Day 1: Cusco – Capulichayoc – Chiquisqa – Rosalinda Beach
We pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 am and head with our private transport to the town of Capuliyoc (3150 masl). Our trip lasts approx. 4 hours, where we will be able to enjoy the first views of the towns, valleys and snow-capped peaks. Our porters and horses will be waiting for us to help us on our excursion. Already at the Capuliyoc viewpoint, we will take advantage of the great view of the Apurímac canyon and the Padreyoc snow-capped mountain (5571 masl).
Then we will begin our hike downhill for approx. 3 hours until we reach the town of Chiquisca for lunch. Afterwards, we resume the hike downhill to the town of Playa Rosalinda (1900 masl) where a delicious dinner awaits us and where we will camp enjoying the tropical tranquility.
- Accommodation: Camp.
- Weather: warm and sunny.
- Walking time: 5 hours.
Day 02: Rosalinda Beach – Marampata – Choquequirao
At dawn we will cross the river on a footbridge. We will begin our hike uphill all morning until we reach Marampata, where we will have lunch. The hike after lunch will not be as steep when we are close to the valley that houses the Choquequirao complex (3100 masl). We will camp near the archaeological site and be able to explore the surroundings.
- Accommodation: Camp.
- Weather: Warm and cold at night.
- Walking time: 7 hours.
Day 03: Choquequirao – Pinchiunuyoc
We will be able to complete the visit of this exceptional archaeological site and rest until lunchtime. In the afternoon we will begin the hike uphill towards the remains of Pinchiunuyoc where we will camp.
Accommodation: Camp, Pinchiunuyoc 2600m.
Weather: Warm, windy and cold at night.
Hiking time: 7 hours.
Day 04: Pinchiunuyoc – Rio Blanco – Maizal
After breakfast, we will walk for 2 hours down the trail to the Blanco River (1990 m above sea level) where we will rest for a while. Then we will begin a long climb of approximately 4 hours to the town of Maizal. On the way, we will be able to appreciate the great diversity of microclimates, flora and fauna and beautiful landscapes. Here we will have lunch and after a short rest we will resume our walk until we reach Maizal where we will set up our tents to rest.
- Accommodation: Camp
- Climate: warm and humid.
- Walking time: 7 hours.
Day 05: Cornfield – Yanama – Totora – Lucmabamba
We start the hike at 7:00 am for about 3 hours along the edge of the jungle until we reach the Victoria Mine. Continuing our journey for 1 hour we will reach the Victoria Pass (4130 masl). After the beautiful panoramic view, we continue along the Inca trail made of stone steps to the Victoria Mine and continue downhill to the town of Yanama where we have lunch. Then we take a collective bus that takes us to Lucmabamba.
During the tour we can enjoy beautiful landscapes surrounded by snow-capped mountains and waterfalls.
- Accommodation: Camp, Totora 2900 masl.
- Climate: cold and windy.
- Walking time: 9 hours.
Day 06:Lucmacbamba – Llactapata – Hot Springs
We begin the hike along the route of the ancient Inca trail, climbing through a misty forest for approximately 3 hours. We cross the Puncuyoc Pass and continue towards the archaeological site of Llactapata located at 2,700 meters above sea level.
From there we enjoy the unique perspective of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. We resume our descent to the hydroelectric plant where we can rest and have lunch. Then we continue our way along the railway line admiring the flora and fauna that surrounds Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes we will spend the night and enjoy the beautiful sunset of the town adorned with beautiful Inca statues.
- Accommodation: Hostel, Aguas Calientes.
- Climate: warm.
- Walking time: 8 hours.
- Height: 2700 m above sea level
Día 07: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
This day will be our visit to the Inca city of ” Machupicchu ” we will have the option to walk for an hour and a half to Machu Picchu town (2400m), or we can also take the bus ($ 24 dollars up/down).
Once in the archaeological park, our guide will begin the guided tour of the Inca city of Machu Picchu. Afterwards, we will have a couple of hours to rest and take photos and then return to the town of Aguas Calientes, to then take the train to Ollantaytambo where a car will be waiting to take you back to the hotel in Cusco.
