Day 01: Arrival
Arrival transfer from Cuzco airport to your hotel.
Overnight in Cuzco
Day 02: Inca Trail
Early morning will go to the village of Piscacucho (2750 meters above sea level) where we will be registered at the control point and start an easy walking for acclimatization until we reach a natural observation point from where we will see the archaeological complex of Llaqtapata. Next, we will continue on to our campsite in Wayllabamba (3,000 meters above sea level).
Campsite: Wayllabamba
Route: 10 Km.
Highlight: Panoramic view of Llaqtapata.
Meals: snacks, lunch and dinner.
Day 03: Inca Trail
We will start our journey through the Valley of Wayllabamba, where we will observe nature and the ecological change of the area, until we arrive at a place called Yunca Chimpa, where we get ready for the ascent to Llulluchapampa (3750 meters above sea level). While we enjoy a refreshing snack, we can see the Valley of Huayanay and the challenging pass of Warmiwañusca (4,200 meters above sea level) also called “of the dead woman”. After ascending the first pass, we will descend to Pacaymayo (3600 meters above sea level) where lunch and a well-deserved rest are waiting for us at the end of the hardest day on the Inca Trail.
Campsite: Pacaymayo
Route: 10 Km.
Highlight: Pass of Warmiwañusca
Meals: snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 04: Inca Trail
This day we will ascend to the second pass, called Runkurakay (3860 meters above sea level). The route is longer but less difficult and there will be plenty of archaeological sites, among which we will visit the complex of Sayacmarca (3580 meters above sea level). Next, we will ascend Phuyupatamarca (3640 meters above sea level) where we will have lunch. Finally, we will continue on to Wiwaywayna (2650 meters above sea level) for visiting and camping. If you like, you may also visit the terraces of Intipata. During our dinner, we will have a meeting of cultures to interact with the members of our trekking team, specially assistants and porters, coming from the communities surrounding the Sacred Valley.
Campsite: Wiñaywayna
Route: 16 Km.
Highlight: Runcuracay, Sayacmarca, Wiñaywayna.
Meals: snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 05: Inca Trail – Aguas Calientes
We are so anxious that we leave at dawn toward Intipunku or the Gate of the Sun, from where we will admire the “lost city of the Incas”, Machu Picchu (2400 meters above sea level). We then descend to visit the citadel with our guide, who will show us the most famous places of the citadel’s urban and agricultural areas. If you are fit enough, it will be possible to ascend the Huayna Picchu or “Young Mountain” to have a panoramic view of the sacred site and visit the Temple of the Moon. At the scheduled time, we will take the bus to Aguas Calientes.
Route: 6 Km.
Highlight: Intipunku y Machu Picchu.
Meals: snacks and breakfast.
Overnight In Aguas Calientes
Day 06: Aguas Calientes – Cuzco
Breakfast. Today you will have the opportunity to visit Machu Picchu for the second time (Optional visit). During the afternoon, we’ll board the train back to Cuzco.
Overnight in Cuzco
Day 07: Departure
Breakfast. At the schedule time, transfer from the hotel to the airport to take your flight back home.
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Prices per person: USD$ 1426.00 (based on double occupancy room)
Hotels:
Cuzco: Casa Andina Classic Plaza
Aguas Calientes: Hatun Inti Classic
• At the time of booking, IF the originally quoted hotels are not available, similarly rated hotel will be booked. Price is subject to change due to availability.
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