INCA TRAIL 4D/3N

DAY 1 - CUSCO TO HUAYLLABAMBA

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Early in the morning, we take the way leading from Cusco to Km82 (2750 mt/9130 ft), this is our check point at the beginning of the trek. The trail follows the river valley for a while; this is a good training day before the second more challenging day. Along the way we will pass Wilkaracay with its impressive view of Patallacta which are both important Inca remains. It is just the beginning of a holy trail full of sanctuaries. ​ Today, after about 7 hours walking we will reach our first camping place at Huayllabamba (3000 mt/9842ft). On reaching our camp for the evening we will be met by our trek team, the porters who will have already set up camp and our cook who will be preparing our evening meal. Start Height: 2709 masl / 8887.7 ft. Max Height: 2954 masl / 9694 ft. Approximate Walking time: 6-7 hrs Day Distance: 12 km / 7.3 ml Meals: L, D + Snacks

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DAY 2 - HUAYLLABAMBA TO PACAYMAYO

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Ever optimistic, the sun will be shining on our second day as we follow the Inca trail to Warmiwañusta (Dead Woman’s Pass). This is considered to be the most challenging trek day as we cross this highest point of the trail at 4200m (13779ft), prepare for a steep uphill until we summit. The sense of achievement is a reward in itself, then a beautiful stone trail will show us the way as we descend to our tents in the campsite at Pacaymayo (3580 mt/11740 ft). On reaching our camp for the evening we will be met by our trek team who will have already set up camp and our cook who will be preparing our mouthwatering evening meal. ​ Start Height: 2954 masl / 9694 ft. Max Height: 4226 masl / 13866 ft. Approximate Walking time: 8 to 9 hrs. Day Distance: 11km / 7 ml Meals: B, L, D + Snacks

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DAY 3 - PACAYMAYO TO PHUYUPATAMARCA

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Waking up just in time to be served a hot drink, our tents pitched within the surroundings of the cloud forest. ​ After a good and healthy breakfast we continue along this ancient trail passing small marshes, continuing over the second mountain pass of the trek. It is the second highest point of the hike (3,900mt/12,950ft). As we descend we will see the flora and fauna become more abundant with hummingbirds accompanying us along our route. ​ We have lunch at Chaquicocha (3500 mt/11,620 ft) a fine place for a break in the middle of the cloud forest. The last two hours of the day, are some of the most memorable and breathtaking views of the Inca Trail. We reach our last campsite when the sun sets at Phuyupatamarca, a befitting name meaning 'town in the clouds'. Start Height: 2954 masl / 9694 ft. Max Height: 3974 masl / 13039 ft. Approximate Walking time: 8 to 9 hrs Day Distance: 12 km / 7.3 ml Meals: B, L, D + Snacks

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DAY 4 - PHUYUPATAMARCA TO MACHU PICCHU

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We begin the final leg of our trek to the lost city of Machupicchu. We descend for 3hrs, about 900m below from Phuyupatamarca. We will visit yet more interesting Inca sites; Intipata and Wiñayhuayna, one of the most impressive Inca sites along our route and just 2 hrs before the Sungate entrance (“Inti Punku”).

This is the Inca’s original entrance to Machu Picchu, where we catch our first glimpse of the citadel from afar. The Sungate is probably the most sensational part of the trail.​

Entering the Sungate, having taken time to enjoy our first glimpse of Machu Picchu; we walk down into the astonishing complex for a full tour of exploration and discovery to learn from our guide of the many curious corners with this this fascinatingly unique and enigmatic Citadel. ​ Later we take the bus down to be on time for the train back to Ollantaytambo, from here, our private transport will bring us back to Cusco. ​ Start Height: 3974 masl / 13039 ft. Max Height: 3974 masl / 13039 ft. Approximate Walking time: 5 hrs Day Distance: 7.3 km / 4.5 ml Meals: B, L + Snacks

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DAY 1 - CUSCO TO HUAYLLABAMBA

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Early in the morning, we take the way leading from Cusco to Km82 (2750 mt/9130 ft), this is our check point at the beginning of the trek. The trail follows the river valley for a while; this is a good training day before the second more challenging day. Along the way we will pass Wilkaracay with its impressive view of Patallacta which are both important Inca remains. It is just the beginning of a holy trail full of sanctuaries. ​ Today, after about 7 hours walking we will reach our first camping place at Huayllabamba (3000 mt/9842ft). On reaching our camp for the evening we will be met by our trek team, the porters who will have already set up camp and our cook who will be preparing our evening meal. Start Height: 2709 masl / 8887.7 ft. Max Height: 2954 masl / 9694 ft. Approximate Walking time: 6-7 hrs Day Distance: 12 km / 7.3 ml Meals: L, D + Snacks

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DAY 2 - HUAYLLABAMBA TO PACAYMAYO

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Ever optimistic, the sun will be shining on our second day as we follow the Inca trail to Warmiwañusta (Dead Woman’s Pass). This is considered to be the most challenging trek day as we cross this highest point of the trail at 4200m (13779ft), prepare for a steep uphill until we summit. The sense of achievement is a reward in itself, then a beautiful stone trail will show us the way as we descend to our tents in the campsite at Pacaymayo (3580 mt/11740 ft). On reaching our camp for the evening we will be met by our trek team who will have already set up camp and our cook who will be preparing our mouthwatering evening meal. ​ Start Height: 2954 masl / 9694 ft. Max Height: 4226 masl / 13866 ft. Approximate Walking time: 8 to 9 hrs. Day Distance: 11km / 7 ml Meals: B, L, D + Snacks

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DAY 3 - PACAYMAYO TO PHUYUPATAMARCA

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Waking up just in time to be served a hot drink, our tents pitched within the surroundings of the cloud forest. ​ After a good and healthy breakfast we continue along this ancient trail passing small marshes, continuing over the second mountain pass of the trek. It is the second highest point of the hike (3,900mt/12,950ft). As we descend we will see the flora and fauna become more abundant with hummingbirds accompanying us along our route. ​ We have lunch at Chaquicocha (3500 mt/11,620 ft) a fine place for a break in the middle of the cloud forest. The last two hours of the day, are some of the most memorable and breathtaking views of the Inca Trail. We reach our last campsite when the sun sets at Phuyupatamarca, a befitting name meaning 'town in the clouds'. Start Height: 2954 masl / 9694 ft. Max Height: 3974 masl / 13039 ft. Approximate Walking time: 8 to 9 hrs Day Distance: 12 km / 7.3 ml Meals: B, L, D + Snacks

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DAY 4 - PHUYUPATAMARCA TO MACHU PICCHU

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We begin the final leg of our trek to the lost city of Machupicchu. We descend for 3hrs, about 900m below from Phuyupatamarca. We will visit yet more interesting Inca sites; Intipata and Wiñayhuayna, one of the most impressive Inca sites along our route and just 2 hrs before the Sungate entrance (“Inti Punku”).

This is the Inca’s original entrance to Machu Picchu, where we catch our first glimpse of the citadel from afar. The Sungate is probably the most sensational part of the trail.​

Entering the Sungate, having taken time to enjoy our first glimpse of Machu Picchu; we walk down into the astonishing complex for a full tour of exploration and discovery to learn from our guide of the many curious corners with this this fascinatingly unique and enigmatic Citadel. ​ Later we take the bus down to be on time for the train back to Ollantaytambo, from here, our private transport will bring us back to Cusco. ​ Start Height: 3974 masl / 13039 ft. Max Height: 3974 masl / 13039 ft. Approximate Walking time: 5 hrs Day Distance: 7.3 km / 4.5 ml Meals: B, L + Snacks

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