The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is undoubtedly one of the most frequented excursions by those in search of an adventure that visit Peru. With the landscapes of the Andes chain, a great mix of forest and mountains, that you will enjoy from beginning to end. There is no other side of our planet a natural circuit that leads to a natural world that constantly changes ecological levels, adorned with imposing snows, rivers and a great fauna and flora. To all these natural wonders are added Inca constructions that are worth visiting, the architectural art harmonizes perfectly with the natural environment.
Itinerary
ITINERARY
Day 1: Cusco – Wayllabamba
Pick up from your hotel on our transport to Piskacuchu (2700m.) Or a community. On Kilometer 82 of Cusco – Machu Picchu of the railway, starting point of the Inca Trail. Start our walk crossing the bridge over the Urubamba River and we will walk a long way from flat terrain, to Miskay (2800m.), And from there go up to the town of Llactapata (2650m.). to finally arrive in five hours to Wayllabamba (3000m.), where our first camp will be.
Day 2: Wayllabamba – Pacaymayo
We woke up around 6:00 a.m. and after breakfast, we start the most difficult part of the walk, we will go up to the Llulluchapampa Valley at 9 km. Throughout this valley the scenery changes abruptly from sierra to puna. The road leads us to the first pass Warmihuañusca (Passage of the dead woman – 4225 m / 13776 ft), we will see domesticated llamas and alpacas that pass over the ichu (straw), some plants and animals such as the Bear of spectacles and deer. Crossing the pass the cloudy valley of Pacaymayo (3600m), where we will camp.
Day 3: Pacaymayo – Wiñaywayna
This day is the longest but also the most interesting, the number of archaeological sites and the cloud forest that we will cross. We leave Pacaymayo early to the second pass, the Abra de Runkurakay (3970m). Half way, we stop to visit the archaeological complex with the same name. This site, located at 3800m, consists of a small oval structure. After going over the pass, we went down to Yanacocha and entered the cloud forest, to reach Sayacmarca (3624m.) Definitely. This is a beautiful complex formed by a semicircular construction, we will pass the Inca tunnel and beyond to the third step, the Phuyupatamarca Abra (3700m.). Along this road we can appreciate the magnitude of the Inca power, Phuyupatamarca (town above the clouds). We continue our descent by a stone path that leads us to Wiñaywayna (2650m.), Inca Complex formed by numerous agricultural terraces, place of our camp. We will have a bar and hot shower baths. Farewell dinner in our camp.
Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machupicchu
We get up at 4.00 am to leave Wiñaywayna and in one hour reach Inti Punku (Sun Gate) and an hour hike along the flat stone path over the edge of the mountain forest, until dawn in Inti Punku or Puerta del Sol (2750 m.), And an average of 40 min. Access to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Continuing the descent to the control where we checked and left our backpacks. We will start a complete guided tour of the Inca Sanctuary, approximately two hours, with free time to walk and climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu (check with our agency there are only 400 tickets per day). In the afternoon, we will meet in the town of Aguas Calientes where you will have the option of visiting the thermal baths, then return to Cusco.
Includes
Our service includes:
- Pick up from your hotel.
Transport 82 km from the railway.
Entry ticket to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
Official guide (English-Spanish).
Porters, for the camping equipment and food.
Feeding:
Camping and kitchen equipment (flask, tents, utensils and other necessary elements).
Communication and first aid equipment.
Oxygen.
Train ticket Machu Picchu-Cusco.
Tents, mats.
Carrier only for food and tents.
Guide service 4 days.
Return train (category Expedition).
Our service does not include:
- First breakfast and last lunch.
Sleeping bag (optional you can rent it).
Mineral water
Hygiene items
Personal expenses
Recommendations
We recommend carrying out:
- First breakfast and last lunch.
Sleeping bag (optional you can rent it).
Mineral water
Hygiene items
Personal expenses
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