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From$580

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Length

5D/4N

Group

Min 8, Max 16

Trip Style

Trekking

Grading

1,2,3,4,5

Tour Details

The originality of this journey allows us to discover (using Inca pathways) various uncharted archaeological sites. Choquequirao, Vitcos, Ñustahispana,one of the last archeological expeditions revealed that

The site of Espiritu Pampa, which we will visit, were those of the mythical Vilcabamba – last Inca capital. This long trek across the Cordillera Vilcabamba also brings us fauna and flora of different ecological zones of the Andes, from the high mountains to the Amazon Rain Forest.

For experienced trekkers it is the ideal means to let one-self be enveloped by the mystery of the Incas and the magic of the Andes and Amazonian forest.

USEFUL INFO

VILkABAMBA WEATHER

Dry season (April – November)
Day temperature 20ºC/35ºC
Night temperature 5 ºC/10ºC
Wet season (December – March)
Day temperature 17ºC/22ºC
Night temperature 0 ºC/7ºC

Inclusions

Briefing before the trek: briefing the day before the excursion, around 7:00 p.m., led by the guide. Please provide the name of the hotel where you are staying in Cusco.
Collection: we will pick you up from hotel between 4:30 to 5:00am.
Professional tour guides: Experienced and licensed guide. Spanish, English and Quechua speaking guides will accompany you during the excursion, to immerse you in the history, culture, Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
Bus from Cusco to Mollepata
Food: 3 breakfast, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Accommodation: 2 Nights Camping and 1 Hostel.
Foam sleeping mattresses
First Aid kit
Train times are subject to change depending on Peru rail (click here ) to see timestable and availability.If organized in advance, the train can be upgraded to Vistadome (larger windows than the expedition train to ollantaytambo ) for an increased price.of US$ 40 let us know please

Exclusion

Breakfast on the first morning lunch on the last day after machu picchu
Down sleeping bag – 8ºC US$ 20 for all inca trail
Personal Horse US$ 90.00
Trekking poles US$ 10.00 a pair
Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes (20 soles)
Energy snacks will be very useful as chocolate bars, dried fruits

Recommended to carry

Original Passports: you can't use a copy of your passport; you need to make sure your original passport is valid for at least six months to enter and leave Peru. Also, make sure your passport has two blank pages for the stamps when you come in and out.
Student ID: You only need this if you have booked the Inca Trail as a student. You must have a student ID issued by your university (up to the age of 25). It should have the following details: university information, personal information, a student photo, and a valid date no later than December 31 of the year of travel.
Hiking water proof boots ( with ankle protectors )
Trekking poles metal tips are not allowed on the trail
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
Good-quality daypack: It's really important to find a good backpack that's comfortable, light and small, to fill in and carry all your belonging
Sun hat and gloves
Botle water or Camel Bag: The bottle needs to hold 2 litres of water. It is important to choose a water bottle that can keep your water cold.
Comfortable hiking zip off trousers
Rain pants
Bathing suit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
Sun protection cream ( factor 35 recommended ) sun is strong
Insect Repellent ( for mosquitos )15 % of deet at least
Water bottle
Extra money: take money preferably in soles for drinks, tips and souvenirs: during the excursion you will find facilities or bathrooms where you will have to pay for the use of some of them, especially the first day.
Walking poles (with rubber tips) they can also be hired from us (they can be used on the Inca Trail if they have rubber tips)

Itinerary

Day 1Cusco – Huancacalle – Vitcos

We leave from Cusco at 4:00 a.m. in our private bus and pass small villages like Chinchero, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. We’ll make the ascent to a cold place close to the snow caps, where we’ll see huge stones covered with snow, and then we’ll ascend until Abra Malaga (4170 m.s.n.m). Then we will descend to La Convencion and pass along Alfamayu, Amaybamba, Huyro, Huayopata, Quintalpata, arriving to Santa Teresa. After another 2 km, we will find Chaullay (1890 meters), the point where both the Urubamba River and Vilcabamba River come together. From this point we have to ascend and pass through Lucuma (the main village of Vilcabamba). These are good lands for agriculture and growing fruit. We’ll walk through Naranjal, located 3.5 Km. from Chaullay and arrive in Paltaybamba (17 km from Chaullay). The group will rest in Huancacalle around 3:00 pm for lunch. Just 30 minutes away, we’ll find an archaeological site at Vitcos (Rosaspata), where we will spend the night.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation:Camping (double occupancy tents )
Maximum Altitude:3,800m/12,426 ft
Minimum Altitude:3,350 m/10,954 ft
Distance Travelled:19 km approx
Approximate Walking Time:6-7 hours / Ascent up: 450 m

Day 2Huancacalle – Jasutina – Racachaca

We will start our second day from Huancacalle at 7:00 am. After 4 hours of walking, the group will arrive at Totora Huayco (1890 meters). We will ascend for 1 hour to Jasutina Pass, where we’ll stop for lunch. From there, we will descend for 3 hours until Racachaca, where we will find a nice view of the snow-covered peak of Lasoma and our second campsite.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation:Camping (double occupancy tents )
Maximum Altitude:3,800m/12,426 ft
Minimum Altitude:3,350 m/10,954 ft
Distance Travelled:19 km approx
Approximate Walking Time:6-7 hours / Ascent up: 450 m

Day 3Racachaca – Pumaccasa – Abra Mojon – Mutuypata

The group starts to ascend at 7:00 am from Racachaca to Pumaccasa pass, where we can see Yanacocha Lagoon. After 20 minutes of walking we’ll arrive at Pumaccasa pass. The snow-covered peak of Pumacillo and
Soyroccocha lagoon offer great and wonderful vistas here. We’ll descend to Soyrococha lagoon to enjoy lunch and continue on to Mojon Pass, the highest pass in our trek. We’ll see the snowy peaks of Verónica and Salkantay and also the Huayna Picchu. The group will descend for almost 4 hours until Mutuypata, where we’ll find the third campsite.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation:Camping (double occupancy tents )
Maximum Altitude:3,800m/12,426 ft
Minimum Altitude:3,350 m/10,954 ft
Distance Travelled:19 km approx
Approximate Walking Time:6-7 hours / Ascent up: 450 m

Day 4Mutuypata – Yanatile – Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes

We leave from Mutuypata at 7:00 am, descending to the town of Yanatile. Along the way, we can enjoy the hot waters on the edge of the Sacsara River, and we can also see the flora and fauna that surround the spectacular Yanatile Valley. From Yanatile, the group takes a local transportation to Santa Teresa (it’s around 40 minutes by bus). When we reach a suspension bridge, we’ll walk for 15 minutes until La Oroya and here we’ll take a local bus to Hidroeléctrica de Machu Picchu. Where we have lunch. Afterwards, we’ll continue hikking to Aguas Calientes, where we’ll spend the fourth night in a nice hotel.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation:Camping (double occupancy tents )
Maximum Altitude:3,800m/12,426 ft
Minimum Altitude:3,350 m/10,954 ft
Distance Travelled:19 km approx
Approximate Walking Time:6-7 hours / Ascent up: 450 m

Day 5Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Early in the morning the group will take the first bus to Machu Picchu, arriving there after 25 minutes. The group will have a guided tour for approximately 2 hours and then free time to enjoy the citadel. Around 1:00 pm we’ll take the bus to Aguas Calientes, where we’ll have time for lunch. After that, you will take the train back to Cusco, where our representative will be waiting for you at the train station. Transfer to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:Not Included,
Maximum Altitude:2,700 m / 8,856 ft
Minimum Altitude:2,400 m / 7,872 ft ( Machupicchu )
Distance Travelled:8 Km approx plus exploration of Machu Picchu
Approximate Walking Time:6-7 hours / Descent : 300 m

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Vilcabamba Trek + Machu Picchu 5 Days