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DAY 3: CUSCO / PISCACUCHO OR KM 82
/HUAYLLABAMBA
(INKA TRAIL)
Deaparture
early from Cusco until Piscacucho is located at 2,700
m.a.s.l. this place is called also as KM 82. Start to walk
until Miskay (2,800 m.a.s.l.), then we´ll continue walk up
to Patallacta (2,750 m.a.s.l.). Arrival to Wayllabamba
located at 3000 m.a.s.l. Camping.
DAY 4: HUAYLLABAMBA / WARMIWAÑUSCA /
PACAYMAYU (INKA TRAIL)
 Today we get
up early, after breakfast we’ll
start the hardest part of the day, this one consists in a
narrow and steep climb (9 Kms.). Along this climb the
landscape changes to a very high and dry area with little
vegetation. When we reach the mountain pass Warmihuañusca
pass known as (the dead woman’s pass) we will observe
domesticated llamas and alpacas grazing in the ichu, one of
the few plants that grow at this altitude. We’ll also hike
through a forest area inhabited by different kina of animals
such as andean bear or bear with glasses and sparrows. Inmediately after the pass we’ll descend
towards the Pacaymayu valley (3,600 msnm), where we will
camp after a 6 hours excursión.
DAY 5:
PACAYMAYU / PUYUPATAMARCA / WIÑAYHUAYNA (INKA TRAIL)
 This
is the most interesting and impressive day of the trek, due
to the number of archaeological sites we’ll visit. From Pacaymayu we’ll climb
to the second pass, the Runkurakay pass (3,970 msnm this site is located at 3,800 m.a.s.l. and
consists in a small oval structure that was created as a
watch tower. Then we will descend towards Yanacocha (black
lagoon) and we’ll penetrate the cloud forest to arrive to
Sayacmarca (3,624 msnm). This a beautiful complex build in a
semicircular construction with several levels, narrow
streets and liturgic fountains, patios and irrigation
channels. Continuing on an easy will reach the third pass of
Phuyupatamarca (3,700 msnm) this is one of the most complete
and well preserved archaeological sites we’ll find in the
highest point of the mountain Phuyupatamarca means “La Nube sobre
la Ciudad”, we’ll continue walk down until Wiñayhuayna
(2,700 msnm). In this place we take a shower with hot water.
At 5
minutes from the campsite is the archaeological site of Wiñayhuayna consisting of an agricultural center with
several terraces.
DAY 6: WIÑAYHUAYNA / MACHU PICCHU /
AGUAS CALIENTES (INKA TRAIL)
 This
day we’ll wake up early to leave Wiñayhuayna at 4am. At the
proper time we’ll ascend to the Inti Punku or Sun Gate. The
excursion will take us about an hour long to reach the flat
stoned Inka sidewalk just on the border of the cliffs from
where we’ll see the dawn over the Machupicchu citadel.
From the Inti Punku we’ll descend to Machupicchu in 40
minutes and then head to the control post were we can store
our equipment, immediately we’ll head to the Inka city where
we will have a two hours guided tour. Afterwards you’ll have
free time to walk around the city or climb the Huaynapicchu
Mountain (confined spaces) from where you’ll have spectacular views of the
valley, mountains and the city itself or maybe visit the
temple of the moon and the fabulous Inka bridge. In the
afternoon
we’ll descend to Aguas Calientes village for having lunch (not
included). Overnight in a hotel.
DAY 7: AGUAS CALIENTES / CUSCO
(INKA TRAIL)
Free
day to perform different activities like climbing the
mountain Putukusi or relaxing in the hot spring. In the afternoon return to
Ollantaytambo by train and from here to Cusco by
transport. Arrival
to Cusco at night. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
INCLUDED:
Transfer KM 82
Entrance feet
to Inca Trail
Entrance feet
to Machupicchu (01 day)
Professional
guide
Cooker
Porters who
carrying the equipment and meals
All meals
during the trek
Train back
Aguas Calientes / Ollantaytambo
Oxigen
First-aid-kit
Transfer to
Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Hotel in Aguas
Calientes (double room)
DON´T INCLUDED:
Lunch and dinner 6th and
7th days
Entrance feet to the hot
spring
Bus from Machupicchu /
Aguas Calientes (7.00 dollars per route)
Sleeping bag
YOU NEED TO BRING:
Change of clothes for 4
days
Rain poncho
Trekking shoes
Sun block
Repellent
Snacks: Chocolate,
candies, coca, etc
Purifying tables (micropur)
Swimwear
Towel
ORIGINAL passport
Stick of bambu (optinal)
OPTIONAL SERVICE:
Extra porter to carry
your personal equipment (90.00 dollars for 4 days) an extra
porter can carry maximum 18 kg and can be hired by 2 people.
DAY 8: SACRED VALLEY
Out of Cusco early to go to Pisac ruins on the route will
make a stop at the lookout watch the Taray where impressive
Sacred Valley of the Incas, finally arrive at Pisaq where
we´ll visit the archaeological group and its market. Lunch
en route, before continuing to Ollantaytambo where we will
visit the impressive archaeological group and its terraces.
Return to Cusco visiting to the town of Chinchero, rich in
culture and archeology also in this place we`ll can see how
the people dye and weave garments.
INCLUDES:
Tourist Transport
Tourist ticket
Official Visitors Guide
Buffet lunch in Urubamba
DAY 9: TRANSFER OUT
Transfer to the airport.
INCLUDES:
Transfer to the airport.
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Transfer
to the hotel. In the afternoon we´ll visit the following
archaeological and religious attractions:
