Machu Picchu By Train & Rainbow Mountain
4 Days / 3 Nights

    • Group Size Up to 12
    • Activity Level Challenging
    • Accommodation Camping
    • Trip Type Hiking
  • Book Now
leyenda de la imagen DEL MAPA

Overview

Day 1 : Cusco – Piskacucho Km 82 – Llactapata Ayapata

  • Early morning pickup from your hotel
  • Transfer to Km 82 ( 2720 m / 8923 Ft ), breakfast before, start of your trek!
  • Hike the Inca Trail!
  • Archaeological sites of Kanabamba and Llactapata (names in Quechua)
  • Lunch at Hatun Chaca village at approximately 1:30PM
  • Camping in Ayapata ( 3300 meters / 10829 ft ) ( small campsite with few groups )
  • Walking distance: 14 km
  • Weather: Changes from hot to warm
  • Elevation gained: from 2720 m to 3300 m
  • Breakfast , lunch, dinner, hot drinks at campsite, and drinking water are all included

Itinerary

DAY
01

Cusco – Piskacucho Km 82 – Llactapata Ayapata

We will meet and pick you up from your hotel at 4: 00 am to 4:30am (time to be confirmed at the briefing time) and travel by bus to Piscacucho (trail head) kilometer 82. where the trail starts. Our chef will make a delicious breakfast to load up on energy On arrival at kilometer 82 then we will have sometime to organize ourselves (use the restrooms, put on sun cream, mosquitoes repellent, etc) and then it is necessary to show your entrance tickets, passports. To start the trail (2720m/8923ft), we cross the Vilcanota River and follow its route to the right. The first day is relatively easy (a warm-up on the ‘Inca flat’ terrain) and we will have great views of the site of an Inca Fortress (‘Huillca Raccay’), the vast and incredible Inca site ‘Llactapata’ (officially called ‘Patallacta’), the Urubamba mountain range that divides the jungle and the Andes and the beautiful snow-capped peak of ‘W’akay Willca’ (5860m/19225ft), known in books as Veronica. Our first campsite (Ayapata) will be one hour and a half up the small village of Wayllabamba (3000m/9842ft) in the temperate green valley of the same name. Temperature at night is usually around 5ºC (depending on the month).

Total distance to be covered on day 1: 12km (5 to 6 hours more or less)

DAY
02

Ayapata – Dead Woman´s Pass – Runcu Raccay Pass – Chaquiccocha

p>After waking up at 5:30am and having a delicious breakfast, we will start a steep ascent towards the highest pass (Warrmihuañusca/’Dead Woman’s Pass’ – 4200m/13779ft). On this day a real sense of achievement is felt on reaching the top! After a rest here, we begin the descent to the lunch stop which is located at Pacaymayo (3550m/11646ft). On the way up to the pass we will be able to see lots of hummingbirds and other birds. Also we will have the time to appreciate an incredible variety of native plants and trees such as the ´Polylepis´ or Q’ueuña trees which grow in the astonishing cloud forest located at 3650/11972m!! After lunch begins the second 2 hours steep climbing to Runkurakay pass (almost 4000 meters), we arrive in our campsite by 5 pm

Temperature at this campsite around 4ºC during the nights

Total distance to be covered on day 2: 16km (8 to 9 hours more or less)

Inclusions

Included

  • Pick up from your hotel by your tour guide at 4.30AM -to get earliest
  • Transfer to KM 82, the start of your trek, Km 82 -private transportation
  • Delicious breakfast at KM 82 prepared by your trekking chef
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance into the Inca Trail National Park
  • Entrance into Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary
  • Porters to carry all the equipment, tents, food, cooking gear, and dining tents
  • Porters carry your personal belongings (up to 7kg) – no extra cost!
  • Permits and entrance fees for our porters, cooks and guides
  • 4 breakfasts, 4 snacks, 3 lunches, 3 happy (social) hours, and 3 dinners. All of these meals are prepared by our chef and his assistant chef .
  • Small pillows for sleeping
  • Foam mat (1/2 inch/1.25 cm thick)
  • Coca tea served each morning in your tent to avoid problems with the altitude
  • Boiled water provided after breakfast, lunch and dinner to refill your water bottles
  • Happy hour includes hot drinks such as mate de coca and locally coffee which is prepared by our cook
  • Snacks every morning
  • Access to an oxygen tank and first aid kit
  • Vegetarian food and specialized diets (upon request)
  • Only 2 people per tent (in our 4-person tents giving lots of room for your personal items – clean & waterproof)
  • Dining tents and personal tents included
  • Private, portable toilet tent for your group’s use only
  • 2 hour private guided tour in Machu Picchu Inca site.
  • Bus from Machu Picchu down to Aguas Calientes village
  • Expedition train return to Ollantaytambo then by bus to Cusco (you can upgrade to Vistadome by request)
  • Taxes included
  • Rain Ponchos
  • Day Pack Rain Covers

Not Included

  • Trekking poles (rentals available from Hiking Trails Peru – adjustable/ fold up)
  • Inflatable sleeping pads for extra comfort (3 inches/8 cm thick) (rentals available from Hiking Trails Peru)
  • Last lunch in Aguas Calientes

Price Group

  • Price Regular

    $ 1399 per person

  • 2 People

    $ 2499 per person

  • 3 People

    $ 2499 per person

  • 4 People

    $ 2499 per person

  • 5 People

    $ 2499 per person

The price Includes your Personal Porter of 8kg/ 16 pounds

Discounts

  • Student Discount $35
  • Under 15 Discount – $25
  • Under 7 Discount – $35

Extras (To Rent)

  • Sleeping Bag (4 season, good to -15°C/5°F) – $20
  • Pair of Walking Sticks – $15
  • Inflatable Sleeping Pad (3 inches/7 cm) – $15

Packing List

Packing checklist

  • Your original passport.
  • Student card, if applicable (please send us a copy at the time of your booking)
  • Day Pack
  • Sleeping bag (you can rent from Hiking Trails Peru)
  • Hiking boots and sandals
  • Trekking poles (you can rent from Hiking Trails Peru)
  • Warm clothes: layers for variable temperatures, especially at night. Thermals/Gloves/scarves: wool socks and wool hat for cold nights:
  • About 4 T-shirts for the entire trek
  • Head lamp (very important)
  • Camera and extra batteries
  • Sunscreen/hat and sunglasses
  • Personal medical kit
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain Gear: a good rain jacket and rain pants and plastic rain poncho.
  • Toiletries and hand sanitizer.
  • Small towel
  • Camel bag – if not you can take plastic bottles for water (Water (only until lunch time on day 1)
  • Extra money for drinks & tips, souvenirs, etc. (soles or dollars) At least 300 extra soles
  • Swim suit for the (optional) hot springs
  • Travel Insurance is essential

Related Tours

Skeleton image hiking trails peru
Inicio
$ 00 /per person Read More

We are accredited by

safe travels
mincetur
Municipalidad del cusco
sernanp
gercetur
marca-peru