5 day Inca Trail Trek

This is the ultimate Inca trail experience we offer our travelers!  Our 5 day Inca Trail Trek offers everything a traveler wants to experience what the trail has to offer including a visit to Machu Picchu and a relaxing stay in Aguas Calientes.  

 5 DAY INCA TRAIL LINK



ITINERARY

DAY 1- THE INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU ADVENTURE BEGINS

The day begins with us picking you up from your hotel and then travel by bus to Piskacucho, also called kilometer 82, this is where our journey begins. We will have breakfast in Ollantaytambo, this meal is not included. Upon arrival at kilometer 82, we will have some free time. It will be necessary to show your entrance tickets, passports and student card at the trail's first control point. After this, we will cross the Vilcanota River and follow it along its right side. The first day is relatively easy and we will have views of the Incan fortress of Huillca Raccay, the vast Incan site of Llactapata, called Patallacta. We will also see how the Urubamba mountain range divides the jungle, the Andes and the beautiful snow capped peak of W'akay Willca, known in books as Veronica. Our first campsite will be in Ayapata
,which is located an hour and half up the small village of Wayllabamba. We will spend the night at this campsite.

DAY 2- THE TRAIL TRIAL, WE GO OVER 2 PASSES

After breakfast, we will start a steep ascent towards the highest pass (Abra de Warrmihuañusca or Dead Woman's Pass).  On this day, a real sense of achievement is felt upon reaching the top. After resting, we will start to descent towards our lunch stop, which is located at Pacaymayu. Along the way, we will see a variety of birds including hummingbirds. We will also get to admire the variety of native plants and trees including the polylepis or q'ueuña trees. After lunch, we begin our second steep climb, which is 2 hours, towards Runkuraqay Pass. We will arrive at our campsite by 5 pm.  We will spend the night at this campsite.

DAY 3 - BEAUTIFUL SCENERY

After having breakfast, we will continue with a gentle climb and visit the archaeological site of Phuyupatamarca (meaning town in the clouds).  We will also reach the third highest point along the trail while viewing the spectacular surrounding areas including mountains and canyons. Then, we continue walking through the cloud forest towards the Incan site of Intipata.  We will arrive at our third campsite called Wiñay Wayna (meaning forever young). A short distance from our campsite is the Incan site of the same name.We will spend the night at our campsite.

DAY 4 - MACHU PICCHU IN ITS GLORY AND AGUAS CALIENTES

On our final day, we will head hike towards the Sun gate or Inti Punku in order to see the sunrise. This will be where you will have your first dramatic view of Machu Picchu with the sun above it. Afterwards, we will walk along the trail towards a spot where you'll be able to take a classic picture postcard shot. Finally, we will visit Machu Picchu itself. Your guide will give you a 2 hour walking tour after which you'll be able to explore the citadel by yourselves.You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes for lunch and check into the hotel.   Afterwards, we will go and relax at the hot springs.  

DAY 5 - TIME TO RETURN TO CUSCO

After lunch, you will be given your return train tickets to Cusco. Your train will leave in the afternoon so you will have to be at the station 30 minutes early prior to departure. The train included is to Ollantaytambo and then by private transportation back to your hotel in Cusco.