THE CLASSIC INKA TRAIL 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

DAY 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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). Return by train to Ollantaytambo and from this village to Cusco by bus. Arrival to Cusco.

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 the last days

Entrance feet to the hot spring

Bus from  Machupicchu to 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.

PRICE PER PERSON (CLASS A): 550.00 DOLLARS

PRICE PER PERSON (CLASS B): 350.00 DOLLARS

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