Cusco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
Peru is the country that can completely satisfy all human tastes, preferences and energy! The people there are extremely earthy, humble and kind – a mentality too close to the senses of much of humanity. It is unique to Peru – Nature, mysticism and unparalleled world cultural and historical heritage!
Lima is the capital: of Peru located on the arid Pacific coast of the country. Although its colonial center is preserved, it is an overflowing metropolis and one of the largest cities in South America. The Larco Museum houses a collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museum of the Nation traces the history of the ancient civilizations of Peru. The Plaza de Armas and the 16th century cathedral are the core of the old center of Lima.
The highlights:
- Sacred Valley
- Inca Trail
- Machu-Picchu
About Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is located atop a steep, rugged mountain in the Andes of Peru. This lost city with massive ruins, perfect masonry, and strange architecture has baffled researchers for years. The Inca trail to this mysterious city, built in the 15th century by extraordinary craftsmen, is a remarkable journey.
Sacred Valley: The Sacred Valley of the Incas, in the Peruvian Andes, is made up of numerous rivers that descend through gorges and small valleys; It has numerous archaeological monuments and indigenous peoples. This valley was much appreciated by the Incas due to its special geographical and climatic qualities.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu or Red Road from Tahuantinsuyo to Machu Picchu consists of three overlapping trails: Mollepata, classic, and one day. Mollepata is the longest of the three routes with the highest mountain pass and intersects the classic route before crossing Warmiwañusqa.
Join an unforgettable trip with us “Peru Expeditions Tours”
- 8 Days/7 Nights
- April - September
- Moderate
Condition Travel Program
Day 1: Lima and arrival in Cusco (10,225ft)
Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel
Overnight
Hotel
Flight
Arrival with plane to Cusco.
Meals
-/-/-
Day 2: Cusco & Sacred Valley Tour – Ollantaytambo (9.158ft)
07:45 am we pick you up from your hotel to start the tour, the places you visit on this day will be: Pisac: The National Archaeological Park of Pisac is located at 2,950 meters above sea level and 32 km from Cusco. It is constituted by groups of archaeological remains among which stand platforms, aqueducts, roads associated with walls and portals, channeled water channels, cemeteries, bridges, etc. The area covered by this group is 4 square kilometers in area.
After visiting the Archaeological Center of Pisac, we will go to Urubamba, where we will enjoy lunch.
Ollantaytambo: Located 97 kilometers from Cusco, Ollantaytambo was an administrative, social, religious and agricultural center in the time of the Incas. The site and the city of the same name is a must-see among the many places of interest along the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
4 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
5 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/-
Day 3: Ollantaytambo – Km 82- Journey Begins - night in Llactapata Camp (9,022ft)
Around 8 am, your guide will pick you up from the hotel and we will start the trip to Km 82 (2750 masl), where we will start the hike, slowly we will walk along the bank of the Urubamba River with excellent views of the snow-capped La Verónica (5900 masl), we will observe the diversity of plants and birds as we head towards Miskay (lunch point). After having enjoyed lunch and having rested, we will go to Llacta Pata, our campsite. In this place, we will enjoy a happy hour and our dinner.
Overnight
Camping
Driving
3 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
5 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/D
Day 4: Llactapata Camp- Llullchapamba Camp (12,467ft)
The day begins at 6:30 in the morning with an infusion of coca tea and then a nutritious breakfast, on this second day during the trek to our next camp we will pass through several altitudinal zones such as the cloud forest and the low mountain range, also We will have the opportunity to see a wide variety of birds and plants. Upon arrival at our camp located in Llulluchapampa at 3800 meters above sea level, our cook will be waiting for us with our camp already organized and with our dinner ready.
Overnight
Camping
Tours/Hiking
6 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/D
Day 5: Mountains and Valleys – Phuyupatamarca Camp (11,745ft)
Today is our longest day, and that is why we will have a very nutritious breakfast, on this day we will have the best views and landscapes of the Inca Trail, and we will also enjoy archaeological centers such as Runcuraccay and Sayacmarca. During the walk we will have fantastic views of the snowy peaks and the cloud forest that surrounds us is by far the best.
Upon arriving at our campsite located in Phuyupatamarca (3680msmn), we will have some views of the Machu Picchu mountain in the distance and enjoy the sunset which is fantastic.
Overnight
Camping
Tours/Hiking
7 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/D
Day 6: Phuyupatamarca Camp - Machu Picchu (8,038ft) - Aguas Calientes Hotel (6,890ft)
This day we will enjoy the beautiful sunrise on the Inca Trail, weather permitting. After our breakfast we will visit the archaeological center of Phuyupatamarca and then we will continue descending steps to Wiñay Wayna (2650 masl), where our guide will explain us about the archaeological center and then we will have lunch, rest and continue with the walk towards the inti punku, from where we will have the first views of Machu Picchu and continue with the descent to the bus station, where we will take the bus, and we will go to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
1 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
5 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/-
Day 7: Explore Machu Picchu and return to Cusco (hotel)
We will get up early and board one of the first buses to Machu Picchu, to enjoy the sunrise at the citadel (weather permitting). In the citadel we will have a guided tour of 2 hours to 2:30 and then we will have free time to take the pictures, after having enjoyed Machu Picchu in all its splendor, take the bus to Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon we will take the train to Ollantaytambo, where we will take the bus, and we will go to the hotel in Cusco.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
3 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/-/-
Day 8: Transfer out from Cusco
At an appropriate time, we pick them up from the hotel and transfer them to the airport.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
1 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
1 Hours approx tours
Flight
1 Hour approx by plane to Lima.
Meals
B/L/D
Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
What's Included
Services included in the prices:
- Airport pick-up and drop-off to and from hotels
- Region Cusco: Hotel Puma in Cusco, Hotel Hatun Samay in Aguas Calientes and Hotel Sol Ollantay in Ollantantambo or Similar, all of them are 3 stars hotels “with breakfast American Buffet”
- Service of a professional bilingual tour guide and assistant guide
- Sacred Valley Tour
- Service of porter (to carry group gear and equipment)
- Transportation to Kilometer 82 (start of Inca Trail)
- Train and bus back to Cusco after Inca Trail trek
- Water during the trek
- Duffel bag for your personal items (to be carried by porter)
- Permits and entry fees for the Sacred Valley tour
- Permits and entry fees for Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
- Fees to Huayna Picchu
- All meals signed above with B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- 2-person tent and basic sleeping mat
- Oxygen bottlers for emergencies
- Government Tax, office service charge and booking fees
Not included:
- International airfare & domestic flights Lima to Cusco
- Travel and medical insurance & emergency evacuation insurance
- Meals in the cities (Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes etc)
- Tips
- Service of 1 private porter (can be shared by 2 people): $320
- Service of shared porter (up to 7 kilos or 15 pounds): $160
- Single Tent supplement: $80
What to Bring
What to Bring or take fo Day Hiking and Technical Equipment for Climbing Expedition
This equipment list is compiled to provide you with adequate help when choosing your equipment for a climb. Most items are required. Please consider each of them and make sure you understand the function and exclusive use for mountaineering, before substituting or removing items from this list. Please note that this list has been carefully annotated by the organizer. Remember that mountaineering, mountaineering or mountaineering is an extreme, risky sport, therefore everything related to it is of great attention.
These items should be on your hiking checklist:
Hiking backpack for hiking 30 to 40 liters
Light gloves for hiking or (Optional Mittens waterproof)
Medium weight socks
Sleeping bag (-10º to 15ºC)
Small daypack for one day hiking 20 liters
Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
Hiking boots or shoes
Medium weight parka with fibber fill or down
Rain poncho (or rain gear)
Long-sleeved shirts
Fleece or Wool sweater and/or trousers
Lightweight pants
Cotton short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts
Water bottle for hiking or trekking
Strong waterproof duffel bag
Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb
Towel for personal hygiene each participantFirst-aid kit
Regular and long underwear
Knife or multi-tool
Light cap and wool hat
Sunglasses with UV certification, Sun block, lips
The rest of the list Essentials as appropriate for your hike
Grooming and personal hygiene kit
One Hiking Buff per person
Technical Equipment for High Altitude Expedition Mountains
3 Locking carabiners, we recommended per person
We recommend 2 ice screws for each client
1 Daisy Chain (Life Line) per each person
2 Ice axes (per person) technical, we recommended GRIVEL company
1 ATC descender (Rappel), this is very necessary for technical mountains
2 Cords for prusik, very important (Size Cord 6 mm x 10 m. long)
Gloves(Good gloves) for expeditions over 6000meters
Harness, we recommended GRIVEL company
Sleeping pad / Mattress, we recommend with air or inflatable mattress
Crampons, we recommended GRIVEL company
Walking sticks (optional), a pair per person, we recommended GRIVEL company
Down Jacket for expedition
Very important to have personal clothing such as pants and jacket with GOROTEX certification
First aid kit, for high mountains, because we as guides cannot medicate clients
Backpack Capacity 60 liters, it is better to have a bigger backpack to go comfortably to the high camps, because here you have to carry all your personal things
Gaiters or Leggings, now modern boots already have built-in (Incorporated), but better to have an extra pair
Dressing appropriately for the mountains can make the difference between a pleasant trip and a really uncomfortable one. Clothing must provide the right degree of temperature, perspiration and be well ventilated. Preferably cotton clothing should be avoided, as in humid conditions they absorb body heat.
In general, the weather conditions in in the Andes of South America can vary from day to day and even throughout the day. Therefore, clothing must be versatile.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the necessary equipment.
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Trip-code: Number ►PER-
Duration: 08 days
Participants: Minimal: 4 Maximal: 12
Members: We don’t have an open group to join – We can open a new group – Contact us!
Country / Location: Peru
Mountain Guide: Juventino Albino Caldua
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Juventino Albino Caldua
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Co-Founder, Peru Expeditions
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