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Day by day…
Day 1: CUSCO – CHILCA – WAYLLABAMBA (3000 M)
On Day 1, we will have breakfast and then take a private bus to Urubamba. This city is located only one hour away from the city of Cusco. From Urubamba, we will go to Chilca to start our trek on the Inca Trail. Along the way, we will break for lunch. After a 3-hour trek, we will visit the Llactapata archeological site and on the first night we will make camp at the Duration: 3 hours
Day 2: WALLAYBAMBA (3000 M) WARMIWAÑUSCA – PACAYMAYO (3000 M)
On Day 2 we will have start out early in the morning with a hearty breakfast and then depart for the Warmiwañusca pass, which is located 4200 m.a.s.l. After lunch, we will continue our trek towards the Pacaymayo campsite where we will make camp for our second night together.
Altitude Change: +1200 meters / -700 meters
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Day 3: PACAYMAYO (3500 M) – PUYATAMARCA (3580 M) –WIÑAYHUAYNA (2650 M)
On Day 3 we will have an early breakfast and depart for the second highest pass on the trek (3580 m.a.s.l.). We will stop to visit the Runkurakay archeological site along the way and then also visit the Inca citadel of Sayamarca. The trek continues on to the Puyapatamarca ruins. After Lunch we will proceed with our trek, which will end with a visit to the Wiñaywayna complex, where we will have dinner and make camp for the night.
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Day 4: WIÑAYWAYNA (2650 M) – MACHU PICCHU (2400 M) – CUSCO
After breakfast, we will start our last day’s hike and arrive at the highlight of our adventure – the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. At Machu Picchu, from the Inti Punku (Sun Door) we will be able to take-in the incredible landscape. Here, we will spend about three hours visiting this world famous site with a guided tour of the ancient Inca citadel. After the guided tour there will be free time to wander about the ruins on your own.
We will descend the from Machu Picchu to the town of Aguas Calientes, located deep within the Machu Picchu canyon, where we will have lunch and then travel to Cusco by train. You will be transferred from the Cusco train station to your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Included:
Transport and subsequent transfers from your hotel in Cusco, English speaking guide, food during the treks, mountain equipment (tents, camping equipment, ropes), transport of collective equipment (by porters), entrance fees to national parks and Machu Picchu.
Not Included:
International and domestic flights; Hotels in Cusco; Airport tax ($28 per person); Food purchases in the towns not included in the trek (food costs approximately $8 per person in a good restaurant). Personal equipment is also NOT included, such as a sleeping bag rated to –10˚ C; Mattresses; Hiking/Walking shoes; Helmut with light; Pick; Crampons, etc. These items CAN be rented.
Note: Personal insurance is obligatory.
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