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DAY 3: CUZCO / Km. 82 /HUAYLLABAMBA
(INKA TRAIL)
 Pick
up from your hotel at 0700/0730 hours in our private bus to
head afterwards to Piskacucho (2700 m.a.s.l.) well known
community as the Km.82 where the rails from Cusco to
Machupicchu cross. Starting our hike from this point we’ll
cross the bridge and walk along the left Urubamba river
banks that flow Northwest of the Sacred Valley. After
passing by some flat terraces we’ll arrive to Miskay (2800
m.a.s.l.), then we’ll climb to get to the Inca city of
Patallacta (2750 m.a.s.l.) then we’ll continue along the
valley created by the Kusichaca river, climbing gradually
until we reach our first campsite in Wayllabamba (3000
m.a.s.l.), from where we will see the most espectacular
views of the Vilcanota river on the opposite side of the
Urubamba river and the impressive Verónica whitepeak (5832
m.a.s.l.) on sight. Place where the diversity of flora and
fauna found cannot be calculated.
DAY 4: HUAYLLABAMBA / WARMIWAÑUSCA
/ PACAYMAYU (INKA TRAIL)
Today we’ll
get up at 0600 hours, after enjoying our 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. Our
advice is that for this day you take candy, chocolates and
coca leaves so you’ll have the sugar level high to avoid
altitude sickness. 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 / CHAQICOCHA /
WIÑAYHUAYNA (INKA TRAIL)
 This
is the most interesting and impressive day of the trek, due
to the number of archaeological sites we’ll visit and have
more information from our guide. From Pacaymayu we’ll climb
to the second pass, the Runkurakay pass (3,970 msnm). At mid
morning we’ll be visiting the archaeological complex of the
same name 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). Along our hike we’ll appreciate
the magnitude of the ancient art of the incas and observe
the stones that fill the ravine in perfect order. We’ll
continue our hike through an inca tunnel to reach the
mentioned pass. 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” “The cloud over the city” where we will
appreciate a sofisticated compound of water fountains with
solid foundations and impressive views of the Urubamba river
along which we’ll continue climbing towards Wiñayhuayna
(2,700 msnm). At this place we will find a restaurant a
counter and rooms with private bathrooms and hot water. 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 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. At noon
we’ll descend towards Aguas Calientes village where you can
visit the thermal springs and relax after walking for four
days.
DAY 7: AGUAS CALIENTES / CUSCO
(INKA TRAIL)
Free
day to perform different activities like climbing the
mountain Putukusi. In the afternoon return to Cusco. Arrive
to Cusco at night. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight
INCLUDED:
• Pick up from your hotel in our private bus heading to Km.
82 (Start of the trail).
• Entrance tickets for Inca Trail and Machupicchu.
• Professional guide
• Cook
• Porters (ONLY for carrying tents, food supplies and
kitchen equipment)
• Meals 3 breakfast / 3 lunch / 3 dinner
• Return train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Cusco.
• Tents (mattresses, chairs, etc), dinning tent, kitchen
tent
• Oxygen
• First aid kit
NOT INCLUDED:
• Last day lunch and dinner. After visiting Machupicchu
you’ll have time free to enjoy the remains and can select
having lunch in Machupicchu or in Aguas Calientes. Arrival
to Cusco is approximately at 20:30 hours.
• Visit to the thermal springs in Aguas Calientes you can
relax while you wait the train that’ll take you back to
Cusco the springs are located 10 minutes walking from the
train station. Towels can be rented close to the springs.
• Bus ticket from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Sleeping bag
YOU NEED TO BRING:
• Shorts, t-shirts, polar fleece jacket.
• Rain jacket or plastic poncho
• Well fitted trekking shoes
• Sleeping bag
• Mattresses will be issued by the agency and the
participant will carry it.
• Camera, batteries, extra film.
• Cap, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
• Bug spray
• Candy, chocolates, cookies
• Water and water purifying pills (Micropur)
• Small towel
• Swimsuit
• Original passport
• Optional: walking sticks (with rubber end)
OPTIONAL SERVICE:
• Extra porter to carry personal equipment (US$90.00 for 4
days) 01 porter can carry up to 18 kilos (39,6 lbs.), and
can be hired by two people.
• One extra night in Aguas Calientes can be booked at an
additional cost depending the hotel selected.
• If you wish to visit Machupicchu again the next day you’ll
have to pay for another entrance ticket.
• Vistadome wagon service (first class) instead of the
backpacker wagon (tourist service) at an additional cost.
• Sleeping bag.
DAY 8: SACRED VALLEY
This day we’ll
head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will visit:
Pisac Ruins, Pisaq indian market and the church. Then we’ll
pass through Lamay and Calca arriving to Urubamba were we
will stop for lunch.
We’ll continue this trip until Ollantaytambo where you will
appreciate the village, the typical streets, and visit the
wonderful archaeological complex, with its terraces and
enjoy the wonderful view of the Sacred Valley.
Afterwards we’ll be heading to the not less important
Chinchero village, so rich in culture and archaeology. In
this place we can see how the people stained and woven
garments.
INCLUDED:
Tourist transportation
Tourist ticket
Official tour guide
Lunch buffet in Urubamba
Hotel in Cusco
DAY 9: TRANSFER OUT
Transfer to the airport on time.
INCLUDED:
Airport transportation
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Transfer
to the hotel. In the afternoon we´ll visit the following
archaeological and religious attractions:
