5 Days Glamping and Trekking to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
DAY 1 • CUSCO- KM 82 – WAYLLABAMBA
1 stop
1
You will be picked up from your hotel, and upon our arrival at Km 82 (2,792 m/9,158 ft), we will unpack and prepare ourselves for the hike ahead of us alongside our excursion team (cooks, assistants, and porters). Soon after, we will climb up to a small plateau where we’ll take in amazing views of the Andes with a beautiful Inca building known as “Patallacta” nestled at the base of the mountains before arriving at our first camp site in Wayllabamba. · Accommodation: Camping · Highest Elevation: 3,000m/ 9,843 ft · Lowest Elevation: 2,792 m/9,158 ft · Distance to walk: 12 km/ 7,47 miles · Approximate walk time: 5 - 6 hours · Level of Difficulty: Moderate · Meals: Lunch & Dinner
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
DAY 2 • WAYLLABAMBA – PACAYMAYO
1 stop
2
Unloading your personal burden We will wake up around 5:00 AM. We will walk along a narrow road covered by plants and across a small bridge that will lead us towards a uniquely beautiful cloud forest. Once we reach the top of the mountain, we will be greeted with a spectacular view of the Andes mountains. At the top, you will be able to take pictures of the classic Inca Trail. During this journey, you will participate in an ancient tradition of unburdening yourself from an unwanted aspect of your life. Arrive at Pacaymayo camp for the night. · Accommodation: Camping · Highest Elevation: 4,200 m/13,776 ft · Lowest Elevation: 3,600m/11,808ft · Distance to walk: 11 km /6,84 miles · Approximate walk time: 6 - 7 hours · Level of Difficulty: Challenging (due to elevation) · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
DAY 3 • PACAYMAYO- PHUYUPATAMARCA
1 stop
3
Honoring your ancestors and the traditions in your past. Start your day at 5:00 AM. After a savory breakfast, we will ascend the Pacaymayo pass alongside Andean geese and other native bird species. After the pass, we will descend through a beautiful valley full of plants. At the third pass we can enjoy the ancient Inca viewing platforms which overlook the archaeological complex of Phuyupatamarca (Cloud-level Town) and camp for the night. · Accommodation: Camping · Highest Elevation: 3,970m/13,022ft · Lowest Elevation: 3,700m/12,136ft · Distance to walk: 11 km/ 6.8 miles · Approximate walk time: 6 - 7 hours · Level of Difficulty: Challenging . Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
DAY 4 • PHUYUPATAMARCA - MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES
1 stop
4
Machu Picchu
We explore the wondrous maze of Inca stone towers, fountains and stairways spilling down the mountainside at Phuyupatamarca. Mid-morning, we will arrive at Inti Punku or “Sun Gate” a magnificent outlook over the city of Machu Picchu. Here you will be able to relax and take picturesque photos before we make our way down to the iconic Machu Picchu. From Intipunku we descend to Machu Picchu and then by bus to our luxurious hotel in Aguas Calientes. The hotel has hot showers and luxurious rooms and tonight we enjoy a celebration dinner and toast to the journey we’ve traveled so far. Spend the night in a cozy, warm bed in anticipation of the tour tomorrow. · Accommodation: 5-star luxury hotel · Highest Elevation: 3,970m/13,022ft · Lowest Elevation: 2,430m/7,972ft · Distance to walk: 11 km/ 6.8 miles · Approximate walk time: 6 - 7 hours · Level of Difficulty: Challenging · Meals: Breakfast, lunch and celebration dinner.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 5
DAY 5: HUAYNAPICCHU - MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
1 stop
5
Machu Picchu
Touring Machu Picchu After a restful night, we board the bus that leads back to the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu . Upon reaching the citadel, we will begin the ascent of Huaynapicchu., where you will enjoy the best view of Machu Picchu only available to a select few hikers in the world. After touring the remaining archeological sites, we return to the station to catch the train to Ollantaytambo, then return to the city of Cusco by bus. Transportation to your hotel in Cusco where you reunite with your International luggage is provided. · Accommodation: On your own. · Highest Elevation: 2,430m/ 7,972 ft · Lowest Elevation: 2,040m/ 6,692 ft · Approximate time of Visit: 2-3 hours · Tickets to Machu Picchu and Huaynapicchu are included. · Meals: Breakfast & lunch
4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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