INCA TRAIL 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Description
inca trail 4 days 3 nights The best known path of this network is the Inca trail,Km. 82 .It is known as Piscacucho town,it crosses the ancient towns of Huayllabamba, Warmiwañuska, Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Wiñaywayna, Intipunku and finally arrives at the Machu Picchu.
This trail last for 4 days. At the fourth day you will be rewarded with the amazing sunrise over one of the New Seven Wonder of the World : The Citadel of Machupicchu The stunning views, the flora, fauna, the impressive archeological remains, that cross the clouded forests, the histories, legends and myths make this trail a life time adventure.
The professionalism and devotion of our guides and staff of porters, will guarantee to offer you an unforgettable experience.
Itinerary
DAY 01: CUSCO – PISKACUCHO – WAYLLABAMBA
We will pick you up at your hotel. We will drive to the City of Piskacucho located at km 82. Our exciting adventure will begin at the Inca based bridge, approximately at 10am. We will start our walk towards the archeological site of Llactapata, a gentle hike and a perfect warm up for the second part of the day. Then, at Hatunchaca our cooks will give us a delicious lunch. After a brief rest, we will restart to walk, and approximately 2 hours later we will arrive to the Andean community of Wayllabamba, the place of our first camp.
DAY 02: WAYLLABAMBA – WARMIWAÑUSCA – PAQAYMAYU
Early in the morning we start our walk towards the highest point of the Inca trail, subject to different climates and microclimates. We are passing through the rainy woodlands of Yuncachimpa till the grassy mountain of Warmiwañusca and we will reach an altitude of 4200m, the highest pass on our hike. After a short rest, we will start descending until we reach the place where lunch will be prepared for us. Then,we restart the trek towards Paqaymayu’s where our team will be waiting for us with the camp and dinner.
DAY 03: PAQAYMAYU – CHAQUICOCHA – WIÑAYWAYNA
After our breakfast we will start our journey towards the archeological site of Runkurakay, then we will pass by two high Andean lagoons until we arrive to the second highest pass at 3850m. This pass takes the same name of the archaeological site as the one we visited before. Then, we descend to Sayacmarca or Dominant Town and follow the path towards the clouded forest until we reach Phuyupatamarca, village of the clouds. This archaeological group possesses one beautiful ritual fountain, a leafy vegetation and a spectacular panoramic view of the valley of the river Urubamba. Our third camp waits for us In Wiñaywayna or as called Forever Young. We will have some free time to visit and to explore the surroundings.
DAY 04: WIÑAYWAYNA – MACHUPICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES
Very early in the morning we will begin a trek of approximately two hours, up to Inti Punku’s sector, also called Sungate. We may have the opportunity to admire the sunrise over the majestic city of Machu Picchu.
Aditionally, we will restart the descending until we will register our arrival in the check point. Then, we will start our visit of approximately 2 hours and a half. There will be sufficient time for you to explore and discover by yourselves the mysteries that hides this enigmatic city.
We are returning in Bus and train to Ollantaytambo. We will be picked up from the train station in Ollantaytambo. In Ollantaytambo a vehicle will await you.
Machupicchu was recently honored to be part of the New 7 wonders of the World and is one of the top World Heritages on the list of UNESCO.
Included
What’s included:
- 4-day trek to Machu Picchu
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Transfer in private bus to the start of the Inca Trail
- Inca Trail and Machu Picchu entrance fees
- English speaking guide
- Igloo tent (2 people in each 4-person tent)
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- Kitchen tent
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Porter for group camping equipment, not personal belongings (backpacks, sleeping bag)
- All meals on the trail except lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes
- First-aid kit
- Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes back to Cusco
- Transfer from the train station back to hotel in Cusco
What’s not included:
- Gratuities
- Extra porters
