TOUR FEATURES

Tour location: Km 82, Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu route, Piscacucho sector, Wayllabamba, Pacaymayu, Phuyupatamarka, Wiñayhuayna and Machupicchu.

Nature of the Tour: Bus and train transport, walks of 7 hours a day (at least) with a total route of 29 Miles, visits to archaeological centers.

Tour limitations: rugged location, low and high temperature and humidity, steep trails.

Private service, subject to availability of income.

1st Day. Cusco - Km 82 – Wayllabamba

Early in the morning after to collect all the participants we star our adventure in direction of north of Cusco to the starting point of the Inca trail, “Piscacucho” or “km 82”, in this place we register our entry at the park ranger station to start our walk. Later, after Andean communities, agriculture zones and ecosystems, we arrive at the Miskay area, where we will receive a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, restarting our walk, we will be impressed by the view of the archaeological site of "Patallaqta" to finally reach our first camp in the community of Wayllabamba.

• Time walked: 5 - 6 hours
• Distance walked: 8 Miles
• Altitudes covered: 9000 – 9900 ft.

2nd Day. Wayllabamba - Pacaymayo

After the breakfast service we make a second check at the park ranger station and we start our walk to begin the ascent. This is the day to crown the highest part of the Inca trail, "Warmiwañusca pass", impressive views of the Andes will accompany our effort to achieve the ascent. In the afternoon we arrive at our second camp in Pacaymayu.

• Time walked: 8 - 9 hours
• Distance walked: 6.5 Miles
• Altitudes covered: 9900 - 13960 ft.

3rd Day. Pacaymayo - Wiñaywayna

Very early after breakfast, we continue our adventure. On this day we crown the second pass and the archaeological site called “Runkurakay”. Later we arrive at the Inca citadel of “Sayaqmarka” where we will explore the place led by our tour guide, a few more minutes and we arrive at “Chaquicocha” for lunch. On the way we will notice a change in the ecosystems of the area, which indicates that we are entering in a high humidity system, "cloud forest". From this point we begin a continuous descent to our next camp “Wiñaywayna”.

• Time walked: 8 - 9 hours
• Distance walked: 10 Miles
• Altitudes covered: 8600 - 12900 ft.

4th Day. Wiñaywayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Very early we start our activities with a breakfast, the last of our adventure. It is time to say goodbye to our team, to our traveling family (cook and porters). Then we pass the last control of the Inca trail and go to the Sun Gate "Inti Punku", a place where we will have a privileged view of Machupícchu. Considered a World Heritage Site (UNESCO) and the Seven Wonders of the World. We will make a complete tour of the Inca city. Houses, squares, terraces, viewpoints, temples and spectacular views will be part of our experience. At the end of the tour, we go down by bus to the town. In the afternoon we return to Cusco, via train and car.

• Time walked: 4 hours
• Distance walked: 3,8 Miles
• Altitudes covered: 8600 - 6600 ft.

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:

Ground transportation.

Train Service.

Tickets to the attractions (Inca Trail -Machupícchu)

Complete food

Tents with mats

Baggage loading service (11 pounds)

Tour guide.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

Sleeping bag

Last lunch

Tips

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TOUR:

Small backpack with personal items; water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain poncho and flashlight.

Large bag with extra changes of clothes, warm clothes for the nights, sleeping bag, personal hygiene kit.

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