4-Day Classic Inca Trail Tour from Cusco: Piscacucho, Ayapata, Chaquicocha, Wiñay Wayña and W'akay Willc | 9 Meals Included

Q&A:
What is the minimum age of the activity? 
7 years old
Do you rent equipment out? Please specify details 
Sleeping bags - $35.00
Inflatable mattress - $25.00
Walking Sticks - $20.00
Extra 7 kgs for Belongings - $70.00
Can you recommend any accommodations to stay at before or after the trip? 
The extra night in Hotel Jose Antonio (twin, double, single room) is $ 95.00 per room per night.
What is the cost for the additional transfers pre and post-trip? 
Cusco Airport to Hotel Jose Antonio $25 per transfer (max 4 pax) 
When is the best time to visit Peru? 
The best time to visit Peru is during the dry season, between May and October, which sees sunny days, bright blue skies in the Andes, and chilly nights. It is a wonderful time to be in Peru, especially if you plan to go on a trek, but being the peak season, early booking is crucial.
Visitors will notice more rain between November and April, with the wettest months being January and February. Travel at this time does offer the advantage of fewer visitors, greener scenery, and some lower rates for flights and hotels. 
Do you offer luggage storage? 
Yes, the Jose Antonio Hotel has a luggage room, at no additional cost. 
Do I carry all my own luggage? 
Only the necessary for the 5-day trek, the rest of the luggage can be left at the hotel. 
If camping, do you include all camping equipment? 
Yes, it included:
Dining room equipment includes tables, chairs, and a dining tent.
Complete set of kitchen equipment and utensils.
One tent for every 2 people. (If you would like your own personal tent for sleeping, there would be an additional charge). 
What fitness/experience do I need? 
Level 3 of 5
 Is water included for free? If not, where do they get water from? 
Purified water during the trek, (excluding the first 4 hours of the hike). 
Emergency contacts:
Valencia Travel emergency phone number (+51 979 706 464). Rene Hurtado (CEO Valencia Travel Cusco) 
Emergency kit carried by leader:
First aid kit and oxygen bottles for emergency
Satellite phone  
Kit list:

• Your passport (mandatory) and your student ID card, if you used your ISIC Card to make the purchase.
• Information about your personal travel insurance and information about your flight times.
• Cash money, as in many of the places we visit debit cards or credit cards are not accepted.Waterproof clothing for rainy days, and warm clothes for cold weather.
• Long pants, long sleeve sweaters and shirts, and comfortable hiking footwear.
• Changes of clothes appropriate for the number of days that you are travelling. Preferably lightweight clothes.
• Warm gloves, a wide-brimmed hat, a bathing suit and a small towel.
• Sandals and personal hygiene items.
• Sun block, sunglasses, head-mounted flashlight, and belt pouch.
• Insect repellent cream, and anti-bacterial towels or gel.
• Small first aid kit. Bring your doctor's prescriptions if you are taking any medications.
• Re-usable water bottle and waterproof backpack.
• Camera with spare cards and batteries.
• Walking sticks to make hiking easier.
• Walking sticks and sleeping bags can be rented at our office. 

Very Important and Useful Information:

• It's difficult to predict who will be affected by the altitude as your ability to adapt can vary from person to person. (We do recommend you undertake the trek in a good state of physical fitness.) Most of our travellers have no problem, as long as they take the time to acclimatize properly. For this purpose, we advise you to arrive 2 days prior to Cusco (3,400 m [11,154.86 ft.] above sea level) Also drink plenty of water. If you are still concerned about it, please visit your doctor before your trip. 
• If you are bringing cash, please make sure to bring good bills. Bills cannot be torn, worn, or ripped because these won't be accepted. American dollars and Peruvian soles are very welcoming to use anywhere as you can use your credit card as well in most places.   
• Paying with a credit card: In Peru, most of shops usually take from 5% to 9% for transaction fees. (Valencia Travel Cusco only takes 5%). 
• If you would like to get some soles, you can get good rates once in Peru.   
• If you arrive on Sunday, please have Peruvian money before you leave the airport because on Sundays banks are not open.   
• Please don't forget to bring the Andean migration card (TAM) with you, which you will receive when you enter to the country (an important document in order to don't charge the Peruvian taxes). 
• If you have any special food restrictions (vegetarian option), please let us know in advance.
• As this trip is based on double occupancy (2 people per accommodation), we will provide twin tents.   
• If you changed or still missing to provide us with your passport number, please send it to us as soon as you can. 
• As gratuity is customary but 100% voluntary, we suggest bringing enough money to tip guides, drivers, transfers, and bellboys because they expect something from the visitors.
• Most clients ask about tipping at the end of their trek on the Inca Trail with Valencia. Tipping is of course 100% voluntary and it should only be done if you feel that your guide, porters and chefs have done an amazing job for you. Of course, we hope every trip we lead is a lifetime experience. If you choose to give a tip, we have some general guidelines on how much to give. 
• Generally, on the Inca Trail, groups give collective tips that are shared between the cook and all porters including the head porter and are usually given on the last night of the trek.  If the group pools together money and at the end each porter receives 60 soles and your cook receives double that, 120 soles, they will end with a great tip! Often, the tip for your guide is done personally and is generally 50 soles per traveller.   
• Money for unforeseen matters: We suggest bringing 300 to 400 Peruvian soles per hiker for any situation that may happen along the Inca trail such as:  abandon the Inca Trail for health emergencies (things that are not included in the itinerary…etc.) ; recommended tips; first-day breakfast and lunch on day 4th in Aguas Calientes.

 

The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

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