Inca Trail Express 5D/4N
5 Days Starting and ending in Cusco, Peru
Visiting: Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu
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Tour code:
58255
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 18
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Tour Overview
Embark on the Inca Trail Express 5D/4N tour and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Peru. This adventure begins in Cusco, where you'll have time to explore the city before setting off on an exhilarating ATV Quad Bike Adventure to Maras and Moray. Traverse the ancient Inca Trail, hiking through the Sun Gate to witness the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu in the early morning light. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, including a stay in Aguas Calientes, and travel conveniently with bus and train transfers. A professional bilingual guide will accompany you on the trek, ensuring a rich cultural experience. With included meals and entrance fees, this tour offers a seamless journey through one of the world's most iconic archaeological sites. Optional hikes to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain are available for those seeking an extra challenge. Conclude your adventure back in Cusco, ready for your next journey.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cuzco, Peru
Location: Cusco
Accommodation Name: Hostel in Cuzco
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Time: 00:00, 01:00, 02:00, 03.00, 04:00, 05:00, 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21.00, 22:00, 23:00
Accommodation check-in and free afternoonToday, after you have arrived & checked in your accommodation for the night, you will have some free time to discover Cuzco on your own.
Day 2: Cuzco, Peru
Location: Cusco
Accommodation Name: Hostel in Cuzco
ATV Quad Bike Adventure to Maras & Moray
You will be picked up from your accommodation and head to Cruz Pata, a small village where the quad-bike adventure will begin. You will receive a safety briefing before starting off through the countryside to Moray, our first stop of the day. Spot at ancient Inca circular crop terraces and be amazed at the engineering developments of the ancient Inca. You will be able to connect with Mother Earth, (La Pachamama) and learn how the Andean culture lives in harmony with the nature that surrounds them. After receiving some explanations, you will be free to walk around. You will then continue your ride to the “Salineras”, salt mines where you will be able to see local people working in the salt mines. Get free time to shop for souvenirs if you would like. Hop back on your 4x4 quadbike once again and go back to Cruz Pata where you will return your motorbike and equipment and then take a return transfer back to Cuzco.
Day 3: Cuzco - Aguas Calientes, Peru
Location: Aguas Calientes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Cuzco to Ollantaytambo to KM 104, Trek to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), Transfer to Aguas Calientes (L/D)
Accommodation pick-up at 3:45 - 4:00 am and transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station for the journey to KM 104, the beginning point of our trek. A 4-hour hike uphill will bring us to the archaeological site of Wiñayhuayna (2,700m) where our professional guide will explain the culture and history of the site. A well deserved lunch will be served after another short 10-minute hike. In the afternoon we will continue hiking to reach the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) where we will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the majestic Machu Picchu citadel. A tourist-class bus will transfer the group to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) where we will spend the night.
Overnight: Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cuzco, Peru
Location: Machu Picchu
Accommodation Name: Hostel in Cuzco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart Aguas Calientes to Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco (B)
Take a tourist-class bus back up to Machu Picchu first thing in the morning for a guided tour with a professional bilingual guide who will explain the history and culture of Machu Picchu. If you desire to hike Huayna Picchu or return to the Inti Punku, you will have free time to do so. Wander around the site at your leisure after the tour to take photos and absorb the magical vibes of this miraculous mountain top citadel. Return to Aguas Calientes by tourist-class bus. In the town you will find internet cafes, cafes with board games and cards, plenty of shops and places to relax. Visit the local marketplace right next to the train tracks where you can shop until the train whistle blows signaling your return to Ollantaytambo. Take the bus back to Cuzco and get dropped off late in the day at the Plaza San Francisco. Please make your own way to the accommodation your tonights accommodation.
DESCRIPTION OF MACHU PICCHU GUIDED SITE VISIT: The one and only, the most spectacular (and not to mention most popular) archaeological site in all of South America. Your guide will take you on a 2-hour tour of Machu Picchu walking you through the most important sites and covering the history of the place (if you haven't already heard it all during the Inca Trail Trek). Then you will have free time to explore on your own and take pictures at your leisure.
Take an OPTIONAL hike up the steep peak named Huayna Picchu, which is located inside the Machu Picchu archaeological site. This sometimes muddy peak takes about 45 - 60 minutes to hike up and awards you with unforgettable views of Machu Picchu from a coveted perspective. Keep in mind that if you want to take this optional hike, you must now purchase your ticket at least 2 weeks in advance for an additional cost in order to get one of the 400 passes (200 people are allowed up at 7:00am and 200 more at 10:00am). Trekkers arriving from the Inca Trail will only arrive on time for the 10:00am trek. Most trekkers are usually too tired to do this extra trek, but true adventurers shouldn’t miss out! Please send us an email directly to request this extra ticket.
Day 5: Cuzco, Peru
Location: Cusco
Accommodation Name: Hostel in Cuzco
Departure day
After a good night sleep, it´s time to check out of the accommodation and head toward your next journey.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Enjoy 4 nights of comfortable accommodation, including a stay in a hotel in Aguas Calientes and a hostel in Cuzco.
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Transport
Travel conveniently with bus and train transfers, including airport pick-up and round trip bus and train transfers between Cuzco, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, and Machu Picchu.
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Activities
Participate in an active adventure including an ATV Quad Bike Adventure to Maras & Moray and trekking on the Inca Trail.
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Guides
Benefit from a professional bilingual guide on the trek and Machu Picchu tour.
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Extras
Inca Trail permits, Machu Picchu entrance fees, and a pre-departure briefing are included.
What's Not Included
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Other Meals / Drinks
Meals and drinks other than those specified are not included.
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Bottled Water
Bottled water is not included.
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Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are not included.
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Guide for Bus and Train Transfers
Guides are not provided for bus and train transfers; these portions are on your own.
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Optional Huayna Picchu Trek
The optional Huayna Picchu trek costs 200 soles and must be booked 1 to 2 months in advance.
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Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike
The optional Machu Picchu mountain hike costs 200 soles and must be booked 1 to 2 months in advance.
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Guides
Guides cost 20-30 soles per guide per trekker.
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Tips
Tips are not included.
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Airport Drop-off
Airport drop-off is not included; please make your own way.
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with bus and train transfers, including a tourist-class bus to Aguas Calientes and back to Cusco.
Accommodation
Enjoy 4 nights of comfortable accommodation, including a stay in a hotel in Aguas Calientes, ensuring you are well-rested for your adventures.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 4 nights of accommodation, with 1 night in a 3-star hotel at Aguas Calientes and 3 nights in a hostel in Cuzco.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner.
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Is there a guide provided for the Machu Picchu tour?
Yes, a professional bilingual guide is provided for the Machu Picchu tour.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes an ATV Quad Bike Adventure to Maras and Moray, as well as trekking on the Inca Trail.
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What is the transportation arrangement for the tour?
The tour includes bus and train transfers, with an airport pick-up, round trip bus from Cuzco to Ollantaytambo, tourist bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes, and train transfers from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and from Ollantaytambo to KM 104.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional hikes to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountain, which must be booked 1 to 2 months in advance for an additional cost.
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What is the starting point of the trek on the Inca Trail?
The trek on the Inca Trail starts at KM 104.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
