Classic Inca Trail
Program: 4 days / 3 nights.
CIRCUIT: Cusco- KM 82- Huayllabamba- Pacaymayu- Wiñaywayna- Machu Picchu- Cusco.
The Inca trail is one of the unforgettable experiences you can have in the Andes: the different landscapes, microclimates, beautiful views at snow capped mountains and into green valleys in the atmosphere of old inca times. You will visit diferents archaeological sites and have the option for an overnight stay in Aguas Caliente town.
Itinerary:
1st day: Cuzco- Km 82- Huayllabamba
Pickup from your hotel, transport to KM 82,start walking about 5-6 hours.You first see the inca terraces of Patallaqta, then end up in Huayllabamba for the first camp.
2nd day: Huayllabamba- Pacaymayu.
The hardest part of the trail starts this morning when you walk from 3000m to the Warmiwañusca pass at 4200m. Then descend to the camp in Pacaymayu. Total walking time 6-7 hours.
3rd day: Pacaymayu- Wiñaywayna
Start of a beautiful day with visits of the archaeological sites of Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Conchamarca and Puyupatamarca before entering the complex of Wiñaywayna. If lucky, you have beautiful panoramic views of snow capped mountains in the area. Campsite near the ruins.
4th day: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu
An early start to walk to the Sungate, to try to see the sun entering Machu Picchu. Guided visit of the most important parts of the ruins. If you like you can climb the Wayna Picchu mountain. Return to Cusco in the afternoon. (Optional overnight stay in Aguas calientes town.
Included:
- Transport to start trail and train back to Cusco
-Guide in English and Spanish
-cook
-Tents and mattresses
-Cooking tent and equipments
-Food from lunch first day until breakfast last day
-Porters to carry the food and equipments
-Entrance fee for trail and Machu Picchu
NOTE: clients carry their backpacks and mattresses, porter extra $ 70.00
Not included:
-Sleeping bag
-Bus down to machupicchu to aguas calientes town.
