This variant of the Inca Trail, with Machupicchu as the
final destination, is for people who have a good
physical condition and who do not have enough time to do
the classic hike. The trek, in all, is approximately 43
kilometres and lasts for 3 days, including a day of
visiting the Machu Picchu Archaeological Ruins. The
surrounding nature in the area is truly breathtaking.
With breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, this
walk through the jungle in the midst of such amazing
archaeological sites makes for an unforgettable
experience.
ITINERARY:
Day 1:
Cusco - Km 88 - Llulluchapampa (+ / - 9 hours walking)
At approximately 5:30 am, we will pick you up from your
hotel and go by bus to mile 82. After passing the
control point, we will start to walk alongside the
Urubamba River until we reach the important
archaeological ruins of Llactapata. Continuing the hike,
we will continue until we reach Huayllabamba where we
will have our lunch. We will trek for approximately 9
hours (a total of 18 kilometers) until we reach our
first campsite in Lluchapampa.
Day 2:
Llulluchapampa - Phuyupatamarca (+ / - 10 to 11 hours of
walking)
The biggest challenge: 21 kilometres of climbing to
traverse 2 high passes, including Warmiwañusca, with
its' 4200 m. That is the highest point of the hike,
which we will come to with difficulty breathing being
surprised by the stunning panoramic views of the
surrounding mountains and glaciers, and the beautiful
semi-tropical valley beneath us. The hike includes views
of the archaeological sites of Runkurakay and Sayacmarca
and Phuyupatamarka. We will set up our camp in
Phuyupatamarca.
Day 3:
Phuyupatamarca - Machupicchu - Cusco
After very early breakfast we will depart towards Inti
Punku (the Sun Gate), the entrance to the ancient Incan
city, Machupicchu, passing by the illustrious Wiñaywayna
along the way. From this point is an unforgettable
experience; after descending down the final slope to the
magical ruins, we will have a guided tour of the site
for approximately 2 hours. In the afternoon, you will
take the train back to Cusco, arriving around 20:30 hrs,
where we'll then transfer you back to your hotel.
OUR SERVICE
INCLUDES:
1. Transfer upon arrival from airport or bus terminal in
Cusco to your hotel
2. Information and maps related to the trek
3. Transfer from your hotel in Cusco to Km 82
4. Entrances to Inca Trail and Machupicchu
5. Personal tents, we put 2 persons in every 4 person
tent
6. Personal Insulator (camping mattress)
7. Dining Tent
8. Kitchen Tent
9. Professional, bilingual Tour Guide
10. Additional secondary guide for groups with more than
9 passengers
11. Food during the trek (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3
dinners)
12. Porters (staff to carry all the camping equipment
and food)
13. Cook (who prepares the food)
14. First aid kit, blood pressure gauge, oxygen tank
15. Biodegradable bathroom
16. Other: boiled water to fill your bottles in the
morning and night, and if required, at lunchtime
17. Camping equipment (kitchen equipment)
18. Bus down from Machupicchu to the village of Aguas
Calientes
19. Backpacker train ticket from Aguas Calientes back to
Cusco
20. Reconfirmation of airline tickets
21. Transfer upon arrival, from the train station back
to your hotel in Cusco
22. Departing transfer from your hotel to the airport or
bus terminal in Cusco
OUR SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1. Breakfast on Day 1, lunch or dinner on Day 3
2. Sleeping bag
3. Visit to the Hot Springs, located 10 minutes from the
village of Aguas Calientes
4. Gratuities (Tips)
DISCOUNTS OFFERED:
Discount of $ 38.00 dollars to students with
International Student Identification Cards (ISIC Card)
Discount of $ 38.00 for children between the ages of 8
and 15 years old (send us a copy of the passport)
Discount of $ 78.00 dollars for children under 7 years
of age (send us a copy of the passport)
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR RENT:
An extra porter (for up to 16 kilos) for the personal
equipment of the passengers- $ 75.00
Therm-a-Rest inflatable mattress for $ 15.00 dollars
for the entire trek
Down sleeping bag or Special synthetic - $ 15.00
dollars for the entire trek
Normal sleeping bag- $ 11.00 dollars for the entire
trek
Top quality backpack- $ 15.00 U.S. dollars for the
entire trek
Vegetarian Option (free) if you make a request prior
to the departure
If you would like to return in the Vistadome Train
(First Class) it will cost $ 40.00 dollars more per
person.
Note:
It is necessary to bring the passport, with which you
made the reservation, to Cusco with you, even if that
means bringing an old, invalid passport. We should
be informed if you are planning on changing your
passport, or if it is changed for unforeseen
circumstances. It would be prudent as well to
gather whatever evidence of the change that you can.
Note:
Any changes in prices by the authorities who run entry
to archaeological sites will be communicated in advance.
