Project Description
Traditional Inca Trail
6 Days / 5 Nights
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
[Places Visited] Inca Trail & Machu Picchu
[Tour Length] 6 Days
SUMMARY
Day 1: CUSCO – KM.82 – WAYLLABAMBA
Private transportation from S. Valley to km. 82
Full day Trek.
Overnight at campsite.
Meals: B, L, D, Snacks
Day 2: WAYLLABAMBA – PACAYMAYU
Full day trek.
Overnight at campsite.
Meals: B, L, D, Snacks
Day 3: PACAYMAYU – PHUYUPATAMARCA
Full day trek.
Overnight at campsite.
Meals: B, L, D, Snacks
Day 4: PHUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAYHUAYNA – MACHU PICCHU
Full day trek.
Overnight at selected hotel.
Meals: B, L, Snacks
Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Private excursion to Machu Picchu Citadel.
Train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco and private transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at your hotel in Cusco.
Meals: B
Day 6: CUSCO – LIMA – OUTBOUND
Private transfer from your hotel to Cusco Airport.
Assistance at Lima Airport for your international flight.
Meals: B
Note: Subject to availability and change without prior notice.
Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and you will be transferred by private transportation to the Sacred Valley, in a beautiful scenic journey of approximately 2 hours.
Here, you will meet up with our quechua porters that will carry your gear during the trek. You will begin this unforgettable journey from km. 82, hiking along the turbulent Vilcanota River, with magnificent views to “La Veronica” snowcapped mountain (19,000 ft). All camp gear is carried by our porters, leaving us free to walk with only a light back pack with the essentials for the day’s hike.
We camp on a terrace in the hamlet of Wayllabamba valley (9,679 ft.).
(L, D)
Day 2: WAYLLABAMBA – PACAYMAYU
After an early breakfast you will start trekking a moderate climb up the mountain through magical polylepis forest to high camp at Pacaymayu. Today is one of the most demanding days of the trip as we gain a lot of altitude. We pass Llulluchapamapa spot and reach the first pass at 13,750 ft “Warmiwañusca”, offers views to the Huayanay peaks (east) and into rugged Vilcabamba range (west).
We descend to our camp in Pacaymayu (13,100 ft.).
(B, L, D)
Day 3: PACAYMAYU – PHUYUPATAMARCA
After breakfast, you will descend from the second pass at 13,100 ft. and follow a fine Inca highway to the restored Sayaqmarka townsite. The Inca trail in this section is white granite roadway, traversing a thickly forest mountainside. We also visit the magnificent ruins of Phuyupatamarca (12,460 ft.) where we camp.
(B, L, D)
Day 4: PHUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAYHUAYNA – MACHU PICCHU
Early in the morning you will continue your trek from cloud forest into high jungle habitat. Orchids and hummingbirds are common along this spectacular section of the Trail high above the river. We emerge at the gate of the sun for our visit view of Machu Picchu from above the city. We stroll down the royal road and at last enter the lost city of the Incas late afternoon. Overnight at selected hotel in Aguas Calientes
(B, L)
Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Today after breakfast, you will take the early bus up to the stunning archaeological complex of Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu Citadel Excursion
You will explore the enigmatic citadel of Machu Picchu accompanied by your expert guide, who will lead you through the site, providing archaeological and historical information on key areas of interest, including Intihuatana (the Sun Dial), the Sacred Plaza and the Temple of the Sun. Machu Picchu is the most important site of the vast Inca Empire. This UNESCO World Heritage site is often referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas” and is one of the most famous and spectacular archaeological complexes in the world – a visit to Peru would not be complete without it. Machu Picchu is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and recently awarded as the Most Ecological Destination in South America.
After the excursion, you will head to the train station where you will board the train towards Cusco. Upon arrival at the train station, you will be met by our Guest Services Representative and transferred to your hotel.
(B)
Day 6: CUSCO – LIMA – OUTBOUND
After breakfast you will be transported to Cusco airport to board your flight to Lima. In Lima International Airport, our Guest Services Representative will assist you with your departure flight.
(B)
5 Stars US $ 2,731 |
4 Stars US $ 2,480 |
3 Stars US $ 2,373 |
SIC US $ 1,489 |
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Machu Picchu | INKATERRA Superior Deluxe Room |
EL MAPI Deluxe Room |
ANDINA Standard Room |
ANDINA Standard Room |
Cusco | CASONA INKATERRA Suite Patio |
ARANWA CUSCO Deluxe Room |
CASA ANDINA PLAZA Superior Room |
CASA ANDINA PLAZA Superior Room |
* Pricing per person based on double occupancy
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