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From$420

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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

VilcabamabaTrek Briefing at Hotel or Office * Let us know where are you going to stay in cusco
Professional Bilingual guide
Collection from hotel (we will come to pick you up between 4:00 am to 5:00am)
Bus from Cusco to Mollepata
3 breakfast, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
2 Nights Camping and 1 Hostel Accommodation
Foam sleeping mattresses note (if you want hire a comfortable air mattresses it also can be hired from us)
Cook horseman mules (carry up to 5 kg per person mules or porters (they just carry cooking stuff and camping equipment )
Doble occupancy tents
Entrance fee to Machu Picchu • International Student Identity card (ISIC) if applicable. green card.
First Aid kit
Vegetarian Option or special diet-Free available.
All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions and flight schedules
Train included in all tours is the expeditions service ( Train Back From Aguas calientes to Ollantaytambo)
Train times will only be confirmed once full amount of tour is paid. The earliest train you could take is the 14:00 and being the 9:00 pm the last train PERU TRAVEL COMPANY will organize the transport back to Cusco ( by taxi or by bus)
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
Ticket for Huaynapicchu.- ( Limited spaces… Reserve and pay in advance ). The INC park office incharged of selling these tickets just informed that is not longer possible to purchase online. We can purchase this for you $55.00 US$30.00 with ISIC student card, if you request in writing and pay in advance. (1st turn at 7:00 am with 200 spaces 2nd turn at 10-11am with 200 spaces.)

Excludes

Breakfast on the first morning lunch on the last day after machu picchu
PERU TRAVEL COMPANY highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation/interruption insurance to protect your trave
Down sleeping bag – 8ºC US$ 20 for all inca trail
Personal Horse US$ 90.00
Trekking poles US$ 20.00 a pair
Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes (10 soles)
Bus down tickets from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes town US$ 10.00 one way
Tips for guides , Cook, Porters It`s a tradition but not mandatory
Energy snacks will be very useful as chocolate bars, dried fruits
Ticket for Huayna Picchu mountain US$ 10.00 (Book and pay in advance with us.)
Hotel in Cusco before or after Lares Valley Trek

Recommended to carry

Original passport and copies (and Student card (ISIC) student card if applicable) green card if you are student)
Note ( you have to bring your student card to machu picchu because you are going to be required to show at the Machupicchu control point of the Inca Trail Note .- If for any reason you organize a new passport after we have purchased your permits.… you MUST bring with you, the old passport or 2 very clear copies of the old passport along with your new passport on the trail.
Travel Insurance card is essential
Hiking water proof boots ( with ankle protectors )
Trekking poles metal tips are not allowed on the trail
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
Warm jacket
Sun hat and gloves
T-shirts / shirts
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
Emergency money at least 200- 300 ) extra soles.(USD$ 120)
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 Trekking 5 Days Tour