The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is rated among the best trekking trips in the world because of the exquisite beauty of its natural surroundings. These include different ecological areas from high deserts to Andean tropical rain‐forest. Following this ancient Inca Trail, you will be walking past mysterious archaeological sites, half covered by the jungle overgrowth that looks like you are discovering them for the first time, and finally arriving to the lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu. The journey is conducted by experienced guides that will make your trip pleasant and safe. The service includes native "quechua" carriers for your luggage and delicious meals during the trip.

LEVEL: Moderate trekking. No experience needed.
LOCATION: Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Cusco
DURATION: 4 days/3 nights
DESCRIPTION: Spectacular scenery and active hike to get to the amazing citadel. Recommended any time between March and January.
PRICE: £575 Book here

ITINERARY

DAY 1 CUSCO - Km. 82 – HUAYLLABAMBA
Transfer from the hotel to Km. 82, where you will meet our porters and equipment. You will start the trek escorted by the porters, going through semi‐arid terrain along the Urubamba River with magnificent views of snow‐capped mountains, until you arrive to Llactapata. Here you will leave the Urubamba valley and set off up the Kusichaca river to our first camp site in Huayllabamba (around 3000 m.a.s.l – 9842 f.a.s.l.). Lunch and dinner included.
KM 82 – Llactapata: 5 KM / 3 hours approximately.
Km 82 to Huayllabamba: 11 km / 6 hours approximately.

DAY 2 HUAYLLABAMBA - PACAYMAYO
After a healthy breakfast you will begin to walk to the Warmihuañusca pass (4200 mts ‐ 13860 ft. approximately). After a short time, you will reach the top of the pass. From this place, it is possible to see the other side of the way leading to Runkurakay ruins. At the end of a gorge, you will stop at a place called Pacaymayo (3600 mts. – 11181 ft.), the second camp. Full meals included. Huayllabamba‐Pacaymayo: 7km / 7 hours approximately.

DAY 3 PACAYMAYO – WIÑAYWAYNA
You'll depart from Pacaymayo and a while later a zigzagging but short ascent will take us to the Runkurakay circular ruins. There is no sign of human life, only great forests and abrupt hills. After a good rest, you will start your decent and clearly notice that the Inca Trail is well preserved from this point. After a short while you will get to the steps which go up to Sayacmarca ruins (3620 mts – 11946 ft approximately).

From Sayacmarca the stone road begins to go into the jungle, continuing our trek towards Phuyupatamarca ruins. The trail crosses the "Lago Seco" and for brief moments you’ll go up and down. You’ll then cross "The Tunnel", a natural cavity produced by a landslide but adapted by the Incas. The Inca Trail well‐traced borders continuous on the hills full of moss and fern. After crossing a small pass, you will see some steep steps and under these the Ceremonial Center of Phuyupatamarca ruins. (3650 mts – 12045 ft approximately). Going down the trail you’ll be able to see the Urubamba valley and the river of the same name. The path goes down to Wiñay Wayna ruins(2650 mts. – 8745 ft approximately), the most important ruins after Machu Picchu and our last campsite. (B, L and D).

Pacaymayo – Phuyupatamarca: 7 km / 6 hours approximately.
Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna: 4 Km / 3 hours approximately.

DAY 4 WIÑAYWAYNA - MACCHU PICCHU – CUSCO
You will leave our camp very early in the morning, heading towards the Inti Punku, Gate of the Sun (2740
mts‐9042 ft approximately), the last pass. From this site, Machu Picchu (2450 mts ‐8085 ft approximately) looks unreal and beautiful. You’ll have the rest of the day to visit the entire citadel. The train goes back to Cusco from the Aguas Calientes station. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Breakfast lunch included (5 Hours hiking)

OPTIONAL:
Stay an extra day at the Aguas Calientes (hot Springs) to get a second exquisite view of Machupicchu. (This is not included and costs extra)

INCLUDED:

• Group services

• Orientation meeting in Cusco (previous to departure date)

• Bus to Km. 82

• All balanced meals during the trekking (4 days/3 nights), including snacks

• Backpacker train from Machu Picchu to Cusco

• All common camping gear: Muntain tent for two, mattress, kitchen dishes, kitchen tent, dining tent, table and chairs

• Cook

• Porters for the whole camping equipment

• First aid kit with oxygen

• Professional bilingual guide plus one assistant for every nine clients

• Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes train station

NOT INCLUDED:

• Sleeping bags

• Hotel or meals in Cusco

• Extra services not mentioned in the program

• Tips and extra expenses

• Peruvian taxes
   

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DURATION : 1 Day
LOCATION : Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Cusco
PRICE: £250 Book here
 

DURATION : 2 Days
LOCATION : Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Cusco
PRICE: £340 Book here