- PISCACUCHO
- PHUYUPATAMARKA
- INTIPUNKU
- MACHU PICCHU
With this amazing trek to Machu Picchu, you will have the best experience of your life, because you will walk for the original path that left us the Incas, and not only that but also you know the most important archaeological site of Peru, the magical citadel of Machu Picchu
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Highlights
05 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Private Service
The 5 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu is the most beautiful trail to Machu Picchu in the Inkan times just high-class people or important people made it. Above all, the Inka trail combines Inca ruins, the original Inca trail, Inca steep (up and down), ecological zones with exuberant and diverse vegetation. Also, more than 350 species of orchids so far cataloged in the sanctuary, which are the most beautiful, diversified, and evolved flowers in the vegetable kingdom and fauna with numerous species of insects, reptiles, birds and mammals. Likewise, the most representative of this area the spectacled bears( tremarctus ornatus), the trail goes over the high passes(4200m), grasslands with unforgettable views of the magnificent mountains, through the cloud forests and finally into the subtropical vegetation arriving on the final day to Machu Picchu.
Level of difficulty: (low, medium, high): medium
DAY 1: CUSCO TO Km 82 (WITH A PRIVATE BUS) – Km 82 TO WAYLLABAMBA (12 Km)
Lodging at Campsite
DAY 2: WAYLLABAMBA TO PACAYMAYU (11 Km)
Lodging at Campsite
DAY 3: PACAYMAYU TO PHUYUPATAMARCA (10 Km)
Lodging at Campsite
DAY 4: PHUYUPATAMARCA TO MACHU PICCHU (10 Km)
Lodging at Campsite
DAY 5: MACHU PICCHU TO HUAYNA PICCHU
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO TO Km 82 (WITH A PRIVATE BUS) – Km 82 TO WAYLLABAMBA (12 Km)
- Pick up from your hotel is very early in the morning (between 6.00 am and 6:30 am).
- So, once we’ve left Cusco by private bus we’ll drive through the famous Sacred Valley, and will arrive after about 2 ½ hours at “km 82”, which is the start of the trail.
- On our way from Cusco to km 82 our bus usually stops for around 40 minutes in Ollantaytambo in order to give our customers the opportunity to have breakfast or to buy something else (snacks, drinks, etc).
- Then, having arrived at km 82 at around 10:30 am you are going to cross the Urubamba river and follow the left bank of the river for about 1 ½ hour.
- The first little climb will be to Wilka Rakay; from here there is a spectacular view of the Inca site Patallapta and the Kusichaca Valley.
- Subsequently, we descent down to Kusichaca river that is very simple. On the way to our first campsite, there are great views of the Urubamba mountain range with the snow capped peak Veronica (5’750 m, Wakay Wilka).
- We’ll follow Kusichaca Valley for approximately 7km up to Wayllabamba (3’000 m), where we will spend our first night.
Lodging: Campsite at Wayllabamba
DAY 2: WAYLLABAMBA TO PACAYMAYU (11 Km)
- Firstly, after an energetic breakfast, we will start climbing up for about 1 hour to Tres Piedras (The Three Stones). A little farther we will enter into the beautiful cloud forest.
- After having trekked for around 2 hours through spectacular vegetation we will reach the tree lines and Llulluchapampa at 3’750m.
- So, here we will stop to have a short break with some tea or coffee and some sandwiches to regain your strengths.
- Also, you’ll need them for the next 1 ½ hours of hiking that will bring us to the highest point of the Inca Trail – Abra de Warmihuñusca or dead woman pass (4’215m).
- The predominant flora of this part of the trail is the vast grassy land that you’ll cross when getting closer to the pass.
- As a result, once we have reached the summit of the pass, we’ll celebrate all together for having completed the most difficult part of Inca Trail trek.
- The following 2-hour descent will bring us to the base camp in Pacaymayo (3’600m) where we will spend the second night.
Lodging: Campsite at Pacaymayo
DAY 3: PACAYMAYU TO PHUYUPATAMARCA (10 Km)
- The third day starts with a 40 minutes hike up from Pacaymayo to Runkurakay.
- Above all, these small ruins occupy a commanding position overlooking Pacaymayo valley and offering a very nice view.
- Another 45 minutes hike will bring you to the top of the second pass, Abra Runkurakay (3’950m). The descent down to Sayacmarka (3’500m) takes around 1 hour.
- Subsequently, from here the trail descends into the magnificent cloud forest full of orchids, hanging moss, ferns and native flowers.
- It takes 30 minutes to pass by the small Inca site Conchamarka and then reaching Chaquicocha (3’550m), where we will have lunch.
- Then, on the way to Phuyupatamarka pass (3’700 m) where we will spend our last night also from here is possible to look the snow capped peaks Salkantay, Veronica, Pumasillu and also Machu Picchu mountain.
Lodging: Campsite at Phuyupatamarka
DAY 4: PHUYUPATAMARCA TO MACHU PICCHU (10 Km)
- On the fourth day, we will wake up very early to have breakfast to be able start our hike to Machu Picchu the descent to IntiPata another archeological site.
- So, it will take us around 2 hours that was the biggest agriculture sector that is located on the hill side and is facing to the east. After that, we will go to visit another arqueological site wich is WiñayWayna that was found recently in 1941.
- Likewise, from Wiñayhuayna it will take us around 1 hour to get the sun gate (Inti Punku) from here you will see magnificent Machu Picchu for the first time.
- As a result, it is around 40 minutes walk down to Machu Picchu and to get to the classical viewpoint. So, you will be able to overlook and admire the entire Machupicchu complex.
- This is also the spot where you can take the famous classical postcard picture. we can stay here for hours overlooking the citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Finally, we have to descent to Machupicchu town by bus that the closest town to Machu Picchu and we spend the last night in the hotel because at the next day we go back to visit Machu Picchu.
Lodging in Aguas Calientes
DAY 5: MACHU PICCHU TO HUAYNA PICCHU
- On the last day, we will go up to visit Machu Picchu inkan city very early in the morning for the sunrise or the sun shining the Inkan complex of Machu Picchu. After that, we will do our guided tour of Machu Picchu with your guide. The tour takes approximately 2 hours.
- Finally, after the guided tour in Machu Picchu, we can climb up to the famous mountain Huayna Picchu the ascent from the base to the mountain top takes 40 or 50 minutes round trip 2 hours.
- Certainly, from the top we can overlook all the sacred geography of Machu Picchu and the sacred river, also from this viewpoint we can look the sacred snow-capped mountains that are surrounding Machu Picchu.
- So, once you feel that you have seen every corner of Machupicchu we will take a bus down to the town Aguas Calientes the bus trip takes just 25 minutes that would the place where we can have our lunch and them we board the train to go back to Cusco.
NOTE: Huayna Picchu mountain will be optional just for the hikers who are feeling physically well. The other can walk around the archaeological site.
What's Included
5 DAY INCA TRAIL TREK INCLUDED:
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
- Chef.
- Porters to carry cooking and camping equipment.
- Pick-up from your hotel.
- Transportation by bus to Km82.
- Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco.
- Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own).
- 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Afternoon Snacks (Happy Hour) and 4 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know.
- Dining tent with tables and chairs.
- Inflatable Sleeping Mattress (you need to carry this unless you hire a personal porter).
- Comfortable and very spacious 4 man tent (one tent is used by two people).
- Oxygen bottle.
- First aid kit.
- Entrance to the Inca Trail and 2 days Machu Picchu.
- Return bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes. 2 Days Tickets
- Accomodation in Aguas Calientes 1 night.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us).
- Personal Porter to carry 6kg of personal items.
- Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 5.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machupicchu mountain: Additional US $ 85.00 per traveler.
- Change of train category to Vistadome (Peru Rail company): Additional US $ 40.00 (only return) per traveler.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
PACKING LIST:
- Original Passport
- ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
- Walking boots
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
- A warm jacket
- Hat and gloves
- T-shirts
- Comfortable Trousers
- Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
- Insect repellant
- Toiletries and hand sanitiser
- Personal medication
- Camera and film
- Torch with spare batteries
Prices
5 DAY INCA TRAIL TREK PRICES 2021****Daily Departure with at least 2 people****Check Inca trail availibility: Inca Trail Availability****Includes a Personal Porter who will carry your posessions up to 7 kilos (including the sleeping bag : 2kgs); 2 Days Entrances to Machu Picchu and bus there too.**** |
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NUMBER OF PAX | PRICE PER PERSON | ACTION |
02 people | $ 880.00 | Book Now |
03 people | $ 830.00 | Book Now |
04 people | $ 800.00 | Book Now |
05 people | $ 780.00 | Book Now |
06 people | $ 750.00 | Book Now |
07+ people | $ 730.00 | Book Now |
Discounts for 5 day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu:
- Group of 5 or more: US$25.00 All of you need is to book the trek altogether at the same time.
- Under 18 years old: US$35.00 Please send us a copy of the passport upon booking
Student Discount (Maximum Age 25 years): US$35.00 Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17-years-old or younger. For those using an university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the card when booking. For those booking children who are 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time. Please send all to info@wamanadventures.com. More Information here: STUDENT CARD
Extra Services?
SERVICE | PRICE |
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Hire of sleeping bag 5 season | $25.00 |
Walking stick highly recommended! | $15.00 |
Single Tent supplement | $30.00 |
Additional porter for 5 kg. | $80.00 |
Additional night at 3 star hotel | $85.00 |