Classic Inka Trail 4 days
DAY 1: CUSCO- PISCACUCHO- WAYLLABAMBA
We will pick you up from your hotels ,
afterwards we will drive towards Ollantaytambo town
(2hours) ,here you can have breakfast, buy some coca
leaves and we recommend to buy a pair of wooden walking
sticks (10 soles) after that we will continue our bus
trip now to Piskacucho (2700 m.a.s.l.) a community
located on the kilometer 82 of the Cusco –Machupicchu
railroad . At this point all hikers must show their
original passport so that they may enter to the Inka
trail towards Machupicchu. Starting at this point we
will hike 12 km.
we cross the bridge and walk along the left shore of
the Urubamba River. Following the trail along a flat
terrain, we reach the little community of Miskay (2800
m.a.s.l.), where we make a little break and try just if
you want some local chicha (corn beer) from the Andean
ladies sitting along the way, and then continue walking
for a steep path that will lead us to a high plateau,
from where, all hikers will be rewarded with an amazing
view of an Inca Building called Patallacta (2750 m.a.s.l.).
After the explanation of our tour guide, we carry on
along a gorgeous valley .We will gradually climb for
about 2 hours, till we reach a nice natural spot where
our cook and porters await for us to have lunch. Later
on, we will walk up hill for about 2 hours till we reach
our first campsite at Wayllabamba (3000 m.a.s.l.).
Hikers will enjoy along the route spectacular views of
the Vilcanota ridge on the opposite side of the Urubamba
River, and appreciate the Veronica snow covered(5832
m.a.s.l.)
DAY 2 WAYLLABAMBA - PACAYMAYO
We will wake up early and after breakfast we start to climb up 9 km
along a narrow valley full of vegetation and nice
streams. On this section visitors will experience a hard
path, full of steps, so we advise you to take it easy
and stop to rest along the way at any time you wish.
Later on we will reach Lluluchapampa Village . At this
point we will be starting the climbing to the highest
and most famous mountain pass, the Abra Warmihuañusca
(Dead Woman’s Pass 4200 m.a.s.l.). It will take about 2
hours to get to the top, we recommend just to do it
slowly, without pushing yourself too much. Usually our
tour guide will be with us till the end, so even if you
got delayed, don’t worry, the group will wait for
everyone at the top of the Pass. try to carry some
chocolates, candies and coca leaves on your day
backpack, this will help to keep your sugar level high,
and also help to ward off altitude sickness. Once reach
the pass, we will descend a winding way of steps 2.5 km,
that cross a narrow valley, which is the habitat for
many different kinds of birds, like hummingbirds and
sparrows and the Andean bear, which is also called the
Spectacled Bear (Tremarctus Ornatus). We will have lunch
along the way, and afterwards continue till our campsite
at Pacaymayo Valley (3600 m.a.s.l.), where we will have
dinner and take a deep rest after such a hard day.
DAY 3 PACAYMAYO- WIÑAYWAYNA
After breakfast we will continue hiking ,this day is the longest 15
km. but also the most impressive and the most
interesting day, due to the number of archaeological
sites that hikers can see along the way. start off
following a steep path that will lead us to the
Runkurakay pass (3970 m.a.s.l.). Half way up, we will
stop to visit the archaeological complex of Runkurakay
3800 m.a.s.l. It is very likely that this Inca building
served as a watchtower. Some meters before the
Runkurakay Pass. After going over the pass, we will walk
down to Yanacocha and arrive at Sayacmarca (3624 m.a.s.l.).
After visiting this archeological place, we enter the
cloud-forest, walking up and down, and then comes the
last climb, that will lead us to the third pass, the
Abra de Phuyupatamarca (3700 m.a.s.l) From this point
the rest of the trail is mostly downhill. We will
descend some steps, then will see the ruins of
Phuyupatamarca. From above, trekkers can observe a
sophisticated complex made up of water fountains.
The end of the day lead us to Wiñaywayna, we will
spend the night in this camping zone, close to a
restaurant where usually may enjoy a hot shower after
these long days, as well as cold beers and party in the
evening. This will be the night in which we will say
good bye to our porters and cooker, as the next day they
will leave early to take the local train that will take
them back to Cusco.
DAY 4 WIÑAYHUAYNA - MACHUPICCHU- CUSCO.
This day we will wake up very early at 4.00
am, have breakfast at 4:30 am, and by 5:00 am, we
must be on the trail towards IntiPunko (Sun Gate).
This will take about an hour of hiking along a
narrow trail of cloud forest. At the Sun Gate
visitors will be able to see the Sunrise over
Machupicchu Mountain. After take some pictures we
will descend to Machupicchu, where our guide will
give us a full explanation about this wonderful Inca
Citadel. The tour will last about 2 hours, and then
we will have time to take more pictures, explore or
you might climb the WAYNA PICCHU mountain, the huge
mountain that appears in every classic picture of
Machupicchu. It takes about an hour to get to the
top, following very steep stairs, though is a little
hard, at the top you will be rewarded with one of
the most impressive views in your lifetime. After
that you have take the bus to Aguas calientes town,
if you wish, you can visit the thermal baths. The
hot springs are located on the upper section of the
village of Aguas Calientes, ask to your guide how to
get there .then have lunch and take the train back
to the city of Cusco, where we will arrive after
nightfall.
INCLUDED:
-Private Bus transportation to the KM 82
-Entrance fees for the Inca Trail and the Sanctuary
of Machupicchu
-English speaking professional guide
-Mattress and Tents, with capacity for 2
-Cooker and cooking equipment
-Boiled water to fill in your water bottle every
morning and at lunch time.
-Dinner tent.
-Kitchen tent.
-Tables & seats.
-Meals (03 B – 03 L - 03 D)
-½ porter extra for the traveler (7.5 kilo) and the
company will provide a daffo for your personal stuff
and you only will take a day pack.
-Porters to carry tents, food supply and cooking
equipment
-First aid kit, emergency oxygen bottle
-Backpacker Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to
Cusco
-Transfer to your hotel upon your arrival
NOT INCLUDED:
-Breakfast on the first day
-Lunch and dinner on the last day
-Sleeping bag– rent cost for four days US$ 12.00
-Extra personal porter( can be hired for US$ 75.00
-Entrance fees to the thermal pools of Aguas
Calientes.
-Bus from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
tips.
YOU SHOULD BRING :
-Back Pack.
-Warm clothes.
-Flash light
-Cap or hat .
-T-shirts
-Insect repellent
-Rain poncho
-Water purifying tablets
-Personal medical kit
-Water bottle
-Original passport
-Isic student card if applicable
-Extra money in Soles& dollars
-Walking sticks.
Price: $/.310.00
Student: $/.265.00 |