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Four days, 45 km, and a gold mine of Inca archaeological sites. Discover Cusco, along the Inca Trail and visit Machu Picchu experiencing the local life that contemplates nature, the traces of Peruvian history and culture.
This trek will awaken you with the imposing history of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Citadel of Machu Picchu. Whimsical trails will lead you to enjoy breathtaking landscapes and witness the changing ecosystem from the high Andean mountains to the heart of the Machu Picchu Amazon Rainforest Park. You will go from high altitudes with cold temperatures to warmer ones in the dense cloud forest, accompanied by beautiful rainbows. On the 4th day, you’ll visit Machu Picchu with a guide who will reveal all the secrets of the Inca culture and this mythical place ranked among the 7 World Wonders.
We leave Cusco (3350masl) at about 5.30 am. Along the way, you’ll be able to see extensive farming land and villages, which still keep their ancient traditions and customs. Km 82 is the meeting point with the rest of our team: porters and cooks, and the beginning of our trek. After a short hike, we get to the Llactapata site: old Inca terraces. Soon after this, we get to Wayllabamba (3100masl), and we gradually ascend to our first campsite: Yuncachimpa (3300masl).
Dawn at the Inca Trail offers a pleasant atmosphere, which will allow us to discover the natural habitat of the Yuncachimpa forest, where you can observe and photograph its flora and variety of birds. Next, the trail takes you to Lulluchapampa (3,850 m) and then to the “Warmihuañusca” pass (4,200 m). Here, you’ll be able to admire the imposing mountain scenery of Machu Picchu Park and Nevado Veronica. Further on, we’ll find ourselves on a deep descent into the valley of Pacaymayu (3,500m). Next, the Runcuracay pass (3,950m) will allow us to discover impressive Andean forest mountains and the high mountainous jungle in the Yunga region of the Peruvian Andes. Later, you visit Sayacmarca (3,600 m): a small town made up of a labyrinth of narrow streets, squares, houses, terraces, fountains, etc. You spend the night at the Chaquicocha camp.(3,650 m).
This will possibly be the most beautiful day of the Inca Trail. You’ll notice a constant change in the ecosystem along the hike. As we advance, we will be able to see and visit the site of Phuyupatamarca, known as the city above the clouds (3,600m), impressive for its circular walls and its ingenious system of aqueducts that still feed the liturgical fountains. Our path leads us to Wiñayhuayna (2650m), dominated by a vast complex of Inca terraces and urban housing constructions separated by a large staircase leading to a ceremonial site. We are spending the night at Wiñayhuayna campsite.
After our breakfast (4:30 am) and with torches in hand, we head to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) at 2,780m, where the sunrise appears by surprise over Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. The sunset and the company of our bilingual guide will allow you to discover the Inca culture in the territory of the Tahuantinsuyo (4 regions of the Inca Empire), as well as the cults and ceremonies that took place in the numerous temples and sacred places present in the citadel. After the guided tour, you will have time to enjoy the magic of the historic sanctuary and to take some photos. Then, we return to Aguas Calientes to have lunch (not included).
Afterwards, you board the train to Ollantaytambo, and from there our driver takes you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Note: The group of Porters are only present in the trekking part.
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To protect the Inca Trail, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 21, 2014, the Peruvian government has set strict visitor limits. These restrictions ensure the preservation of this iconic destination for future generations, making early booking essential to secure your spot. Don’t miss out—book now to guarantee your adventure.
Updated Machu Picchu Circuits for Better Visitor Management
The Ministry of Culture of Peru has revised the circuits in the Inca city of Machu Picchu to enhance visitor capacity management. Effective from June 1st to October 15th, and on December 30th and 31st, 2024, three new circuits comprising 10 different routes will be in place to explore Machu Picchu. These new routes aim to streamline visits and offer a better experience while preserving the integrity of this ancient site.
Current Visitor Capacity and Booking Information:
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