In the morning we pick you up from your hotel in Cusco or the sacred valley. Then we drive to the starting point, at the Km 82 known as Piscacucho 3000 m /9900 ft, after we check in ourselves with the help of your professional guide, the we start the hike along the Urubamba River, in Tarayoq is where our crew will wait for us with a delicious lunch set specially for us, then we continue the hike for another hour and half to our first campsite in Huayllabamba village 2868m / 9409 ft.

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Distancia total:                                12 km 

Tiempo estimado de caminata:          5-6 horas

Punto de altitud máxima:                  3,000 m 

Altura del campamento:                    3,000 m

We wake up early to begin our ascent to the Dead Woman´s Pass. The views of the snow-capped mountains and the cloud forest are fantastic. This first stretch is the most challenging part of the trek. It consists of a steep ascent by inca stairs, which will bring us to the first mountain pass in the Inca Trail, Abra Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman’s pass). 

We will stop at Llulluchapampa for a break to relax and to buy any last essentials. 

Along the way we have chances to see deers and falcons proper of the area. Also, we have the chance to spot domesticated llamas and alpacas, who graze on ichu (Highland’s grass). From Llulluchapampa we have two more hours hike up to the pass, changing of environment we get the highlands. After we get on the pass, we continue the way down for the rest of the day. Approximately after two hours we get to our second campsite for lunch, then free afternoon in the Pacaymayo Valley.

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Total Distance: 11 km / 7 mi

Estimated Walking Time: 6 – 7 hours

Maximum Altitude Point: 4,215 m / 13,825 ft

Campsite Altitude: 3,630 m / 11,910 ft

After breakfast, we will continue our hike up in direction to the second pass on the trek. Along the way, we will see fantastic views of waterfalls and flora and fauna. Halfway up, we will stop and visit the Inca site of Runcuraccay (Watch tower), and to catch our breath before we continue our climb to the pass (3950 m/ 12956 ft). From the pass, we’ll descent back into the cloud forest. One hour later, we arrive at Sayacmarca inca site, one of the most beautiful constructions on the Inca Trail, where we’ll have an explanation from your guide. 

From Sayacmarca, we continue for another 30 minutes to our lunch spot at Chaquicocha (dry lake). 3650m /11973

After the lunch be ready to see some of the beautiful flora and fauna that the Inca Trail has to offer. From Chaquicocha to our final campsite, Phuyupatamarca (3,680 m / 12070 ft) we hike along an Inca flat trail (gradual inclines) This section of the Inca Trail has stunning views of the Vilcabamba mountain range, also an abundance of flora and fauna. 

Two hours later we get to our campsite where the crew awards for you, this campsite is considered for many people as the best one, because of the views that you can get specially at the sunset time and the sunrise.

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Total Distance: 13 km / 8,136 mi

Estimated Walking Time: 6 -7 hours

Maximum Altitude Point: 3950 (12956 ft)

Campsite Altitude: 3,680 m (12,070 ft)

Depending on the weather, very early we have the chance to be part of the spectacular sunrise above de clouds. 

the long descending stone steps to Wiñay Wayna, where we will have lunch. As we near the bottom of the staircase, we will visit the site of

After breakfast, we make a nice ceremony to say good bye and thank you to all the crew who were accompanying us the previous days, as soon we do it, you´ll have a guided tour of Phuyupatamarca. Then we start our way down by inca stairs to the inca site of Intipata (Terraces of the Sun). This site has beautiful views of the Sacred Valley and was an important agricultural site for Machu Picchu. After Intipata, we will continue to Wiñay Wayna 2650 m/8692ft, the archaeological site that is the largest on the Inca Trail besides Machu Picchu. It consists of an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center, with numerous terraces, a religious sector, and an urban sector. This site offers spectacular views over the already narrower Urubamba River valley.

After our visit, we have our last camping lunch. After lunch we continue hiking to Machu Picchu, As soon we get on the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) 2745 m/9005 ft. we’ll have the view of Machupicchu, only allowed for the ones that booked the Inka trail, unique view and great experience. 

Before to leave from the inca city we have the chance to have the first classical view of MAchupicchu 2430 m / 7972 ft, the one that any hiker deserve after to finish the inca trail

Then we continue by bus to Aguas Calientes 2040 m / 6692ft , where we’ll stay for the night.

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Total Distance: 11 km / 7 mi

Estimated Walking Time: 6-7 hours

Maximum Altitude Point: 3,680 m (12,033 ft)

After a delicious breakfast we are ready to take the bus to Machupicchu, 30 minutes later we get to the check point of MAchupicchu where you’ll need to show your passports, the tour inside the Inca city will last around three hours, be ready to listen and to ask to your guide, another great experience in this sacred place. If you have the extra option to get on the Wayna Picchu Mountain your guide will escort you to the entrance of this special place which take approximately 2 hours round trip.

Now you are ready to comeback, taking the bus down to aguas Calientes town, here a delicious lunch awards for you, then you take the train to Ollantaytambo where your transportation will transfer you to your hotel.