In the time of Tahuantinsuyo, the Incas communicated from town to town resorting in the famous rock based road that endures to this day. Famous examples like the Inka Trail, where walking from km82 will allow you to pass the archaeological remains Llactapata, Runkurakay, Sayacmarca and Wiñayhuayna not to mention the world famous Machupicchu, where the Incas demonstrate wonderous stone based construction. The Inka Trail and Machupicchu, await your visit!
Day 01: Lima
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned, so you may arrive at any time. Similarly the last day is a departure day during which no activities are planned. Look for a Welcome Note posted in the hotel lobby
Day 02: Cusco
Transfer to the airport of Lima to go to Cusco, reception and transfer to hotel, we recommend taking a rest to get acclimatized. Rest of day free.
Day 03: Sacred Valley
Early in the morning a bus will pick us up to go to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It starts out in Pisac, a picturesque town with colonial and racially mixed features. In the archaeological centre of Pisac one finds a hill called Intihuatana with and an impressive view of the valley.
We continue our trip to Ollantaytambo that was at the times of the Tahuantinsuyo a giant centre for agriculture, administration, social, religious and military activities.
Day 04: Km 82 (Start to the Inka Trail)
We pick you up from your hotel and transfer you by bus to the trailhead at km 82. Briefing at the trailhead, cross and hike along the Urubamba River visiting the collection of archeological sites of Wilkarakay and the marvelous Inca Ruins of Llactapata.
Continue up the Cusichaka River Canyon with magnificent views of the Cordillera Oriental, particularly, Veronica Mountain, continue along the trail and the Cusichaka river observing, several Inca agricultural terraces and irrigation channels. Visit the picturesque village of Huayllabamba. From this point we will start the ascent in different levels, where we will appreciate different Eco-systems along the way, in Lluchapampa we will set up our camp site.
Day 05: Chaquicocha
Wake up, We start up the trail toward the first pass Warmiwanusca passing though the cloud forest of Yunkachimpa and the Corralpunku with an excellent view of snowcapped peaks. From the pass we descend to the Pacamayo valley (3300m). Continue Hike through the Pacasmayo Valley to the Inka ruins of Runkuracay. We climb up and cross the second pass and follow the Royal Inkas Highway down to the Inka Ruins of Sayacmarca passing Lake Yanacohca, Camp in Chaquicocha.
Day 06: Wiñaywayna
we start up the trail, and pass through beautiful sup- tropical vegetation en route to the archaeological site of Phuyupatamarca. Begin the steep descent through the cloud forest with opportunities to see beautiful orchids and different varieties of birds on the way to our camp site at Wiñaywayna, guided tour of Wiñaywayna archeological site, camping in Wiñaywayna
Day 07: Machupicchu
Begin hike overlooking the Urubamba River to the sun Gate or INTIPUNKU to see the sunrise on Machu Picchu. We enter the site early in the morning for the best photo opportunities and then spend the rest of the morning visiting and exploring the Ruins. Meeting for those interested in visiting Aguas Calientes for lunch or to visit the hot springs otherwise, free time in Machu Picchu, in the afternoon return to Cusco by tourist train from Aguas Calientes (actual town of Machu Picchu) to Cusco
Day 08: Cusco
Today is a relaxing day, free time to explore the fascinating imperial city of the Incas, visit its market, buy souvenirs, take optional activities, and get ready for one last night in the city
Day 09: Departure