The network of Inca roads (Qhapaq Ñan) is considered one of the best engineering works in existence; it helped turn a small family caste into the largest empire in the Western Hemisphere. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu combines history with its new purpose, to be one of the best walks in the world.
Group Sizes: Minimum 2 persons
| Destination: | Cusco and Puerto Maldonado. |
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Reception at the airport of Cusco. Transfer to the Hostal Tahuantinsuyo, morning free to relax and adjust to the altitude. In the afternoon visit the Main Square, Cathedral, Koricancha, palace and the nearby Ruins as Kenko, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, Sacsayhuaman Fortress: Hostal.
Early morning transfer to the head of the trail where we begin our trek, escorted by native Quechua porters. From Piscak’ucho we hike along the Vilcanota River, with magnificent views of Nevado Veronica: Camp.B.L.D.
We climb through magical polylepis forest to high camp at Llulluchapampa 3600 mts. Today is one of the most demanding days of the trip as we gain a lot of altitude, the first pass at 4200 msl. Offers views to the Huayanay peaks and west rugged Vilcabamba Range. We descend to our camp Runkurakay. B.L.D.
We cross the second pass at 4000 msl. And follow a fine Inca highway to the restored townsite of Sayaqmarca. We descend rapidly from cloud forest into high Jungle habitat, Orchids and hummingbirds are common along this spectacular section of the trail high above the river. The Inca Trail in this section is a white granite path going through a high temperate zone. Camp in Wiñaywayna. B.L.D.
After an early wake up we emerge at the gate of the sun for our first view of MACHUPICCHU from high above the City. Finally we arrive to the misterious ·Lost City” in the afternoon we return by train to Cusco. Hostal. B.
Free day at leisure. B.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima, arrival and transfer to the hostal. B.
In the morning, transfer to the airport for your international flight.
For a better service, the company informs you that it has autonomy to change the Hotels mentioned in the itinerary with another one of similar category if therefore sees it by advisable taking into account justifiable availability of spaces or other reasons, if this it is the case you will be notified ahead of time.
