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Classic Adventure
$1001 ~ $1500
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DAY 1:
Cusco - Km. 82 – Huayllabamba
MachupicchuTransfer from the hotel to Km. 82 in which we will meet our porters and equipment. We start our trek escorted by the porters going through semi-arid terrain along the Urubamba River with magnificent views of snow capped mountains, until we arrive to Llactapata. Here we leave Urubamba valley and set off up the Kusichaca river to our camp in Huayllabamba (3000 m – 9842 ft aprox), where is our first camp site. (Lunch and dinner).
KM 82 – Llactapata: 5 KM / 3 hours aprox.
Km 82 to Huayllabamba: 11 km / 6 hours aprox.
DAY 2:
HUAYLLABAMBA - PACAYMAYO
After a healthy breakfast we begin to walk to the Warmihuañusca pass (4200 mts - 13860 ft. Approximately). After a short time, we will reach the top of the pass. From this place, it is possible to see the other side of the way leading to Runkurakay ruins. At the end of a gorge, we will stop at a place called Pacaymayo (3600 mts. – 11181 ft.), our second camp. Full meals included.
Huayllabamba-Pacaymayo: 7km / 7 hours approximately.
DAY 3:
Pacaymayo – Wiñaywayna
From Pacaymayo A while later zigzag but short ascent will take us to the Runkurakay circular ruins. There is no sign of human life, only great woods and abrupt hills.
After a good rest we start the way down and then we can clearly notice that the Inca Trail is well preserved from this point. In a short while we will get the steps which go up to Sayacmarca ruins (3620 m – 11946 ft aprox).
From Sayacmarca the stone road begins to get into the jungle, we will continue our trek toward Phuyupatamarca ruins. The trail crosses the "Lago Seco" and for brief moments we go up and down. We will cross "The Tunnel", a natural cavity produced by a landslide but adapted by the Incas. The Inca Trail well traced borders continuously the hills full of moss and fern. After crossing a small pass we can see some steep steps and under these the Ceremonial Center of Phuyupatamarca ruins. (3650 m – 12045 ft aprox) Going down the trail we can see the Urubamba valley and the river of the same name. The path goes down to Wiñay Wayna ruins(2650 m – 8745 ft aprox),, the most important after Machu Picchu and the last site for our camp. (B,L,D). (7 hours hiking)
Pacaymayo – Phuyupatamarca: 7 km / 6 hours aprox.
Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna: 4 Km / 3 hours aprox.
DAY 4:
Wiñaywayna - Macchu Picchu - Cusco
MachupicchuVery early in the morning we will leave our camp towards Inti Punku (2740 m-9042 ft aprox the last pass. From this site Machu Picchu (2450 m -8085 ft aprox) looks unreal and beautiful. We can visit the whole ruin the rest of the day. The train goes back to Cusco from the Aguas Calientes station. Arriving and transfer to the hotel. (B,L). (5 Hours hiking)
Note: The last camp could be Phuyupatamarca.
Pacaymayo – Wiñaywayna : 11 km / 9 hours aprox.
USA , Canada and Western Europe (Except Spain) citizens do not require a visa to enter Peru , only a valid passport.
Electric power
220 volts. Most four and five-star hotels provide 110-volt electric current
Vaccinations
If you plan on traveling to the Jungle, the administration of a yellow fever vaccine 10 days in advance is recommended.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
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60 or more days: $150
30-60 days: $300 Advance payment cost unless deposit is higher
29–8 days: 40% of trip cost
7–0 days No refund
Client Note:
Some cruises and operators may require an additional deposit and have different cancellation policies. We will advise this at time of reservation. We strongly recommend travel insurance.
$300.00
A required deposit per person is $300.00 unless otherwise noted. The balance is due within 60 days of departure. This may vary depending on destination and requirements of our travel partners.
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Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 
