Pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Colonial City Tour in Lima (afternoon)
The tour begins with the pick up of our passengers from their respective hotels in Lima, and then we will proceed to make a stop at the Intihuatana Park, located on the Malecon of Miraflores, from where we will appreciate the Pacific Ocean. We will continue our tour through the modern residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro where we will observe the Huaca Pucllana and pre-Inca ceremonial temple in the shape of a pyramid that has survived the urban expansion of Lima throughout this time.
Continuing our tour, we will visit the Olivar Park and the Financial Center then we will go to the Historical Center of Lima, declared by UNESCO as Cultural Patrimony of Humanity in 1991, where the center of the Spanish colony was established in the 16th century and the first buildings were erected. We will visit the San Martin Square, with its old and traditional mansions, its balconies, the Main Square and its most important buildings such as the Government Palace, the Lima Cathedral, the Archbishop's and Municipal Palace, the Desamparados Station, among others.
We will enter one of the most important convents of the 17th century, where the relics of the three Peruvian saints Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres and San Juan Macías are keep. To finish our tour we will return to Miraflores where you will have the option to stay at the Indian Market, in Larcomar or return to your hotel.
Overnight in Lima
Breakfast at the hotel
At the appropriate time transfer to the airport in Lima.
Flight Lima - Cusco (on behalf of the Paxs)
Reception at the airport in Cusco and transfer to your hotel.
Afternoon free to acclimatize to the altitude or do activities on your own.
Overnight in Cusc
Breakfast at the hotel.
8: 00 am, Pick up from your hotel to begin our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, leaving the city of Cusco to cross the archaeological park of Sacsahuaman. We will arrive at the viewpoint of Taray, a place from which we can see the imposing and beautiful Inca terraces and the current crop fields, which surround the sacred river of the Incas, called "Willcamayuc".
Later we will visit the archaeological park of Pisaq, and the indigenous market, which is very colorful because you can appreciate all kinds of products from crafts, textiles, jewelry to products grown by the same locals and the incredible thing about them is that they still practice the "barter" thus keeping the culture alive. This is why Pisaq's indigenous market is the best place to shop for handicrafts and souvenirs. After some free time we will continue our trip towards Ollantaytambo, known as the last living Inca city.
Ollantaytambo is one of the Inca cities in Peru that is still inhabited today and the architectural type employed, as well as the quality of each stone, worked individually make it one of the most peculiar and surprising works of art that the ancient Peruvians made, especially the temple of the sun and its gigantic monoliths. In addition, Ollantaytambo reminds us to a mythical history of Love, drama that makes prevail the love before all obstacle, it is believed that the General Inca Ollantay constructed this city in a moment of rebellion against the real army of the Inca when preventing him its union before the beautiful princess Cusi Qoyllor "beautiful star".
Continuing with our guided tour, we arrive at Chinchero, where it is colonial and Inca temple reflects the current syncretism of these two great cultures. Chinchero is also known for its textile art, which is very characteristic for its colors obtained from the roots of plants and its great weavers who create beautiful works with Inca techniques.
Lunch on this tour is included in the village of Urubamba.
We finish our tour by returning to Cusco, and on the way. We will observe abundant agricultural lands.
Arrival to Cusco at 19:00 pm approximately, where you will be at the door of your hotel or place you indicate.
Overnight in Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel, at the coordinated time you will be picked up from the hotel to be transported by ITEP from Cusco through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, finally we will arrive at Km 82 "Entrance to the Inka Trail".
Trekking Km 82 "Piscacucho to Wayllabamba"
Today begins the adventure of a lifetime our classic Inka Trail. We will pick you up from your hotel in our private transportation very early at 05:30 a.m. We will take you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where our transportation will take us to Piscacucho or kilometer 82, where the Classic Inca Trail begins. On the way, we stop for breakfast in Ollantaytambo around 6:30am to recharge our energy, it should be noted that breakfast is not included, and then we will start our trail. Around 09:30 a.m. we will arrive at kilometer 82, which is the first checkpoint of the Inca Trail, at this point you will need to be ready to show your entrance tickets, passports and (if paying a student fee) your student card.
At the beginning of the trail (2720 m / 8923 ft), we will cross the Vilcanota River and follow the trail to the right. The first day is relatively easy; it is a warm up along the Inca flat land. There are excellent views of the Inca Fortress ('Huillca Raccay'), and the vast and incredible Inca site of Llactapata, (officially called 'Patallacta'), and the beautiful snow-capped peak of 'W'akay Willca' (5860m / 19225ft) known as Veronica. Our first camp is located in Wayllabamba (3000m / 9842ft) a temperate green valley with the same name. Night temperatures vary between 5°C depending on the month.
During the day, we will enjoy the impressive views of the mountains and snow-capped mountains, the lush green valley that surrounds us and a varied presence of flora and fauna.
After waking up around 5:30 a.m. and enjoying a delicious breakfast, we will begin a steep ascent to the highest pass, the Warmihuañusca Pass or 'Dead Woman's Pass' at 4200 m / 13779 ft. On this day, you will feel a real sense of accomplishment as you reach the top! After a well deserved rest, we will start the descent to Pacaymayu where we will have a short break for lunch (3550m / 11646ft).
On our way to the pass, we will be able to see a variety of hummingbirds and a combination of other bird species. You will have plenty of time to appreciate the incredible variety of native plants and the 'Polylepis' or Q'ueuña trees that grow in the amazing cloud forest located at 3650m. After lunch, the second steep two-hour climb to the Runkuraqay pass begins (almost 4000m / 13,123ft). We arrive at our campsite at 5 pm. Temperatures in this camp are 4°C during the night.
This is the most impressive day; keep this in mind as you ascend on day three! We will get up for breakfast at 6:00 am and start the day with a gentle walk uphill to visit the archaeological site of "Phuyupatamarca" (which means "City in the Clouds"). Here we arrive at the third highest point of the Inca Trail (3680m /) the views of the mountains, canyons and surroundings are breathtaking and impressive!
The Inca site of "Phuyupatamarca" is only a few minutes walk from the third pass. After visiting this site, we will descend 3000 steps through the cloud forest to the impressive Inca agricultural site of Intipata. After giving you some time to visit this site, we will continue with the hike until we reach our third Wiñay Wayna campsite. (2680 m / 8792 ft).
This day we will only walk around 4 to 5 hours, arriving at the campsite at lunch time! The temperatures during the night are approximately 12° C. A few steps from our camp is the famous Inca site of "Wiñay Wayna" ("Young forever"). Even if you feel tired after the hike, it is a place that you cannot miss, as it is one of the most impressive sites on the Inca Trail.
Around 4:00 am, it is time to get up, have breakfast and start day 4 on the Inca Trail to get to Machu Picchu in time. This is the final leg of your trek, arriving at 6:00 a.m. to reach Inti Punku or the gateway to the sun. At that point, the majestic Citadel of Machu Picchu is in front of us with its immense and imposing beauty, an incredible view for everyone. The reality of what the Inca people must have encountered on their grueling journey to this expansive temple of Machu Picchu. At this point, we walk downhill towards the citadel of Machu Picchu. (2400m / 7872 ft.) After walking for 40 minutes, we enter the citadel from the top through the "Casa de los Guardianes".
From there we continue to the checkpoint where we check in and leave our belongings. Your professional guide will lead you through the amazing archaeological complex and its main streets. You can walk around the citadel's squares and climb the intricately carved stone stairs. Machu Picchu is considered the spiritual center of the world for esoteric wisdom. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the complex on your own.
You will also have time to enjoy some of the following activities on your own if you wish (not included in the price and optional)
Return to Cusco: You will descend to Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu town and then board the Expedition train to Ollantaytambo train station. "The train departure time may vary depending on the schedule and availability of the train". At the Ollantaytambo train station, you will meet our transport and be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.
ABOUT THE CAMPSITES ON THE INCA TRAIL:
Please note: The camps may change (according to the itinerary) depending on the weather and availability of the reserve, the weather conditions or the restrictions adopted by the Peruvian government for security reasons.
Breakfast at the hotel
At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport in Cusco.
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5/5 stars
A fantastic experience! Exploring Peru, and especially Machu Picchu, via the Inca Trail was incredible, and I wholeheartedly recommend this experience. The natural scenery along this route is breathtaking. I really appreciated the communication from the tour guide (Elio Mamani), the...
5/5 stars
We had an awesome time doing the one day Inca Trail with Henry. He pointed out really cool birds and flowers, and shared lots of interesting Incan history with us as we passed landmarks. He really made our week, highly recommend him. The one day hike takes a lot of effort, but totally worth it if...
5/5 stars
We really enjoyed the hike! 😍 Excellent organization: they explained everything well in advance, and answered all our questions quickly. The hike was physically challenging, but our guide Percy was very attentive, helpful, supportive, and encouraging, and gave engaging stories. The places we...
