for porters, cooks and guides are always welcome. The porters will also be happy for a small donation, for example: clothing or school items for their children.

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
Tourism can be a real help to local communities, providing income, positive cultural exchanges and a financial incentive to protect their natural environment. Ours is a ‘ total approach’ to responsible tourism, covering everything from the way we plan and operate our trips to the practices of National Peru Travel as a company. On this trip, we operate a zero‐impact policy on the Inca Trail, removing all waste from campsites and separating it so that it can easily be recycled or composted. Using a toilet tent at our lunch stops and in camp removes the need to dig holes at campsites, and alleviates the waste problems caused by the fixed toilet blocks. Our camp staff are paid a fair wage and receive all accommodation, transport and food during the trek. They are also trained and encouraged to put environmental protection practices into use in their own communities. The porters we work with are not directly employed by our local partner but we work with the same communities each year; we supply uniforms, walking shoes and provide safe transport and community support for them. Our trek manager is a leading figure and consultant for the Porters’ Federation, which campaigns for the fair treatment of porters in the region.