Inca Trail 4 days

Description

Headed to Machu Picchu, we will walk along the ancient Inca trail where we will discover the architectural and landscape peculiarities of the area and the veil of mystery that in the history of history has helped make Machu Picchu one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet.

Machu Picchu is believed to be one of the vacation homes of the Inca King Pachacútec (Inca del Tahuantinsuyo). The citadel of Machu Picchu is considered a masterpiece of Inca architecture and engineering. The archaeological site of Machu Picchu has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1983 and is part of an area of ​​cultural and ecological interest, known as the Historic Sanctuary of Machupicchu.

Summary of the Inca Trail tour 4 days

• Day 1: Cusco - Huayllabamba
• Day 2: Huayllabamba - Warmihuañusca - Pacaymayo 
• Day 3: Pacaymayo - Wiñaywayna
• Day 4: Wiñaywayna - Machu Picchu - Aguas Caliente - Cusco

Itinerary

1st Day.- Cusco - Km 82 – Wayllabamba

Early in the morning after to collect all the participants we star our adventure in direction of north of Cusco to the starting point of the Inca trail, “Piscacucho” or “km 82”, in this place we register our entry at the park ranger station to start our walk. Later, after Andean communities, agriculture zones and ecosystems, we arrive at the Miskay area, where we will receive a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, restarting our walk, we will be impressed by the view of the archaeological site of "Patallaqta" to finally reach our first camp in the community of Wayllabamba.

• Time walked: 5 - 6 hours
• Distance walked: 8 Miles
• Altitudes covered: 9000 – 9900 ft.

2nd Day.- Wayllabamba - Pacaymayo

After the breakfast service we make a second check at the park ranger station and we start our walk to begin the ascent. This is the day to crown the highest part of the Inca trail, "Warmiwañusca pass", impressive views of the Andes will accompany our effort to achieve the ascent. In the afternoon we arrive at our second camp in Pacaymayu.

• Time walked: 8 - 9 hours
• Distance walked: 6.5 Miles
• Altitudes covered: 9900 - 13960 ft.

3rd Day.- Pacaymayo - Wiñaywayna

Very early after breakfast, we continue our adventure. On this day we crown the second pass and the archaeological site called “Runkurakay”. Later we arrive at the Inca citadel of “Sayaqmarka” where we will explore the place led by our tour guide, a few more minutes and we arrive at “Chaquicocha” for lunch. On the way we will notice a change in the ecosystems of the area, which indicates that we are entering in a high humidity system, "cloud forest". From this point we begin a continuous descent to our next camp “Wiñaywayna”.

• Time walked: 8 - 9 hours
• Distance walked: 10 Miles
• Altitudes covered: 8600 - 12900 ft.

4th Day.- Wiñaywayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Very early we start our activities with a breakfast, the last of our adventure. It is time to say goodbye to our team, to our traveling family (cook and porters). Then we pass the last control of the Inca trail and go to the Sun Gate "Inti Punku", a place where we will have a privileged view of Machupícchu. Considered a World Heritage Site (UNESCO) and the Seven Wonders of the World. We will make a complete tour of the Inca city. Houses, squares, terraces, viewpoints, temples and spectacular views will be part of our experience. At the end of the tour we go down by bus to the town. In the afternoon we return to Cusco, via train and car.

• Time walked: 4 hours
• Distance walked: 3,8 Miles
• Altitudes covered: 8600 - 6600 ft.