Pick up from the hotel very early in the morning, in the direction of Urubamba – Ollantaytambo and then arrive at km 82. Pisca cucho sector where our path begins where we will meet the Quechua-speaking porters. After some relaxation, breathing techniques, and stretching, you’ll be ready to embark on the four-day trek that awaits you. We will cross over the Vilcanota river, with magnificent views of the Nevado Verónica (5,900 m/19,000 ft) and continue along the walk admiring the Llactapata archaeological site, we arrive at the Huayllabamba river for lunch. After lunch we will continue and visit the archaeological sites of Patallacta. Our hike today will last approximately 05 hours. Upon arrival at our first camp, it is advisable to take a shower to help soothe any aches and pains. Camp overnight in Huayllabamba.
The most demanding day of the entire trek and we will gain considerable altitude. After breakfast, the guide will give us some recommendations before starting the walk up the road, an average of 03 hours of Trek. During the Inca trail we can appreciate a lot of vegetation and fauna.
Until we reach Llulluchapampa, where we will have a delicious lunch afterwards and then continue walking uphill until we reach the Warmiwañusqa pass, also called Woman of Death. The highest point of the route and Passing 3 ecological zones such as Yunga, Quechua and Puna, once reached this highest point. After a brief rest we will descend 2 hours to 3 hours more to the place where we will spend the night at our second camp in Pacaymayu where we will spend the night. Surrounded by landscapes and mountains.
After breakfast, we will begin the less demanding ascent from the day before. Our first stopping point will be in the Runquraqay Archaeological zone where we will have a guided tour by our guide. We continue up the road to then reach the archaeological site of Sayaqmarka (“City on a Cliff”) and explore the Inca ruins of Sayaqmarka, admiring the fabulous cloud forest at the same time. The third step of the Inca Trail on this journey is a long path of white granite stone, with some ups and downs that cross a densely wooded and cloudy mountain. Finally we will descend to the magnificent archaeological zone of Phuyupatamarka (“Cloud Level Town”) where our lunch awaits us. After lunch, we will begin the descent to the archaeological center of Wiñaywayna, an exceptional Inca complex built on the mountainside. After a break, we arrive at our last camp. We will have a guided tour of the Wiñaywayna area. After relaxing, we will enjoy dinner carefully prepared by our cook. We will also meet our porters for the last moment and give them the exchange of thanks. Tonight will be the last time we see our porters and cook and we will exchange ideas about our journey until today. Camp Overnight Our last overnight camp.
Very early in the morning you wake up at 4:30 am for breakfast and to begin the final walk to Intipunku, the first site to visit of the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu. We quickly descended from cloud forest into high jungle habitat. Orchids and hummingbirds are frequently seen along this walking route. We will arrive at Intipunku “Puerta del Sol” to observe the sunrise at Machu Picchu from a high point of view. We will continue to the royal road and at the end the “Lost City of the Incas”. Then we immediately start our Machu Picchu tour. Built by the Inca Pachacutec, and comprising stone blocks constructed with masterful precision, Machu Picchu blends harmoniously with the mountainous landscape. There are many theories about the origins behind Machu Picchu, but three of the most popular ideas include a temple to the sun, a fortress against jungle dwellers, and a sanctuary for the Incas. This fabulous city has houses, temples, warehouses, a large central plaza connected by narrow roads and passes, which is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountainside that were used for agriculture. We will visit the Main Plaza, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the circular tower, the Sacred Sundial and the cemeteries. After the guided tour of 02 hours and a half, you will have free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own. Lunch on your own, then descend to the town of Aguas Calientes, then we will board our train heading to Ollantaytambo station then return to Cusco. We arrive at approximately 10:00 p.m. in Cusco.
Ollantaytambo, Inca trail, Machupicchu.
After the tour, you can take a stroll around the Plaza de Armas and its surroundings, where you can appreciate the work of Cusco artisans in the craft shops. You can also savor the famous and unique Peruvian cuisine in nearby restaurants or simply take a break on one of the benches in the Plaza de Armas, enjoying the scenery and taking the classic photo for a warm memory despite the cold Cusco nights. And if you enjoy the nightlife, around the square, you’ll find many discos and bars filled with tourists and locals looking to have fun.
