Duration: 5 days/4 nights
Departures: Every day, all the year
Information: Altitud: 1850 - 4500 m/14764f .
High Season: May – November
Level of difficulty: Medium.

DAY 1: CUSCO - OLLANTAYTAMBO - ABRA MÁLAGA - CHAULLAY - VILCABAMBA (HUANCACALLE):

Our trip starts early in the morning by bus. First, we will go to the northwestern opening of Cusco and pass the ancestral villages of Chinchero (3760m / 12336f) and Ollantaytambo (2850m / 9350f), located in one of the most fertile regions to grow corn. Then, the road will take us to the highest point of the trip: the Malaga Pass (4315m / 14157f). During the descent through the Amaybamba Valley we will enjoy the exceptional view of snowy peaks and cloud forests. Then we will pass Chaullay (1200m / 3937f) and we will go to Huancacalle (3000m / 9843f). Here we will spend the night in an indoor hotel.

Transport duration: 7 hours.

DAY 2: VILCABAMBA (HUANCACALLE) - VITCOS ROSASPATA - ABRA PUMACHACA - ABRA AZUTINA - INKA WASI - RACACHACA:

On this day we will visit the archaeological sites of Vitcos Rosaspata (3080m / 10105f) Ñustahispana (3050m / 10007f). In addition, our hike leads through beautiful vegetation through the mountain pass of Azutina (3900m / 12795f) Pumachaca (4000m / 13123f). Our camp will be in the community of Racachaca (3700m / 12139f).

Climate: Temperate, cold weather.
Walking time: 8 Hours.

DAY 3: RACACHACA. - HATÚN PAMPA - MOJON - LACCOCOCHA:

During this day some curious Andeans will welcome us cordially, tell us about their customs and traditions. Later we will cross three abras (high points) known as Yanacocha (4420m / 14501f), Tullu Tacana (4500m / 14436f) and Mojon (4500m / 14763f), where an exceptional view of the snowy peaks of Salkantay (6264m / 20551f) could be obtained. . After lunch we will descend to Laccococha (3600m / 11811f), the place where we will spend the night in a camp.

Weather: Cold
Highking Time: 7 Hours.

DAY 4: LACCOCOCHA - MUTUY PATA - YANATILE - HIDROELÉCTRICA STATION - AGUAS CALIENTES:

Our day will start early in the morning with a good breakfast and an exceptional view of the mountains. While passing the forest of Mutuypata (3250m / 10663f) we can enjoy a rich flora of the region (variety of orchids and other beautiful plants, we will also see coffee and fruit plantations). In the small town of Yanatile (2000m / 6562f) we will take a transport and go to the Hidroelectrica Station, where we will take the train to Aguas Calientes. There we will have accommodation in a hotel.

Climate: Cold and warm with mosquitoes.
Highking Time: 7 Hours.

DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO:

We will leave our hotel after breakfast at 5:30 a.m. and we will go to Machu Picchu (2400m / 7874f) by tourist bus. We're going to get to the citadel around 6:00 in the morning. After a guided tour of the archaeological zone, you will have enough time to enjoy Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu (2750m / 9022f) on your own. We will leave Aguas Calientes by train, either at 2:55 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. Until then you will have time to have lunch in one of the restaurants. You can also take a relaxing bath in the hot springs in Aguas Calientes, ending this Machu Picchu ruins tour- Vilcabamba.

Climate: Moderately warm.
Hiking time: 2 hours.

It includes:

• Private transportation from the hotel to Huancacalle.
• Transportation from Yanatile to Santa Teresa.
• Transportation from Santa Teresa to Hidroelectrica Station. Tourist train from the Hidroelectrica Station to Aguas Calientes.
• Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (2 ways).
• Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco or tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and to Cusco by bus.
• Hostal in Huancacalle Aguas Calientes town (Machu Picchu, Continental or similar).
• Entrance to Machu Picchu
• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
• High quality camping equipment (we use professional tents, Doite, Model Kailas 3, light / 4.5kgs extra and Doite, Himalaya Model, light / additional 4.5kgs, both for 2 people) Mattresses, dining tent with table and chairs, tent of hygienic service).
• Meals during the excursion (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks vegetarian option).
• Cook and assistant. Muleteers and mules, throughout our camp passenger personal equipment (up to 9 kg)
• Emergency horse.
• First aid kit and oxygen balloon.

No Included:

• Breakfast on the first day.
• Lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes.
• Sleeping bag (If you do not have a sleeping bag, there is the possibility of renting one from us).

Recommendations:

• Backpack with rain coat.
• Sleeping bag. Warm and cold weather clothing like a waterproof jacket.
• Rain pants light pants. Trekking shoes
• Slippers or sandals (for showers and thermal baths).
• Wool or synthetic socks and a sweater. T-shirts with short and long sleeves.
• Rain poncho and a hat. Bathing suit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes).
• Sunscreen, insect repellent, alcoholic disinfectant gel, water bottle and sterilization tablets, toiletries and toilet paper.
• Camera (wrapped in plastic bag).
• Flashlight and batteries.
• Some snacks such as chocolate bars and nuts.
• Original passport and the ISIC student card and extra money in soles.
• Since the weather can be very cold and humid, your clothes - once wet - will not dry out at night. So bring some clothes to change.

IMPORTANT:

• TRAINS: Our service includes the EXPEDITION or VOYAGER Train for the round trip; you can upgrade to the VISTADOME Train category for an additional 30 USD per person, only for the return trip.
• We can also offer you the VISTADOME OBSERVATORY TRAIN, with an additional 90 USD per person round trip.
• HOTELS: You can choose packages based on the type of Hotel, you can also opt for Hotels that are not listed in our offer, before confirming you must inform us of the hotel you prefer and we will add it to the package.
• PRIVATE: Consult with one of our advisors if you want any of the services in private.

To start your reservation process please send us the following information:

• Name and surname:
• Passport No.:
• Nationality:
• Date of birth:
• Sex:
• Phone:
• It is very important your information about your hotel in the city of Cusco, so we can pick you up there at the beginning of the tour..

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