Classic Inca Trail

Introduction here

Day 1
Cusco – Huayllabamba

Early morning bus drive to the head of our trail at Km 82 from where we continue along the Urubamba River to the first archaeological site “Llaqtapata”. Here we enjoy lunch in a beautiful setting. After a rest we continue into the side valley starting to gain altitude until we get to the last village Huayllabamba where we camp for today. L D

Day 2
Huayllabamba – Pacaymayo

After a healthy breakfast we start climbing up to the first pass “Warmiwañusca” (4200 Mt). The climb will take us most of the morning. From here we descend for about 2 hours into the valley to our next camp “Pacaymayo”. B L D

Day 3
Pacaymayo – Wiñaywayna

Today is going to be the most diverse day. We start in the morning with the ascent of the second pass “Runcuracay” (3900 Mt) and descend on the other side for about 2 hours to the beautiful archaeological site “Sayacmarca”. After having explored this unique place, we continue on the original stone path of the Incas through semi-tropical cloud forest onto the third pass “Phuyupatamarca” (3800 Mt). With good weather, we have spectacular views of the surrounding snow peaks and the valley below. From here it is all downhill to our camp at “Wiñaywayna” (one of the most beautiful sites in the area for its construction and setting). B L D

Day 4
Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Early after a tasty breakfast we hike another 2 hours through cloud forest to the famous sun gate “Intipunku” from where we have the first breathtaking view and best panorama of the mysterious “Machupicchu”. A short walk brings us down to the site. After refreshing a little we will visit “the lost city of the Incas” in a guided tour for approximately 2 hours. After that we descend by bus to the village Aguas Calientes. After lunch we take the train back to Ollantaytambo and transfer by bus to Cusco. B

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