We will hold briefings in our office at 7:00 p.m. the night before the hike to ensure you have all the necessary information and supplies before your expedition. However, if this schedule does not work for you, feel free to reach out to a representative from our office to request a different time that fits your availability. These briefings usually last between half an hour and 45 minutes, and we will provide a duffel bag for each participant.

We will pick you up directly from your hotel while your hotel has access by car; otherwise, to make sure you have been picked up directly from your hotel, we have a list of hotels to recommend you according to locations and prices; this will ensure a convenient pick-up time and reduce travel time, allowing you to make the most of your trip. The pick-up time will be defined in the briefing that you will have in advance.

Hotel recommendations are here.

According to the regulations within the Inca Trail, each porter has a specific weight limit, so it is our responsibility to defend and comply with these regulations for the benefit of the Inca Trail porters. The porters we have will only carry the equipment that all group members will share, so we recommend, in case you want to avoid taking your personal belongings, hire the service of a porter.

A porter to carry the belongings of 2 people (14 kilos total) has an additional cost of $180.

A porter to carry the belongings of 1 person (7 kilos total) has an additional cost of $100.

The meals included in the Inca Trail are three breakfasts, three lunches, and three dinners. The fourth-day lunch in Aguas Calientes town is not included. Our professional mountain chefs make the dishes possible with our local ingredients and are well-prepared for any request or dietary restrictions. Please be sure to inform us in advance of any special requirements regarding restrictive foods.

There are a strictly limited number of places available for the Inca Trail on all of its routes, so it is vital to make your reservation as soon as possible to ensure you have the opportunity to enjoy this incredible journey. Once you confirm a date, you are committed to it, and therefore, be sure to choose wisely the date you will start on the Inca Trail.

Is essential to consider the following items for your Inca trail hike:

• Original passport or international Student card (ISIC) in case you are a student.

• Travel Insurance

• Sleeping bag (Available for hiring with us)

• Walking boots (If you have new ones make sure to use them before coming to Peru)

• Waterproof jacket or rain poncho

• Warm jacket

• Gloves and hut

• T-shirts

• Hiking pants

• Sun hat

• Sun protection cream.

• Insect repellent

• Reusable bottle of Water (Bring your water just for the first-day hike)

• Hand sanitizer and toiletries

• Private medication

• Camera

• Headlamps

• Local currency money for any situation and for tipping personal support.

You must report any health conditions you may have; you can do so in advance of your visit and inform to your group's guide always about how you feel on a daily basis.

Our guides have first aid certification, and we can also quickly contact a recommended local clinic to ensure the highest quality care if the case requires it.

If you experience any pre-existing medical conditions, you must follow advice from medical specialists in your home country before traveling abroad for us to make sure that no unexpected mishaps occur during the tour.

Suppose the situation requires you to return from the Inca Trail route prematurely due to health problems or other unforeseen circumstances. In that case, you will be led by a guide or an appropriate helper who can assist with this process.

Similarly, you cannot continue with the Inca Trail route; we will work with you to help you get Machupicchu by train on a respective day; additional fees may be associated with this option.

Trip insurance is the responsibility of each member. It must cover all risks associated with the mountaineering activity up to a minimum altitude of 5300 meters for the duration of the trip. We will solicitude full insurance details to have in our registration or use it to cover eventualities. Passengers should also carry a complete printed copy of their policy to ensure that is properly protected against unforeseen events they may experience during their expedition.

You will not need a visa to enter Peru for tourism purposes; once you arrive in Peru, you will be issued an Andean migration card to guarantee your official entry.

Keep this immigration document with your passport at all times, as it is essential for staying in hotels and other accommodations and leaving the country.

The length of stay as an approved traveler is valid for 90 calendar days.

If you have any other evidence of leaving the country or continuing your trip, it will be beneficial for any eventuality.

To enter and leave Peru, you need a passport valid for six months from when you enter Peru. It is important to carry at least three photocopies of your passport.

When you go to Machu Picchu, you will have to take your original passport with you because it is mandatory according to the Ministry of Culture that administers this destination; at the same time, you can purchase the stamp of Machu Picchu and take this souvenir once you want.

While there is no requirement in Peru to receive vaccinations before entering the country, we recommend you review the list of vaccinations and medications you may need before your trip. Ideally, it is recommended that you consult with your doctor weeks before your trip. Vaccinations are generally recommended for short-term tourist coverage against hepatitis A, typhoid fever, and tetanus, which are essential to protect against potentially infectious severe diseases during your trip. In addition, it is vital to take extra precautions such as frequent hand washing, avoiding contaminated food or water, and even using insect repellent to prevent possible transmission of pathogenic microorganisms.

While there is no requirement in Peru to receive vaccinations before entering the country, we recommend you review the list of vaccinations and medications you may need before your trip. Ideally, it is recommended that you consult with your doctor weeks before your trip. Vaccinations are generally recommended for short-term tourist coverage against food- and waterborne diseases, including hepatitis A, typhoid fever and tetanus. These are essential to protect against potentially infectious severe diseases during your trip. In addition, it is essential to take extra precautions such as frequent hand washing, avoiding contaminated food or water, and even using insect repellent to prevent possible transmission of pathogenic microorganisms.

Traveling to the Inca Trail region is an exciting experience, but it also carries certain risks. One of the biggest problems travelers face is the risk of insect bites. Mosquitoes and phlebotomine sandfly bites can be particularly annoying and even dangerous for some people, so it is vital to take preventive measures to avoid them.

Along the Inca Trail, it is advisable to wear long-sleeved, light-colored clothing to help deter insects. It is also advisable to apply an excellent repellent to vulnerable areas such as the neck and wrists, and this will be especially important for the visit to Machu Picchu.

We are delighted to have families join us on our hikes; this means that those under age will have the opportunity to explore the world with adults.

Our minimum age requirement for children is one year old when the tour begins. Parents or legal guardians are 100% responsible for the care and supervision of the children during the entire voyage.

It is important to consider that children must have full medical insurance to travel with us. On the other hand, those over 18 years of age do not need to have a legal guardian, as this age has been established as the limit for unsupervised travel.

Also, we remind again that the equipment must be appropriate to the size of the child, whether clothing or accessories (for example, hats, scarves, hats, or baby carrier). We want to ensure safety and comfort for both adults and children throughout the tour.

Appreciating the services of our staff in any of our treks with tips is a custom in the tourist space nowadays; however, we leave here a reference in terms of average amounts according to the function of each service member:

• The guide may receive 10% to 15% of the tour cost per passenger.

• Each porter receives an average amount of 30$ to 35$ for the four days of service on the Inca Trail.

• Each main cook receives an average of $50 to $55 for the four days on the Inca Trail.

These are average amounts you may consider based on how you rate the guide, chefs, and porters' service and your satisfaction level.