Huchuy Q’osqo - Machupicchu 3 days, 2 nights

Facts:

•1 night camping and 1 night is spent in a hostel in Aguas Calientes town.
•Length: 18 km.
•Difficulty: fairly easy.
•Landscape: typical andean from valleys to grasslands with great mountains views.
•Inca sites. 2 (you will also walk on Inca trails!).
•Temperature: varied from 22ºC to 0ºC
•Coldest night: The first (minus - 2ºC).
• Highest point: 3800 meters.
•Longest day: 1st (about 10km - 5 hours walk more or less)
•Recommendation: needs to be normal fit and maybe acclimatization is advisable (3 to 4 days before tour) ask you doctor for Diamox.

Day 1:

We will pick you up from your hotel at around 6.30am

This trip combines the stunning, peaceful landscapes and Inca archeology and this evident from the start.

We will go into the Sacred Valley, passing very traditional villages and people and begin to understand why it was the ‘sacred’ valley for the Incas.

We will then continue on to explore the little-visited Inca site of Huchuy Cusco. The site is spectacular not only for its Inca architecture but also for its position, overlooking the beautiful valley. We will have plenty of time to enjoy the peacefulness of the location.

We will camp the night here.

Day 2:

After breakfast, we will continue our trek further into the Sacred Valley, taking in the majestic landscapes, calm atmosphere and authentic villages.

We will have the opportunity to see weavers at work, have a visit to a local pub (chicheria) where the traditional drink is chicha (fermented corn drink) and see how the locals raise their guinea pigs (a local delicacy!).

Late afternoon, we will take the train from Ollantaytambo until Aguas Calientes and rest in the hotel.

Day 3:

We will have breakfast at 5.45am then catch the first bus to Machu Picchu (25-minute ride) in order to appreciate the magnificent sunrise over the city. (It is possible to walk up to Machu Picchu too – 1 hour.)
A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves. If you still have energy you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft)!!! It takes 45 minutes to reach the top (optional and you might need to skip the guided tour of Machu Picchu to be able to get your permit to climb this mountain).
You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes (it can be reached by bus or on foot) for lunch and to be given your train tickets back to Cusco. The train usually leaves at 4.20pm and we will arrive back in Cusco at about 8pm.
If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes town can be arranged. (Please let us know whether you would like to stay an extra night when booking your tour.)

Includes:

•  Professional, bilingual Tour Guide
•  Collection from hotel
•  Return transportation (bus to start of trek and tourist train* back to Cusco)
•  Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
•  Dining tent with tables and chairs
•  Cook
•  4-people tents (only 2 enter)
•  Sleeping mattresses
•  Horseman and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment and up to 8 kilos of tourist’s belongings)
•  1 night acomodation in Aguas Calientes
•  Extra oxygen
•  First Aid kit
•  Boiled water everyday.

*Vegetarian/special diet options available

What you need to take:

•  T-shirts
•  Comfortable trousers
•  Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
•  Sun hat
•  Sunglasses
•  Sun protection cream
•  Water
•  Toiletries
• Camera and films
•  Torch with spare batteries (headlamp recommended)

Price: depends on number of people in your group:

• 2 people $ 475 each
• 3 people $ 450 each,
• 4 people $ 410 each
• 5 people $ 390 each.
• 6 plus $ 360 each.
**Train included in all tours is the Cerrojo backpacker (to/from Ollanta) Train times will only be confirmed once full amount of tour is paid. The earliest train you could take is the 13:37pm and being the 9:20pm the last train. Llama Path will organize the transport back to Cusco (by taxi or by bus).

IMPORTANT: Price includes horses (or porter depending on season) to carry your personal belongings - up to 8 kilos - YOU DO NOT need extra porters!

Please Note: train times are subject to change depending on Peru rail timetable and availability. If organized in advance, the train can be upgraded to Visatadome (larger windows than the backpaker cerrojo train) for an increased price.

Prices are based on $1=3.15 Peruvian soles exchange rate (subject to change)

Thanks for choosing us and have a wonderful time in the Andes!