We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 6am and drive through the Sacred Valley to the community of Piscaycucho (Railroad K82 – 2700m/8856ft),where you´ll get changed and ready to show your Passport to authorities and begin the Inca Trail. Following a trail along the left-hand shore of the Urubamba River, we enjoy stunning views of the snow-capped mountain Veronica (5830m.) and some archeological sites along the way such way stations, watch towers, Inca city of at Llactapata. later a nice spot for lunch and final gradual climb through forest to our first campsite at Wayllabamba (3000m./9840ft.)
Estimated walking time: 5-6 hours
Maximum altitude: 3,000 m (9,840 ft)
Campsite altitude: 3,000 m (9,840 ft)
Meals provided: Snacks, lunch, tea time and Dinner
Our proters will wake you up with a nice tea and after breakfast we will begging the climb which isa round 5 hours average to the top called the “Dead woman pass” (4200m/13776ft) by going through andean cloud forest and highlandpuna During our ascent, we can appreciate the wide variety of plant, flower, and bird species supported by this unique eco-climate. Once we reach the pass, our challenge is rewarded by an astonishing panoramic view of the Vilcanota and Vilcabamba mountain ranges. From here, we descend into the Pacaymayo river valley and on to our second campsite.
Meals provided: Breakfast, Snacks, lunch, tea time and Dinne
Meals provided: Snacks, lunch, tea time and Dinner
Total distance: 12 km (7.5 miles)
Estimated walking time: 6-7 hours
Maximum altitude: 4,200 m (13,770 ft)
Campsite altitude: 3,500 m (11,480 ft)
This is a unique day where after the climb 2 hours up to the second pass (3,900 mts, 12,600 ft) and later with gradual climbs of some ups and downs, we follow ancient stone paths and steps to the well-preserved Inca remains of Runkurakay,Sayacmarca, and Phuyupatamarca. Along our visit to the sites we can appreciate the Incas’ complex architectural style and reverence of natural geography and beauty.Heading down the sub-tropical forest until we will reach one of the most beautiful Inca ruins of Wiñay Wayna, (another pilgrimage site) there we camp for the 3rd night.
Meals provided: Snacks, lunch, tea time and Dinner
Total distance: 16 km (10miles)
Estimated walking time: 8 hours
Maximum altitude point: 3,800 m (12,470 ft)
Campsite altitude: 2,650 m (8,700 ft)
Early in the morning we depart saying goodbye to our Cooks and porters, and later we will go through some gradual and small ups and downs through the highland jungle to our destination: Intupunku, or the Sun Gate to Machu Picchu. There we catch our first breathtaking view of this historical wonder. We´ll the have of the day to learn about and explore the main complex of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary before taking the train back to Cusco in the afternoon.
Total distance: 5 km (3miles)
Estimated walking time: 2 hours
Maximum altitude point: 2,700 m (8,860 ft)
Campsite altitude: 2,400 m (7,870 ft)
