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CLASIC INKA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU 4DAYS/3NIGHTS

Inka Jungle Trail & Biking Machupicchu Introduction:

inca Trail to machupicchu

Introduction: The Inca Trail to MachuPicchu is one of best known and most popular hiking trip on the world this trail shows magnificent mountains range, exotic vegetation and extraordinary ecological variety. The trail runs over high mountains. The highest pass is at 4,200 meters above sea level (13,776 feet) which is Warmiwañusca pass where you can get fantastic views, through cloud forest and tropical vegetation. The trek shows different altitudes running from 2,220 to 4,200 meters above sea level. Over 250 species of orchids have been counted in the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary, as well as numerous rare birds, reptiles, including several endangered species.

Duration of the trek: 4 Days / 3 Nights

Distance of the trek: 47 kilometers.

Level of difficulty:  

Season: From January to December (not available on February)

The maximum height: 4,200 m.a.s.l (13,776 ft)

Itinerary

andean peru trekking DAY 01: CUSCO/ KM 82/ HUAYLLABAMBA

At 06:00 am. We pick you up from the hotel driving to Chilca Ville where we meet porters and cooks who will help us to bring camping equipment and food preparation during the hiking trip. Afterward we continue driving until Km 82, which is the starting point of Inca´s Trail trekking, once there we start walking through arid soil along the Urubamba river with magnificent views of snow capped Mountain "La Veronica" (5,682 m.a.s.l). We walk seeing the archeological sites which are far away from the path. After 4 to 5 hours walking we get our first camp site in the andean community of Huayllabamba an ancient Inca's citadel who protects the entrance to two valleys.

05 hours trip aprox.

Total distance: 12 km (7, 47 miles)
Estimated walking time: 4 to 5 hours
Maximum altitude point: 3,000 m (9,840 ft)
Campsite altitude: 3,000 m (9,840 ft)

andean peru trekking DAY 02: WAYLLABAMBA/ PACAYMAYU

We wake up at about 6:00 am. After a healthy breakfast we leave Wayllabamba starting to climb up with direction to warmihuañusca pass which is at 4200 m.a.s.l (13,776 ft) along the way you will appreciate the changing ecology, as you leave the reasonably mild valley behind and reach the treeless pastures in the cold high parts. The high mountain grass "ichu", can be found at the highest parts of these pastures. Before reaching the pass there is a camping site named Llulluchapampa, which has a good location to enjoy marvelous views and of course you can take there a good break before climbing up the last part to the pass. It also has a public toilet. Once in the top of the pass we go down until second campsite named Pacaymayu 3600 m.a.s.l (11,480ft)

07 hours walking aprox.

Total distance: 11 km (6, 84 miles)
Estimated walking time: : 7 to 8 hours
Maximum altitude point: 4,200 m.a.s.l (13,776 ft)
Campsite altitude: 3,600 m (11,480 ft)

tours in cusco economic DAY 03: PACAYMAYU/ WIÑAYHUAYNA

This day is the most impressive, interesting and the longest part of the trail too along the way we can find archeological remnants as well as ruins of Runkuracay at 3800m.a.s.l (12,467 ft) this small circular ruin occupies a commanding position overlooking the Pacaymayo bellow valley. Afterward we lead you until the top of the second pass called "Abra de Runkuracay" at 4,000m.a.s.l (13,123 ft).At last you'll feel that you are walking along the paving trail of the Incas. The descent from the pass is down through steeps and so need take care. This section of the trail up till the 3rd pass which is particularly beautiful as the path crosses high stone embankments and skirts deep precipices. After about 1 hour from the 2nd pass we arrive to Sayacmarca ruins 3624 m.a.s.l (11,889 ft) by way of a superbly designed stone staircase. The name Sayacmarca means 'Inaccessible Town' and describes the position of the ruins perfectly protected on three sides by sheer cliffs. No one knows the exact purpose of these ruins, from 3rd pass the path descends into magnificent cloud forest full of orchids, hanging mosses, tree ferns and flowers, passing through an impressive Inca tunnel, carved into the rock, on the way. Finally we get last Campsite in Wiñayhuayana.

Total distance: 16 km (9, 94 miles)
Estimated walking time: 6 to 7 hours.
Maximum altitude point: 3,900 m (12,792 ft)
Campsite altitude: : 2,650 m (8,692 ft)

tours in cusco economic DAY 04: WIÑAYHUAYNA/ MACHUPICCHU

We wake up early!! At around 4:30 am. After having breakfast and set off on the trail again by 5:30 am. It to arrive Machu Picchu before sunrise. After 2 hours approximately we will arrive to sun gate which is named "Inti punku" in quechua language so from here we will be able to enjoy the sunrise over Machu Picchu which is spread out before, an unforgettable experience. Afterward we descent for 40 minutes to the old city of Machu Picchu, once there you will have at around 2 hours in a guided tour exploring the old city with your guide then you'll get plenty of time to take pictures and explore the citadel by your self of course you can also climb up to Huaynapicchu. On afternoon we go down by bus until Aguas Calientes town where train back from Aguas Calientes to Cusco at 16:30 approximately, aarriveing to Cusco after 04 hours.

Total distance: 4 km (2,49 miles)
Estimated walking time: 2 hours.
Maximum altitude point: 2,700 m (8,829 ft)
Campsite altitude: 2,400 m (7,872 ft)

cusco hike Adventures THE SERVICE INCLUDES:

  • Pick up at hotel in Cusco.
  • Private bus from Cusco to km 82 (where we start the hiking).
  • Professional Bilingual Guide (2 guides for groups over 9 people).
  • Porters to carry the stuff of the agency.
  • Cook and meals (03 breakfasts / 03 lunches / 03 dinners).
  • Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, tables, seats, kitchen tent and dinning tent).
  • First aid kit and Oxygen balloon.
  • Bus down ticket from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes town.
  • Entrance fees to Inca Trail and Machupicchu.
  • Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (back packer service).

cusco hike Adventures THE SERVICE NOT INCLUDED:

  • Breakfast on first day and lunch on day four.
  • Tips for the guide, cook and porters
  • Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office U$ 03 per day).
  • Entrance to visit the hot spring in Aguas Calientes town ($ 04).
  • Porter to carry your personal items 12 kilograms ($ 70).
  • Vistadome train service (U$ 60).

cusco hike Adventures RECOMMENDATIONS THINGS TO BRING:

  • Backpack and sleeping bag.
  • Hiking shoes or boots.
  • Rain coat or poncho.
  • Warmth clothes.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Sun block, sun glasses and hat.
  • Water bottle.
  • Water purifying tables.
  • Flash light and knife.
  • Towel and toilet paper.
  • Snacks (chocolates, candies, cookies and others).
  • Personal Medical Kit.
  • Extra national currency (soles).
  • Original passport (if you are student don't forget the ISIC Card).

Price:

US$ 360 per person (adult). US$ 30 Discount for student with INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CARD (ISIC).

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