DAY 1 : CUSCO ÑAUPA TEMPLO

We will begin this amazing trek driving to Pachar in the Sacred Valley. From here, we start to hike uphill to see Ñaupa Templo, an archeological Inca site where we will have a guided tour. After that, we will continue to Socma, (2900 m/9,510 ft). From here, we hike a valley of farmhouses and crop terraces Many Andean bird species such as the giant hummingbird and the salador dorado fly among the many native trees.

We will have lunch before deciding which route we will take next. We may take an easier way, or an optional trail via a tall waterfall where we can pause to refresh ourselves or enjoy a shower beneath the falls.
We will visit the almost unknown Inca ruin of Corimarca (perolniyoc), locates on a shelf high above the Socma valley. An Inca-built channel still carries water, which was probably built by the Incas to collect and control the agricultural production of the valley. We will camp there.

DAY 2: RAYAN -CHANCACHUCO / PUNKUYOC / CACHICATA

We will climb across open meadows before reaching a zone of high altitude, (4,400 m/14,430 ft).
if we are Luck enough, we might see the famous Andean Condors. We will set off on one of two routes: Fitter, more experienced groups will follow the Chancachucu valley downstream, following the broken remains of an Inca water channel that once carried water to the ancient Inca quarry. A narrow trail zig-zags down offering spectacular views of the Camicancha valley and the river. We will climb once again,encountering Even greater, stunning views of Ollantaytambo and the Sacred Valley as we reach the  gateway of Intipunku, an Inca temple dedicated to the worship of snowcapped La Verónica.

The alternative, an easier way for this day, is to climb from our second camp across Yana Orco, to a rocky crag high above the Sacred Valley and the Inca quarries. We can enjoy the view straight down on Ollantaytambo and its valleys (1,400m/4600ft). We will go down along the rim of the valley, reaching a pass where we descend through native Q’euna woodland. We will have lunch watching a breathtaking landscape, near the well-preserved Inca complex of Choquetacarpo. This site was most likely the residence of architects, masons and visiting politicians who managed the Inca quarries and performed ceremonies at Intipunku.
After a hearty lunch, we will descend to our second and last camp, located on Inca terraces topped by small burial towers known as chullpas, near the village of Cachicata.

DAY 3: CACHICATA – OLLANTAYTAMBO- AGUAS CALIENTES

After an hearty breakfast, we will explore different places of the Inca quarries. The rocks from the quarry were used to build an Inca temple in Ollantaytambo. In our descending path to Ollantaytambo, you’ll have some time to rest and explore the town.

After some hours in Ollantaytambo, we will take the train to Aguas Calientes where we can visit the hot springs, enjoy a nice dinner and a night in a hotel. We will need to rest very well to be ready for the big day tomorrow: Machu Picchu.

DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES -MACHU PICCHU- CUSCO

This is the last day of our Trek. Early in the morning, we´ll decide whether to hike for one and a half hour to the front gate of Machu Picchu, or take the bus to the gate from Aguas Calientes. You will arrive at the top just in time to witness the sunrise over this stunning city.

Once inside Machu Picchu, you will have a 2 hour guided tour. After the tour, you will have free time to enjoy by yourself.Finally, after the tour in Machu Picchu, you will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes. You can have lunch there before you board the train back to Cusco.

Includes:

• Professional guide who is fluent in English
• 6 kg /17 lb luggage allowance to be carried by our horses (you will trek only with your day pack which is way more confortable than carrying a big bag!)
• Private bus to the start of the trail
• Machu Picchu entrance fees
• Two-person tents with plenty of room for your backpacks
• Sleeping mattress
• Meals cooked by an experienced chef: breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks!
• Delicious food rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking
• All our food is prepared from organic vegetables and fresh ingredients
• Vegetarian/special diet options available
• Water (We will provide you with boiled and filtered cold water during the trek after lunch on the first day).
• Horse ( to carry the tents and cooking equipment)
• First aid kit including an oxygen bottle and an extra horse for you to ride if the altitude has a strong effect on your strength
• Expedition Train From Ollantaytambo to Aguas Clientes
• Hostal in Aguas Calientes double or triple rooms, private bathrooms, hot showers, wifi, and storage while you visit Machu Picchu.
• Round-trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
• Expedition train from Aguas Calientes Ollantaytambo
• Bus from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco

Not Included:

• Breakfast on the first morning. Some hotels offer an early morning breakfast service.
• Bathing suit for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes (not included in the price )
• Climb to Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu Mountain according to the availability
• Sleeping bags. (These can be rented in our office for US $20 for the entire trek. Every sleeping bag is washed prior to each use)
• Tips for the guide, cooks, and wranglers.
• Walking pools.
• Single supplement.

Packing List

• Please limit your total jungle gear to the following essentials:
• BINOCULARS, A MUST!.
• Insect repellent
• Flashlight with spare bulb and batteries. (An additional flashlight is a better choice).
• A rain jacket (and pants for the rainy season) or poncho.
• Two loose long pants and two long-sleeved shirts.
• Quick-drying, tight-knitted combinations of cotton and polyester are preferred.
• T-shirts, as many as days you will spend in the trip.
• A pair of lightweight hiking boots.
• A pair of tennis shoes or sneakers.
• A light sweater or sweatshirt.
• A wide brim hat for sun and rain (which can be secured to your head so that a strong wind does not blow it off).
• Underwear, socks.
• Sandals for use inside the lodge..
• Sunscreen
• A plastic water bottle (1 qt.).
• Toilet kit.
• Personal first-aid kit.
• Six large plastic bags or stuff sacks (to compartmentalize clothes, laundry, and wet items within your duffel).
• Pocket knife.
• Sunglasses.
• Alarm clock