All Trek Tour Operator is a Cusco based is a Official Travel Agency & Andean Tour Specialist, We have a Authorization Tourism Ministry Of Peru and Licenced Inca Trail Operator 2009,2017 Associated To Camara de Comercio Of Cusco And Authorized By INRENA Machu Picchu 2009, 2010 also South American Explorers Club member discount 5%(SAE).
We are local specialists who aim to promote responsible tourism, providing a quality service and high visitor satisfaction.
All Trek Tour Operator is committed to providing quality small group tours that have a positive impact on the local culture and environment. Groups-size is kept to a minimum, welcoming a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Each tour is designed to present the best aspects of each region. Our goal is to provide an exciting adventure holiday, while creating a better understanding of our local communities. Our passion is to cover the Inca trail to Machu Picchu and share other less well-known routes while safeguarding the ecosystem and promoting tourism in local villages.
Money generated by tourism should stay in the community. This means hiring local guides and staff and using the local infrastructure. We have professional English speaking guides. They are very experienced, have an excellent knowledge of Peruvian and Inca history and traditions and are specialists in the region’s flora and fauna. Our guides, cooks, porters and horsemen, will be the key to making your trip an unforgettable experience.
We are committed to paying our porters fair wages. We are continually trying to improve the quality of our service and improve the workers life too. Many of our goals are achieved and we are satisfied as a company that we have truly worked to help Andean communities. Small improvements are made with tourism money when you visit Cusco. Many tourists who have had this great experience completely identified with our culture and return to visit again and again.
All Trek is dedicated to providing Cusco tourists with the best tourism services at very competitive prices. Offering unique alternatives to those travellers who want a glimpse of Peru’s ancient mysteries and to experience Peruvian culture firsthand.
Tour Details Inca Trail Trek Code_ A_1 (most popular)
Duration : 4 days / 3 nights (standar service)
Starting point : Cusco Ending point : Cusco
Dificult: Easy Moderate Moderately Dificult Very Dificult
Tour Type : Archaeological, cultural, ecological, hiking and camping
Tour sumary:
Day 1: Cusco to Wayllabamba
Day 2: Wayllabamba to Pacamayo - Dead Woman's Pass
Day 3: Pacamayo to Winaywayna
Day 4: Winaywayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Introduction : The famous Inka trail to machu picchu is a particular trek in the worl, the trail sets out from at Kilometer 82 of the Cusco-Quillabamba railway, and takes three to four days of tough hiking. The route runs through an impressive range of altitudes, where climates and eco-systems range from the high Andean plain down to the cloud forests. The trail climbs up through two highland passes (the higher of the two, Warmiwañuska, lies at 4,200 masl) before reaching Machu Picchu through the Inti Punku or Gateway of the Sun. One of the attractions of the trail is that it winds past carved granite Inca settlements (Wiñay Wayna, Phuyupatamarca), and is surrounded by breath-taking natural scenery. The forests abound in hundreds of species of orchids, brightly-colored birds and dream-like landscapes, the ideal complement to this indispensable hikers' route. Machu Picchu was connected with the city of Cusco and the rest of the Inca empire by amazing trails, specifically designed for the use of the Inkas in a perfect harmony with the flora and fauna of the area. It has to be said that they had an absolutely wonderful knowledge of architecture and construction. Throughout the whole trail you can locate some shelters surrounded by gorgeous country sites and great views, some of the trails lead you to a few archeologycal rests. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is known as the most famous and tough hiking circuit all over South America, because of the conjuntion of different elements that it offers to its visitors.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Cusco- Huayllabamba.
An hour ride by private bus takes us to Urubamba or Ollantaytambo village, where we stop for 30 or 50 minutes and organize porters and optional breakfast, after we continue to the 82 Km, the beginning of the trail, during 5 or 6 hours we hike to the village. *lunch And dinner .
Day 2: Huayllabamba-Pacamayu
A steeper climb takes us through on the area of the rain forest and up to Llulluchapampa and the valley. There are some very good views on the way to the Warmiwañusca pass (4 200 m. s .n .m.) (13 700 ft.) That hikes take 5 hours approximately. After the pass we steep down again into the valley of Pacaymayu. *breakfast , lunch And dinner .
Day 3: Pacymayu-Wiñayhuayna
At 7:00a.m.we are continuing to climb to the second pass a small look out from here we look back to the first pass and forward to high Ice covered and the cordillera Vilcabamba. A cross the other side of the Runcuracay passes (3,800m.s.n.m.)(12,900ft.). we quickly notice a change in the vegetation, since we have, now across the continental divided into the Amazon basin. The Inca trail itself now became more apparent, a defined path made of flat boulders descending into the valley and visit the ruins of Sayacmarca. After crossed the dry lake, and enter on the rain forest; the trees are hung with orchids paradise flowers and flock parrots can be see on the trail, now unforgettable fowl lodge along the valley and passed at one point through an Inca tunnel before opening out at the ruins Phuyupatamarca, the 3th. Pass (3,600m.s.n.m.)(11,600ft.) Far a way we get glimpses of Pumasillo and Salkantay and neared, but thousands of feet below, in once again the Urubamba river. Soon we can see Machupicchu huge mountain around it the long desert begging towards and 2hours on way down we stop neared of the lodge of Wiñaywayna. *breakfast , lunch And dinner .
Day 4: Wiñayhuayna-Machupicchu Cusco
Finally we walk one hour to the sun gate after check the view of Machu picchu and the full grandiose of the world greatest ruins in revealed. We should arrive at 7.00 a .m. Before the mayor of the tourist arrived, so shall have place our self for two hours in the morning, From Aguas Calientes we get the train in the afternoon to Cusco. *breakfast.
DAY 01-Total distance: 12 km (7,47 miles)
Estimated walking time: 5-6 hours
Maximum altitude point: 3,000 m (9,840 ft)
Campsite altitude: 3,000 m (9,840 ft)
DAY 02.-Total distance: 11 km (6,84 miles)
Estimated walking time: 6-7 hours
Maximum altitude point: 4,200 m (13,776 ft)
Campsite altitude: 3,500 m (11,480 ft)
DAY 03.-Total distance: 16 km (9,94 miles)
Estimated walking time: 8 hours
Maximum altitude point: 3,900 m (12,792 ft)
Campsite altitude: 2,650 m (8,692 ft)
DAY 04.-Total distance: 4 km (2,49 miles)
Estimated walking time: 2 hours
Maximum altitude point: 2,700 m (8,829 ft)
Campsite altitude: 2,400 m (7,872 ft)
* Departure and arrival times are approximated.
** Campsites are subject to change according to the designation of the governmental institution regulating the use of the Inca Trail, as well as to our guide’s criteria and the group progress
Please note: In an effort to reduce impact the Peruvian government has lowered the number of people allowed on the trail. For this reason it is important that you make reservations as far in advance as possible to ensure your spot.
Inka Trail Climate and Environment
The climate is relatively mild all year- round, with heavy rains from November to March, and dry and hot weather from April to October, which is a recommendable time to visit. The annual minimal temperature runs from 8° to 11.2°C. In the months of June, July and August the temperature can often fall below zero. I
The annual maximum temperature varies from 20.4° to 26.6°C. The terrain is fairly jagged, with many gullies and streams fed by glaciers which eventually pour into the Urubamba river, which crosses the area forming a deep valley which runs through the granite base of Vilcabamba for more than 40 km through a variety of eco-systems.
Landscape
The natural surroundings are impressive and the balance achieved between nature and Inca architecture is striking. The Vilcabamba mountain range boasts peaks higher than 6,000 meters such as Salcantay and Huamantay among others. The blend of mountains, jungles and valleys create a fantasy world where the spectacular dawn and sunset are shrouded in mystery.
Fauna
This is abundant and varied. The existence of species in danger of extinction such as the spectacled bear (Tremarctos omatus), the Andean Cock-of-the-Rocks (Rupicola peruviana), the dwarf deer (Pudu mephistopheles), etc. was one of the reasons why the government decided to declare it a Conservation Unit.
The park includes species like the puma, Andean fox, river otter, Taruka (Huemul deer), wildcat, ferret, etc. There are birds like the Mountain Caracara, hummingbirds, torrent duck, parrot, wild turkey, and many other colorful smaller birds. There are also reptiles like the Jergon Bothrops and the coral micrurus snake (lethal for its venom), lizards, frogs, and numerous Andean and jungle fauna which inhabit the Sanctuary. This abundant wildlife makes the Sanctuary ideal for tourists and researchers who wish to watch or study the animals.
Flora
The large natural areas are filled with a variety of forest species which vary according to the habitat. The forest vegetation is represented by trees such as cedar, romerillo or intimpa, laurel, etc. There are also species like Ocotea, Pedocarpus, Guarea, Weinmania, Clusia, Cedropia, Cinchena, Eritrina or Pisonay, and Ilex among others. The decorative plants have made the Sanctuary famous. Experts have identified more than 90 species of orchids, and many species of begonias and puya cacti. Most of the area is covered by herbaceous, shrub like and arboreal plants. The varied conditions have created an ideal environment for the growth of diverse plant life that runs from thick jungle like the cloud forest to the sparsely covered mountain tops.
Archaeology
Apart from everything that has been mentioned, there is also the Incas cultural heritage. The Inca Trail which was well built, crosses dense forests and deep canyons. There are 18 archaeological complexes dotted along the trail which can be seen in all their splendor. These are made up of housing, irrigation canals, agricultural terracing, walls and shrines, which are irrefutable proof of the existence of important human ettlements
IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL TREK TOUR OPERATOR: We do not state to be the most best trekking operator in Peru, Since there are bigger enterprises, financed with foreign capital. All Trek is a local company relatively young, which don't have to support offices abroad, a reason because we are enable to offer fair and competitive prices, from even the 20% below of the offered by the most regarded operators.In a fact, we provide a similar and even a better quality service. Therefore,we are sure that these discounts are not going to diminish the plain satisfaction from our clients.actually,these discount make a possible that the turist might enjoy from more days in our splendid Cusco city.
. We appreciate you demonstrating your trust in our company.
2010 Prices USD$ 399 (Jan.-Oct.)
USD$ 365 Per student
OFFERING: On case of doing a reservation with us, previous January 20th. 2010 for any trek or tour including the Inca Trail (the most popular),for the 2010 between Jan, Mar ,April, May,Jun,July,Agost,Sept,Oct, the prices will remain the same as the former year. 2009 Prices: USD$ 390 USD$ 360 Per student
The above prices include Inca Trail entrance fee (US$83), bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (US$7), return on tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (US$48.5) and all local sales taxes (19%). There are no hidden charges. For full details see below. Discounts: US$30 discount on the above prices to students with a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and to children under the age of 15 years old (scans of your ISIC card or child's passport must be provided at the time of paying the trek deposit in order to qualify for the discount). ** Tips (optional) for porters, cooks or guides are NOT included in price. There are no hidden charges in our trek prices. For full details see below.
Licensed Inca Trail Operator 2010-2011
Guaranteed Inca Trail departures for 2010: (subject to availability for spaces on the goverment's web site):Government web site
We guarentee 100% that you can leave on any date you wish!!
Departures are Every Day, we just need 2 people!!
Information updated 14 January 2010
February 2010
Inca Trail closed throughout the month of February for maintenance.
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Bookings will only be guaranteed by the governmental institutions when providing full names, and passport numbers of nationalities passengers, and when having paid the full amount of passengers and staff (cook and team of porters) entrance fees. THEREFORE:All Trek Tour Operator will guarantee the spaces booked provided: The booking has been first confirmed by our Reservation Department by e-mail, this meaning that spaces are available on the Inca Trail for the requested date at the moment of the booking. The full passenger data have been provided and the required deposit has been paid for. Since the Inca Trail has a maximum allowance of 500 people per day (including passengers and agency staff), we strongly recommend to make your bookings as much in advance as possible to make sure you will find spaces on the desired departure date. We are already receiving bookings for departures scheduled as far as one year prior to the trek departure date, so if you wish to travel with us to the Inca Trail, please make sure to confirm your booking as soon as possible. Otherwise, we have also available alternative routes of equally awesome beauty and interest to offer to you.
If you get a new passport after you have reserved a permit for one of our Inca trail programs, please inform us before arrival to make the necessary arrangements with the INC. Please help us to avoid any inconvenient for your Inca trail experience.
Group Size: Typical group size 02-8, Maximum 16 persons (we are small group spesialist)The best manner for you doing the Inca Trail is to be included in a little group, since when you are part of a big group, you are in various stretches along the route, pressed to keep the walking rythm from many people. This is the reason because the private groups are more expensive. We do not handle big groups, and so we can guarantee you that you``ll be part, along with your partners, of a little group. We can make it so cause if our clients exceed 08 people, we divide them in two groups, each one with a guide.
What is included in the tour: (Collection from your hotel in the morning.)
■Transport to the start trek Km 82
■Inca Trail & Machu Picchu entrance fees (US$83)
■English speaking professional guide (two guides for groups over 9 persons)
■Igloo tents - 2 persons in each 4-person capacity tent with plenty of space for your backpacks
■Double thickness foam mattress
■Cook and Cooking equipment
■Meals (03B,03L,03D) - food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and uitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leaf tea which is excellent for the altitude.
■Teatime everyday (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn)
■Porters and horses for equipment (to carry the tents, food, and cooking equipment)
■Dining tent with camp tables and chairs
■Kitchen tent
■Accommodation for our porters and cooks
■First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
■Bus from Machu Picchu ruins down to the village of Aguas Calientes
■Train ticket (Turism service) from Aguas Calientes village to Cusco
What is not included:
■Breakfast on the first morning.
■Meal in restaurant in Aguas Calientes on day 4 of the trek.
■Entrance to the thermal springs in Aguas Calientes US$3.
■Sleeping bags can be hired in our office for US$12 for the 4 day trek.
■Tips for the guide, cook and porters
What you need to bring/carry:
■Backpack
■Sleeping bag (can be hired from our office for US$3 per day)
■Sleeping mattress (we will provide you with this)
■Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco for a few dollars)
■Strong, comfortable footwear
■One complete change of clothing (you can afford to carry more changes of clothing if you hire a personal porters, see options below)
■Sweater and jacket (something warm)
■Water bottle and purification tablets (Micropur are recommended and can be bought in local pharmacies in Cusco)
■Flashlight and batteries
■Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
■Sun block (sun protection cream
■Insect repellent
■Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
■Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
■Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
■Swimsuit (if you plan on visiting the hot springs at Aguas Calientes after the trek)
■You also need to bring your original passport on the trail.
Options:
(1) Personal porters can be hired to help carry your personal items such as clothes, sleeping bag etc. They can be hired for $90 for all 4 days and will carry up to a maximum of 12kg (usually 1 porter between 2 persons is more than sufficient). You can hire the services of a half a porter to carry up to 6kg for US$45. However, even with a personal porter, you will still need to bring a day pack for essential items.
About 70% of the group usually have personal porters to help them. If you hire a porter we will provide you with a sack to put your items in to give to the porter. This extra porter will help you carry: duffle bag or sack (we will provide you with this), sleeping bag, mattress (we will provide you with this), clothing, sweater, jacket, wooly hat, scarf, gloves (something warm for at night), flashlight and batteries, toiletries. Your personal porter, however, will not walk at your side so you will still need to bring a day pack for essential items. You will meet up with your porter at lunch time and at the campsite late in the afternoon. Equipment to be carried by yourselves: small day pack, water bottle and sterilizing tablets, warm sweater, broad-brim or peaked cap, sun protection cream, insect repellent, toilet paper, selection of small snacks for the day etc, camera, lightweight plastic poncho just in case of rain (can be bought in Cusco for US$3)
Important note: You must decide if you want to hire the services of a personal porter in advance when making your trek reservation since we need to purchase the porter's trekking permit. You cannot decide to hire an additional porter once you arrive in Cusco.
(2) An extra night in Aguas Calientes. can easily be arranged for you if required. Hotels costs and costs associated with returning to Machu Picchu the following day are additional to trek costs. It is best to make your hotel reservation directly.
(3) Vegetarian Meals. We can provide vegetarian meals or cater for special diets with no extra cost. Just let us know at least 2 days prior to trek departure.
(4) Sleeping bag hire . If you haven't got a sleeping bag or you don't want the hassle of bringing one all the way to Peru with you then we have sleeping bags in our office for rent. The price is US$3 per person per day.
Payment details:
We will require a non-refundable trek deposit of US$150 per person payable within two days of All Trek tour operator confirming your trek booking. (this payment in advance is destined to buy the permissions, for the turists and also for the supporting staff. therefore, this payment cannot be refunded). New Trail regulation Click here
Payment’s Forms:
Method 1. Payment by Western Union – see below the instructions of this way
Method 2. Payment on line ( 6 % Commission service on line) when you confirm me that you will use this method I will send you and e-mail for this option with all the details and instructions of how to do it.
Further details of how to send the deposit are included with our trek booking confirmation email. The remaining balance is to be paid in our office at least two days prior to your trek departure date. Payment can be made in cash US$, local currency (Peruvian Soles), American Express Travel Cheques (3%) or by VISA (6% surcharge - VISA's cost not ours).
Other information:
(1) Luggage storage. When you go on the trek it is best to leave any luggage that you are not going to need behind in Cusco. Nearly all the hotels in Cusco provide a secure luggage deposit. Put any valuables in their safe. Very rarely do hotels charge for this service especially if you are returning to the same hotel after the trek. If there are any problems with your hotel we can arrange to store your luggage at our office.
(2) Time of arrival in Cusco after returning from the trek. Unless you plan to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes, you will return to your hotel in Cusco for approximately 8:30pm on the 4th day of the trek.
Avoid disappointment - book your Inca Trail holiday in time Over the last few years, the Peruvian government has imposed increasing restrictions on tourism on the Inca Trail in order to protect it from overuse. The aim is to minimize ecological impact and erosion, mainly by having limited access and improving the quality of the operators. There are now only a very limited number of trekking permits available - 500 per day - and they are being issued on a first-come-first-served basis. In order to avoid disappointment we recommend booking well in advance (up to a minimum of 8 months in peak season), unless you are extremely flexible over your travel dates.
Making a booking with All Trek Tour Operator
All reservations must be made well in advance (2 and 8 month) is recommended especially during the months June, July and August). Earlier is better due to restrictions on the numbers of trekkers permitted on the Inca Trail.
Please cut and paste the following section into your email to us and just fill in any missing blanks:
Dear: All Trek Tour Operator:
We would like to make the following trek reservation:
Inca Trail to Machu picchu 4 days code-A1
Date that we would like to start the trek: ...
Our arrival date in Cusco is: ...
We require a free transfer from the airport to our hotel: Yes / No
Our flight arrival details are (only required for persons wanting an airport transfer):
We will be staying at the following hotel in Cusco: ...
Do you wish that we recommend you a hotel: yes/no
Details of our group:
Person 01:
Name:
Nationality and Age:
Female/male and Passport Number:
Do you have student card (ISIC):Yes/No
Extra half porter (US$35 per person 06kg maximum): Yes / No
Sleeping bag hire (US$12): Yes / No
Vegetarian meals: Yes / No
Person 02:
Name:
Nationality and Age:
Female/male and Passport Number :
Do you have student card (ISIC):Yes/No
Extra half porter(US$35 per person 06kg maximum): Yes / No
Sleeping bag hire (US$12): Yes / No
Vegetarian meals: Yes / No
Any other information:
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Notes:
1. Your arrival date in Cusco must be at least 2 days prior to trek departure since you have to pay the trek balance before 8:pm 2 days before you start the trek. Arriving 2 days prior to the trek also ensures that you are better acclimatized to the high altitude. However 3 days is recommended.
2. A free airport to hotel transfer is provided for groups of 2 persons or more. A single supplement of US$5 will be charged for single travelers. Obviously if you want an airport to hotel transfer we will require your flight arrival details: Airline, flight number, expected arrival time and date. (to be confirmed at least 5 days in advance).
3. In order to qualify for a student discount you must be under the age of 26 and be in possession of a valid international student identity card ISIC. You must bring the ISIC card to the office when you pay the trek balance and take it with you on the Inca Trail trek as it will be checked several times by government officials. Unfortunately no other forms of student identity are acceptable (university cards, international youth cards etc). If you forget your ISIC card or lose it then you will have to pay an additional US$30 for a standard trek permit. The government has recently become more fastidious with respect to lost ISIC cards and on several occasions has not given permission to the person to enter the Inca Trail
4. If you have a hotel reservation in Cusco please include the name of your hotel on the reservation form. This allows us to locate you if there are any problems with your arrival. You will also be asked to confirm your hotel in Cusco when you come to the office to pay the trek balance.
All Trek Tour Operator Policy
1. The trek deposit must be paid prior to the date shown on the trek confirmation email. Clients must email All Trek Tour Operator to confirm that they have paid the deposit. Failure to pay the deposit and/or inform us of the deposit payment details before this date will result in automatic trek cancellation.
2. The trek balance must be paid in the All Trek Tour Operator office prior to 8pm at least 2 days prior to trek departure. Failure to pay the trek balance prior to this time will result in trek cancellation.
3. Trek cancellations made between payment of trek deposit and 8pm 2 days prior to trek departure date: Return of all payments made, less the trek deposit of US$150 per person, less any costs associated with receiving and returning the payment.
In all instances of trek cancellation by the client All Trek Tour Operator will provide written confirmation of the cancellation and details of any payments lost so as to be used in the event of any insurance claim made by the client.
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