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Machu Picchu was but the center of an extensive Inca province. Hiking the Inca trail is the best way to appreciate that Machu Picchu is only a small piece of the history of the Inca community that thrived here.

Via the Inca trail you will see many well preserved archaeological sites, linked by stone trails, as well as a variety of ecological zones containing habitats for many rare plants and animals. The mountainous scenery is breathtaking.

We have scheduled departures every Monday. We can also book private groups for departures any day of the week. The hike is at an easy pace, with time to stop and explore. Nevertheless, the high altitude is taxing for many people, so we recommend a one or two day itinerary in Cusco before starting the Inca Trail trek.

For strong hikers who are looking for something more challenging than the Inca trail and off the beaten tourist track, we can arrange a private guide for a 7-8 day guided hike from Mollepata to Machu Picchu via Salkantay Mountain.

 

 

 

Inca Trail Itinerary
Monday By bus to Chillca. Hiking the left bank of the Urubamba valley, with spectacular view of Mt. Veronica. In the afternoon a short side trip to visit the ruins of Patallacta and the terraces of Qenti. Camp site.
Tuesday A short hike to the traditional community of Huayllabamba. In the afternoon, a steep ascent to a pampa below the first mountain pass. Breathtaking view of Mount Huayanay. Camp site.
Wednesday Through the Warmiwanuska pass at 13,280' then descending to the Pacaymayo River, then up again where we see incredible view of the Vilcabamba range. En route we visit Runkuraqay and Sayamarca ruins. Camp site.
Thursday The flagstone trail descends through cloud forest. Side trips to Phuyupatamarca and Winay Wayna ruins. Through the Inti Puncu pass (the gate of the Sun), to the foothills of Machu Picchu. Camp site at foothills of Machu Picchu. Friday Guided tour of Machu Picchu (entrance fees incl). Choice of returning to Cusco by train
Friday Guided tour of Machu Picchu (entrance fees incl). Choice of returning to Cusco by train Friday afternoon or overnighting at a Hotel close to Machu Picchu or in the town of Aguas Calientes and returning to Cusco later. Cost: $995 per person. All inclusive (all transfers, meals, guides, entrance fees, train return to Cusco, etc.)