ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  

The COMPLETE service INCLUDES a thermal sleeping bag, foam sleeping mat, duffel bag & porter to carry a total of 7kgs of personal gear for each trekker (3kgs sleeping bag & mat + 4kgs personal items).

EXTRA ITEMS FOR RENT IN CUZCO: Inflatable Sleeping Mattress, Professional Trekking Poles.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS: During the trek single travelers will share a tent with another traveler of the same sex & couples will have a tent to themselves.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This hike is demanding, it’s important to be in good physical condition. The Inca Trail elevation changes make the hike strenuous as there are three passes during the hike and you will have 1950 meters of uphill and 2250 meters of descent.

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST: Bring or Rent in Cuzco: hiking poles, rain pants, rain poncho, trekking boots, sandals, warm socks, sweater, thermals, hat, gloves, sun hat, sun block, sun glasses, flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory card (there is limited to no electricity available during the trek), waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitizer, personal first aid kit, water bottle.  Bring extra cash for snacks, water, gatorade which doubles or triples in price along the trail.

DON'T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS: Original passport, visa (if applicable), insurance card, personal medications.

Typical Meals on the Trek

On all of our Treks to Machu Picchu we search for great cooks who provide you with the best tasting meals on the mountain, with specialty menus and the freshest local ingredients available. Here is an idea of what you will be eating during your trek.

*Vegetarian Option Available Upon Request (please advise at least 2 days in advance).

BREAKFASTS: Hot porridge, quinoa or oats, fried eggs, omelet or pancakes with fresh bread, fried bananas and boiled water for hot tea, coca tea, coffee, chocolate and milk.

LUNCH & DINNER: First Course: Quinoa, corn, noodle, asparagus, mushroom or vegetable soup, stuffed avocado or potatoes. Second Course: Chicken breast, beef stew, quinoa, fried rice, hamburgers, fried chicken, spaghetti bolognese, typical dishes: aji de gallina (chilli pepper chicken), escabeche de pollo (marinated chicken) or ajiaco de olluco (spicy potato stew). Desserts: Fried plantains, chocolate pudding, chocolate or vanilla cake and boiled water for hot tea, coca tea, coffee, chocolate and milk.

SNACKS: Boiled water for hot tea, coca tea, coffee, chocolate and milk with popcorn, cookies, crackers.

Optional Extras:

- Inflatable Sleeping Mattress ($15 USD for the trek)
- Professional Trekking Poles ($15 USD for the trek)
- Huayna Picchu Trek (200 Soles) 
- Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (200 Soles) 
Tips (Tipping is 100% optional depending on the service you received. Although tipping is customary in Latin America, it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, we recommend $40-50 USD per trekker for the entire team of porters, cooks and guides.) 

*Optional extras are subject to availability and prices may change at any time without prior notice. Please confirm pricing and availability at least 2 weeks prior to departure. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Inca Trail Trek permits sell fast so we recommend booking in advance.  If there are no more permits we will suggest you an alternative hike or you can get a full refund.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Pre departure mandatory briefing for Inca Trail Trek: 18:00 the day before departure.

1. Check-in

Check-in with your passport a few days to a few hours before your briefing to let us know you’ve

arrived safely and get some individualized attention. We’ll confirm your pick-up info and answer any

questions you may have, like booking extras, rental equipment, etc.

2. Pre-departure briefing 

Return to our office for a mandatory pre-departure briefing the day before your trek. Meet your group

and local Bamba guide, receive detailed information on your excursion and a list of what to bring, and

ask any last-minute questions at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at

5pm, 6pm or 7pm depending on your trek. 

You can find directions to the offices HERE.  

Bamba Experience is located at: 
Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru 
Hours of Operation: 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:00 hrs Daily 
Tel:  +51 84 205234

Emergency Contact: Ruth: 984008440

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:

Single travelers will share a tent with another traveler of the same sex & couples will have a tent to themselves.

DON'T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS: 

Original passport, visa (if applicable), insurance card, personal medications. Travellers who booked their trip using one passport, then renewed or replaced it afterward, must carry the old passport they used to make the booking or a photocopy with them on the trip. 

Your passport is used to get into Machu Picchu, without it you will not be allowed in. If you had to renew or replace your passport since booking please bring your old passport, or a photocopy of it with you for access. You must bring your passport to the briefing too!

Note:

You will have a guide during the trek and on the Machu Picchu tour. However, during your bus and train transfers you will not be accompanied by a guide.

If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes town can be arranged. (Please let us know whether you would like to stay an extra night when booking your tour.)