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4 Days Sacred Trek Inca Trail to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Cusco, Peru

4 DAYS

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Duration

4 DAYS

Group Type

PRIVATE

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Overview

Hiking in spectacular Andes is something different. Travel & Healing’s guide will show you the spiritual part of Inca ruins through the trek to Machu Picchu.

Highlights

3000 varieties of birds.
Our guide will treat you as a friend and family.
Observe an endless variety of flora and fauna.
Experience the different microclimates
Visit all the archaeological centers.
Know the famous Inca Trail of Peru

What's Included

Inclusions

Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo / Poroy
Boiled water to fill your water bottle every morning, night, and, if required, at lunch.
Hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes.
Meals and daily tea service, except on the last day. Vegetarian menu and special diets can be catered for.
Porters to carry tents, food, cooking equipment, and up to 7kg (15.5lb) of personal gear
English-speaking professional guide (2 guides for groups of over 8 people).
Toilet tent if assigned campsites do not have toilets.
Dining tent with tables and chairs.
One inflatable mattress per person.
Tents (3-person tents for 2 people). Our tents are 4-season and well maintained to ensure excellent performance in the field.
Inca Trail and Machu Picchu entrance fees.
Healing Activity: Offering to Pachamama or an Andean blessing ceremony.
Pick up from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private transport to the trailhead at Km 82.

Itinerary

Cusco – Wayllabamba

Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and we will travel with our experienced guides and shamans to Piscacucho, the trailhead for the trek. Once there, you’ll participate in a traditional Andean Blessing ceremony to guarantee safe passage before starting on your journey. We’ll cross the bridge over the Urubamba River and walk along the south bank, shortly arriving at Miskay and ascending to the highest part of the look-out, the impressive Inca city of Llactapata. We’ll continue through the valley created by the Cusichaca River and climb gradually until we reach Wayllabamba, our first campsite. We’ll enjoy spectacular views of the Vilcanota Ridgeline on the opposite side of the Urubamba River, where the impressive 5832m Veronica Peak reigns supreme, while also observing the diversity of flora and fauna that can be found throughout the valley.

Wayllabamba – Pacaymayo

After a traditional Andean breakfast, we begin the most difficult part of the trek. As we climb, the landscape changes from sierra to puna (a high, dry grassland with little other vegetation). On the way to the first mountain pass, the Abra Warmihuañusca (“Dead Woman’s Pass”), we’ll see domesticated llamas and alpacas and cross an area of cloud forest, the habitat for many different kinds of birds, such as hummingbirds and sparrows. Immediately after the pass, we’ll descend into the Pacaymayo Valley and enjoy a large traditional Peruvian dinner and culinary explanation from the lead chef.

Pacaymayo to Wiñaywayna

Prepare yourself for the longest and most impressive day of your trek. The climb from Pacaymayo takes us to the second pass, the Abra Runkurakay, and a stop at the Runkurakay archaeological complex consisting of a small oval watchtower. After going over the pass, we descend towards Yanacocha (Black Lagoon) and enter the cloud forest to arrive at Sayacmarca, a beautiful complex made up of semicircular constructions, enclosures at different levels, narrow streets, liturgical fountains, patios and irrigation canals. Continuing up a gentle ascent, we’ll arrive at the third pass, Abra Phuyupatamarca, meaning “Town over the clouds.” Our guides will take you on a short tour of the site, fully immersing you in the ethereal mists and energy of the site. Lose yourself in the moment here. We’ll next descend the long stone stairways that lead you to Winay Wayna, an impressive Inca complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, plus religious and urban sectors. After exploring the site, we’ll enjoy our farewell dinner at our nearby camp.