Day 1: Cusco Piscacucho Wayllabamba

We will pick you up at your hotel in our own private bus. We will then drive to Piskacuchu (2700 masl), a community located on the 82nd kilometer of the Cusco –Machupicchu railroad. Starting at this point, we will cross the bridge and walk along the left shore of the Urubamba River as it flows north-west along the Sacred Valley. Following the trail along a flat terrain, we will arrive in Miskay (2800 masl), to then ascend and finally see, from the tallest part of an overlook, the Inca city of Patallacta (2750 masl). We will continue trekking along the valley created by the Kusichaca River, gradually climbing for about five hours until we reach our first campsite in the Wayllabamba village (3000 masl). All along the way we will see spectacular views of the Vilcanota ridge on the opposite side of the Urubamba River, where the impressive Veronica peak reigns at 5832 meters above sea level. Not to mention the diversity of wild flora and fauna that can be found all along the valley.

Day 2: Wayllabamba Pacaymayo

We will wake up at around 6:00 am, and after breakfast we will leave Wayllabamba behind to begin the most difficult part of the trek to the first mountain pass, the Abra Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman´s Pass),We advise that on this day specially, your day pack is well stocked with candies, chocolates and coca leaves that will keep your sugar level high, and help with altitude sickness. Immediately after the pass, we will descend into the Pacaymayo valley (3600 masl), where we will camp after approximately 6h of hiking.

Day 3: Pacaymayo Wiñaywayna

This day is the longest but also the most impressive and the most interesting,Pacaymayo we will climb to the second pass, the Abra de Runkurakay (3970 masl). Half way up, we will visit the archaeological complex with the same name. This site, located at 3800 masl,. After going over the pass, we will descend towards Yanacocha (Black Lagoon) and enter the cloud-forest to finally arrive at Sayacmarca (3624 masl).. Continuing up an easy climb, we will arrive at the third pass, the Abra de Phuyupatamarca (3700 masl This is one of the most complete and best-preserved archaeological complexes along the Inca Trail to Machupicchu, we will continue on to Wiñaywayna (2700 masl). At this campsite we will find a lodge with a restaurant, bar and bathrooms with hot showers. The campsite has the same name as the complex located only five minutes away from the lodge. Wiñaywayna is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector

Day 4: Wiñaywayna Machupicchu

On this fourth and last day we will get up at 4.00 am to leave Wiñaywayna an hour later and climb to Intipunku, or The Sun Gate. This will take an hour of hiking along a trail of flat stones on the edges of cliffs in highland jungle. From this fabulous spot, we will see the sunrise over the sacred citadel of Machupicchu. From Intipunku we will descend into Machupicchu, and 40 minutes later we will enter the citadel from the highest point through the ¨House of the Guardians¨. We will then descend to the control point where we will register ourselves and leave our backpacks. We will immediately begin a complete guided tour of the Inca citadel that will take approximately two hours. You will then have free time to walk around, climb the Huaynapicchu Mountain, where one can experience spectacular views of all of Machupicchu, the valleys and mountains that surround it, or visit the Temple of the Moon and the fabulous Inca Bridge. In the afternoon, we will meet in the town of Aguas Calientes where, if you like, you can visit and relax in the thermal baths. From here we will take the train to the city of Cusco, where we will arrive after nightfall.

§ Pick you at from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private bus to km.82 (starting point of the trail).

§ Inca Trail and Machupicchu entrance fees

§ Igloo tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks

§ One mattress per person

§ Dining tent with tables and chairs

§ Kitchen tent

§ Toilet tent (only if assigned campsites don't have toilets, otherwise the Inca Trail Regulation obliges to use the existing flush toilets)

§ English speaking professional guide (2 guides for groups over 8 people)

§ Cook and cooking equipment

§ Porters (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)

§ Accommodation for our guides, cook and porters

§ Meals (04B, 03L, 03D + daily morning snack + daily tea service except fourth day)

§ Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead

§ First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle

§ Bus ticket from Machupicchu ruins down to the village of Aguas Calientes

§ Train ticket (Backpacker service) from Aguas Calientes to Cusco. Transfer train station-hotel included if returning on 4th day.

§ Lunch and dinner on the last day: after the guided tour at Machupicchu, you can enjoy free time to further visit the ruins and choose to have lunch either in Machupicchu or in Aguas Calientes at your own expense. Arrival in Cusco is estimated around 9.00pm, dinner being at your own expense too.

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§ Visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes: a relaxing way to end-up the 4-day trek while you're awaiting the return train to Cusco, only 10 minutes from the village center, entrance fee is US$ 1,50. Towels can be hired in Aguas Calientes.

§ A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek

§ Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)

§ Strong footwear, ideally trekking or sport shoes

§ Warm clothes, including jacket, fleece and sweaters

§ Sleeping bag (it can be hired at our agency for US$ 16.00 / 4 days)

§ Mattress: will be provided by the agency but is to be carried by you

§ Flashlight and batteries

§ Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions) Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold

§ Sun block

§ Insect repellent

§ Toilet paper

§ Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, etc.

§ Water bottle, ideally non disposable canteen and sterilizing tablets (ie. Micropur)

§ Small towel

§ Swimsuit (if you intend to go to the hot springs)

§ Cash in soles and/or US$ (no ATM machines in Aguas Calientes)

§ Original passport

§ Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required)

§ An extra porter to carry your personal items: US$ 60.00 / 4 days. A porter can carry up to 18 kg, which should be enough for 2 people.

§ An extra hotel night in Aguas Calientes can be booked for you at an additional cost depending on the hotel you choose. Also, if you wish to visit Machupicchu again the following day, the additional cost of the entrance fee will be charged ( 60.00US$ adults, 30.00US$ students).