Huayllabamba

Tours

Day 1: Cusco – Piscacucho (transfer to km 82) – Llactapata – Huayllabamba – Ayapata We will start with the pick up from the hotel at 4:00 am to go to Ollantaytambo, after settling in the camp you can relax and have a well-deserved rest, at night you will have dinner and then spend the night. Day 2: Ayapata – Warmiwañusca Pass – Runkurakay Pass – Sayaqmarka – Chaquicocha In the morning, after our delicious breakfast, we will continue with the walk and begin to ascend slightly for 9 km (4 hrs) towards the Warmiwañusca pass (4215 masl). Day 3: Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Intipata – Wiñay Wayna After a delicious breakfast, on this day we will have a 15 km tour, with great vegetation and archaeological sites; We continue to Chaquicocha during the trek we will be able to see the Salkantay mountain and an impressive view of the Vilcabamba mountain range. Later we will have the view of the Phuyupatamarka peak (3600 meters which means place above the clouds), on the route we will pass inside a tunnel carved out of rock and we will continue towards Wiñayhuayna another wonderful complex where we will spend the night, the tour is 6 hours full of beautiful landscapes and vegetation. Day 4: Wiñayhuayna – Puerta del Sol – Machu Picchu – Cusco Earlier than normal (3:30 a.m.), after breakfast we will continue the trekking towards Machu Picchu, we will pass through the last checkpoint and continue towards Inti Punku (Gate of the Sun), from here you will begin to have incredible views of the majesty from the citadel of Machu Picchu, and finally we will board the train to return to Ollantaytambo where our mobility will be waiting to be picked up for the subsequent transfer to the city of Cusco.

Day 1: Km 82 - Wayllabamba (10 km Hike) Departure at 06:00 a.m. from the hotel to Piscacucho (Km 82, 2,650 masl) to start our hike. We will pass through flat terraces and arrive at Miskay (2,800 masl), continuing to Huayllabamba (3,000 masl), our first campsite. Enjoy stunning views of the Vilcanota River, flora, fauna, and the snow-capped Veronica (5,832 masl). Overnight: Camping in Wayllabamba Day 2: Wayllabamba - Warmiwañusca - Pacaymayu (10 km Trekking) After breakfast, we continue hiking uphill for 9 km on narrow trails through changing landscapes, reaching Warmiwañusca (Dead Woman’s Pass). After crossing the pass, we descend to the Pacaymayo Valley (3,600 masl) for a 6-hour trek and camp. Overnight: Camping in Pacaymayu Day 3: Pacaymayo - Chaquicocha - Wiñaywayna (16 km Hike) This day includes numerous archaeological sites. We reach Abra de Runkuracay and visit its watchtower-like ruins. We then descend to Yanacocha (Black Lagoon), enter the cloud forest, and reach Sayacmarca, a beautiful complex with narrow streets, fountains, and canals. A gradual climb leads us to Abra de Phuyupatamarka, "The City Above the Clouds," a well-preserved site at the mountain’s highest point. Finally, we reach Wiñayhuayna for our campsite. Overnight: Camping in Wiñaywayna or Phuyupatamarka. Day 4: Wiñayhuayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco (6 km Trekking) We wake up at 4:00 a.m. and hike to Inti Punku (Sun Gate) for an hour, arriving to witness the sunrise over Machu Picchu. We descend for 40 minutes to Machu Picchu, followed by a 2.5-hour guided tour. Afterward, you have free time to explore, climb Huayna Picchu, or visit the Temple of the Moon and Inca Bridge. In the afternoon, we hike to Aguas Calientes for lunch (on your own) and take a train back to Cusco, concluding our services. Overnight: Hotel in Cusco (at client's expense)

Day 1: Cusco - km. 82 This tour begins with the pick up from your hotel and then we will go to km 82 (Piscacucho) where we will pass the first control. From this point we will begin the hike that will take approximately 2 hours to reach the archaeological site of Patallacta, upon arriving at this place we will have lunch to regain strength and continue until we reach Huayllabamba, where we will set up our first camp. Day 2: Warmiwañusca - Pacaymayo After breakfast, we will start with our second hike, we will begin to ascend to the Warmiwañusca pass which is at 4,200 meters above sea level, this may be a very strenuous hike. After lunch we will begin our descent to the Pacaymayo valley, where we will set up our second camp for dinner and rest. Day 3: Runkurakay - Wiñayhuayna This day we will start having breakfast and begin our hike to the archaeological site of Runquracay, from this point we will have incredible views; we will observe the Inca architecture and visit Sayacmarca. We will also visit the archaeological site of Phuyupatamarca, then we will begin to descend through a path with lots of vegetation where we can see the flora and fauna of the place. After about 2 hours of walking we will arrive to Wiñayhuayna where we will set up our third camp where we will spend the night. Day 4: Wiñayhuayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco This day we will start very early, we will have breakfast and continue our walk towards Machu Picchu, we will go through the last control and we will arrive to Inti Punku, from where we will be able to observe the citadel of Machu Picchu. In Machu Picchu we will have a guided tour of the whole place, we will visit the most important sites of this ancient Inca city. Then we will have some time to take some pictures and return to the town of Aguas Calientes where we will have lunch. After enjoying lunch we will go to the train station that will take us to the town of Ollantaytambo and from there take our transportation that will take us to the city of Cusco, and will be the end of our tour.

Day 1: Transfer to km 82 + trekking to Huayllabamba. A car will pick you up from the hotel between 3am and 5am to take you to kilometer 82, where the guide will be waiting for you and you will begin the walk. After 2 hours you will arrive at the archaeological site of Patallacta. After lunch you will continue with the walk to the Huayllabamba camp. Where after a well-deserved rest you will have lunch and dinner and finally rest. Day 2: Huayllabamba + Warmiwañusca + Pacaymayo This day you will have breakfast in Huayllabamba, then you will begin the walk to the highest point of the Inca trail where you will have an incredible panoramic view and you will be able to see the different types of microclimates that exist in the area. After 3 hours of walking you will arrive at Warmiwañusqa which is at 4200 meters above sea level. Here you will have enormous satisfaction for having reached the highest point of the entire Inca Trail. After this fabulous experience you will have lunch and continue with the walk until you reach Pacaymayo where you will have dinner and spend the night. Day 3: Pacaymayo + Puya Patamarca + Wiñay Huayna After breakfast, you will have a 15km walk to the archaeological site of Runcuracay at 3900 meters above sea level. Then you will visit Chaquicocha where you will have lunch. Continuing with the walk you will reach Phuyupatamarca (place above the clouds). Finally you will walk 6 more hours until you reach Wiñayhuayna, where you will have dinner and spend the night. Day 4: Wiñay Huayna + Machupicchu + Cusco After breakfast you will continue with the trekking towards Machupicchu, you will pass through the last checkpoint and continue towards Inti Punku (gate of the sun). You will continue with a guided tour to the Llaqta de Machupicchu, you will visit the most important sites of the archaeological site and you will return to the town of Aguas Calientes where you will have lunch.

Day 1: Cusco - Piscacucho (Km 82) - Wayllabamba Pick up from the meeting point in Cusco between 4 and 4:30 a.m. m. If you are in Urubamba, you will be picked up between 5:30 and 6 am, and if you are in Ollantaytambo, it will be between 6:30 and 7 am. Next, you will get on our private transportation to take you to the first checkpoint of the route in Piscacucho – KM 82. We will continue until we reach our lunch place in Tarayoc. walking another 3 and a half hours to reach our first camp in WAYLLABAMBA We will arrive at our camp around 5:00 p.m. You will eat around 7:30 p.m. m. Day 2: Huayllabamba - Highest point of the Inca Trail - Pacaymayo We will start the day walking uphill for 4 hours to Dead Woman Pass (4,215 masl/13,829 fasl). We will then descend for 1 and a half hours to the other side of the valley, where we will find our place for lunch. Then we will walk until we reach our camp to spend the night in PACAYMAYO (3,600 masl/11,811 fasnm). Day 3: Pacaymayo - Phuyupatamarka - Wiñaywayna today you will wake up at 6:30 a. m. to rest a little. You will be able to enjoy an impressive juxtaposition of the Salkantay Glacier Then you will begin ascending towards the final summit of the route in Phuyupatamarca until you reach our camp. the night near the Wiñay Wayna archaeological site. You are now very close to the city of the Incas!! You will arrive around 1 pm to enjoy a well-deserved lunch before heading to the archaeological site around 4 pm. After your celebration, it's time to go to bed early to rest well since you will get up at dawn Day 4: Inti Punku - Machu Picchu - Cusco You will have to get up early today at 3:30 a.m. m. to make sure you arrive early at Puerta del Sol to see the sunrise. At 4:00 a.m. we will provide you with water and a breakfast box and you'll be on your way. Congratulations! You did it! Finally you are inside Machu Picchu. We will arrive at the last checkpoint around 8:00 am to begin our Guided tour lasting 2 hours. After the tour, you'll have a few more hours to explore on your own. You will then take the bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch at a restaurant of your choice and then board the train to Ollantaytambo or Poroy. Tickets are usually booked for 3:20 p.m. or 16:22, depending on availability, and it is necessary to be at the station at least 30 minutes before departure. Once you are in your last train stop, one of our representatives will be waiting for you with private transportation to take you back to Cusco.

Embark on a 4-day trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco. Hike through the Andes and the tropical forests, and see the sunrise over the Inca citadel. Enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu and free time to explore the area. Day 1 Be picked up from your hotel in Cusco and head to point km 82 on the route by minibus. Start your 4-day hiking adventure to Machu Picchu. Start your route up the mountain until reaching the villages of Miskay and Llactapate, where you'll enjoy your first lunch. Discover the archaeological complex of Llactapata and the community of Huyllabamba. Continue to the camp of Lluncachimpa and Huayllabamba, at almost 11,000 feet in altitude. Have dinner and spend the night. Day 2 Rise early to watch the sunrise over the Andes. After eating breakfast, walk through the valley of Lluncachimpa and continue climbing until you reach Llulluchapampa. The track will take you to Warmi Wañusqa, 13,780 ft high up. From this point, the highest on the tour, you'll have spectacular views of the snowy peaks and the surrounding archaeological remains. After lunch, continue the journey through the valley of Pacaymayu and over the pass of Runkurakay until you reach Sayacmarca. Eat dinner and spend the night in the camp of Chaquicocham about 12,000 feet in altitude. Day 3 After breakfast, set off on the third day of the hike. This is the easiest part of the route, as this is the area of the tropical forests known as Yunga. Be captivated by the impressive landscapes and magnificent ruins here. In the afternoon, visit the archaeological sites of Runkarakay, Phuyupatamarca, and Wiñay Huayna, the largest and most surprising on the route. Spend the night in the camp. Day 4 Get up very early, at around 4:30 AM. Under the light of the stars, and with a torch in your hand, continue on the route to Inti Punku, or the Sun Gate, where you'll have breakfast while admiring a magical sunrise over Machu Picchu. After dawn, continue the descent to Machu Picchu, where you'll do a guided tour of the historic Inca citadel. After the visit, have your own free time to tour the area and take photographs. After this unforgettable experience, take a bus to Aguas Calientes, where you'll take the train. Then, be taken back to your hotel in Cusco, or, if you wish, end the tour in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, or Yucay.