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Begin your adventure in Cuzco with a night's stay at Milhouse Hostel prior to Day 1 of your trek. Embark on your Inca Trail trek with a bus ride to Ollantaytambo and then on to KM 82. Get geared up and ready for the trek to begin! Walk deep into the Urubamba River Valley along a rolling path on Day 2 to reach Wayllabamba Camp (2,980m). Day 3 is a challenging ascent to Dead Woman’s Pass (4,215m) with scenic views (weather permitting) and back down to Pacaymayo Camp (3,600m). On Day 4, trek along hand-built Inca stairways through ancient archaeological sites, cross Runquracay Pass (3,950m) and reach Wiñayhuayna High Jungle Camp (2,650m). Day 5 is a short and easy 2-hour trek to the Sun Gate, Inti Punku (2,720m), where you will enter Machu Picchu in the early morning light and have time to explore with your guide. Return to Cuzco after an unforgettable adventure!
Arrive to Cuzco anytime and make your own way to Milhouse Hostel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Attend your mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco office. Overnight in Cuzco. Inclusions: Pre-Departure Briefing in Cuzco office.
Cuzco - Ollantaytambo - KM 82 - Trek to Wayllabamba Camp (2,980m) (L/D)
Trek to Pacaymayo Camp (3,600m) via Dead Woman's Pass (4,215m) (B/L/D)
Trek to Wiñayhuayna High Jungle Camp (2,650m) via Runquracay Pass (3,950m) (B/L/D)
Wake up between 3:30 and 4:30 am and have breakfast. Get on the trail early and head to the Wiñaywayna checkpoint, joining the lineup to wait for the gate to open at 5:30 am. Once the gate opens, hike about an hour to reach the Sun Gate. We'll keep our fingers crossed for a clear day! Catch the first glimpses of light over the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Then continue down the final length of the trail for 40 minutes to reach the Machu Picchu archaeological complex. Visit this magical site on a 2-hour guided tour and learn about the history of this incredible Inca citadel. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore on your own and take pictures at your leisure. If you're feeling adventurous, take an optional trek to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (must be booked in advance). When you're ready to head back down to Aguas Calientes, there are buses departing every 15 minutes from the entrance or you can choose to hike down the 1.5-hour walking trail to Aguas Calientes town, where you’ll catch a train to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo, you will take a bus back to Cuzco, arriving back around 20:00. You will be dropped off at the Plaza San Francisco. Please make your own way back to the accommodation of your choice. Typical Meals on the Trek
Arrive to Cuzco anytime and make your own way to Milhouse Hostel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Attend your mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco office. Overnight in Cuzco. Inclusions: Pre-Departure Briefing in Cuzco office.
Cuzco - Ollantaytambo - KM 82 - Trek to Wayllabamba Camp (2,980m) (L/D)
Trek to Pacaymayo Camp (3,600m) via Dead Woman's Pass (4,215m) (B/L/D)
Trek to Wiñayhuayna High Jungle Camp (2,650m) via Runquracay Pass (3,950m) (B/L/D)
Wake up between 3:30 and 4:30 am and have breakfast. Get on the trail early and head to the Wiñaywayna checkpoint, joining the lineup to wait for the gate to open at 5:30 am. Once the gate opens, hike about an hour to reach the Sun Gate. We'll keep our fingers crossed for a clear day! Catch the first glimpses of light over the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Then continue down the final length of the trail for 40 minutes to reach the Machu Picchu archaeological complex. Visit this magical site on a 2-hour guided tour and learn about the history of this incredible Inca citadel. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore on your own and take pictures at your leisure. If you're feeling adventurous, take an optional trek to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (must be booked in advance). When you're ready to head back down to Aguas Calientes, there are buses departing every 15 minutes from the entrance or you can choose to hike down the 1.5-hour walking trail to Aguas Calientes town, where you’ll catch a train to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo, you will take a bus back to Cuzco, arriving back around 20:00. You will be dropped off at the Plaza San Francisco. Please make your own way back to the accommodation of your choice. Typical Meals on the Trek
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