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Day 1: Cusco – Soqma – Rayan

We will start picking you up from your hotel at the scheduled time,to ancascocha trek to machupicchu, then we will go in our vehicle through the Sacred Valley for 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach the village of Soqma (3,205 m / 10,512 ft). Here is the starting point of the walk from Ancascocha trek

to Machu Picchu, the riders will be waiting for us in this town for this adventure trek.

We will head gently towards one of the valleys, for an hour and a half walk, we will stop at the waterfall of Perolniyoc, considered one of the best waterfalls around the Sacred Valley.

We will continue walking for another hour to climb to the archaeological site of Perolniyoc, located on the waterfall, after hearing the explanation of the Inca history of our guide, we will walk for an hour to arrive at our place of lunch and camp

In this part of the walk we will get used to the high altitude, so after lunch we can relax and rest for the next day; We spent the night at the Rayan camp (3,700 meters / 12,136 feet).

Meals: Lunch / Dinner

Lowest height: 3,205 m / 10,512 feet

Highest elevation: 3,700 m / 12,136 ft

Walking distance: 8 km / 5 miles

Approximate walking time: 4 to 5 hours

Level of difficulty: moderate

Area: Montaña seca

Day 2: Rayan – Ancascocha

After breakfast we will begin the ancascocha trek to machupicchu our trekking for 3 hours of slow walking will allow us to reach the highest point of the second day hike Puka kasa pass (4,450 m / 14,596 ft), for many people this is the hardest part  but It is also the most spectacular day, we will see  snow covered mountains and the Sacred Valley on the other side. When we get to the top of the mountain.

After enjoying all the wonderful and pictures views, it is time to go down to the Chancachuco area, it will take us an hour and a half to get to lunch. As we make our way to the village Ancascocha we will see a more snowy peaks in front of us, The snowy called “Veronica” which is a mountain (5,950 m / 19,600 ft) will accompany us for many hours, after turning some of The grassy hills will enter the Ancascocha Valley, where the village is located. Then we cross the stream and walk uphill for another 2 hours to reach our camp around Lake Ancascocha trek to machupicchu (4,090 m.), The coldest night for the whole trip.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

highest altitude: 4,450 m / 15,250 ft

Camping elevation: 3,700 m / 12,136 ft

Distance: 16 km / 10 miles

Approximate walking time: 8 to 10 hours

Level of difficulty: Challenging

Area: Montaña seca

Día 3: Pasaje Ancascocha – Huayanay – Comunidad Qesqua

After a delicious breakfast, we will continue our trek from Ancascocha trek to Machu Picchu; We started our trek uphill for 2 hours until we reached the highest point of Ancascocha Road to Machu Picchu which is called the “Huayanay Pass” (height 4,650 m / 15,300 ft.), The views on the way are truly breathtaking. After enjoying the magnificent views from the promenade, we will walk towards the valley until arriving at Incaraqay where a delicious lunch awaits us. If we are lucky we will be able to observe the condors flying through the passage of Huayanay.

At this point we will begin a 3 hour descent into greener vegetation. During this part of the trek we will have views of the classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu that will appear in the distance, and fascinating views of the communities of the valley of Qésqua.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Highest height: 4,650 m / 15,298 ft Campsite elevation: 3,650 m / 11,910 ft Distance walking: 14 km / 9 miles Approximate walking time: 8 to 9 hours Level of difficulty: Challenging Area: Montaña seca

Día 4: Qesqua – Paucarcancha – Kilómetro 82 – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

On the fourth day ancascocha trek to machupicchu, we will start the day with a delicious breakfast. Continue down the valley for approximately 2 hours until you reach “Paucar Cancha”, an extraordinary Inca fortress. You will learn the Inca history about this beautiful site and then you will have free time to explore on your own. Afterwards we visit Paucar Cancha, where the last part of our trek starts for 4 hours until we reach Km 82. This last part of the trek is in the beginning section of the classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu, on the way up to km 82 we will stop In the Inca Ruin of Willcaraqay from here it is possible to observe Patallaqta another extraordinary Inca ruin. At km 82, our chef will be waiting for you with a delicious lunch.

After lunch we will be transported to Ollantaytambo (2,792 m) from where we will take the train to Aguas Calientes.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Highest height: 3,850 m / 12,628 ft Lowest Altitude: 2,792 m / 9,158 ft Walking distance: 13 km / 8 ½ miles Estimated walking time: 7 hours Level of difficulty: Easy

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After breakfast we will board the bus that will take us to the biggest energy center of the Incas, “Machu Picchu”. As part of our itinerary the same professional guide of the walk of Ancascocha; It will teach you the whole history of this mysterious and mystical place. We will visit the Temple of the Sun, the Royal Palace, the Main Temple, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Dial of the Sun. It will be an unforgettable experience. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore on your own.

If you have booked your visit to Huayna Picchu, you will need to coordinate with your guide to visit Machu Picchu depending on your scheduled time.

Visit Puerta del Sol: You will have the opportunity to walk (approximately for 2 hours) to Puerta del Sol (Inti Punku) to see Machu Picchu from a different angle.

Hike to the Inca Bridge: The Inca Bridge offers a dose of adventure for your next visit to Machu Picchu. However, in this case, the adventure is a bit less strenuous, and more challenging, not suitable for people suffering from vertigo

Train back to Cusco: In the afternoon we will return to the train station in Aguas Calientes to return to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at the train station, you will be transferred by car to your hotel in Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast Lowest Height: 2,040 m / 6,691 ft

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Day 1: Cusco – Capuliyoc – La Playa

our “Choquequirao Trek 5 Days” start our picking you up from your hotel at 4 am You will travel in our private van with your tour guide and travel by car for about 3 hours until you reach the beginning of the trail called Capuliyoc (3,200 m).

We will meet your horses and muleteers. Your trekking chef will provide the first breakfast and your trekking guide will introduce you to the team. The views of the snowy mountains are beautiful. After a group photo, we will begin the incredible expedition to Choquequirao. We will have a 3 hour hike, with a descent with some stops, as necessary, until you reach your first lunch spot.

The Path can be dusty and slippery, but with good trekking shoes and trekking poles you will have no problem. We will appreciate breathtaking views of the Apurimac River, beautiful landscapes and flora and fauna. After lunch, you will walk another three hours until you reach your campsite, which is at the bottom of a valley, called “La Playa” (1,800 m)

Day 2: La Playa – Marampata – Choquekiraw

We started the day very early. You will start the day crossing the river in a cable car, and then we will have a 4 hour uphill walk in zigzags. Along the way, we will pass some sugar cane farms, we will have the most impressive views of the valley from the opposite hill, possibly we will see some condors besides appreciating the flora and fauna. This climb is one of the most challenging parts of the Choquekirao trip, so we will have an emergency horse in case you get tired, and want a ride.

Once we reach Marampata, we will have an uphill walk. You will have time to enjoy your lunch at 3,350 m. After lunch, you can take a nap, and then continue on the section of the last two hours to Choquekirao.

This will be the most impressive section of the whole trek because we can appreciate incredible views from the summit to the Apurimac Canyon. We can also appreciate the Choquekirao, where you will see the entire Inca site, besides appreciating orchids, among other flowers and black bears. Upon arrival at the camp, our porters will install it in their tents. This campsite is incredible because it will be right at the foot of the Inca site. If you still have some energy left, you can walk 30 minutes to enjoy the sunset from the Choquekirao Inca site.

“Choquequirao Trek 5 Days” Walking Distance: 16 km /9.16 m Weather: Hot Meals Included: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, happy hour and dinner

Day 3: Exploring Choquekiraw

We will start the day with a good breakfast, you will prepare for the most incredible day exploring Choquekirao. It will take us about 30 minutes to get there. Once you arrive, we will begin your history lesson and tour this impressive Inca site.

The site of Choquekirao is considered larger than Machu Picchu, although most of it is still hidden in the forest. This Inca site is very widespread because the Incas had to study what areas of the mountain to build several buildings, terraces and houses.

The most impressive areas of this site are temples, astronomical observatories and water channels. After about four hours, we will return to the camp for lunch and rest. We will have more time to continue exploring the site with our tour guides. You will be able to explore amazing areas of the site, like the flame zone, It is a steep slope, downhill, 30 minutes where you will see the narrow agricultural terraces. This was probably built by the Incas to represent the constellation of flame in the Milky Way. We can also visit the area of ​​Usno, where you can enjoy the sunset over the mountains. We will then return to their camp for the second night in Choquekirao.

Weather: Hot with mosquitoes Meals Included in Choquequirao Trek 5 Days: Breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner

Day 4: Choquekiraw – Marampata – La Playa – Chikiska

The day starts with an early breakfast, we will prepare for our trip back to Cusco. We will be two hours back to Marampata. You will appreciate breathtaking views of the Apurimac Canyon on the road.

The tour guide will highlight the beautiful flora and fauna you could have missed on your way to the Inca site. You will appreciate breathtaking waterfalls in the distance as well as clouds lifted from the bottom of the canyon.

In addition, depending on the weather conditions we can enjoy the incredible passages of the Andes. From Marampata, we will start the 4-hour hike, downhill to the “La Playa” area. This portion requires trekking poles. Half way, we will have time for a break to enjoy some fruits grown in the area. Cactus fruits are the main attraction. Finally, we will arrive at “La Playa” for lunch. Then we will have another two hours, uphill to “Chikiska Camp”, which is in the backyard of a family house. We can also see some black bears, condors, hummingbirds and more.

Choquequirao Trek 5 Days Trekking Distance: 18 km /11.32 m Weather: Hot with mosquitoes Meals Included: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, happy hour and dinner

Day 5: Chikiska – Capuliyoc – Cusco

Once again we start the day very early and prepare to return to Cusco. We will have a walk of 4 hours, uphill to reach the end of the walk, where we can enjoy your last lunch with your tour guide, porters and riders. We will have a farewell to your team, and then we will continue with your tour guide to Cusco, for about 3 more hours in vehicle. We will pass by “Curawasi”, where the famous Anise (local tea) is grown. We will arrive in Cusco around 6 pm We will leave you at your hotel.

Choquequirao Trek 5 Days hike Distance: 8 km /4.17 m Weather: Hot Meals Included: Breakfast, snacks and lunch

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Day 1: Soraypampa – Salkantaytampa – Salkantay Pass – Wayracmachay

We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 am to begin our expedition to salkantay trek to Machu Picchu. You will be greeted at your hotel by your trekking guide, cook and porters to drive three hours in our private van at the head of the trail, Soraypampa. You will enjoy your first breakfast, prepared by your trekking chef, and then start preparing for your trip. If weather permits, the views from this area are breathtaking. You will see two great mountains, called Humantay (5,900 meters above sea level) and Salkantay (6,215 meters above sea level). Your guide will introduce you to the team, take a group photo and around 8:30 am, you should be walking, on your way to Machu Picchu. During the hike of the day, you will explore the Andes with alpine views, all the time.

For two hours you will participate in a gradual and uphill walk along the Salkantay valley, until you reach Salkantay Pampa, located at 4,000 meters, for a rest and a beautiful view of the summit of the Salkantay Glacier and the Salkantay River. After your break, you will continue the last hour uphill, by switchback, to our lunch spot in Laguna Suyroccocha, located at 4,200 meters high. You will be impressed with the view along the way, as you pass through streams, waterfalls on the slopes and views of both mountains (Salkantay and Huamantay). Meals are always something to expect when walking with “Action Inca Trails”

For your first lunch, you will be greeted by your trekking chef and porters, who will be ready with hot drinks followed by an incredible family style meal for you to enjoy. This place is located near the mountain of Salkantay trek to machupicchu so you will be able to see and hear some avalanches that fall from the hill of the glacier peak Salkantay. You can take a little nap after lunch until its time to continue your expedition. It will start with the last uphill of the day, towards the Salkantay Pass at 4,650 meters of height, the highest point of the walk. This will take about an hour, we will reward your hard work with some hot drinks, or coca tea. As the sky begins to change color, you can enjoy these incredible views without any other tourist. The views surround you. You will be looking towards the peak of Salkantay, valleys, , clouds rising over the valleys and the beginning of the sunset, over the mountains. If there is enough time, you will have a short walk to enjoy the small, colorful lake at the foot of the glaciers. Finally, your last two hours and half will be downhill to our first camp, called Wayracmachay, located at 3,800 meters high. Again, you will experience some breathtaking views. You will enjoy the back of the mountain, which always has snow on the roof, and cloud forest at the bottom of the valley. Hopefully the weather will allow you to see the sunset over this magical place, and watch the condors flying overhead. At about 5:30 p.m., you will get to your campsite, located at the foot of Salkantay Mountain, and your trekking staff will have your tents set up and with your duffel bags ready. They will provide you with hot water to wash and change into something warm. We will have a happy hour with hot chocolate and coffee, followed by dinner. Weather permitting, you can enjoy the blue sky, as your tour guide will show you the Inca constellations.

Walking Distance: 15 km Elevation Gained: 850 meters Elevation Descended: 850 meters Weather: Cold, windy, rainy in the wet season

Day 2: Wayracmachay – Chaullay – Ccollpapampa La Playa – Sahuayaku

We will start our walk early with a hot drink, to salkantay trek to machupicchu help you start the day. We will have the opportunity to see the sunrise, over the peaks and clouds of the glaciers, rising from the green and cloudy forest. You will have time to pack and enjoy a good breakfast, prepared by our cook.

Around 7am, we will begin the walk, which will be 4 hours downhill, until arriving at his lunch, called Ccollpapampa, at 2,700 meters high. After lunch, we will notice that the microclimate changes from cold and glacial views, to a warmer forest with green jungle, lush and beautiful flora and fauna.

There will be a diversity of orchids to appreciate, as well as ferns and begonias flowers. We will enjoy the company of colorful hummingbirds. At lunch,  . After lunch, we will go for 5 hours of descent gradually, to our camp, called in Sahuayacku or La Playa, 2,400 meters high. On the way we will appreciate beautiful waterfalls, rivers, and again, flora and fauna. This climate is tropical forest, where people grow coffee, passion fruit, papayas, oranges and avocados. Upon arrival at the camp, you will be greeted by your trekking staff and will have time to enjoy your afternoon with hot drinks and dinner.

Walking Distance: 18 km Campsite Elevation: 2,400 meters Elevation Descended: 1,400 meters Weather: Warm and hot

Day 3: La Playa Sahuayaku – Lucmabamba Coffee Farm – Inca Trail – Llactapata – Camp In Front Of Machu Picchu

After breakfast, we will start a shorter day, but more interesting. You will experience the most beautiful scenery along of salkantay trek to machupicchu . You will explore the rainforest and have a visit to an organic coffee farm, where you can taste the coffee, prepared by local people.

Coffee is the main agricultural industry of the local population. They cultivate large hectares of coffee to export to the United States, Asia and Europe. Coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia, but it was not until the Spanish invaded Cusco, which was brought to this region. We will also explore some orange and avocado farms. When you have finished, you will have the opportunity to climb part of the Inca trail for two and a half hours.

You will see you will appreciate breathtaking views of the Santa Teresa valley, up to Llactapata Inca site, just in front of Machu Picchu. This will be the first site you see, of the Lost City of the Incas. We will appreciate the ruins of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu from this place. You will explore and learn about the Inca site with your tour guide. There will be plenty of time to take photos. Then we will walk for 15 minutes downhill, we will take our lunch in the camp. This camp is owned by a local family. This is a great place to enjoy the sunset and sunrise over Machu Picchu. After lunch, we will have time to enjoy the views and relax from the hike. Once again, we will have a happy hour, with tea and coffee, and your cook will prepare a meal for dinner.

Walking Distance: 12 km Campsite Elevation: 2,700 meters Elevation Gained: 400 meters Weather: During day time hot and humid, chilly at night

Day 4: Llactapata Mirador – Hydroelectric Water Falls, Mandor Hiram Binghams Farm – Aguas Calientes Hotel

We’ll start the day with coca tea to salkantay trek to machupicchu You will prepare for the activities of today and enjoy the last breakfast prepared by your cook. We will start our two hour hike downhill, with breathtaking views of Machu Picchu, until we reach the hydroelectric station. The impressive part of this area is the natural waterfall, 300 meters high, which generates electricity for the region of Cusco.

Then, we will arrive at the famous Intiwatana (solar clock). According to history, this Inca stone worked with the famous rock of sun in Machu Picchu, during the winter solstice, which was the beginning of a new season of cultivation for the Incas. After passing through this small Inca site, you come to the train rain road, which has a good road for walking.

In 3 hours we will arrive to Aguas Calientes, located at the foot of the Machu Picchu valley. This section was used by American Professor Hiram Bingham, who rediscovered Machu Picchu after centuries of being lost. He walked through this valley looking for the lost city of Vilcabamba. He met the farmer Melochor Artaega, who guided him to Machu Picchu. We will pass by the estate of Melochor Artaega, where we will see many species of flora and fauna, among them the famous Peruvian national bird called “gallito de las Roccas”, toucans, parrots and orchids.

Finally, upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, we can enjoy a lunch.in the restaurant Then, we will go to your hotel to enjoy a shower of hot water and a visit to the famous hot springs (10 soles, not included) of Aguas Calientes. In the evening, you can enjoy your final dinner in restaurant too

Walking Distance: 14 km Aguas Calientes Elevation: 2,000 meters Weather: Hot

Day 5: Machu Picchu (The Sacred City Of The Incas) – Return to Cusco

Today is the most important day of your expedition and to make the most of the day, we will start the day with a good breakfast early before taking one of the first buses to Machu Picchu (from 5:30 in the morning). The Hotel will prepare your bags upon your return from the tour.

The bus will take 30 minutes to reach the top of Machu Picchu. Once you arrive, your guide will introduce you to Machu Picchu. We will head to a beautiful place to watch the sunrise and take photos. The Guide will show you the citadel of Machu Picchu, for two and a half hours, teaching you more about the history and culture of the Incas. At the end of the tour, you will have a time for yourself or, if you are organized to walk Huayna Picchu (must be booked in advance as it is sold and costs $ 25 per person), your guide will show you where to begin this hike, Which will not take more than two hours round trip. Then later we will return to take our bus to return to Aguas Calientes around 3 pm, as his train usually leaves at 4:20 pm. We will take a train back to Ollantaytambo for two hours, followed by a two hour drive, back to your hotel in Cusco.

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The hike from Ancascocha to Machu Picchu 5 Days / 4 Nights, The Ancascocha Trail to Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes is a remarkable trail that remains off the beaten path. As one of the best walks in the world: 20 dream trails.

The walk through Ancascocha to Machu Picchu is very different from the classic Inca Trails to Machu Picchu, and is considered as one of the 20 best walks in the World

Day 1: Cusco – Soqma – Rayan

We will start picking you up from your hotel at the scheduled time,to ancascocha trek to machupicchu, then we will go in our vehicle through the Sacred Valley for 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach the village of Soqma (3,205 m / 10,512 ft). Here is the starting point of the walk from Ancascocha trek

to Machu Picchu, the riders will be waiting for us in this town for this adventure trek.

We will head gently towards one of the valleys, for an hour and a half walk, we will stop at the waterfall of Perolniyoc, considered one of the best waterfalls around the Sacred Valley.

We will continue walking for another hour to climb to the archaeological site of Perolniyoc, located on the waterfall, after hearing the explanation of the Inca history of our guide, we will walk for an hour to arrive at our place of lunch and camp

In this part of the walk we will get used to the high altitude, so after lunch we can relax and rest for the next day; We spent the night at the Rayan camp (3,700 meters / 12,136 feet).

Meals: Lunch / Dinner

Lowest height: 3,205 m / 10,512 feet

Highest elevation: 3,700 m / 12,136 ft

Walking distance: 8 km / 5 miles

Approximate walking time: 4 to 5 hours

Level of difficulty: moderate

Area: Montaña seca

Day 2: Rayan – Ancascocha

After breakfast we will begin the ancascocha trek to machupicchu our trekking for 3 hours of slow walking will allow us to reach the highest point of the second day hike Puka kasa pass (4,450 m / 14,596 ft), for many people this is the hardest part  but It is also the most spectacular day, we will see  snow covered mountains and the Sacred Valley on the other side. When we get to the top of the mountain.

After enjoying all the wonderful and pictures views, it is time to go down to the Chancachuco area, it will take us an hour and a half to get to lunch. As we make our way to the village Ancascocha we will see a more snowy peaks in front of us, The snowy called “Veronica” which is a mountain (5,950 m / 19,600 ft) will accompany us for many hours, after turning some of The grassy hills will enter the Ancascocha Valley, where the village is located. Then we cross the stream and walk uphill for another 2 hours to reach our camp around Lake Ancascocha trek to machupicchu (4,090 m.), The coldest night for the whole trip.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

highest altitude: 4,450 m / 15,250 ft

Camping elevation: 3,700 m / 12,136 ft

Distance: 16 km / 10 miles

Approximate walking time: 8 to 10 hours

Level of difficulty: Challenging

Area: Montaña seca

Día 3: Pasaje Ancascocha – Huayanay – Comunidad Qesqua

After a delicious breakfast, we will continue our trek from Ancascocha trek to Machu Picchu; We started our trek uphill for 2 hours until we reached the highest point of Ancascocha Road to Machu Picchu which is called the “Huayanay Pass” (height 4,650 m / 15,300 ft.), The views on the way are truly breathtaking. After enjoying the magnificent views from the promenade, we will walk towards the valley until arriving at Incaraqay where a delicious lunch awaits us. If we are lucky we will be able to observe the condors flying through the passage of Huayanay.

At this point we will begin a 3 hour descent into greener vegetation. During this part of the trek we will have views of the classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu that will appear in the distance, and fascinating views of the communities of the valley of Qésqua.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Highest height: 4,650 m / 15,298 ft Campsite elevation: 3,650 m / 11,910 ft Distance walking: 14 km / 9 miles Approximate walking time: 8 to 9 hours Level of difficulty: Challenging Area: Montaña seca

Día 4: Qesqua – Paucarcancha – Kilómetro 82 – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

On the fourth day ancascocha trek to machupicchu, we will start the day with a delicious breakfast. Continue down the valley for approximately 2 hours until you reach “Paucar Cancha”, an extraordinary Inca fortress. You will learn the Inca history about this beautiful site and then you will have free time to explore on your own. Afterwards we visit Paucar Cancha, where the last part of our trek starts for 4 hours until we reach Km 82. This last part of the trek is in the beginning section of the classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu, on the way up to km 82 we will stop In the Inca Ruin of Willcaraqay from here it is possible to observe Patallaqta another extraordinary Inca ruin. At km 82, our chef will be waiting for you with a delicious lunch.

After lunch we will be transported to Ollantaytambo (2,792 m) from where we will take the train to Aguas Calientes.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Highest height: 3,850 m / 12,628 ft Lowest Altitude: 2,792 m / 9,158 ft Walking distance: 13 km / 8 ½ miles Estimated walking time: 7 hours Level of difficulty: Easy

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After breakfast we will board the bus that will take us to the biggest energy center of the Incas, “Machu Picchu”. As part of our itinerary the same professional guide of the walk of Ancascocha; It will teach you the whole history of this mysterious and mystical place. We will visit the Temple of the Sun, the Royal Palace, the Main Temple, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Dial of the Sun. It will be an unforgettable experience. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore on your own.

If you have booked your visit to Huayna Picchu, you will need to coordinate with your guide to visit Machu Picchu depending on your scheduled time.

Visit Puerta del Sol: You will have the opportunity to walk (approximately for 2 hours) to Puerta del Sol (Inti Punku) to see Machu Picchu from a different angle.

Hike to the Inca Bridge: The Inca Bridge offers a dose of adventure for your next visit to Machu Picchu. However, in this case, the adventure is a bit less strenuous, and more challenging, not suitable for people suffering from vertigo

Train back to Cusco: In the afternoon we will return to the train station in Aguas Calientes to return to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at the train station, you will be transferred by car to your hotel in Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast Lowest Height: 2,040 m / 6,691 ft

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Day 1: Cusco – Urcos – Quesiuno – Llamachimpana

We will pick you up early in your hotel in Cusco and depart on a tourist bus through the southern valley. The journey to the Quesiuno trek (4,326 m) is 3 hours long. Once we reach the bridge of Inkintuyoc, our cook will prepare us a delicious breakfast.

After breakfast, we will load all the equipment on the horses and start our hike uphill. Following a charming brook, you will be immediately surprised by the herds of llamas and alpacas. We will enjoy breathtaking views of the Ausangate Mountain. We will tour the villages and interact with local residents. We will have the opportunity to see chinchillas and vicuñas. The vicuñas are the only non-domesticated animal of the llamas family in Peru.

After a 3 to 4 hour hike, we will arrive at our camp in Ccrabrabiri, near the village of Llamachimpana. Our cook will make us a fantastic lunch upon arrival. After lunch (weather permitting), we will go to the village and have the opportunity to interact with local residents. They will tell us about their local customs and would love to share their history with the hikers. We will talk about the potato fields that surround the area.

Then we return to the camp where we will have happy hour and dinner. When night falls, we will have a night of serene sleep under the stars.

Distance covered: 4.5 km (2.7 miles)

Time: 3 to 4 hours

Lowest elevation: 4,300m (14,107 ft)

Highest elevation: 4,550m ( 14,927 ft)

Level of difficulty: Moderate to challenging

Day 2: Llamachimpana – Vinicunca – Quesiuno – Cusco

We will start the day with a cup of hot coca tea and enjoy a magnificent sunrise. Our chef will cook us a delicious breakfast to start the day. Our destination today is the Rainbow Mountain. This is an uphill walk of two hours.

On the way, we will have views of stunning red mountains, the Ausangate Glacier and Surine Mountain.

Then, we will reach our destination, “the Rainbow Mountains” (5,020 m). After overcoming the impact of its beauty, we will have time to explore the area. We will have time to take many photographs and enjoy the atmosphere. We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the top.

At this point, it is time to return. We will walk downhill where we came from. The walk will take between 4 to 5 hours. Our cook will be waiting for us at the bottom with a hearty lunch.

After lunch, we will embark on the 3 hour trip back to Cusco and we will drop you off at your hotel in Cusco. The approximate time of arrival is at 7

Distance covered: 5 km (3,2miles)

Time: 3 to 4 hours

Lowest elevation: 4,300 m (14,107 ft)

Highest elevation: 4,550 m ( 14,927 ft)

Level of difficulty: Moderate to challenging

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Day 1: Cusco – Soqma – Rayan

We leave Cusco early in the morning and drive between 1 hour and 45 minutes to quarry stone trek to machupicchu and Soqma (3,205 m / 10,512 ft). Here is the starting point of our Inca quarry trek to Machu Picchu and where we meet the horsemen who will join us during the trek.

We will start the walk for an hour and a quarter to the viewpoint of the waterfall of Perolniyoc. This is a perfect opportunity to stop taking photos and enjoy a snack. Here we will enjoy the impressive view of a casacada. Then we will travel another 35 minutes until we visit the Inca site of the same name, where we will have a brief tour. Here we will have our lunch and then rest like 30 munutes

After lunch, we will ascend 45 minutes to our camp at Rayan (3,700 meters / 12,136 feet).

Meals: Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Minimum Altitude: 3,205 m / 10,512 ft

Maximum altitude: 3,700 m / 12,136 feet

Walking distance: 8 km / 5 miles

Approximate walking time: 3 to 4 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Area: Montaña seca

Day 2: Rayan – Inti Punku – Choquetacarpo

Our cook prepares a delicious breakfast to quarry stone trek to machupicchu early, we ascend for 3 hours to the first step in the walk, known as Puccaqasa (4,370 m / 14,333 feet). At the top of the pass we will enjoy incredible views of the Sacred Valley. This is a perfect place to take pictures and enyoy the lanscape in this beatifull place in cuco peru (Do not forget to bring the camera)!

We then headed downhill for 25 minutes to our lunch location. After lunch, we will walk for 2 hours alternating ascents and descents. The last 20 minutes of this segment will take us to the highest step of the trek, Kuychicassa (4,457 m / 14,619 ft)

From here we walk 2 hours and a half to reach a site called “Inti Punku” (meaning Puerta del Sol), here we will find a spectacular view of “Monte Verónica” (5.682 m) and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.and will see growing fields of corn and poteatos orignally fron this place,

Our campsites are located 30 minutes downhill from Inti Punku in Choquetacarpo (3,600m / 11,808ft).

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Minimum Altitude: 3,600 m / 11,808 feet

Maximum Altitude: 4,457 m / 14,619 ft

Distance walking: 13 km.

Approximate walking time: 8 to 9 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Day 3: Choquetacarpo – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

After an early breakfast we will walk to (quarry stone to machupicchu) for an hour downhill to the quarry of Cachiqata (3,525 m), where we observe the place where stones were cut for Ollantaytambo. We will have a tour and we will have a historical talk about these Inca remains

From the quarry we went down 3 hours to reach Ollantaytambo (2,840 m). Where we will have a good Lunch in Ollantaytambo.

In the afternoon we will travel by train to the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo). When you arrive you will be registered in your hotel room. The natural hot springs in the city are an unbeatable way to spend an afternoon or early if time is available before dinner.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Minimum Altitude: 2,840 m / 9,315 ft

Maximum Altitude: 3.525 m / 11.562 ft

Distance walking: 11 km / 7 miles

Approximate walking time: 4 hours

Difficulty: Moderate Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

We will have breakfast at your hotel before taking a very early bus (5:30 am) along the winding road up to the city of Machu Picchu to see the magnificent sunrise. There we will have a walk for two hours

If you have chosen to climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain (the price of this is included in your tour price), we will begin the trek at 10 AM. If you do not climb the Huayna Picchu you will have free time to explore the citadel of Machu Picchu, we will have a walk to the Puerta del Sol, or walk to the Inca Bridge before returning to Aguas Calientes by bus.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes you will board the “Expedition” train to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo you will travel by private van to Cusco and we will drop you off at your hotel. The time of arrival in Cusco depends on the time of your train ticket.

Meals: Breakfast

Maximum Altitude: 2,040 m / 6,691 ft

Minimum Altitude: 2,440 m / 8,052 ft

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Day 1: Cusco – Famous Thermal Baths – Kiswarani Waterfall Campsite

We will pick you up from your hotel very early at 5 in the morning to start the famous Lares walk.

You can choose any hotel, condominium or apartment, if you are in the cities of Cusco, Urubamba, Huaran or Pisaq. It would be a three hour hike along the beautiful landscapes in the Sacred Valley through the Andes, until reaching the Hot Springs of Lares, where we will have our first breakfast accompanied by incredible views of the Andes. Then you can enjoy the hot springs, which is divided into several pools ranging from the cold to the hottest. All of them are composed of purely volcanic water, which is medicinal in nature and is considered good for bones, stress, muscles and headaches. After soaking in the baths for a while, we will then drive for 20 minutes to the Punta Carretera site (3,300 m / 10,827 ft). It is here that we will meet our horses and their respective horsemen. You will give your suitcases to the riders to be transported to the camp.

Then we will begin our expedition lares trek to Machu Picchu. To start, an uphill walk of two hours, until arriving at our place of lunch in the first town, called Kiswarani. This section of the walk is considered the potato valley sector, where people cultivate many varieties of organic seeds. The tour guide will indicate where there are medicinal plants that grow in this locality. Then, we will arrive at our lunch place, where you can enjoy your first meal prepared by our specialized chef. After a nice nap, we will be ready to explore the traditional village and visit some local homes where we can learn about the lifestyle and local traditions of the people living there. If there is time, we will visit the school where the children still speak Quecha, their mother tongue. If you wish, you can bring some toys, notebooks or any kind of school material to share. Maybe you can even teach them some words in English. Then we will have a two-hour hike up the hill to the camp where we will be welcomed by our trekking staff, who will have their stores already established. We will enjoy hot drinks, as the sky darkens and the stars begin to appear. Our guide will take you to a place where you can appreciate the view of the sky and learn about the Inca constellations, which were studied to a large extent by the Inca people. Your guide will use our telescope to search the famous Inca constellations, such as the cosmic constellation of The Southern Cross, Orion and many others. We are the only company that offers telescopes for the Lares walk. Finally, you can enjoy a delicious dinner prepared on the spot by our cook. If you want to keep your eyes on the stars, you can stay a little longer, if you prefer, you can rest in your tent

Trekking Distance: 10 km/ 6.21371 miles Camp Elevation: 3,850 meters / 1,2631 ft Weather: Cold

Day 2: Quiswarani – Condor Pass – Cancha Cancha Village

Today you will be wake up around 5 a.m., with our service of hot drinks(coca tea). You will have amazing views of the colorful lake and the valley of Kiswarani. The local people will already be up and about, taking their llamas and alpacas out to graze. Breakfast will be served as soon as you finish packing your gear. Then we’ll fill up our water bottles, organize snacks and you will begin the most memorable day of your expedition lares trek to Machu Picchu. It will be a three or four hour climb to get to the summit of the mountain. This pass is called Pachacute, or Condor Pass. We’ll zigzag our way up to compensate for the steep uphill. The views of the area are stunning. You will see lakes, waterfalls, llamas, and alpacas. We will have an emergency horse to ride in case you are tired. Once you arrive at the Condor Pass you will be above the clouds, above the mountain peaks and the surrounding 360 degree views are astounding. In front of you will be the majestic mountain of Pitusiray, which is at 5,700 m/ 18,700 ft high, and the Condor pass is at 4,680 m/ 15,354 ft high. Afterwards, we will enjoy the hot drink service that your porters will carry with them. We will take advantage of some phenomenal photo opportunities, and start our descent.

You will begin the one hour, downhill, descent towards El Mirador (Vista Point), where you will enjoy lunch. There will perhaps be some llamas grazing nearby. After lunch, you will hike the last three hours downhill, with fantastic views of many lakes, llamas and alpacas, before arriving at your campsite, the village of Cancha Cancha, which is the only village that does not have modern technology. Cancha Cancha is a village (3,750 m/ 12,303 ft) where people still practice real traditions of the Incas. In this Incan village, 85 percent of the houses are still composed of original, ancient construction, made of stone, with grass-thatched roofs. Unlike any other village in the Lares Valley, this village where has no electricity or cars. Here, you will not only enjoy the wilderness, but your porters will also set up your tents. You will have some time to meet with the local children. We provide them with food and school supplies, so we invite our travelers to share this support in the education and the health of this native village. You can join us and bring anything you would like to supplement the lives of these Quechuan-speaking children. Following, your guide will take you to one of the local family’s houses, where you will learn about the lifestyle of the locals. You can see how they raise their guinea pigs, and you will learn about the traditional, hand-woven textiles, made of llama and alpaca wool. This is the best day of your hike. In the evening you will enjoy hot drinks and dinner.

Walking Distance: 14 km/8 miles Elevation Gain: 830 meters / 2,723 ft Camp Elevation: 3,750 meters / 12,303 ft Weather: Cold

Day 3: Cancha Cancha – Huaran – Maras Salt Mine – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Our porters will wake you up with a hot drink and you will also have time to pack your bags and enjoy breakfast. After breakfast, you will be able to appreciate the village and visit the local primary school, where the old Inca language, Quechua, is still taught. Once we are ready we will begin our last leg of your Lares  trek to machupicchu trip. We will walk for 4 hours downhill, along this beautiful trail, where we will see more llamas and alpacas. We will go through farms where they grow potatoes, beans and many other traditional tubers of the area to the traditional Inca style. This is a great opportunity to learn about Peruvian agriculture because people still cultivate hand in hand with the traditional agricultural tools of the Incas. Now, we will start descending to the warmer zone, The Sacred Valley. You will begin to feel the micro-climate changes and you will begin to see crops that are different from in the high mountains. Around the people of the sacred valley of the farm corn, quinoa, kiwi, peaches, avocados and other types of fruits. Of course, this area has a lot of Inca history. We will conclude the excursion in the small town of Huaran, in the Sacred Valley (2,700m / 8,858ft), where he will bid farewell to his horses, riders, cooks and porters, as they will return to their homes.

From Huaran, we will take a van and we will go to the valley to visit the area of ​​the salineras in the town of Maras. Here, at 11,000 feet above sea level, a source of salt water sprouts and spills over one side of the mountain. There are more than 3,000 small evaporation chambers in these salt water. These have been in use since pre-Inca times. Salt is said to have healing properties because it is loaded with natural minerals, including some pink. Families in the area make a living by selling and selling these salts to local villages. There is a small shop on the site, if you wish you can take some salt.

After visiting the salt mines, we will board the van for 45 minutes, bordering the Sacred Valley of Ollantaytambo.

Ollantaytambo is the only Inca town alive and intact. It still has many Inca waterways, Inca houses and walls. Your guide will take you to see this small town until dinner time, which will be at a local restaurant. Then we will take the 7 pm train to Aguas Calientes, the city to the then Machu Picchu (train schedules may vary depending on availability). Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will check into your hotel and relax.

Walking Distance: 9 km /6.2 miles Aguas Calientes Elevation: 2,000 m / 6,562 ft Weather: Cold in the morning, warm in the afternoon. Watch out for mosquitoes this day.

Day 4: Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

Day four is the most impressive day because you will finally visit Machu Picchu. We will wake up early to catch one of the first buses (around 5:30 am), the uphill bus ride takes 30 minutes to Machu Picchu. Watch the sunrise over the ruins. Your guide will take you for an informative tour for two hours. Then you can explore on your own and make the trek to Huayna Picchu which is optional (It is an optional entrance ticket and costs $ 25 per person). In the afternoon, we will take a two hour train back to Ollantaytambo, followed by a bus back to Cusco, where we will transfer you to your hotel.

Weather: Warm and humid

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Day 1: Cusco – Soqma – Rayan

We will start picking you up from your hotel at the scheduled time,to ancascocha trek to machupicchu, then we will go in our vehicle through the Sacred Valley for 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach the village of Soqma (3,205 m / 10,512 ft). Here is the starting point of the walk from Ancascocha trek

to Machu Picchu, the riders will be waiting for us in this town for this adventure trek.

We will head gently towards one of the valleys, for an hour and a half walk, we will stop at the waterfall of Perolniyoc, considered one of the best waterfalls around the Sacred Valley.

We will continue walking for another hour to climb to the archaeological site of Perolniyoc, located on the waterfall, after hearing the explanation of the Inca history of our guide, we will walk for an hour to arrive at our place of lunch and camp

In this part of the walk we will get used to the high altitude, so after lunch we can relax and rest for the next day; We spent the night at the Rayan camp (3,700 meters / 12,136 feet).

Meals: Lunch / Dinner

Lowest height: 3,205 m / 10,512 feet

Highest elevation: 3,700 m / 12,136 ft

Walking distance: 8 km / 5 miles

Approximate walking time: 4 to 5 hours

Level of difficulty: moderate

Area: Montaña seca

Day 2: Rayan – Ancascocha

After breakfast we will begin the ancascocha trek to machupicchu our trekking for 3 hours of slow walking will allow us to reach the highest point of the second day hike Puka kasa pass (4,450 m / 14,596 ft), for many people this is the hardest part  but It is also the most spectacular day, we will see  snow covered mountains and the Sacred Valley on the other side. When we get to the top of the mountain.

After enjoying all the wonderful and pictures views, it is time to go down to the Chancachuco area, it will take us an hour and a half to get to lunch. As we make our way to the village Ancascocha we will see a more snowy peaks in front of us, The snowy called “Veronica” which is a mountain (5,950 m / 19,600 ft) will accompany us for many hours, after turning some of The grassy hills will enter the Ancascocha Valley, where the village is located. Then we cross the stream and walk uphill for another 2 hours to reach our camp around Lake Ancascocha trek to machupicchu (4,090 m.), The coldest night for the whole trip.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

highest altitude: 4,450 m / 15,250 ft

Camping elevation: 3,700 m / 12,136 ft

Distance: 16 km / 10 miles

Approximate walking time: 8 to 10 hours

Level of difficulty: Challenging

Area: Montaña seca

Día 3: Pasaje Ancascocha – Huayanay – Comunidad Qesqua

After a delicious breakfast, we will continue our trek from Ancascocha trek to Machu Picchu; We started our trek uphill for 2 hours until we reached the highest point of Ancascocha Road to Machu Picchu which is called the “Huayanay Pass” (height 4,650 m / 15,300 ft.), The views on the way are truly breathtaking. After enjoying the magnificent views from the promenade, we will walk towards the valley until arriving at Incaraqay where a delicious lunch awaits us. If we are lucky we will be able to observe the condors flying through the passage of Huayanay.

At this point we will begin a 3 hour descent into greener vegetation. During this part of the trek we will have views of the classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu that will appear in the distance, and fascinating views of the communities of the valley of Qésqua.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Highest height: 4,650 m / 15,298 ft Campsite elevation: 3,650 m / 11,910 ft Distance walking: 14 km / 9 miles Approximate walking time: 8 to 9 hours Level of difficulty: Challenging Area: Montaña seca

Día 4: Qesqua – Paucarcancha – Kilómetro 82 – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

On the fourth day ancascocha trek to machupicchu, we will start the day with a delicious breakfast. Continue down the valley for approximately 2 hours until you reach “Paucar Cancha”, an extraordinary Inca fortress. You will learn the Inca history about this beautiful site and then you will have free time to explore on your own. Afterwards we visit Paucar Cancha, where the last part of our trek starts for 4 hours until we reach Km 82. This last part of the trek is in the beginning section of the classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu, on the way up to km 82 we will stop In the Inca Ruin of Willcaraqay from here it is possible to observe Patallaqta another extraordinary Inca ruin. At km 82, our chef will be waiting for you with a delicious lunch.

After lunch we will be transported to Ollantaytambo (2,792 m) from where we will take the train to Aguas Calientes.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Highest height: 3,850 m / 12,628 ft Lowest Altitude: 2,792 m / 9,158 ft Walking distance: 13 km / 8 ½ miles Estimated walking time: 7 hours Level of difficulty: Easy

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After breakfast we will board the bus that will take us to the biggest energy center of the Incas, “Machu Picchu”. As part of our itinerary the same professional guide of the walk of Ancascocha; It will teach you the whole history of this mysterious and mystical place. We will visit the Temple of the Sun, the Royal Palace, the Main Temple, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Dial of the Sun. It will be an unforgettable experience. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore on your own.

If you have booked your visit to Huayna Picchu, you will need to coordinate with your guide to visit Machu Picchu depending on your scheduled time.

Visit Puerta del Sol: You will have the opportunity to walk (approximately for 2 hours) to Puerta del Sol (Inti Punku) to see Machu Picchu from a different angle.

Hike to the Inca Bridge: The Inca Bridge offers a dose of adventure for your next visit to Machu Picchu. However, in this case, the adventure is a bit less strenuous, and more challenging, not suitable for people suffering from vertigo

Train back to Cusco: In the afternoon we will return to the train station in Aguas Calientes to return to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at the train station, you will be transferred by car to your hotel in Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast Lowest Height: 2,040 m / 6,691 ft

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Day 1 : Cusco – Piskacucho Km 82 – Llactapata- Ayapata ( camp ):

Our guides will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. Urubamba or Ollantaytambo. The pick up from Cusco will be at 4:30 AM, from Urubamba 5:30 AM and if you stay in Ollantaytambo, you can sleep a little more that we will come for you at 6:30 AM. In your “brieffing” session, these schedules will be confirmed, as they may fluctuate depending on your stay. Then we will go to Km 82, arriving at 7:00 AM. After a delicious breakfast prepared by your cook, we will pass by the first point of control of the Inca Trail to begin our trek (please be sure to have your original passport with you to enter the Inca Trail). The first 2 hours of the trek are relatively easy as we head to our first Inca site, Patallacta which is a former Inca checkpoint for the approach to Machu Picchu. From Patallacta is another 2 hour hike to our lunch stop. After lunch we will hike for 2 hours and a half to reach the camp of the first night in Ayapata (3300 meters). In this last section we went through 2 small communities. If you want to buy energy drinks or snacks you can do here, you can also buy any essential items like batteries that you may have forgotten. We will arrive at our camp at 5:00 PM and after getting settled in a little you can relax and have a hot drink and a snack with your team of porters, chef and guide. At 7:30 pm your dinner will be ready, and then you can get a well-deserved rest.

Walking distance: 8.7 miles/14 km (6-7 hours) Campsite altitude: 3300 meters (high) above sea level Considered: Moderate day (getting used to the Inca Trail) Weather: Warm and windy

Day 2: Ayapata – Dead Woman´S Pass – Runcuraccay Pass – Chaquiccocha ( camp ):

Our porters will wake you up early with a hot cup of coca tea so you’re ready for the day. Today is our longest day and we will start early. We will walk for approximately 4 hours to the highest step of the trek, Paso de la Mujer Muerta (4215 meters / 13829 feet). Upon reaching the pass we will stop for a short pause to enjoy the views before departing again to descend to the next valley (Pacaymayu Valley – Hidden River). It’s another hour and a half down the valley side to our lunch spot and an opportunity to refill our water bottles. After lunch we started climbing again to the second step of the walk. It is 2 hours from the pass and by the way we will stop in a small Inca site (Runcu Raccay) and we will see two huge cascading waterfalls on the opposite side of the valley. After the second pass, it is another hour of descent from trek to reach the magnificent Inca site, Sayacmarca (an otherwise inaccessible village). Let’s stop here to rest and take a quick tour of the site and then watch the sunset over the Vilcabamba mountain range. It is then another 20 minutes until we stop for the night in our second camp Chaquicocha (dry lake, 3600 meters). After dinner, if you are not too exhausted, we can observe some stars and point out the fascinating Inca constellations. In the magnificent sky of the Southern Hemisphere, far from all artificial illumination, this sky is something to contemplate!

Walking distance: 9.94 miles/16 km (7-8 hours) Campsite altitude: 3600 meters (high) above sea level (chilly weather) Considered: Top day (you will have survived the two highest passes) Area: Andes and Cloud Forest Weather: Cold and rainy

Day 3: Chaquiccocha – Wiñaywayna ( Camp ):

Complete day 2 and start day 3, we start again early, waking up at 6:30 am to begin what many know as the most beautiful day of the entire Inca Trail. We walked for 2 hours along what we like to call “flat Inca” (gradual inclinations) and begin to enter the jungle, known as the Cloud Forest. As we walk we will have the opportunity to see the majesty of Salkantay, the second highest snowed mountain in the entire Sacred Valley and a fantastic panoramic view of the Vilcabamba mountain range. Towards the end of the Inca apartments we started to climb to the last peak in Phuyupatamarka (3600 meters) from where we will have magnificent views of the Urubamba River. In the valley we get our first views of the Machu Picchu mountain, but the site itself remains hidden from view. From Phuyupatamarka it is a 3 hour hike up a flight of steps to our last camp, near Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young). Wiñay Wayna is the most spectacular Inca site on the trail after Machu Picchu and the most popular camping due to its proximity to Machu Picchu.

During the descent we will see 2 Inca ruins, Phuyupatamarka (City in the Clouds) and Intipata (Terrazas del Sol). We arrived at our camp around 1:00 PM to have lunch and then relax for the whole afternoon so that you are relaxed and ready for your last day in Machu Picchu. Around 4:30 pm your guide will give you a brief orientation and visit the Inca ruins of Wiñay Wayna, spending about an hour and a half there. We will explain the importance of the site and combine all the information provided during the trek so that you are fully prepared for your visit to Machu Picchu the next day.

It is a tradition of the Inca Trail to organize a ceremony at night to introduce the team to the tourists once again and thank them for the great work done (if you wish to provide them with advice for them then you can do so at this time). It is advisable to go to bed at a reasonable time to get up in the early hours of the morning to reach Machu Picchu at dawn in the hope that the weather will give us a beautiful sunrise over the ruins of Machu Picchu.

Walking distance: 6.2 miles/10km (5 hours) Campsite altitude: 2.600 meters (high) above sea level (chilly weather) Considered: Easy day – all downhill! Area: High Cloud Forest Weather: Warm and very humid

Day 4 : Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – The Lost City Of The Incas

We will start the day at 3:30 AM. We will have breakfast at 4:00 am and wait at the checkpoint to be one of the first to start trekking when the doors open at 5:30 AM. We will say goodbye to our team of porters and chef and then it is “Forward On” to Puerta del Sol (Inti Punku). From here we have spectacular views of the mountains and we will see Machu Picchu in all its glory. We arrive at the Puerta del Sol at 6:30 am and then it is only an hour’s walk down to get to the Lost City of the Incas.

As we approach Machu Picchu the views of the city are getting better and better! At about 7:40 am we will arrive at the final checkpoint and we will enter Machu Picchu to begin our private guided tour of 2 hours.

After the tour you will receive your bus tickets to go down to the city of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) and you will have free time to explore on your own or climb to one of the neighboring mountains – Huaynapicchu (must be arranged ahead of time).

Unless you have chosen a better train, we will reserve the Expedition class train departing from Aguas Calientes at 4:20. Please be sure to be on the platform at least 30 minutes ahead of time. This train will be 2 hours from Ollantaytambo here in Ollantaytambo our transport will wait to take you to Cusco and its Hotel

Considered: The most exciting and magical day (early wake up 3.30AM) Area: High Cloud and Subtropical Forest Weather: Hot and very humid 

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Day 1: Cusco – Soqma – Rayan

We will start picking you up from your hotel at the scheduled time, then we will go in our vehicle through the Sacred Valley for 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach the village of Soqma (3,205 m / 10,512 ft). Here is the starting point of the walk from Ancascocha to Machu Picchu, the riders will be waiting for us in this town for this adventure trek.

We will head gently towards one of the valleys, for an hour and a half walk, we will stop at the waterfall of Perolniyoc, considered one of the best waterfalls around the Sacred Valley.

We will continue walking for another hour to climb to the archaeological site of Perolniyoc, located on the waterfall, after hearing the explanation of the Inca history of our guide, we will walk for an hour to arrive at our place of lunch and camp

In this part of the walk we will get used to the high altitude, so after lunch we can relax and rest for the next day; We spent the night at the Rayan camp (3,700 meters / 12,136 feet).

Meals: Lunch / Dinner

Lowest height: 3,205 m / 10,512 feet

Highest elevation: 3,700 m / 12,136 ft

Walking distance: 8 km / 5 miles

Approximate walking time: 4 to 5 hours

Level of difficulty: moderate

Area: Montaña seca

Day 2: Rayan – Ancascocha

After breakfast we will begin our trekking for 3 hours of slow walking will allow us to reach the highest point of the second day hike Puka kasa pass (4,450 m / 14,596 ft), for many people this is the hardest part due but It is also the most spectacular day, we will see many of the snow covered mountains and the Sacred Valley on the other side. When we get to the top of the mountain.

After enjoying all the wonderful and picturesque views, it is time to go down to the Chancachuco area, it will take us an hour and a half to get to lunch. As we make our way to the village Ancascocha we will see a more snowy peaks in front of us, The snowy called “Veronica” which is a mountain (5,950 m / 19,600 ft) will accompany us for many hours, after turning some of The grassy hills will enter the Ancascocha Valley, where the village is located. Then we cross the stream and walk uphill for another 2 hours to reach our camp around Lake Ancascocha (4,090 m.), The coldest night for the whole trip.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

highest altitude: 4,450 m / 15,250 ft

Camping elevation: 3,700 m / 12,136 ft

Distance: 16 km / 10 miles

Approximate walking time: 8 to 10 hours

Level of difficulty: Challenging

Area: Montaña seca

Día 3: Pasaje Ancascocha – Huayanay – Comunidad Qesqua

Después del tomar un delicioso desayuno, seguiremos con nuestra caminata de Ancascocha a Machu Picchu; comenzamos nuestra caminata cuesta arriba por 2 horas hasta llegar al punto más alto de Ancascocha Camino a Machu Picchu que se llama el “Huayanay Pass” (Altura 4.650 m / 15.300 ft.), Las vistas en el camino son realmente impresionantes. Después de disfrutar de las magníficas vistas desde el paseo, caminaremos hacia el valle hasta llegar a Incaraqay donde nos espera un delicioso almuerzo. Si tenemos suerte podremos observar a los cóndores volando por el paso de Huayanay.

En este punto nos comenzaremos un descenso de 3 horas en una vegetación más verde. Durante este trecho de la caminata tendremos vistas del clásico sendero inca a Machu Picchu que aparecerá a lo lejos, y fascinantes vistas de las comunidades del valle de Qésqua.

Comidas: Desayuno / Almuerzo / Cena

Altura más alta: 4,650 m / 15,298 ft

Camping elevación: 3.650 m / 11.910 ft

Distancia a pie: 14 km / 9 millas

Tiempo aproximado de caminar: 8 a 9 horas

Nivel de dificultad: Desafiante

Zona: Montaña seca

Día 4: Qesqua – Paucarcancha – Kilómetro 82 – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

El cuarto día de nuestra caminata, comenzaremos el día con un delicioso desayuno. Continuaremos bajando por el valle durante aproximadamente por 2 horas hasta llegar a “Paucar Cancha”, una extraordinaria fortaleza Inca. Usted aprenderá la historia Inca acerca de este hermoso sitio y luego tendrá tiempo libre para explorar por su cuenta. Después visitamos “Paucar Cancha”, aquí comienza la última parte de nuestra caminata  por 4 horas hasta llegar a Km 82, esta última parte de la caminata está en la sección de inicio del sendero clásico Inca a Machu Picchu, en el camino hasta el km 82 nos detendremos En la Ruina Inca de Willcaraqay desde aquí es posible observar Patallaqta otra ruina inca extraordinaria. En el km 82, nuestro chef nos estará esperando con un delicioso almuerzo.

Después del almuerzo seremos transportados a Ollantaytambo (2.792 m) desde donde cogeremos el tren hacia Aguas Calientes.

Comidas: Desayuno / Almuerzo / Cena

Alojamiento: Hotel

Altura más alta: 3,850 m / 12,628 ft

Altitud más baja: 2,792 m / 9,158 pies

Distancia a pie: 13 km / 8 ½ millas

Tiempo de caminata estimado: 7 horas

Nivel de dificultad: Fácil

DIA 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Después del desayuno abordaremos el autobús que nos llevará al mayor centro energético de los incas, “Machu Picchu”. Como parte de nuestro itinerario el mismo guía profesional de la caminata de Ancascocha; Le enseñará toda la historia de este lugar misterioso y místico. Visitaremos el Templo del Sol, el Palacio Real, el Templo Principal, el Templo de las Tres Ventanas y el Dial del Sol. Será una experiencia inolvidable. Después de la visita guiada, tendrá tiempo libre para explorar por su cuenta.

Si usted ha reservado su visita al Huayna Picchu, tendrá que coordinar con su guía para visitar Machu Picchu dependiendo de su tiempo programado.

Visite la Puerta del Sol: Usted tendrá la oportunidad de caminar (aproximadamente durante 2 horas) hasta la Puerta del Sol (Inti Punku) para ver Machu Picchu desde un ángulo diferente.

Caminata al Puente Inca: El Puente Inca ofrece una dosis de aventura para su próxima visita a Machu Picchu. Sin embargo, en este caso, la aventura es un poco menos extenuante, y más desafiante, no apto para las personas que sufren de vértigo

Tren de regreso a Cusco: Por la tarde regresaremos a la estación de trenes en Aguas Calientes para regresar a Ollantaytambo. A su llegada a la estación de tren, usted será trasladado en vehículo a su hotel en Cusco.

Comidas: Desayuno

Altura más baja: 2.040 m / 6.691 ft

Alturas más alta: 2,440 m / 8,052 ft

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Day 1: Cusco ‐ Tinqui Village – Upis Hot Springs

We start our “Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca” tour very early by picking you up from your hotel in Cusco traveling in our private vehicle to the small town of Tinqui. We will appreciate the impressive mountain range of Vilcanota and we will pass through several traditional Andean villages in the whole route and we will take time to stop to take some photos. When we reach Tinqui (our path), we will enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by our chef. Here our riders will arrange all the group gear and packages on the horses and our walk officially begins. We started our walk through the farming communities and enjoyed the breathtaking views of the mountains. We will walk for about 3 hours and then we will have time for a lunch stop. After lunch we will continue for another 2 hours to reach Upis (4,100 m). There we will have the opportunity to soak our feet in the local warm waters before dinner, and camp at night.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + snacks

Minimum Elevation: 3,800 m / 12, 464 ft

Maximum Elevation: 4,400 m / 14,432 ft

Walking Distance “Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca“: 12 km / 7 ½ miles

Approximate Walking Time: 6 – 7 hours

Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Day 2: Upis ‐ Arapa Pass – Pucacocha

After a hearty breakfast we will be ready to leave our camp and begin our trek for this day. We will ascend to the “Paso Arapa” (Height of 4,850 m). From here we will enjoy the contrast between the dry desert like the hills and the breathtaking snow-capped views of the mountain. Ausangate and Pucacocha.

In this area we can also find three beautiful lakes with shades of red, green and turquoise (Pucacocha, Hatun Pucacocha and Qomercocha). Our second camp is near the Ausangate Glacier.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + snacks

Minimum Elevation: 4,100 m / 13,448 ft

Maximum Elevation: 4,850 m / 15,908 ft

Walking Distance Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca: 12 km / 7 ½ miles

Approximate Walking Time: 7 – 8 hours

Level of Difficulty: Challenging

Day 3: Pucacocha – Ausangate Pass – Minasniyuq Pass – Surine Cocha

Today we start the day with our exclusive “room service” (a hot cup of coca tea). This will be one of the most beautiful days of the hike. We will appreciate the mountains. Also, on the trip today, we will pass by the village of “Alccatauri”. This is where we will see your traditional life of the villagers. There are no trees in the area, so there is no wood to make houses or make fire. Residents are very enterprising and make mud mud houses and fire fires with natural fertilizers, a.k.a. manure.

The day starts with an uphill walk of one and a half hours until you reach the Ausangate Pass (4,930 m). In this step, we will see red mountains and we will also have the opportunity to see vicuñas, chinchillas and alpacas.

After enjoying the ride, we will descend for an hour and a half to reach the town of Alccatauri (4,400 m high). During our stay in the village, in exchange for your generous hospitality, we will give you offerings of coca leaves. This is very valuable because this is a valuable food because you can not cultivate in this climate.

After this incomparable experience that we will remember for our whole life, we will make an additional 30 minute walk uphill to the place where we will have lunch in a rustic hostel.

After a satisfying lunch, we will begin our journey uphill to the second step. After an hour and a half, we continue along the path to the “Minasniyuq” pass. Here we will have our first impressive views of the Rainbow Mountains (Height of 5,020 m / 16,469 ft). In this step, we will make offerings to Pacha Mama (Mother Earth).

The rest of the day tour is a one-hour descent trek to our camp, “Surine Cocha” (4,800 m altitude). The camp is on the shores of magnificent Lake Surine.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + snacks

Minimum Elevation: 4,400 m /14,435 ft

Maximum Elevation: 5,023 m / 16,479 ft

Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Trekking Distance: 12 km/ 7 ½ miles

Approximate Walking Time: 8 – 9 hours

Level of Difficulty: Demanding

Day 4: Surine Cocha – Rainbow Mountain – Quesiuno Village – Cusco

After a good breakfast, we will gradually walk for 2 hours until we reach the famous “Rainbow Mountain” (Height of 5,020 m). Our guide will take you to the best places to get the perfect pictures of these incredible mountains and the other surrounding mountains, take the opportunity to take many photos and upload them to your Facebook. Your guide will explain why these mountains are so unique: they are composed of several minerals, which color the stones. Not only is this one of the most impressive places in Peru and South America, these types of mountains are seen only in another country that is China.

After taking photos and enjoying the view, we will continue on the walk until arriving at Quesiuno Village. This is a two-and-a-half-hour descent hike. We will have lunch there.

Our private vehicle will be waiting to pick us up in this village after lunch. Then we will drive for three and a half hours back to Cusco. After one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, we will leave you at your hotel in Cusco. The approximate time of arrival is at 6 pm

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

Minimum Elevation: 5,020 m / 16,469 ft

Maximum Elevation: 10 km /6.2 miles

Approximate Walking Time: 5-6 hours

Level of Difficulty: Moderate

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Day 1: Cusco – Soqma – Rayan We leave Cusco early in the morning and drive between 1 hour and 45 minutes to Soqma (3,205 m / 10,512 ft). Here is the starting point of our Inca quarry trek to Machu Picchu and where we meet the horsemen who will join us during the trek.We will start the walk for an hour and a quarter to the viewpoint of the waterfall of Perolniyoc. This is a perfect opportunity to stop taking photos and enjoy a snack. Here we will enjoy the impressive view of a casacada. Then we will travel another 35 minutes until we visit the Inca site of the same name, where we will have a brief tour. Here we will have our lunchAfter lunch, we will ascend 45 minutes to our camp at Rayan (3,700 meters / 12,136 feet).Meals: Lunch / DinnerAccommodation: CampingMinimum Altitude: 3,205 m / 10,512 ftMaximum altitude: 3,700 m / 12,136 feetWalking distance: 8 km / 5 milesApproximate walking time: 3 to 4 hoursDifficulty: ModerateArea: Montaña secaDay 2: Rayan – Inti Punku – ChoquetacarpoOur cook prepares a delicious early, we ascend for 3 hours to the first step in the walk, known as Puccaqasa (4,370 m / 14,333 feet). At the top of the pass we will enjoy incredible views of the Sacred Valley. This is a perfect place to take pictures (Do not forget to bring the camera)!We then headed downhill for 25 minutes to our lunch location. After lunch, we will walk for 2 hours alternating ascents and descents. The last 20 minutes of this segment will take us to the highest step of the trek, Kuychicassa (4,457 m / 14,619 ft)From here we walk 2 hours and a half to reach a site called “Inti Punku” (meaning Puerta del Sol), here we will find a spectacular view of “Monte Verónica” (5.682 m) and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.Our campsites are located 30 minutes downhill from Inti Punku in Choquetacarpo (3,600m / 11,808ft).Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerAccommodation: CampingMinimum Altitude: 3,600 m / 11,808 feetMaximum Altitude: 4,457 m / 14,619 ftDistance walking: 13 km.Approximate walking time: 8 to 9 hoursDifficulty: ModerateDay 3: Choquetacarpo – Ollantaytambo – Aguas CalientesAfter an early breakfast we will walk for an hour downhill to the quarry of Cachiqata (3,525 m), where we observe the place where stones were cut for Ollantaytambo. We will have a tour and we will have a historical talk about these Inca remainsFrom the quarry we went down 3 hours to reach Ollantaytambo (2,840 m). Where we will have a good Lunch in Ollantaytambo.In the afternoon we will travel by train to the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo). When you arrive you will be registered in your hotel room. The natural hot springs in the city are an unbeatable way to spend an afternoon or early if time is available before dinner.Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerAccommodation: HotelMinimum Altitude: 2,840 m / 9,315 ftMaximum Altitude: 3.525 m / 11.562 ftDistance walking: 11 km / 7 milesApproximate walking time: 4 hoursDifficulty: Moderate

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – CuscoWe will have breakfast at your hotel before taking a very early bus (5:30 am) along the winding road up to the city of Machu Picchu to see the magnificent sunrise. There we will have a walk for two hoursIf you have chosen to climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain (the price of this is included in your tour price), we will begin the trek at 10 AM. If you do not climb the Huayna Picchu you will have free time to explore the citadel of Machu Picchu, we will have a walk to the Puerta del Sol, or walk to the Inca Bridge before returning to Aguas Calientes by bus.Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes you will board the “Expedition” train to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo you will travel by private van to Cusco and we will drop you off at your hotel. The time of arrival in Cusco depends on the time of your train ticket.Meals: BreakfastMaximum Altitude: 2,040 m / 6,691 ftMinimum Altitude: 2,440 m / 8,052 ft

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Day 1: Cusco ‐ Tinqui Village – Upis Hot Springs

We start our “Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca” tour very early by picking you up from your hotel in Cusco traveling in our private vehicle to the small town of Tinqui. We will appreciate the impressive mountain range of Vilcanota and we will pass through several traditional Andean villages in the whole route and we will take time to stop to take some photos. When we reach Tinqui (our path), we will enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by our chef. Here our riders will arrange all the group gear and packages on the horses and our walk officially begins. We started our walk through the farming communities and enjoyed the breathtaking views of the mountains. We will walk for about 3 hours and then we will have time for a lunch stop. After lunch we will continue for another 2 hours to reach Upis (4,100 m). There we will have the opportunity to soak our feet in the local warm waters before dinner, and camp at night.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + snacks

Minimum Elevation: 3,800 m / 12, 464 ft

Maximum Elevation: 4,400 m / 14,432 ft

Walking Distance “Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca“: 12 km / 7 ½ miles

Approximate Walking Time: 6 – 7 hours

Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Day 2: Upis ‐ Arapa Pass – Pucacocha

After a hearty breakfast we will be ready to leave our camp and begin our trek for this day. We will ascend to the “Paso Arapa” (Height of 4,850 m). From here we will enjoy the contrast between the dry desert like the hills and the breathtaking snow-capped views of the mountain. Ausangate and Pucacocha.

In this area we can also find three beautiful lakes with shades of red, green and turquoise (Pucacocha, Hatun Pucacocha and Qomercocha). Our second camp is near the Ausangate Glacier.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + snacks

Minimum Elevation: 4,100 m / 13,448 ft

Maximum Elevation: 4,850 m / 15,908 ft

Walking Distance Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca: 12 km / 7 ½ miles

Approximate Walking Time: 7 – 8 hours

Level of Difficulty: Challenging

Day 3: Pucacocha – Ausangate Pass – Minasniyuq Pass – Surine Cocha

Today we start the day with our exclusive “room service” (a hot cup of coca tea). This will be one of the most beautiful days of the hike. We will appreciate the mountains. Also, on the trip today, we will pass by the village of “Alccatauri”. This is where we will see your traditional life of the villagers. There are no trees in the area, so there is no wood to make houses or make fire. Residents are very enterprising and make mud mud houses and fire fires with natural fertilizers, a.k.a. manure.

The day starts with an uphill walk of one and a half hours until you reach the Ausangate Pass (4,930 m). In this step, we will see red mountains and we will also have the opportunity to see vicuñas, chinchillas and alpacas.

After enjoying the ride, we will descend for an hour and a half to reach the town of Alccatauri (4,400 m high). During our stay in the village, in exchange for your generous hospitality, we will give you offerings of coca leaves. This is very valuable because this is a valuable food because you can not cultivate in this climate.

After this incomparable experience that we will remember for our whole life, we will make an additional 30 minute walk uphill to the place where we will have lunch in a rustic hostel.

After a satisfying lunch, we will begin our journey uphill to the second step. After an hour and a half, we continue along the path to the “Minasniyuq” pass. Here we will have our first impressive views of the Rainbow Mountains (Height of 5,020 m / 16,469 ft). In this step, we will make offerings to Pacha Mama (Mother Earth).

The rest of the day tour is a one-hour descent trek to our camp, “Surine Cocha” (4,800 m altitude). The camp is on the shores of magnificent Lake Surine.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + snacks

Minimum Elevation: 4,400 m /14,435 ft

Maximum Elevation: 5,023 m / 16,479 ft

Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Trekking Distance: 12 km/ 7 ½ miles

Approximate Walking Time: 8 – 9 hours

Level of Difficulty: Demanding

Day 4: Surine Cocha – Rainbow Mountain – Quesiuno Village – Cusco

After a good breakfast, we will gradually walk for 2 hours until we reach the famous “Rainbow Mountain” (Height of 5,020 m). Our guide will take you to the best places to get the perfect pictures of these incredible mountains and the other surrounding mountains, take the opportunity to take many photos and upload them to your Facebook. Your guide will explain why these mountains are so unique: they are composed of several minerals, which color the stones. Not only is this one of the most impressive places in Peru and South America, these types of mountains are seen only in another country that is China.

After taking photos and enjoying the view, we will continue on the walk until arriving at Quesiuno Village. This is a two-and-a-half-hour descent hike. We will have lunch there.

Our private vehicle will be waiting to pick us up in this village after lunch. Then we will drive for three and a half hours back to Cusco. After one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, we will leave you at your hotel in Cusco. The approximate time of arrival is at 6 pm

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

Minimum Elevation: 5,020 m / 16,469 ft

Maximum Elevation: 10 km /6.2 miles

Approximate Walking Time: 5-6 hours

Level of Difficulty: Moderate

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Day 1: Cusco – Soqma – Rayan

We leave Cusco early in the morning and drive between 1 hour and 45 minutes to Soqma (3,205 m / 10,512 ft). Here is the starting point of our Inca quarry trek to Machu Picchu and where we meet the horsemen who will join us during the trek.

We will start the walk for an hour and a quarter to the viewpoint of the waterfall of Perolniyoc. This is a perfect opportunity to stop taking photos and enjoy a snack. Here we will enjoy the impressive view of a casacada. Then we will travel another 35 minutes until we visit the Inca site of the same name, where we will have a brief tour. Here we will have our lunch

After lunch, we will ascend 45 minutes to our camp at Rayan (3,700 meters / 12,136 feet).

Meals: Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Minimum Altitude: 3,205 m / 10,512 ft

Maximum altitude: 3,700 m / 12,136 feet

Walking distance: 8 km / 5 miles

Approximate walking time: 3 to 4 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Area: Montaña seca

Day 2: Rayan – Inti Punku – Choquetacarpo

Our cook prepares a delicious early, we ascend for 3 hours to the first step in the walk, known as Puccaqasa (4,370 m / 14,333 feet). At the top of the pass we will enjoy incredible views of the Sacred Valley. This is a perfect place to take pictures (Do not forget to bring the camera)!

We then headed downhill for 25 minutes to our lunch location. After lunch, we will walk for 2 hours alternating ascents and descents. The last 20 minutes of this segment will take us to the highest step of the trek, Kuychicassa (4,457 m / 14,619 ft)

From here we walk 2 hours and a half to reach a site called “Inti Punku” (meaning Puerta del Sol), here we will find a spectacular view of “Monte Verónica” (5.682 m) and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Our campsites are located 30 minutes downhill from Inti Punku in Choquetacarpo (3,600m / 11,808ft).

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Minimum Altitude: 3,600 m / 11,808 feet

Maximum Altitude: 4,457 m / 14,619 ft

Distance walking: 13 km.

Approximate walking time: 8 to 9 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Day 3: Choquetacarpo – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

After an early breakfast we will walk for an hour downhill to the quarry of Cachiqata (3,525 m), where we observe the place where stones were cut for Ollantaytambo. We will have a tour and we will have a historical talk about these Inca remains

From the quarry we went down 3 hours to reach Ollantaytambo (2,840 m). Where we will have a good Lunch in Ollantaytambo.

In the afternoon we will travel by train to the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo). When you arrive you will be registered in your hotel room. The natural hot springs in the city are an unbeatable way to spend an afternoon or early if time is available before dinner.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Minimum Altitude: 2,840 m / 9,315 ft

Maximum Altitude: 3.525 m / 11.562 ft

Distance walking: 11 km / 7 miles

Approximate walking time: 4 hours

Difficulty: Moderate Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

We will have breakfast at your hotel before taking a very early bus (5:30 am) along the winding road up to the city of Machu Picchu to see the magnificent sunrise. There we will have a walk for two hours

If you have chosen to climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain (the price of this is included in your tour price), we will begin the trek at 10 AM. If you do not climb the Huayna Picchu you will have free time to explore the citadel of Machu Picchu, we will have a walk to the Puerta del Sol, or walk to the Inca Bridge before returning to Aguas Calientes by bus.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes you will board the “Expedition” train to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo you will travel by private van to Cusco and we will drop you off at your hotel. The time of arrival in Cusco depends on the time of your train ticket.

Meals: Breakfast

Maximum Altitude: 2,040 m / 6,691 ft

Minimum Altitude: 2,440 m / 8,052 ft

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Day 1: Cusco – Famous Thermal Baths – Kiswarani Waterfall Campsite

We will pick you up from your hotel very early at 5 in the morning to start the famous Lares walk.

You can choose any hotel, condominium or apartment, if you are in the cities of Cusco, Urubamba, Huaran or Pisaq. It would be a three hour hike along the beautiful landscapes in the Sacred Valley through the Andes, until reaching the Hot Springs of Lares, where we will have our first breakfast accompanied by incredible views of the Andes. Then you can enjoy the hot springs, which is divided into several pools ranging from the cold to the hottest. All of them are composed of purely volcanic water, which is medicinal in nature and is considered good for bones, stress, muscles and headaches. After soaking in the baths for a while, we will then drive for 20 minutes to the Punta Carretera site (3,300 m / 10,827 ft). It is here that we will meet our horses and their respective horsemen. You will give your suitcases to the riders to be transported to the camp.

Then we will begin our expedition to Machu Picchu. To start, an uphill walk of two hours, until arriving at our place of lunch in the first town, called Kiswarani. This section of the walk is considered the potato valley sector, where people cultivate many varieties of organic dads. The tour guide will indicate where there are medicinal plants that grow in this locality. Then, we will arrive at our lunch place, where you can enjoy your first meal prepared by our specialized chef. After a nice nap, we will be ready to explore the traditional village and visit some local homes where we can learn about the lifestyle and local traditions of the people living there. If there is time, we will visit the school where the children still speak Quecha, their mother tongue. If you wish, you can bring some toys, notebooks or any kind of school material to share. Maybe you can even teach them some words in English. Then we will have a two-hour hike up the hill to the camp where we will be welcomed by our trekking staff, who will have their stores already established. We will enjoy hot drinks, as the sky darkens and the stars begin to appear. Our guide will take you to a place where you can appreciate the view of the sky and learn about the Inca constellations, which were studied to a large extent by the Inca people. Your guide will use our telescope to search the famous Inca constellations, such as the cosmic constellation of The Southern Cross, Orion and many others. We are the only company that offers telescopes for the Lares walk. Finally, you can enjoy a delicious dinner prepared on the spot by our cook. If you want to keep your eyes on the stars, you can stay a little longer, if you prefer, you can rest in your tent

Trekking Distance: 10 km/ 6.21371 miles Camp Elevation: 3,850 meters / 1,2631 ft Weather: Cold

Day 2: Quiswarani – Condor Pass – Cancha Cancha Village

Today you will be woken up around 5 a.m., with our service of hot drinks. You will have amazing views of the colorful lake and the valley of Kiswarani. The local people will already be up and about, taking their llamas and alpacas out to graze. Breakfast will be served as soon as you finish packing your gear. Then we’ll fill up our water bottles, organize snacks and you will begin the most memorable day of your expedition to Machu Picchu. It will be a three or four hour climb to get to the summit of the mountain. This pass is called Pachacute, or Condor Pass. We’ll zigzag our way up to compensate for the steep uphill. The views of the area are stunning. You will see lakes, waterfalls, llamas, and alpacas. We will have an emergency horse to ride in case you are tired. Once you arrive at the Condor Pass you will be above the clouds, above the mountain peaks and the surrounding 360 degree views are astounding. In front of you will be the majestic mountain of Pitusiray, which is at 5,700 m/ 18,700 ft high, and the Condor pass is at 4,680 m/ 15,354 ft high. Afterwards, we will enjoy the hot drink service that your porters will carry with them. We will take advantage of some phenomenal photo opportunities, and start our descent.

You will begin the one hour, downhill, descent towards El Mirador (Vista Point), where you will enjoy lunch. There will perhaps be some llamas grazing nearby. After lunch, you will hike the last three hours downhill, with fantastic views of many lakes, llamas and alpacas, before arriving at your campsite, the village of Cancha Cancha, which is the only village that does not have modern technology. Cancha Cancha is a village (3,750 m/ 12,303 ft) where people still practice real traditions of the Incas. In this Incan village, 85 percent of the houses are still composed of original, ancient construction, made of stone, with grass-thatched roofs. Unlike any other village in the Lares Valley, this village where has no electricity or cars. Here, you will not only enjoy the wilderness, but your porters will also set up your tents. You will have some time to meet with the local children. We provide them with food and school supplies, so we invite our travelers to share this support in the education and the health of this native village. You can join us and bring anything you would like to supplement the lives of these Quechuan-speaking children. Following, your guide will take you to one of the local family’s houses, where you will learn about the lifestyle of the locals. You can see how they raise their guinea pigs, and you will learn about the traditional, hand-woven textiles, made of llama and alpaca wool. This is the best day of your hike. In the evening you will enjoy hot drinks and dinner.

Walking Distance: 14 km/8 miles Elevation Gain: 830 meters / 2,723 ft Camp Elevation: 3,750 meters / 12,303 ft Weather: Cold

Day 3: Cancha Cancha – Huaran – Maras Salt Mine – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Our porters will wake you up with a hot drink and you will also have time to pack your bags and enjoy breakfast. After breakfast, you will be able to appreciate the village and visit the local primary school, where the old Inca language, Quechua, is still taught. Once we are ready we will begin our last leg of your Lares trip. We will walk for 4 hours downhill, along this beautiful trail, where we will see more llamas and alpacas. We will go through farms where they grow potatoes, beans and many other traditional tubers of the area to the traditional Inca style. This is a great opportunity to learn about Peruvian agriculture because people still cultivate hand in hand with the traditional agricultural tools of the Incas. Now, we will start descending to the warmer zone, The Sacred Valley. You will begin to feel the micro-climate changes and you will begin to see crops that are different from in the high mountains. Around the people of the sacred valley of the farm corn, quinoa, kiwi, peaches, avocados and other types of fruits. Of course, this area has a lot of Inca history. We will conclude the excursion in the small town of Huaran, in the Sacred Valley (2,700m / 8,858ft), where he will bid farewell to his horses, riders, cooks and porters, as they will return to their homes.

From Huaran, we will take a van and we will go to the valley to visit the area of ​​the salineras in the town of Maras. Here, at 11,000 feet above sea level, a source of salt water sprouts and spills over one side of the mountain. There are more than 3,000 small evaporation chambers in these salt water. These have been in use since pre-Inca times. Salt is said to have healing properties because it is loaded with natural minerals, including some pink. Families in the area make a living by selling and selling these salts to local villages. There is a small shop on the site, if you wish you can take some salt.

After visiting the salt mines, we will board the van for 45 minutes, bordering the Sacred Valley of Ollantaytambo.

Ollantaytambo is the only Inca town alive and intact. It still has many Inca waterways, Inca houses and walls. Your guide will take you to see this small town until dinner time, which will be at a local restaurant. Then we will take the 7 pm train to Aguas Calientes, the city to the then Machu Picchu (train schedules may vary depending on availability). Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will check into your hotel and relax.

Walking Distance: 9 km /6.2 miles Aguas Calientes Elevation: 2,000 m / 6,562 ft Weather: Cold in the morning, warm in the afternoon. Watch out for mosquitoes this day.

Day 4: Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

Day four is the most impressive day because you will finally visit Machu Picchu. We will wake up early to catch one of the first buses (around 5:30 am), the uphill bus ride takes 30 minutes to Machu Picchu. Watch the sunrise over the ruins. Your guide will take you for an informative tour for two hours. Then you can explore on your own and make the trek to Huayna Picchu which is optional (It is an optional entrance ticket and costs $ 25 per person). In the afternoon, we will take a two hour train back to Ollantaytambo, followed by a bus back to Cusco, where we will transfer you to your hotel.

Weather: Warm and humid

Note:

If you want to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes, please let us know in advance. We can adjust your train tickets and arrange for a hotel, if you would like us to help.

Rangers do not allow people to carry large backpacks inside Machu Picchu. Only day packs are allowed inside.

No trekking poles are allowed in Machu Picchu.

Snacks and water are allowed, but they must be inside your backpack.

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Day 1: Soraypampa – Salkantaytampa – Salkantay Pass – Wayracmachay

We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 am to begin our expedition to Machu Picchu. You will be greeted at your hotel by your trekking guide, cook and porters to drive three hours in our private van at the head of the trail, Soraypampa. You will enjoy your first breakfast, prepared by your trekking chef, and then start preparing for your trip. If weather permits, the views from this area are breathtaking. You will see two great mountains, called Humantay (5,900 meters above sea level) and Salkantay (6,215 meters above sea level). Your guide will introduce you to the team, take a group photo and around 8:30 am, you should be walking, on your way to Machu Picchu. During the hike of the day, you will explore the Andes with alpine views, all the time.

For two hours you will participate in a gradual and uphill walk along the Salknatay valley, until you reach Salkantay Pampa, located at 4,000 meters, for a rest and a beautiful view of the summit of the Salkantay Glacier and the Salkantay River. After your break, you will continue the last hour uphill, by switchback, to our lunch spot in Laguna Suyroccocha, located at 4,200 meters high. You will be impressed with the view along the way, as you pass through streams, waterfalls on the slopes and views of both mountains (Salkantay and Huamantay). Meals are always something to expect when walking with “Action Inca Trails”

For your first lunch, you will be greeted by your trekking chef and porters, who will be ready with hot drinks followed by an incredible family style meal for you to enjoy. This place is located near the mountain of Salkantay, so you will be able to see and hear some avalanches that fall from the hill of the glacier peak Salkantay. You can take a little nap after lunch until its time to continue your expedition. It will start with the last uphill of the day, towards the Salkantay Pass at 4,650 meters of height, the highest point of the walk. This will take about an hour, we will reward your hard work with some hot drinks, or coca tea. As the sky begins to change color, you can enjoy these incredible views without any other tourist. The views surround you. You will be looking towards the peak of Salkantay, valleys, waterfalls, clouds rising over the valleys and the beginning of the sunset, over the mountains. If there is enough time, you will have a short walk to enjoy the small, colorful lake at the foot of the glaciers. Finally, your last two hours will be downhill to our first camp, called Wayracmachay, located at 3,800 meters high. Again, you will experience some breathtaking views. You will enjoy the back of the mountain, which always has snow on the roof, and cloud forest at the bottom of the valley. Hopefully the weather will allow you to see the sunset over this magical place, and watch the condors flying overhead. At about 5:30 p.m., you will get to your campsite, located at the foot of Salkantay Mountain, and your trekking staff will have your tents set up and with your duffel bags ready. They will provide you with hot water to wash and change into something warm. We will have a happy hour with hot chocolate and coffee, followed by dinner. Weather permitting, you can enjoy the blue sky, as your tour guide will show you the Inca constellations.

Walking Distance: 15 km Elevation Gained: 850 meters Elevation Descended: 850 meters Weather: Cold, windy, rainy in the wet season

Day 2: Wayracmachay – Chaullay – Ccollpapampa La Playa – Sahuayaku

We will start our walk early with a hot drink, to help you start the day. We will have the opportunity to see the sunrise, over the peaks and clouds of the glaciers, rising from the green and cloudy forest. You will have time to pack and enjoy a good breakfast, prepared by our cook.

Around 7am, we will begin the walk, which will be 4 hours downhill, until arriving at his lunch, called Ccollpapampa, at 2,700 meters high. After breakfast, we will notice that the microclimate changes from cold and glacial views, to a warmer forest with green jungle, lush and beautiful flora and fauna.

There will be a diversity of orchids to appreciate, as well as ferns and begonias flowers. We will enjoy the company of colorful hummingbirds. At lunch, you will have time to enjoy the hot and natural hot springs. It is volcanic water, with different minerals, which are used as medicine. After lunch, we will go for 5 hours of descent gradually, to our camp, called in Sahuayacku or La Playa, 2,400 meters high. On the way we will appreciate beautiful waterfalls, rivers, and again, flora and fauna. This climate is tropical forest, where people grow coffee, passion fruit, papayas, oranges and avocados. Upon arrival at the camp, you will be greeted by your trekking staff and will have time to enjoy your afternoon with hot drinks and dinner.

Walking Distance: 18 km Campsite Elevation: 2,400 meters Elevation Descended: 1,400 meters Weather: Warm and hot

Day 3: La Playa Sahuayaku – Lucmabamba Coffee Farm – Inca Trail – Llactapata – Camp In Front Of Machu Picchu

After breakfast, we will start a shorter day, but more interesting. You will experience the most beautiful scenery along your trek to Machu Picchu. You will explore the rainforest and have a visit to an organic coffee farm, where you can taste the coffee, prepared by local people.

Coffee is the main agricultural industry of the local population. They cultivate large hectares of coffee to export to the United States, Asia and Europe. Coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia, but it was not until the Spanish invaded Cusco, which was brought to this region. We will also explore some orange and avocado farms. When you have finished, you will have the opportunity to climb part of the Inca trail for two and a half hours.

You will see you will appreciate breathtaking views of the Santa Teresa valley, up to Llactapata Inca site, just in front of Machu Picchu. This will be the first site you see, of the Lost City of the Incas. We will appreciate the ruins of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu from this place. You will explore and learn about the Inca site with your tour guide. There will be plenty of time to take photos. Then we will walk for 15 minutes downhill, we will take our lunch in the camp. This camp is owned by a local family. This is a great place to enjoy the sunset and sunrise over Machu Picchu. After lunch, we will have time to enjoy the views and relax from the hike. Once again, we will have a happy hour, with tea and coffee, and your cook will prepare a meal for dinner.

Walking Distance: 12 km Campsite Elevation: 2,700 meters Elevation Gained: 400 meters Weather: During day time hot and humid, chilly at night

Day 4: Llactapata Mirador – Hydroelectric Water Falls, Mandor Hiram Binghams Farm – Aguas Calientes Hotel

We’ll start the day with a hot mate of coca. You will prepare for the activities of today and enjoy the last breakfast prepared by your cook. We will start our two hour hike downhill, with breathtaking views of Machu Picchu, until we reach the hydroelectric station. The impressive part of this area is the natural waterfall, 300 meters high, which generates electricity for the region of Cusco.

Then, we will arrive at the famous Intiwatana (solar clock). According to history, this Inca stone worked with the famous rock of sun in Machu Picchu, during the winter solstice, which was the beginning of a new season of cultivation for the Incas. After passing through this small Inca site, you come to the train rain road, which has a good road for walking.

In 3 hours we will arrive to Aguas Calientes, located at the foot of the Machu Picchu valley. This section was used by American Professor Hiram Bingham, who rediscovered Machu Picchu after centuries of being lost. He walked through this valley looking for the lost city of Vilcabamba. He met the farmer Melochor Artaega, who guided him to Machu Picchu. We will pass by the estate of Melochor Artaega, where we will see many species of flora and fauna, among them the famous Peruvian national bird called “gallito de las Roccas”, toucans, parrots and orchids.

Finally, upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, we can enjoy a lunch. Then, we will go to your hotel to enjoy a shower of hot water and a visit to the famous hot springs (10 soles, not included) of Aguas Calientes. In the evening, you can enjoy your final dinner with your specialized chef.

Walking Distance: 14 km Aguas Calientes Elevation: 2,000 meters Weather: Hot

Day 5: Machu Picchu (The Sacred City Of The Incas) – Return to Cusco

Today is the most important day of your expedition and to make the most of the day, we will start the day with a good breakfast early before taking one of the first buses to Machu Picchu (from 5:30 in the morning). The Hotel will prepare your bags upon your return from the tour.

The bus will take 30 minutes to reach the top of Machu Picchu. Once you arrive, your guide will introduce you to Machu Picchu. We will head to a beautiful place to watch the sunrise and take photos. The Guide will show you the citadel of Machu Picchu, for two and a half hours, teaching you more about the history and culture of the Incas. At the end of the tour, you will have a time for yourself or, if you are organized to walk Huayna Picchu (must be booked in advance as it is sold and costs $ 25 per person), your guide will show you where to begin this hike, Which will not take more than two hours round trip. Then later we will return to take our bus to return to Aguas Calientes around 3 pm, as his train usually leaves at 4:20 pm. We will take a train back to Ollantaytambo for two hours, followed by a two hour drive, back to your hotel in Cusco.

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Day 1: Cusco – Famous Thermal Baths – Kiswarani Waterfall Campsite

We will pick you up from your hotel very early at 5 in the morning to start the famous Lares walk.

You can choose any hotel, condominium or apartment, if you are in the cities of Cusco, Urubamba, Huaran or Pisaq. It would be a three hour hike along the beautiful landscapes in the Sacred Valley through the Andes, until reaching the Hot Springs of Lares, where we will have our first breakfast accompanied by incredible views of the Andes. Then you can enjoy the hot springs, which is divided into several pools ranging from the cold to the hottest. All of them are composed of purely volcanic water, which is medicinal in nature and is considered good for bones, stress, muscles and headaches. After soaking in the baths for a while, we will then drive for 20 minutes to the Punta Carretera site (3,300 m / 10,827 ft). It is here that we will meet our horses and their respective horsemen. You will give your suitcases to the riders to be transported to the camp.

Then we will begin our expedition to Machu Picchu. To start, an uphill walk of two hours, until arriving at our place of lunch in the first town, called Kiswarani. This section of the walk is considered the potato valley sector, where people cultivate many varieties of organic dads. The tour guide will indicate where there are medicinal plants that grow in this locality. Then, we will arrive at our lunch place, where you can enjoy your first meal prepared by our specialized chef. After a nice nap, we will be ready to explore the traditional village and visit some local homes where we can learn about the lifestyle and local traditions of the people living there. If there is time, we will visit the school where the children still speak Quecha, their mother tongue. If you wish, you can bring some toys, notebooks or any kind of school material to share. Maybe you can even teach them some words in English. Then we will have a two-hour hike up the hill to the camp where we will be welcomed by our trekking staff, who will have their stores already established. We will enjoy hot drinks, as the sky darkens and the stars begin to appear. Our guide will take you to a place where you can appreciate the view of the sky and learn about the Inca constellations, which were studied to a large extent by the Inca people. Your guide will use our telescope to search the famous Inca constellations, such as the cosmic constellation of The Southern Cross, Orion and many others. We are the only company that offers telescopes for the Lares walk. Finally, you can enjoy a delicious dinner prepared on the spot by our cook. If you want to keep your eyes on the stars, you can stay a little longer, if you prefer, you can rest in your tent

Trekking Distance: 10 km/ 6.21371 miles Camp Elevation: 3,850 meters / 1,2631 ft Weather: Cold

Day 2: Quiswarani – Condor Pass – Cancha Cancha Village

Today you will be woken up around 5 a.m., with our service of hot drinks. You will have amazing views of the colorful lake and the valley of Kiswarani. The local people will already be up and about, taking their llamas and alpacas out to graze. Breakfast will be served as soon as you finish packing your gear. Then we’ll fill up our water bottles, organize snacks and you will begin the most memorable day of your expedition to Machu Picchu. It will be a three or four hour climb to get to the summit of the mountain. This pass is called Pachacute, or Condor Pass. We’ll zigzag our way up to compensate for the steep uphill. The views of the area are stunning. You will see lakes, waterfalls, llamas, and alpacas. We will have an emergency horse to ride in case you are tired. Once you arrive at the Condor Pass you will be above the clouds, above the mountain peaks and the surrounding 360 degree views are astounding. In front of you will be the majestic mountain of Pitusiray, which is at 5,700 m/ 18,700 ft high, and the Condor pass is at 4,680 m/ 15,354 ft high. Afterwards, we will enjoy the hot drink service that your porters will carry with them. We will take advantage of some phenomenal photo opportunities, and start our descent.

You will begin the one hour, downhill, descent towards El Mirador (Vista Point), where you will enjoy lunch. There will perhaps be some llamas grazing nearby. After lunch, you will hike the last three hours downhill, with fantastic views of many lakes, llamas and alpacas, before arriving at your campsite, the village of Cancha Cancha, which is the only village that does not have modern technology. Cancha Cancha is a village (3,750 m/ 12,303 ft) where people still practice real traditions of the Incas. In this Incan village, 85 percent of the houses are still composed of original, ancient construction, made of stone, with grass-thatched roofs. Unlike any other village in the Lares Valley, this village where has no electricity or cars. Here, you will not only enjoy the wilderness, but your porters will also set up your tents. You will have some time to meet with the local children. We provide them with food and school supplies, so we invite our travelers to share this support in the education and the health of this native village. You can join us and bring anything you would like to supplement the lives of these Quechuan-speaking children. Following, your guide will take you to one of the local family’s houses, where you will learn about the lifestyle of the locals. You can see how they raise their guinea pigs, and you will learn about the traditional, hand-woven textiles, made of llama and alpaca wool. This is the best day of your hike. In the evening you will enjoy hot drinks and dinner.

Walking Distance: 14 km/8 miles Elevation Gain: 830 meters / 2,723 ft Camp Elevation: 3,750 meters / 12,303 ft Weather: Cold

Day 3: Cancha Cancha – Huaran – Maras Salt Mine – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Our porters will wake you up with a hot drink and you will also have time to pack your bags and enjoy breakfast. After breakfast, you will be able to appreciate the village and visit the local primary school, where the old Inca language, Quechua, is still taught. Once we are ready we will begin our last leg of your Lares trip. We will walk for 4 hours downhill, along this beautiful trail, where we will see more llamas and alpacas. We will go through farms where they grow potatoes, beans and many other traditional tubers of the area to the traditional Inca style. This is a great opportunity to learn about Peruvian agriculture because people still cultivate hand in hand with the traditional agricultural tools of the Incas. Now, we will start descending to the warmer zone, The Sacred Valley. You will begin to feel the micro-climate changes and you will begin to see crops that are different from in the high mountains. Around the people of the sacred valley of the farm corn, quinoa, kiwi, peaches, avocados and other types of fruits. Of course, this area has a lot of Inca history. We will conclude the excursion in the small town of Huaran, in the Sacred Valley (2,700m / 8,858ft), where he will bid farewell to his horses, riders, cooks and porters, as they will return to their homes.

From Huaran, we will take a van and we will go to the valley to visit the area of ​​the salineras in the town of Maras. Here, at 11,000 feet above sea level, a source of salt water sprouts and spills over one side of the mountain. There are more than 3,000 small evaporation chambers in these salt water. These have been in use since pre-Inca times. Salt is said to have healing properties because it is loaded with natural minerals, including some pink. Families in the area make a living by selling and selling these salts to local villages. There is a small shop on the site, if you wish you can take some salt.

After visiting the salt mines, we will board the van for 45 minutes, bordering the Sacred Valley of Ollantaytambo.

Ollantaytambo is the only Inca town alive and intact. It still has many Inca waterways, Inca houses and walls. Your guide will take you to see this small town until dinner time, which will be at a local restaurant. Then we will take the 7 pm train to Aguas Calientes, the city to the then Machu Picchu (train schedules may vary depending on availability). Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will check into your hotel and relax.

Walking Distance: 9 km /6.2 miles Aguas Calientes Elevation: 2,000 m / 6,562 ft Weather: Cold in the morning, warm in the afternoon. Watch out for mosquitoes this day.

Day 4: Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

Day four is the most impressive day because you will finally visit Machu Picchu. We will wake up early to catch one of the first buses (around 5:30 am), the uphill bus ride takes 30 minutes to Machu Picchu. Watch the sunrise over the ruins. Your guide will take you for an informative tour for two hours. Then you can explore on your own and make the trek to Huayna Picchu which is optional (It is an optional entrance ticket and costs $ 25 per person). In the afternoon, we will take a two hour train back to Ollantaytambo, followed by a bus back to Cusco, where we will transfer you to your hotel.

Weather: Warm and humid

Note:

If you want to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes, please let us know in advance. We can adjust your train tickets and arrange for a hotel, if you would like us to help.

Rangers do not allow people to carry large backpacks inside Machu Picchu. Only day packs are allowed inside.

No trekking poles are allowed in Machu Picchu.

Snacks and water are allowed, but they must be inside your backpack.