From Cusco: 7-Day Trek to Machu Picchu Through Inca Trail
ID: GYG196963-306067
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
7 days
Description
Trek to Machu Picchu through the Inca Trail, one of the most popular treks in the world. Enjoy a truly unique experience that combines culture, nature and tradition.
Day 1: Cusco
After resting from your altitude acclimation, begin with a visit to the Inca Museum, home to thousands of years of Andean culture. Continue to the temple of Koricancha, the famous Sun Temple of Qosqo, which served as a pinnacle of organization, architecture, and religion for the Inca civilization.
Day 2: Free Day
Enjoy a free day to explore the colonial churches, parks, squares, and colonial mansions built atop the original Inca walls. Peruse the artesian stores full of weavings, jewelry, stonework and dine on the best of Andean cuisine.
Day 3: Piscacucho - Wayllabamba (12 km)
The first day is relatively easy with a visit to the Patallacta ruins. Constructed at the foot of a mountain, Patallacta was a very important center for administrative, economic, and religious functions. Visit Willkarakay, a military post located above the site of Patallacta, and walk along the banks of the Cusichaca River.
Day 4: Wayllabamba - Pacaymayu (11 km)
Hike to the highest point on the Inca trail, the mountain pass of Warmihuañusca. The trek in the morning is rather physically intense, more so for those who are not used to hikes in this altitude, yet it is also one of the most spectacular with opportunities for fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding valleys below.
Day 5: Pacaymayu - Wiñayhuayna (15 km)
Visit the archaeological site of Runkurakay, an ancient tomb, and the beautiful archaeological site of Sayacmarca. Enter the Andean cloud forest and take in the views of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
Day 6: Wiñayhuayna to Machu Picchu (5 km)
Hike to Inti Punku, an incredible spot to observe the citadel of Machu Picchu and, weather permitting, sunrise in the Andes. Afterwards, a 45-minute descent will take you into the higher area of Machu Picchu, before returning to the site to learn more about this magical place of beauty and culture left by the local ancestors.
Day 7: Cusco
Enjoy a free morning to relax or explore other main sights of the city. In the afternoon you will have a transfer to take you to the airport.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Inca tradition, culture and history
- Hike the legendary Inca trail through the Peruvian Andes
- Arrive at Machu Picchu before sunrise and the crowds
- Enjoy stunning panoramic views of breathtaking valleys
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• When booking, please provide the full name, date of birth, nationality, and passport number of each participant: this information is required in advance in order to confirm your admission ticket to Machu Picchu
• Bring a current valid passport on the day of travel
• Bring a current valid university card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
• You will need to bring a small backpack, a fleece, good trekking shoes or boots, a warm jacket, comfortable trousers, a rain jacket or poncho, a bathing suit, sandals, a towel, insect repellent, t-shirts and shorts, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, gloves, a flashlight with spare batteries, any personal medication, toiletries and hand sanitizer, and camera and film
• It's highly recommended to hire your own travel insurance for the duration of your trip
• It is recommended that you bring some local currency with you as there could be some places on site that might don't accept credit cards
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pick up from the airport according to your flight schedule and transfer to the hotel in Cusco. Also, in case you are in Cusco before starting the tour, please provide us the name and address of your hotel, your accommodation needs to be located around the historic center.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
