TOUR DESCRIPTION

DAY ONE:

CUSCO – WAYLLABAMBA
Cusco, Pisqacuchu km 82, LLactapata ruins and Wayllabamba

Our grand adventure starts whit a pick up from your hotel at approximately 6:00 A.M. There is a fantastic drive through the viewpoints of the highland and the sacred valley which takes us to Pisqaquchu, kilometer 82 starting point of our hike which is around 2,800 meters (,9187 ft) above sea level. Crossing the footbridge we hike along the Tara trees, Cactus, Bromeliads and Spanish moss forest. After an explanation of the LLactapata ruins, we lunch at Tarayoc place. An easy day 12 kilometers (8 miles) up and down mountainside with a six to seven hours hike to reach the first base camp at Wayllabamba, at 3000 meters (9,843 ft) above sea level. We have afternoon tea once the camp is set up, with dinner around 7:00 P.M. Then to bed in preparation for an early start tomorrow.

DAY TWO:

WAYLLABAMBA – PACAYMAYU

Our grand challenge against nature starts getting up at 5:00 A.M. We pack up our belongings, enjoy breakfast, stretch our legs and then we leave from 3,000 meters (9843 ft) up to Dead Woman Pass, the highest point on our hike at 4,200 meters (13,780 ft). We have two official breaks and water stations before getting to the top. Walk slowly and surely, take some breaks along the way, as many as you need, going at your own pace. Breathe in and out deeply two to three times at each break to catch your breath. We start climbing gently onto the mountain and under native woodland polylepis forest through LlulluchaPampa at 3,850 meters (12,632 ft) with spectacular views of the landscapes and Inca trail ahead to the first pass. We start descending a stairway to the forested Pacaymayu Valley, the second base camp at 3,500 meters (11484 ft). We have afternoon tea once the camp is set up, with dinner around 7:00 P.M.

We sleep early again in preparation for an early start the next day.

DAY THREE:

PACAYMAYU – WIÑAYWAYNA

Our best day for adventure starts at 5:00 A.M. We pack up things, enjoy breakfast, stretch our legs and then we leave from 3,500 meters (11,484 ft) toward the steps of Runkuracay ruins, with visit and guided tour. We keep ascending a steep mountainside as we reach the second pass of Runkuracay at 3,950 meters (12,960 ft) which gives us a spectacular view point of the Pumasillo range. Descending to Sayacmarca ruins we can view the incredible snow capped ranges and forested hills flanking the Aobamba valley. Continuing along the steep paved stone path and under cloud forest through a colorful riot of orchids, bromeliads, mosses and fern, we will find Phuyupatamarca; the third pass at 3,600 meters (11,812 ft). After lunch we start descending the mountainside at Phuyupatamarca ruins then a long stairway towards Wiñaywayna to the third camp side at 2,650 meters (8,695 ft) the largest and most beautiful of the Inca trail sites. In the afternoon we have a guided tour of the ruins, a break for tea and then dinner. After dinner we have a celebration with the kitchen crew and the porters in order to thank them for their hard work.

DAY FOUR:

WIÑAYWAYNA – MACHU PICCHU

Our dream day starts very early getting up at 4:30 A.M. to pack up your things, enjoy breakfast and to prepare a pocket snack. We leave at 5:30 A.M. to follow the last stretch of the Inca trail across a dark green forest to reach the Sun Gate, with view of the enigmatical Inca city. The last half hour is fascinating and we will enjoy the sunshine along the way towards the heart of Machu Picchu. Here we will complete a fully guided tour of the site with time available to enjoy the Machu Picchu citadel at your own pace.

Later in the afternoon we take a bus to the small town of Aguas Calientes where we catch the train and return to Cusco. We end the tour leaving you in your Cusco hotel.
We will have dinner at a Restaurant.

ITINERARY CLASSIC INCA TRAIL

• PRIVATE TOURS
• DAILY TOURS
• MINIMUM: 2 Passengers
• PRICES: On request

DAYONE:

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer from hotel to departure point kilometer 82
• Hike from kilometer 82 to Wayllabamba, first camp
• Lunch on the way
• Tea time in the afternoon
• Dinner at the campsite

DAY TWO:

• Breakfast at the camp site
• Hike from Wayllabamba up to Dead woman’s pass
• Dead woman’s pass to Pacaymayu, second camp
• Lunch on the way
• Tea time in the afternoon
• Dinner at the campsite

DAY THREE:

• Breakfast at the campsite
• Hike from Pacaymayu up to Runkuracay ruins, guided visit
• Runkuracay ruins to the second pass
• Lunch on the way
• Second pass to Sayacmarca ruins
• Sayacmarca ruins to Chaquicocha lunch place
• After lunch a guided visit of Phuyupatamarca ruins
• Camp at Wiñaywayna
• Dinner at the campsite and tipping of the porters

DAY FOUR:

• Breakfast at the campsite
• Hike from Wiñaywayna to the Sun gate
• Sun gate to Machupicchu and private guided tour
• Free time to relax
• Meet up for lunch
• Bus to Aguas Calientes town
• Return to Cusco by train
• Transfer from Poroy train station to hotel in Cusco
• Dinner at a restaurant
• Next day; transfer to the airport

Service Included:

Transfer:

• Airport / Hotel / Airport
• From Hotel to departure point km 82
• From Poroy train station to Hotel in Cusco
• Entrance fee to Machupicchu and Inca trail
• An Inflable mattress
• Three seasons camping tent and sleeping bag
• 4 Breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 4 Dinners
• A bottle of wine every night (Red or White)
• A liter of water bottle per person every day
• Hot drinks at each camp
• A snack bag every morning
• A private bilingual guide on the Inca trail and Machupicchu tour
• Private porters to carry our camping gear and your duffel bag
• Bus tickets from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes town
• Return train ticket fee Machupicchu / Cusco

Service No Included:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Extra
• Tips
• Taxes
• Additional tour
• Laundry service
• Insurance
• Air tickets
• Walking boots
• Walking stick