Inca Trail:

Places Covered:

Lima, Cusco, Piskacucho, Yunkachimpa, Warmiwañuska, Runkurakay,

Duration:

7 Nights / 8 Days

Detailed Itinerary:    

Our journey is managed by experienced guides that will make your trip most pleasant and safe. All of our luggage will be carried by native "quechua" porters. Besides the following Inca Trail package we have 22 different packages to Peru including the Amazon, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa and the Colca Canyon, The Nazca Lines, Chan Chan and the Lord of Sipan. Any of these tours can be easily added to the Inca Trail. Bulk fares are available on all airlines serving Peru. Passengers can book either the 8-Day Package or just the 5-Day Inca Trail Package (from Day 3 to Day 7). All meals on the trail and all transfers are included.

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is rated among the best trekking trips in the world because of the exquisite beauty of its natural surroundings. These include different ecological areas from high deserts to Andean tropical rainforest. Following this ancient Inca trail we will be walking through mysterious archeological sites, half covered by jungle overgrowth, that looks like you are discovering them for the first time and finally arriving to the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu.

Day 01: Arrival in Lima

Upon arrival at the airport a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and help you in registering.

Day 02: Lima / Cusco

Breakfast at your hotel. Flight to Cusco.Tour of Cusco and its Ruins - This afternoon's tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere includes important landmarks of enchanting Cusco and also the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca-pucara, Tampumachay as well as the Sacsayhuaman fortress. Once the center of the Inca civilization, modern Cusco is a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture. During the tour, you will visit Cusco's Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church and the Plaza de Armas. (B)

Day 03: Cusco / Piskacucho / Yunkachimpa

We will depart from Cusco and go on to Urubamba where we have a brief stop, then on to Chillca to start the trekking. We will have lunch in Miskay with an additional rest of a half hour approximately, after which we start our trek to the first campsite. Along the way we will visit the archeological site called Llactapata. (B,L,D)

Day 04: Yunkachimpa / Warmiwañuska / Runkurakay.

We will have breakfast early and start trekking to the highest point of the Inca Trail, where we can see different ecological zones and enjoy changing climates. We will cross the Warmiwañuska pass at 4200 meters above sea level. After lunch we will continue on to the campsite at Paqaymayo and enjoy dinner and a well deserved rest. (B,L,D).

Day 05: Runkurakay / Chaq'icocha / Wiñaywayna

We will walk approximately 45 minutes up to reach the second pass at 3850 meters above sea level, and will visit Runkurakay along the way. We will also visit the Sayacmarka archeological group and then go on to the Phuyupatamarka ruins. After lunch we head to Wiñaywayna where we will spend our last night. (B,L,D).

Day 06: Wiñaywayna / Machu Picchu

After an early breakfast, we start on the final leg of the trek to Machupicchu. We will arrive at Intipunku where we will have a panoramic view of the Machupicchu citadel. After a short hike down to Machupicchu, we register and start on our 3 hour guided visit. After enjoying the remains, we will be transfer back to the picturesque town of Aguas Calientes were we spend the night. (B).

Day 07: Machu Picchu / Huayna Picchu / Cusco

Early morning rise and after breakfast we'll take a bus up to visit the lost city of Machu Picchu. An optional hike for the more dynamic persons on the group would be to hike up to Huaynapicchu, the pyramid shape peak that overlooks Machupicchu. Late afternoon train back to Cusco (B).

Day 08: Cusco / Lima / Home

Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer from to airport for flight to Lima and your connecting flight home. (B).