How much does it cost to rent equipment?
• A feathered type costing $20.00 for the duration of the tour. • A synthetic type costing $15.00 for the duration of the tour. There are two types of backpacks available for rent, a 35 liter and a 40 liter available for $4.00 per day. You can also rent a personal porter for the duration of the trek for $180 to carry your bag up to the weight of 15kg. Rentals can be arranged by your travel advisor. Other equipment you might want to rent such as boots, flashlights and coats can be arranged in Cusco. Is it possible to walk from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes instead of the bus? If there is a walkway, how far is it? Yes it’s possible: you can follow the same road as the bus and it will take you about 40 minutes to go down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes. What are the restrictions on access to Huanya Picchu? Only 400 people a day are allowed on the short trail, with access from inside Machu Picchu itself. From 7am to 9am 200 people can enter and then another 200 at 10am. Entrance is
