Itinerary

1. Day 1: Cusco To Wayllabamba

   • Meet the tour guide early in the morning. On leaving Cusco by a private bus, drive through the famous Sacred Valley (Chinchero, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo). On the way to km 82 from Cusco, the bus takes 40 minutes to stop in Ollantaytambo for breakfast

   • After 82 km, cross the Urubamba river, following the left bank of the river. The first little climb will be to Wilka Rakay; from there, experience a spectacular view of the Inca site Patallapta and the Kusichaca Valley. The subsequent descent to the Kusichaca river is straightforward. On the way to the first campsite, get views of the Urubamba mountain range with the snow-capped peak of Veronica

   • Follow Kusichaca Valley for approximately 7 km up to Wayllabamba and spend the first night there

2. Day 2: Wayllabamba To Pacaymayo

   • After breakfast, climp up for about 1 hour to Tres Piedras (The Three Stones). Enter into the beautiful cloud forest. Reach the tree lines and Llulluchapampa at 3,750m. Stop to have a short break.

   • After the break, go for 2 hours of hiking to get to the highest point of Inca Trail. Cross the predominant flora of this part of the trail getting closer to the pass.

   • On reaching the summit of the pass, you will have completed the most difficult part of Inca Trail. The following 2-hour descent will bring you to the base camp in Pacaymayo to spend the second night.

3. Day 3: Pacaymayo To Phuyupatamarka

   • Start the day with a 40 - minute hike from Pacaymayo to Runkurakay. These small ruins occupy a commanding position offering a nice view. 

   • Another 45 minute hike will bring you to the top of the second pass, Abra Runkurakay. The descent to Sayacmarka takes around 1 hour. The trail descends into the magnificent cloud forest full of orchids, hanging moss, ferns and native flowers.

   •  From the top of the Phuyupatamarka pass, have a spectacular view of the snow-capped peaks Salcantay (6,270 m), Veronica (5,750 m) and Machu Picchu mountain.  
     

4. Day 4: Phuyupatamarka to Machu picchu

   • Start the morning with a morning walk to pass another Inca Tunnel before visiting the ruins of Wiñaywayna/"Forever young" and the beautiful Inca site of Intipata.

   • Stop at Wiñaywayna for having lunch. Walk up along the Royal Inca Trail.

   • Arrive at the Sun Gate, when the afternoon light is at its best. See few other people at the Sun Gate. 

5. Day 5: Machu Picchu To Cusco

   • Leave for Machu Picchu after breakfast, by bus, early when it is less crowded, being a good time to enjoy the calmness and the ancient spirit of the best-known archaeological site on the continent.

   • After the arrival at the citadel, the tour guide will give detailed information about Machu Picchu - the history and culture of the Inca. Thereafter, have enough free time to enjoy and explore the site on your own. 

   • A bus ride down to Aguas Calientes followed by a train ride from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. The trip ends on reaching Cusco by minibus.