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Description
Embark on the Inca Trail to stunning mountain scenery, cloud forest and sub-tropical vegetation with numerous species of flowers, with over 250 species of orchids, a great variety of birds, hummingbirds and the majestic Andean condor. Explore the Inca town of Llactapata, the beautiful Paqhaymayo Valley, and more in this 4-day trek!
Highlights
- Explore the Inca town of Llactapata
- Trek through the beautiful Paqhaymayo Valley
- Marvel at the extraordinary Incan temple remains
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Day 1: Cusco to PisqhaK’ucho to Llullucha Pampa expand_more
Early bus drive to Pisqhaqk'uchu (82 km of the railroad from Cusco to Machu Picchu), the starting point of the trek.
Visit the Inca town of Llactapata and other small traditional communities along the way.
Hike about 15 km, which should take 8 hours including stops.
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Day 2: Llullucha Pampa to Chakiccocha expand_more
Today, continue walking up towards the point of the “Dead Woman pass” (4200 meters), the highest point of the trek.
Then, the trail descends into the beautiful Paqhaymayo Valley.
Here, lunch will be served and after a rest, ascend to the second pass (4000 m) walking on the original Inca paved steps.
At the top, there is a splendid view of the Vilcanota mountain range and, finally, descend to Chaq'iqhocha camp (3600 m).
The hike will last for about 8 hours (15km as well).
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Day 3: Chakiccocha to Wiñayhuayna expand_more
- Leave the campsite through the lovely cloud forest watching the flowers and the great variety of birds and hummingbirds. It is a splendid view of the snow-capped mountains which belong to the Pumasillu mountain range.
- Today, the hike will last for about 5 hours, covering 10 km till Wiñayhuayna.
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Day 4: Wiñayhuayna to Machu Picchu to Cusco expand_more
- Leave the campsite very early, and finish with a moderate 2 hour-walk, escorted by your Peruvian guide. The whole day can be dedicated to exploring these extraordinary Incan temple remains.
- Surely one of the greatest things to do on this trek is to arrive at Machu Picchu as early as possible before all the other tourists come in by train (for the day tour).
- Later in the afternoon, the train will take you back to Cusco, arriving there in the evening and then transfer to your hotel.
What's Included
All scheduled transportation
All transfers
Camping equipment
Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D
All entrance fees
Professional English-speaking licensed guide; 2 guides for over 8 people
Porter for camping equipment
First aid kit and oxygen bottle
What's Excluded
Sleeping bag which you can hire in our office for US$10
Extra porter for carrying personal items
Breakfast on the first morning
Lunch in Aguas Calientes on the final day
Know before you go
- This tour is also offered in the languages Portuguese & Spanish.
Meeting Point
Cusco, Peru
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 550 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |