Inka Trail to Machu Picchu (4 Days - 3 Nights)
On the Urubamba’s Valley, Machupicchu fits
within the spectacular framework provided
by the lush vegetation of the nearby jungle
and the rugged landscape. The Inca Trail
is just a small part of the Inca road
system (Qapacñan), which integrates the
four regions of the Empire called
Tawantinsuyu.
This hike of around 45 km, last four
days, ending in the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
What makes this trip so special
is the combination of Inca archaeological
sites, incredible views, exotic vegetation
and extraordinary ecological variety.
Day 01: Cusco - km 82 - Wayllabamba
At 6:30 am. Our guide will pick you
up from the hotel and you will take a
bus to the km 82 where we will arrive
at approximately 11:00 a.m., in this
place we will be pleased to know the
team that accompanied us during our
walk, such as porters, people in
charge of the tents, cooks, etc..
We begin the walk. This first day
is considered the training day,
and in the first areas we will have
a beautiful view of "Veronica"
mountain and we will be walk ing by
the left area of the river to reach
the viewpoint from where we can see
a magnificent view of the archaeological
complex called Llactapata (or Patallacta),
where lunch will be waiting for us
to regain strength and to reach
Wayllabamba (3000 m), where we
place our first
Camping site.
Food: Snack, lunch and dinner.
Day 02: Wayllabamba - Pacaymayo
After a breakfast, begin our second day
of hiking, perhaps the most difficult
because we have to reach our highest
point called Wuarmihuañusca to 4.200 m.
Here we can enjoy a panoramic view
of the mountain ranges in this region.
After lunch we star going down into
the valley of Pacaymayo (3800 masl)
where we will make our second camp.
Camp.
Food: Breakfast, snack, lunch and dinner.
Day 03: Pacaymayo - Wiñaywayna
Early in the morning, after walking 30
minutes we will visit the archaeological
site called Runquracay. From here we
start walking the "original" Inca Trail
which is paved entirety. In some places
reaching up to 2 meters wide and you can
see the quality of Inca architecture,
visiting Sayacmarca, beautiful building,
besides on the way we will pass through a
tunnel and then we will arrive to the
archaeological complex of Puyupatamarca.
From this point we have to start going
down in a very interesting path, with a
dense vegetation on the edge of forest
rich in flora and fauna. After two hours
we arrive at Wiñaywayna (2700 m), where
we spend our third camp.
Camp.
Food: Breakfast, snack, lunch and dinner.
Day 04: Wiñaywayna - Machupicchu - Cusco
After breakfast, we start the walk so
we can reach the Inti Punku (Sun’s gate),
known as the gateway to Machu Picchu, from
this place we can have our first impressive
panoramic view of the Sanctuary. Upon
arrival to Machu Picchu, take a guided
tour through the city, visiting the
major sites and monuments such as the
Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the
Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarter,
the Temple of Three Windows and the
cemeteries.
Then you will have free time to
explore the area on your own.
Transportation to Machupicchu
Town (Aguas Calientes) for
lunch (not included).
In the afternoon return to
Cusco by train.
Upon arrival in Cusco, transfer
to the hotel.
Food: Breakfast.
End of our services.
INCLUDED
- Transportation to Km 82.
- Camping equipment (tent, dining tables, chairs).
- Return train ticket (Machu Picchu to Cusco).
- Transfer back to the hotel in Cusco.
- Bus ticket round trip Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. (I.N.C.).
- Guided tour.
- Personal attention.
- Food specified in the itinerary.
NOT INCLUDED
- Extra porter.
- Sleeping bags.
- Walking sticks, boots, flashlight and personal backpack.
- Tips.
- Lunch in Machu Picchu.
- Payment for excess baggage.
- Local calls, national or international.
- Personal services like laundry, and
others not specified in the itinerary.
(*) Rates Consetur and INC are subject to change.
