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INCA EMPIRE 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Day 01: Transfer in Cusco & City Tour

Reception at airport of Cusco and transfer to your selected hotel,

Cusco City Tour

Duration: From 2 PM to 6.30pm.
It includes the most significant sites in and around Cusco City, such as: the Qoricancha (temple of the sun) which displays the best Inca stonework in the city and the Cathedral at the Cusco Main Square with its magnificent colonial art. The tour drives along the Circumvallation Road up to famous fortress of Sacsahuaman, amphitheatre of Qenqo, the fortress of Pukapukara and the spring shrine of Tambomachay. Return to your selected hotel for overnight.

Day 02: Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour

Duration: from 09.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
This guided excursion is only offered Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The entire native market at Pisaq is only available on Sunday. This tour of the Sacred Valley includes the Inca Citadel at Ollantaytambo. This is a large site of ruins characterized by fine masonry, which includes terraces, canals, granaries, fortress walls, and the Temple of the Sun.
The markets at Pisaq are also featured. Here you can purchase beautiful textiles, jewelry and ceramics at bargain prices. Return to Cusco at 6.30 p.m. Return to your selected hotel for overnight.

Day 03: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Day 01: Cusco - Km 82 – Wayllabamba

Between 7:00 and 7:30 am, we pick you up at your hotel in our own private bus. We then drive to Piskacuchu (2700 masl), a community located on the 82nd kilometer of the Cusco –Machupicchu railroad. Starting at this point, we cross the bridge and walk along the left shore of the Urubamba River as it flows north-west along the Sacred Valley. Following the trail along a flat terrain, we arrive in Miskay (2800 masl), to then ascend and finally see, from the tallest part of an overlook, the Inca city of Patallacta (2750 masl). We continue trekking along the valley created by the Kusichaca River, gradually climbing for about five hours until we reach our first campsite in the Wayllabamba village (3000 masl). All along the way we will see spectacular views of the Vilcanota ridge on the opposite side of the Urubamba River, where the impressive Veronica peak reigns at 5832 meters above sea level. Not to mention the diversity of wild flora and fauna that can be found all along the valley.

Day 04: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Day 02: Wayllabamba - Warmiwañuska – Pacaymayu

We wake up at around 6:00 am, and after breakfast we leave Wayllabamba behind to begin the most difficult part of the trek, which consists of an abrupt and steep ascent that stretches for 9 km. Along this climb, the landscape changes from sierra to puna (a dry and high area with little vegetation). On the way to the first mountain pass, the Abra Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman´s Pass), we see domesticated llamas and alpacas grazing on ichu, one of the few plants that grow at that altitude. We also cross an area of the so called cloud forest, which is the habitat for many different kinds of birds like hummingbirds and sparrows and the Andean bear, which is also called the Spectacled Bear (Tremarctus Ornatus). We advise that on this day specially, your day pack is well stocked with candies, chocolates and coca leaves that will keep your sugar level high, and help with altitude sickness. Immediately after the pass, we descend into the Pacaymayo valley (3600 masl), where we camp after approximately 6h of hiking.

Day 05: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Day 03: Pacaymayo - Chaqicocha - Wiñaywayna)

This day is the longest but also the most impressive and the most interesting, due the number of archaeological sites that we visit and learn about from our guide. From Pacaymayo we climb to the second pass, the Abra de Runkurakay (3970 masl). Half way up, we visit the archaeological complex with the same name. This site, located at 3800 masl, consists of a small oval structure that is believed to have served the purpose of a watchtower. After going over the pass, we descend towards Yanacocha (Black Lagoon) and enter the cloud-forest to finally arrive at Sayacmarca (3624 masl). This is a beautiful complex made up of a semicircular construction, enclosures at different levels, narrow streets, liturgical fountains, patios and irrigation canals. Continuing up an easy climb, we arrive at the third pass, the Abra de Phuyupatamarca (3700 masl). Along this climb we can appreciate the magnitude of the Incas´ ancient craft, by walking along paths semi-detached from the mountain, and seeing rocks that fill up ravines in perfect order, saving the trail from the multileveled Andean geography. We go through an Inca tunnel to later arrive at the aforementioned pass and down to the complex of the same name. This is one of the most complete and best-preserved archaeological complexes along the Inca Trail to Machupicchu, and is located on the highest point of a mountain. Curiously, Phuyupatamarca means ¨town over the clouds¨. From above, one can observe a sophisticated sacred complex made up of water fountains with solid foundations, and also impressive views of the Urubamba River valley and the long descending stone steps along which we will continue on to Wiñaywayna (2700 masl). At this campsite we find a lodge with a restaurant, bar and bathrooms with hot showers. The campsite has the same name as the complex located only five minutes away from the lodge. Wiñaywayna is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector.

Day 06: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Day 04: Wiñaywayna - Machu Picchu.

On this fourth and last day we get up at 4.00 am to leave Wiñaywayna an hour later and climb to Intipunku, or The Sun Gate. This will take an hour of hiking along a trail of flat stones on the edges of cliffs in highland jungle. From this fabulous spot, we may see the sunrise over the sacred citadel of Machupicchu. From Intipunku we descend into Machupicchu, and 40 minutes later we enter the citadel from the highest point through the ¨House of the Guardians¨. We then descend to the control point where we register ourselves and leave our backpacks. We immediately begin a complete guided tour of the Inca citadel that will take approximately two hours. You will then have free time to walk around, climb the Huaynapicchu Mountain, where one can experience spectacular views of all of Machupicchu, the valleys and mountains that surround it, or visit the Temple of the Moon and the fabulous Inca Bridge. In the afternoon, we meet in the town of Aguas Calientes where, if you like, you can visit and relax in the thermal baths. From here we take the train to the city of Cusco, where we will arrive after nightfall. Return to your selected hotel for overnight.

Day 07: Transfer Out

After breakfast, transfer assistance on your departure. End of our services.

What is included:

  • Transfer Cusco Airport - Hotel
  • City Tour: Spanish and English speaking professional guide.
  • City Tour: Private transportation to all sites including transfers to and from your hotel.
  • Sacred Valley: Spanish and English speaking professional guide
  • Sacred Valley: Private transportation to all sites including transfers to and from your hotel.
  • Sacred Valley: Buffet lunch
  • 03 night’s hotel in Cusco
  • Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private bus to km.82 (starting point of the trail).
  • Entrance tickets The Inka Trail and Machupicchu
  • Professional Guide English speaking, 2 guides for groups over 9 people
  • Cook In charge of meal preparation.
  • General porters (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
  • Meals 3 Breakfasts / 3Lunches / 3 Dinners
  • Train ticket (Backpacker service) from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
  • Transfer train station – hotel
  • Gear:
  • Double occupancy tents
  • Rolling mattres
  • Dinner tent
  • Kitchen tent
  • Tables & seats
  • Table set
  • First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle

What in not included:

  • Tourist ticket valid for the entrance to many museums and ruins as well, Sacred Valley and City Tour Does not include the entrance fee (BTG S/. 77.00)
  • Sleeping bag ($15.00) rented from our office for the 4 day trek.
  • Additional personal porter: You can hire and additional extra porter to carry 18 kilos extra for $80.00.

Prices information: per person depend on the people size. Click hear