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4 Days of Tour and Adventure along the Inca Trail

4.7(15)4 daysCusco
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Length

4 days

Itinerary

4 days planned

Group

Max 10

Guides

Portuguese, English

Overview

During the tour along the Inca Trail you will be able to learn about the fascinating history of the Inca civilization in the 15th century, while traveling through the incredible landscapes and numerous microclimates of the Andes, subtropical jungle and cloud forest. In addition to various Inca buildings, you can reach Inti Punku from where you will have a fascinating view of Machu Picchu and then visit this wonder of the modern world.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Pick up and transport to KM 82-WAYLLABAMBA-YUNCACHIMPA⌄

    -At 5:30 am. we will pick you up from your hotel in our bus to take him to Ollantaytambo, where we will take our breakfast and then continue towards km. 82, where is the first checkpoint and beginning of the Inca trail. - Here you must present your passport and license student (if applicable). After performing the entry control we will start the adventure with our group. - During the walk you will appreciate the spectacular landscapes of the Andes, We will pass through Miskay where we will have the lunch on the banks of a small river with a view of the archaeological center of Llactapata. - Then, we will cross the Valley of Cusichaca towards Wayllabamba (3100 m.s.n.m./10170 f.s.n.m.) until reaching Yuncachimpa. (3300 m.a.s.l./10826 f.s.n.m.), where our camp. -DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Moderate. -DISTANCE: approximately 11 km

    Meals: Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Camp

  2. 2YUNCACHIMPA – LLULLUCHA PAMPA – WARMIHUAÑUSPAPACAYMAYO PASS – RUNKURAKAY PASS – CHAQUICOCHA.⌄

    - At the start of the day we will have a good breakfast, necessary for the great physical effort of this day. - The walk begins through the valley Llulluchapampa, after 3 hours of walking approximately, we will begin the ascent to highest point of the Inca Trail “The Pass of Warmihuañusca” (dead woman), (4200 m s.n.m./13776 f.s.n.m). - From there you can see a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and snow-capped mountains. - Then we will descend towards the Valley of Pacaymayo to continue through the pass Runkurakay until reaching Chaquicocha. (3650 m.a.s.l./11975 f.s.n.m) where it will be located our camp. - DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Strong (Challenge to get over) - DISTANCE: approximately 15 km

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Camp

  3. 3CHAQUICOCHA – PHUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAYHUAYNA.⌄

    - Our tour today will be calm we will descend until we reach the jungle subtropical, leaving the Andes behind. - This day we will be able to observe a greater variety of flora (orchids) and fauna (birds) Also We will visit the archaeological sites of Runcuracay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarka (City above the clouds) (3600 m.a.s.l./11811 f.s.n.m.) to continue to Wiñayhuayna (forever young)(2650 m.a.s.l./ 8694 f.s.n.m.), where our last camp. - DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Moderate. - DISTANCE: approximately 10 km.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Camp

  4. 4WIÑAYHUAYNA – MACHUPICCHU – RETURN TRAIN TO CUSCO⌄

    - This is the last day of our adventure the Inca Trail, at 4:30 a.m. we will start our journey to the Inti Punku (Door of the Sun) from where we will observe the spectacular sunrise over Machu Picchu (which will depend on the conditions of the weather) Finally we will arrive at the citadel of Machu Picchu. - Upon arriving at Machu Picchu we will have enough time to tour the citadel together with the guide, after this visit, optionally you can ascend the mountain of Huayna Picchu or the mountain of Machu Picchu (for this you need to make a reservation along with the Inca Trail reserve). - Then we will descend to the town of Aguas Hot where we can visit the baths thermal springs and have time for lunch. - Finally we will board the train back to Cusco. - The return trip will take approximately 4 hours.

    Meals: Breakfast

What's included

  • ✓Return train
  • ✓Machupicchu-Aguas Calientes downhill bus
  • ✓First aid supplies
  • ✓Group porter
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Entrance tickets to the Inca Trail and Machupicchu
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Round trip transportation
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Pick up from your hotel (historic center)
  • ✓Professional guidance
  • ✓Tents and mats

Not included

  • ✕Breakfast on day 1
  • ✕Lunch and dinner on the last day
  • ✕Sleeping bag (you can rent it with us, price is $25 usd)
  • ✕Walkingpoles ($15 usd)
  • ✕Insurance
  • ✕Tips
  • ✕Extra expenses
  • ✕Entrance to HuaynaPicchu Mountain or MachuPicchu costs extra ($35) and in advance
  • ✕Personal porter (optional $40 per day) up to 12 kilos max

Good to know

Starts: Usually we pick you up from your hotel, in case you are not in the pick up area, the meeting point will be at the Regocijo square, one block from the main square of Cusco city.

Ends: Usually we pick you up from your hotel, in case you are not in the pick up area, the meeting point will be at the Regocijo square, one block from the main square of Cusco city.

Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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