Machu Picchu Inca Trail trek
Visit the legendary 'Lost city of Machu Picchu' truly one of the most amazing archeological sites in the world.
Trek for 4days along the famous Inca trail, through some of the most amazing scenery the Andes has to offer. Porters will carry all the heavy equipment and food leaving you to enjoy the scenery.
This package also includes a 2night city stopover in Lima and 5nights in the charming city of Cusco.
All transfers, international and internal flights are included.
Trek for 4days along the famous Inca trail, through some of the most amazing scenery the Andes has to offer. Porters will carry all the heavy equipment and food leaving you to enjoy the scenery.
This package also includes a 2night city stopover in Lima and 5nights in the charming city of Cusco.
All transfers, international and internal flights are included.
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Itinerary / Highlights
Your guides on the Inca trail trek are experienced local guides, with huge knowlege of the area. They are English speaking. All equipment and food/drink is carried by porters.DAY 1 - CUSCO - PISKACUCHO - WAYLLABAMBA
At 6:00 a.m., we pick you up at your hotel, we will depart from Cusco and travel to Urubamba, stopping briefly at Ollaytaytambo, where you can buy last minute gear and personal items. Then we move on to Piskacuchu (Km 82) and the start of the Inca Trail. We will have lunch in Miskay and relax a bit before hiking to our first campsite. Along the way, we will visit the Llactapata archeological site.
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DAY 2 - WAYLLABAMBA - WARMIWAÑUSCA - PAQAYMAYU
We'll start the day early in the morning with a hearty breakfast, and then hike up to the highest point of the Inca Trail. Here, we can see the various ecological zones and microclimates, which make up the area, literally mapped out in front of us. We will cross the Warmiwañusca pass at 4,200 meters/13,780 feet above sea level. After lunch we will continue on to the Pacaymayo campsite, where we will enjoy dinner and a well-deserved rest.
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DAY 3 - PAQAYMAYU - CHAQ´ICOCHA - WIÑAYWAYNA
Our day begins with a nutritious breakfast and then a 45-minute hike up to the second highest pass on the Trail (3,850 meters/12,631 feet above sea level). Along the way we will visit the Runcuracay archeological site. During the day's hike, we will also visit the Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca archeological complexes. After lunch we will head to the Wiñaywayna ruins, where we will spend our last night on the Trail.
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DAY 4 - WIÑAYWAYNA - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
After an early breakfast, we begin the final leg of the trek to the lost city of Machu Picchu. First, we will hike to Inti Punku ("Sun Gate"), where we will take in an inspiring and panoramic view of the Machu Picchu citadel. After a short hike down to Machu Picchu, we will register and then enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of the sanctuary-city. After the tour of Machu Picchu, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, where we will enjoy before returning to Cusco by train.
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Accommodation Details
Lima - We can offer a range of hotels in the city centre, to suit your taste and budget. All offer a fantastic central location, great for exploring this fascinating city.
Cusco - Your accommodation will be in a traditional 3 star hotel in the centre, close the the main square and all the citys main attractions.
Inca Trail - Camping.
