INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS AND 3 NIGHTS
Visit the 4-day Inca Trail and explore the citadel of Machu Picchu. This Inca attraction is an impressive cultural spectacle where you can observe Inca ruins, exotic mountains, lush vegetation and extraordinary ecological varieties. The trail crosses... read complete
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO – KM 82 – WAYLLABAMBA – AYAPATA
We begin this great day of adventure on the Classic Inca Trail. We will pick you up from your hotel in our private
private transportation at 4:30 am. From there, we travel to Piskacucho, also known as kilometer 82, where the Classic Inca Trail begins.
the Classic Inca Trail begins. Here we will stop for breakfast in Ollantaytambo from 6:30 am – 7:00 am,
(Breakfast is not included).
Arriving at kilometer 82 (8:30 a.m.), at this point we will stop to get ready, we will also be able to make use of the bathrooms.
We will also use the restrooms, apply sunscreen, insect repellent, etc. Once at the control point of the Inca Trail, we will be
Once at the Inca Trail checkpoint, we will be asked to present our entrance tickets and passports.
At the beginning of the trail (2,720m / 8,923ft) we will cross the Vilcanota River and follow its route to the right. The
first day is relatively easy, where we will observe excellent views of the Inca Fortress (Huillca Raccay), the vast and amazing Inca site of
the vast and incredible Inca site of Llactapata (officially called Patallacta), the Urubamba mountain range that divides the jungle, the Cordillera
jungle, the Andes Cordillera and the beautiful snow-capped peak of W’akay Willca (5,860m / 19,225 ft) also known as Veronica where
also known as Veronica where you can also observe the lush green valley and a lot of flora and fauna.
and fauna.
Our first campsite is located in Ayapata, an hour and a half to the small village of Wayllabamba
(3,000m / 9,842ft) located in the temperate green valley of the same name. Night temperatures hover around
5ºC depending on the month so we should be prepared in advance.
DAY 2: AYAPATA – WARMI WAÑUSKA – PAQAYMAYU – CHAQUICOCCHA
This second day will be challenging, as we will have a steep ascent to the highest peak the Abra de Warmi
wañuska or Dead Woman’s Pass at (4,200 m / 13,779 ft). So we get up very early 5:00 am – 5:30 am.
am. It is important to be prepared and full of energy. On this day, you will feel a real sense of accomplishment when you reach the top!
to the top! After a well-deserved rest, we will begin our descent to our lunch spot, which is located in Pacaymayu (3,000 m).
Pacaymayu (3,550 m / 11,646 ft).
On our way to the pass, we will be able to see a great variety of hummingbirds and a combination of other bird species.
birds. There will be plenty of time to appreciate the incredible variety of native plants and Polylepis or Q’ueuña trees, which grow in the amazing cloud forest.
the amazing cloud forest (3,650 m / 11,972 ft).
After lunch, we begin the second two-hour climb to Runkuraqay Pass (4,000 m / 13,123 ft).
We arrive at our camp at 17:00 pm. Temperatures at this camp are around 4ºC during the night.
during the night.
DAY 3: CH’AQICOCHA – PHUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAY WAYNA
This day we must be prepared impressive staging of nature. We get up for breakfast at 6:00 am
at 6:00 am and start the hike with a gentle ascent to the archaeological site of “Phuyupatamarca” (which means “City in the clouds”).
means “City in the clouds”). Here, we reach the third highest point along the Inca trail (3,680 m / 12,073 ft).
The views of the mountains, canyons and surrounding areas are spectacular!
The Inca site of Phuyupatamarca is just a few minutes walk from the third pass. After visiting this site, we
site, we continue hiking 3,000 stairs through the cloud forest to the impressive agricultural Inca site of Intipata.
site of Intipata. After taking some time to visit this site, we continue until we reach our third camp Wiñay Wayna (2,000 m).
Wiñay Wayna camp (2,680 m / 8,792 ft). Today we will only walk for 4 to 5 hours, arriving at camp at lunchtime!
at lunch time! Temperatures during the night are around 12º C.
A few steps from our camp is the famous Inca site of “Wiñay Wayna” (forever young).
Even if you feel tired you can’t miss this archaeological site we are sure you will be impressed.
impressed
DAY 4: WIÑAY WAYNA – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
We arrived at the last day of adventure and the most important, for this we will get up earlier than usual around 4:00 am, it is time to get up and have breakfast, and then we will start our journey.
time to get up and have breakfast, and then we will start our way to Machu Picchu to arrive on time.
Machu Picchu and be able to arrive on time, the goal is to arrive at 6:00 am to appreciate the Sun Gate (also known as Inti Punk).
(also known as Inti Punku). At that point, the majestic Citadel of Machu Picchu will be in front of us, with its intense beauty, a view
with its intense beauty, an incredible sight for all to see. At this point, we will walk downhill towards the
Machu Picchu Citadel (2,400 m / 7,872 ft). After a 40-minute walk, we enter the citadel from the top through the “Casa
through the “Casa de los Guardianes” (House of the Guardians). From there, we head towards the checkpoint, where we check in and leave our belongings.
check in and leave our belongings. The professional guide will lead us through the amazing ruins and its main streets.
streets. You can stroll through the city squares and climb the carved stone staircases. Machu Picchu is
considered the spiritual center of the world by esoteric wisdom. Once the guided tour is over,
you will have free time to explore the site on your own.
Then we will go down to Aguas Calientes by bus (included) and return by Expedition train at 14:55, 15:20 or 16:22.
16:22 that will transport us to Ollantaytambo station. Here is where you will meet our private transportation
Here is where you will meet our private transportation and be transferred to your hotel in Cusco, we will be arriving in Cusco at around 8:30 pm.
Inclusions
DAY 1
- Breakfast / Dinner / Water
- Box Lunch
- Lodging at the Camp
- Transportation Cusco – Kilometer 82.
DAY 2
- Breakfast / Dinner / Water
- Box Lunch
- Lodging at the Camp
DAY 3
- Breakfast / Dinner / Water
- Box Lunch
- Lodging at the Camp
DAY 4
- Breakfast
- Bus down to Aguas Calientes
- Expedition Train
- Transportation from Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
What to Bring
- Original passport (the same one used to book your trek)
- Valid university card (if you have booked as a student)
- Good backpack (the smaller the better – 30L OR 35L)
- Headlamp: a must
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