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Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N

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A spectacularly rich experience in the Andean Mountains awaits you! Immerse yourself in the Inca culture as you hike 43 kilometers through the heart of the beautiful Andes. This is the only trek that takes you along the legendary Inca Trail, arriving in the early morning light to Machu Picchu. Highlights: -Hike the original & legendary Inca Trail -See hidden Inca ruins along the trek -Cross the Sun Gate in the early morning -A once-in-a-lifetime experience! Please note that Inca Trail Trek permits (INCLUDED in your booking) sell fast, so we recommend booking in advance. If there are no more permits at the time you book the trip, we will suggest you an alternative hike to Machu Picchu, or you can get a full refund.

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Ages 12-90, max of 15 per group

Duration: 5 days

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Mobile ticket

Live guide: English, Spanish

Dinner
Dinner
Lunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Bus Cuzco - KM 82 Piscacucho (starting point of trek)
Tourist Bus Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
Tourist Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo (2 hours) 
Bus Ollantaytambo to Cuzco (1.5 hours)
1N hostel, 3N camping during Trek (including tent for 2 people & basic sleeping pad) 
Pre-departure Briefing 
Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Entrance Fees 
Porters and cook to carry all shared camping equipment 
Emergency Oxygen Bottle and  First Aid Kit 
Choice between BASIC or COMPLETE service for an extra fee
Entry/Admission - Winay Wayna

What's not included

Airport Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Day 1 Breakfast, Day 4 Lunch & Dinner
Bottled Water
Guide for bus and train transfers
Travel insurance and personal expenses

Start:

Milhouse Hostel Cusco, Quera 270, Cusco 08002, Peru
Please make your way from the airport to your accommodation in Cuzco.

End:

Plaza San Francisco, Pl. San Francisco, Cusco 08002, Peru
You'll be dropped off in Plaza San Francisco at Cuzco City Centre

Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11413P157

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
As of June 11, 2022, all travelers over 18 years old must have three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. That means two regular doses plus a booster. Passengers from 12 to 17 years old must prove they are vaccinated with two doses. If they do not have a complete scheme, they must present the negative result of an RT-PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding in their country of origin.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11413P157

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Itinerary

Overview

Full Map

7 stops

Day 1

Arrive in Cuzco & Briefings

Day 2

Start your Inca Trail Trek

Day 3

Trek to Pacaymayo Camp via Dead...

Day 4

Trek to Wiñayhuayna Camp via...

Day 5

Trek to Sun Gate, Explore Machu...

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Bamba Travel
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Cusco, Peru
Joined in June 2011
D1353OJalisonw
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Wonderful trip with Francisco
We had really a wonderful trip with Francisco. He had a vast knowledge of what we were seeing and the Incan culture made our trek very exciting. I would like to thank porters and chef they did really great job and helped me with the food. I must say this was quite fulfilling. Highly recommend Bamba! The whole trip was very well planned.
Written September 12, 2024
alexismK7538JL
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I enjoy a wonderful moment thanks Francisco
This was all made possible and very memorable because of Francisco in guiding the whole Inca Trail. He was incredible at what he knew and the ways in which he narrated it. Stewards and porters ensured we lacked nothing; we were served boiled nice meals. I think we were very much secured and taken care of especially during the trekking activities. These are the adventurous places I suggest visiting I highly recommend Bamba for this. As for our individualized trip, we also visited Huacachina and Lake Titicaca that provided even more wonderful moments to our tour.
Written September 12, 2024
vanessahL2995MG
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Special adventure with bamba travel !
It was all thanks to Francisco that I was able to make an unforgettable trip thanks to his knowledge of the Inca history and culture. Porters and chef enjoyed providing meals and helping through the trek. We are happy we went on this trip and we would definitely recommend it! We then added more travelling to Puerto Maldonado in the deep jungle of the Amazon. The ideas of the importance of the tropical forests and the feelings they give were spectacular, in fact I can’t forget about the jungle.
Written September 11, 2024
M5718KWtimb
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Highly recommend Bamba !
Deep down my heart, I would like to say that Francisco was an incredible guide. He made it fun with his information and friendly disposition while on the trek. Porters and the chef were wonderful, the food especially was excellent and all the staff was very helpful. The view was very beautiful, and good preparation was made for the trek itself. Highly recommend Bamba! We also used to visit the Amazon on our trip and this was one of the experiences that I will never forget.
Written September 11, 2024
E3591OUjosepho
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Friendly staff, best service
The spotlight goes to Francisco, our guide, who made the trek very exciting. He was very knowledgable and never late for an appointment. The staff specifically the porters and the chef were excellent in their preparation of food and management of services respectively. In this tour you will not need to carry out long treks as this is a 2 day tour to this magnificent site. We also travelled to Lake Titicaca and the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia also. I have to say that Bamba’s planning was great as every detail of the trip was planned by him.
Written September 10, 2024
B8679VDthomasg
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Best Trip fantastic food. Love it!
I had a terrific time with the Lares Trek with Bamba. Francisco was an amazing guide, who explained the tours, telling more about Inca culture. The food was fantastic, The closure support from the porters and the chef was really wonderful. These treks were so memorable. We took the adventure to the Amazon in Puerto Maldonado and I must say the experience of the jungle was amazing.
Written September 10, 2024
mattjL3802WF
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Amazing trip on the Inca Trail
We had a great time hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It was hard work with a lot of climbing, but the views were amazing. The team were great - Fernando was an incredible chef, putting together stunning food across the four days, and the porters ensured we were well taken care of, with comfy beds in the tent, and all our stuff waiting for us each time we arrived at camp. Edson was a really good guide, showing us around all the sites and Machu Picchu itself. We would have liked to have done the trail with a wider group so we could have met new people (it was just the two of us), but it was still a great time!
Written September 9, 2024
reginow
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Trek with Bamba was fantastic
The Lares Trek with Bamba was a fantastic experience. Francisco was an incredible guide, sharing his knowledge and passion for the Inca culture. The food was excellent, and the support from the porters and chef was-top notch. This trek was truly memorable. We extended our adventure to the Amazon in Puerto Maldonado, and the jungle experience was breathtaking.
Written September 8, 2024
890pippaw
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Interesting trip
César was an outstanding guide. He was always on time and full of interesting facts about the Incas. The porters and chef provided great food and service. The trek was beautiful and not overcrowded. Highly recommend this 2 day tour doing Lares and 2 day doing the Inca Trail with Bamba, it's called the Ultimate Inca Trail. After our trek, we traveled to Ecuador and the Galapagos. The wildlife and landscapes were a perfect complement to our adventure.
Written September 8, 2024
jmaesam
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lovely trip!
Our guide Francisco was a gem. He was knowledgeable, funny, and always punctual. The hike was moderate, allowing us to enjoy the beautiful scenery and take plenty of photos. Highly recommend this 2D tour for a comprehensive Machu Picchu experience. We also customized our itinerary with Bamba to include Lake Titicaca and the Uyuni Salt Flats. Every aspect was perfectly planned and executed.
Written September 8, 2024
Culture08266091728
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I recommend bamba travel
We had an unforgettable trek with Francisco. He was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. The food prepared by Ivan and Ruddi was excellent, and Jonathan, our driver, was very helpful. The entire experience was well organized and memorable. Highly recommend Bamba! After the trek, we visited Huacachina, Lake Titicaca, and the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia. Each place was breathtaking and added so much to our overall experience.
Written September 7, 2024
W3817OElaurah
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Each destination was Incredible!
Our trek with Bamba was amazing. Francisco, our guide, was punctual and very knowledgeable. The porters and chef took great care if us, ensuring we had everything we needed/ The hike was moderate and allowed plenty of time for photos. A truly unforgettable experience! We also explored Huacachina and Lake Titicaca, and ventured into Bolivia to see the Uyuni Salt Flats. Each destination was incredible.
Written September 4, 2024
18merrya
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Wonderful and unforgettable tour
Francisco made our wonderful and magical Lares Trek unforgettable. He knew so much about the Inca heritage that one could clearly see from his facial expressions that he was passionate about it. The food was good cooked by Ivan and Ruddi The driver Jonathan was both professional and had sense of humor. A big appreciation goes to Kwaneli, for responding superbly whenever I was in touch with the contact. Wow it was such fun! We also arranged an extension for visiting Amazon in Puerto Maldonado and our visit to Amazon was equally thrilling.
Written September 4, 2024
Voyager58786336648
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very panctual tour service provider team
We such a great time with our guide Francisco. He was as punctual as a Patek Philippe watch which is almost an overstatement because the man was bordering on obsessiveness. We are in relatively good physical condition and the climb could not have been less strenuous with plenty of time for pictures and when it seemed we had overdone it, Francisco would nonchalantly pause to explain a plant species. After our trek, we went to Huacachina, slept with a Peruvian family in Lake Titicaca and also crossed Bolivia to visit the Salar de Uyuni. All the places were different and interesting, so, I think, it was possible to organize such a tour with help of Bamba only.
Written September 3, 2024
walletta2024
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marvelous trip
I would like to thank Francisco, he was an unbelievable guide! He was very informative with the history of the Incas and the whole trek was very enjoying. It was a moderate trail but the best part is that one can take as many pictures as possible. Yet, we strongly suggest that every visitor of Machu Picchu use this kind of 14D tour. After this we proceeded with the rest of the trip in Ecuador and the Galapagos. There were simply marvelous and astonishing flora and fauna there and the territory itself. Bamba did a fantastic job doing every thyng as far as preparation of the event was concerned.
Written September 3, 2024

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