ITINERARY:
DAY 1 - CUSCO - PISKACUCHO- PATALLACTA
We will pick you up from your hotel and
travel to Piskacucho (Km 82) by private bus, where we will begin
our trek. We will walk along the left side of the Urubamba River
and enjoy a great view of the Veronica snow cap. In the afternoon,
we will visit the Patallacta archeological complex and the Q'ente
platforms.
L/D
DAY 2 - PATALLACTA - LLULLUCHAPAMPA
We will enjoy the flora and fauna along the Trail,
as we hike slowly to the community of Wayllabamba. From
this point the road ascends up to Llulluchapampa, the first
pass on the Trail (3,600 meters/11,811 feet above sea level),
where we will make camp for the night and visit Mt. Huayanay.
B/L/D
DAY 3
- LLULLUCHAPAMPA - PHUYUPATAMARKA
We will make a leisurely 2-hour journey up to Warmiwañusca
(4,200 meters/13,780 feet above sea level) and then descend
into the Pacaymayo Valley. From Pacaymayo, we then ascend
to the second pass with a view of the Vilcabamba mountain
range and finally descend to Chakicocha, where we will camp
for the night. Along the way, we will visit the Runkuracay
and Sayacmarca ruins.
B/L/D
DAY 4
- PHUYUPATAMARKA - WIÑAYWAYNA - MACHU PICCHU - AGUAS
CALIENTES
Our stroll along the Trail leads us to the cloud
forest, where we will visit the Phuyupatamarca and Wiñaywayna
ruins. Approximately two hours later we will arrive at Inti
Punku ("Sun Gate"), where we will have a fantastic
view of the magnificent Incan citadel of Machu Picchu, after
which we will head to the town of Aguas Calientes and settle
into our hostel for the evening.
B/L/D
DAY 5
- AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - AGUAS CALIENTES - CUSCO
It's the most incredible day of the trek. Our 2.5-hour
guided visit of Machu Picchu will include sacred churches,
ancient houses, Incan terraces and hanging gardens. The
beauty and mystery of this magical sanctuary-city simply
cannot be described.
B/L
Note:
* The Government office assigns us to campsites
* People who want to visit Huayna Picchu must let us know
as soon as they can, because according to new rules, there
is a limit of people (400) per day that can climb it.
PRIVATE
SERVICE Group Size: Depends on the client Departures: Depends on the client
INCLUDES: Transportation in and out: Hotel - Piskakucho / Poroy Train station - Hotel Guide: Professional English and Spanish speaking guide;
2 guides for groups over 9 people Cook: In charge of meal preparation Porters: Carry tents and cooking equipment Personal Porter: Carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses
(Max. 8 kilos/ 17.4 lbs per person) Meals: 4 Breakfasts/5 Lunches/4 Dinners/3 Snacks and afternoon
tea Ticket: Inca Trail & Machu Picchu Bus Ticket: Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes (4th day) Bus Ticket: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
(5th day) Equipment: tents (2 people in each, 3-person-capacity),
Therm-a-rest sleeping pad, dinner tent, special biodegradable
bathroom tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs,
table settings, first-aid kit, including emergency oxygen
bottle Hotel: Double hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes (4th
day)
Vistadome Train Service: Aguas Calientes - Poroy Train Station
DOESN'T
INCLUDE:
- Breakfast (day 1), usually the hotels offer this service
- Sleeping bag
EXTRAS:
- US$ 12 Sleeping bag rental(-10°C) for the whole trek
- US$ 15 single tent accommodation
- Extra night in Aguas Calientes: US$25 Single room (per
night)
- Extra night in Aguas Calientes: US$40 Double room (per
night)
