Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days
ID: GYG839839-1329918
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 4 days
Description
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days, appreciate beautiful landscapes and flora of the Peruvian Andes.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Beginning of the Inca Trail
On this first day we will pick you up in Cusco very early to take you by road to Chilca, 88 km away. Here we will get in touch with porters, cooks and the necessary equipment for the excursion. We will begin the walk along the Urubamba River to reach Patallaqta, where we will have lunch. We will continue our journey crossing the Huayllabamba Valley to reach Llullucayoc, where we will camp and have a nice dinner. Overnight.
DAY 2: Inca Trail
After breakfast we will continue with our walk, appreciating beautiful landscapes and how the flora changes as we advance, reaching the highest point, the “WARMIWUAÑUSCA” pass (where women die) at 4200 m.a.s.l., from where we will have a panoramic view of the surrounding snow-capped mountains, valleys and mountains.
We will continue with the descent to the great valley of “PACAYMAYO”, where we will have the service of hot drinks (mates); then comes dinner and finally the camp. Includes lunch and dinner.
DAY 3: Inca Trail
Breakfast. We leave early ascending towards Runcuracay archaeological zone at 3,700 m.a.s.l. We then continue towards Sayacmarka where we will rest and have lunch. Continuing our walk towards PUYUPATAMARCA (City above the Clouds), impressive Inca City. We continue through Wiñaywayna at 2,690 m.a.s.l. located in the jungle edge where we will have dinner and camp. In this camp you will have the option of hot water showers. (On your own)
DAY 4: On this last day you will have to get up very early to have breakfast and start our walk towards the Inti Punku or Puerta del Sol, from where you have an impressive panoramic view of the citadel. Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, we will take a guided tour of the citadel, visiting the main areas, such as the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. Free time to walk around the citadel and then be transferred by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). In the afternoon return to Cusco by train. End of services.
Important - In the months of January - April, the services of the Inka Rail and Peru Rail companies depart and arrive at the stations of Ollantaytambo or Pachar (2 hours from the city of Cusco).
The prices of our tours include transfers to these stations.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Beginning of the Inca Trail
On this first day we will pick you up in Cusco very early to take you by road to Chilca, 88 km away. Here we will get in touch with porters, cooks and the necessary equipment for the excursion. We will begin the walk along the Urubamba River to reach Patallaqta, where we will have lunch. We will continue our journey crossing the Huayllabamba Valley to reach Llullucayoc, where we will camp and have a nice dinner. Overnight.
DAY 2: Inca Trail
After breakfast we will continue with our walk, appreciating beautiful landscapes and how the flora changes as we advance, reaching the highest point, the “WARMIWUAÑUSCA” pass (where women die) at 4200 m.a.s.l., from where we will have a panoramic view of the surrounding snow-capped mountains, valleys and mountains.
We will continue with the descent to the great valley of “PACAYMAYO”, where we will have the service of hot drinks (mates); then comes dinner and finally the camp. Includes lunch and dinner.
DAY 3: Inca Trail
Breakfast. We leave early ascending towards Runcuracay archaeological zone at 3,700 m.a.s.l. We then continue towards Sayacmarka where we will rest and have lunch. Continuing our walk towards PUYUPATAMARCA (City above the Clouds), impressive Inca City. We continue through Wiñaywayna at 2,690 m.a.s.l. located in the jungle edge where we will have dinner and camp. In this camp you will have the option of hot water showers. (On your own)
DAY 4: On this last day you will have to get up very early to have breakfast and start our walk towards the Inti Punku or Puerta del Sol, from where you have an impressive panoramic view of the citadel. Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, we will take a guided tour of the citadel, visiting the main areas, such as the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. Free time to walk around the citadel and then be transferred by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). In the afternoon return to Cusco by train. End of services.
Important - In the months of January - April, the services of the Inka Rail and Peru Rail companies depart and arrive at the stations of Ollantaytambo or Pachar (2 hours from the city of Cusco).
The prices of our tours include transfers to these stations.
Highlights
- Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
- Observe beautiful landscapes of the Peruvian Andes.
- Get an impressive panoramic view of the citadel.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.