Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
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group departures of the trek (day 3) start on
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DAY 1 | Arrival in Cusco - Sacred Valley
Domestic flight to Cusco. Upon your arrival at Airport in Cusco, our transportation service and a representative take you to the selected hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley).
DAY 2 | Sacred Valley | Day at leisure Free day to enjoy the city of Urubamba or do an optional day tour, while acclimating to the altitude.
DAY 3 | Sacred Valley | Start of the Inca trail: Piscacucho & Wayllabamba Very early in the morning, you are picked up by a transportation service that takes you to Piscacucho (Km. 82), the starting point of your hike along the Inca Trail. On the way, there is a brief stop of 15 to 20 minutes in Ollantaytambo, where you can make last-minute purchases. Upon arriving at Piscacucho, begin your hike, enjoying a panoramic view of the Verónica snow-capped mountain. Along the route, you can observe small communities, the valley, and several archaeological sites such as Willkarakay and Patallaqta, located in the distance. The day's final destination is Wayllabamba, the last village you encounter on the trail, after walking for approximately 5 to 6 hours. Lunch is served along the route, and dinner is provided at the camp.
DAY 4 | Sacred Valley | Wayllabamba & Pacaymayo On this second day, ascend to the highest point of the route, known as Warmiwañusca Pass (4,200 m.a.s.l. / 13,776 feet). This pass, whose name comes from the Quechua language and means “Dead Woman”, is named for the silhouette of the mountains, which resemble a reclining woman. During the ascent, enjoy a changing landscape, observing trees and small waterfalls forming along the path. Upon reaching the pass, take a moment to capture impressive photographs and admire the panoramic view. Afterward, descend to the camp in Pacaymayo, where you rest and recharge your energy.
DAY 5 | Pacaymayo & Wiñaywayna After camping in Pacaymayo, begin a new ascent towards the Runkurakay Pass. Upon arrival, enjoy the views of the archaeological sites of Sayaqmarka and Qonchamarka, where you can appreciate the construction style of their walls and the stunning Andean landscape. Lunch is served in Chaquicocha, where you have time to rest and recharge your energy. Afterwards, ascend towards the Phuyupatamarca Pass (3,700 m.a.s.l.), where another fascinating archaeological site is located. The final descent takes you through the cloud forest, following a path with spiral stairs among the trees, until you reach the camp in Wiñaywayna (2,679 m.a.s.l.). Have dinner at the camp and enjoy your last night on the trail.
DAY 6 | Wiñaywayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco On your last day, wake up early to begin the Intipunku hike (Sun Gate). Upon arrival, you are greeted by the first rays of the sun and a breathtaking view of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, a moment that will be forever etched in your memory. After taking some photographs, descend to the Inca citadel and begin the approximately two-hour guided tour. Later, head to Aguas Calientes, where you take the train back to the Ollantaytambo station, where a vehicle takes you to your hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a delicious set lunch menu at Café Inkaterra while taking in the breathtaking view of the Vilcanota River. The restaurant is known for its unique blend of Andean cuisine and contemporary trends, resulting in a fusion-style meal with a distinctive flavor.
DAY 7 | Cusco | Day at leisure Free day to enjoy the city of Cusco.
DAY 8 | Cusco | Departure Our transportation service and a representative pick you up to take you from your selected hotel to the Airport in Cusco. Domestic flight from Cusco to Lima.
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What to bring
Tipping of the guiding staff is acceptable at your discretion, when you feel they have gone beyond their normal job requirements and should be compensated by you for it. Tipping for guides, cooks and porters may vary, depending on the type of service, length of trip and group size. Tipping is not compulsory. 
The Peruvian National Service of Natural Protected Areas (SERNANP) would like to remind visitors to the Inca Trail Network to Machu Picchu that from the 1st of December, 2018 a law was passed by the Peruvian Ministry of Environment, prohibiting the entry of plastics into the protected natural area of the Inca Trail Network.
As a consequence of this decision, everyone walking the trail is recommended to use canteens or camelbacks to store his or her water and avoid the use of plastic bottles. The use of cloth bags or other reusable material instead of single-use plastic bags is also encouraged by the authorities. |
