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Vilcabamba Machupicchu 05 Days

Tour Price
Vilcabamba Machupicchu 05 Days
Price From $650USD Per Person
Group size
2-16
Activity Level
Relaxing
pax
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Trip Details

  • Hightlights
  • Itinerary
  • Inclusions

Highlights

  1. Itinerary Overview

    • DAY 1: CUSCO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – ABRA MÁLAGA – CHAULLAY – VILCABAMBA (HUANCACALLE)
    • DAY 2: VILCABAMBA (HUANCACALLE) – VITCOS ROSASPATA – ABRA PUMACHACA – ABRA AZUTINA – INKA WASI – RACACHACA
    • DAY 3: RACACHACA – HATÚN PAMPA – MOJON – LACCOCOCHA
    • DAY 4: LACCOCOCHA – MUTUY PATA – YANATILE – HIDROELÉCTRICA STATION – AGUAS CALIENTES
    • DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Itinerary

  1. DAY 1: CUSCO - OLLANTAYTAMBO - MÁLAGA PASS - CHAULLAY - VILCABAMBA (HUANCACALLE)

    Our journey begins early in the morning by bus. First, we will head northwest from Cusco and pass through the ancestral towns of Chinchero (3760m/12336f) and Ollantaytambo (2850m/9350f), located in one of the most fertile regions for growing corn. Then, the road will take us to the highest point of the journey: the Málaga Pass (4315m/14157f). During the descent through the Amaybamba Valley, we will enjoy exceptional views of snow-capped peaks and cloud forests. We will pass through Chaullay (1200m/3937f) and continue to Huancacalle (3000m/9843f). Here, we will spend the night in an interior hotel.

    Transportation duration: 7 hours.

  2. DAY 2: VILCABAMBA (HUANCACALLE) - VITCOS ROSASPATA - PUMACHACA PASS - AZUTINA PASS - INKA WASI - RACACHACA

    On this day, we will visit the archaeological sites of Vitcos Rosaspata (3080m/10105f) and Ñustahispana (3050m/10007f). Additionally, our hike will take us through beautiful vegetation over the Azutina Pass (3900m/12795f) and Pumachaca Pass (4000m/13123f). Our camp will be in the community of Racachaca (3700m/12139f).

    Climate: Temperate, cold climate.
    Hiking time: 8 hours.

  3. DAY 3: RACACHACA - HATÚN PAMPA - MOJON - LACCOCOCHA

    During this day, friendly Andean locals will warmly welcome us and share their customs and traditions. We will cross three high passes known as Yanacocha (4420m/14501f), Tullu Tacana (4500m/14436f), and Mojon (4500m/14763f), where we can enjoy exceptional views of the snow-capped peaks of Salkantay (6264m/20551f). After lunch, we will descend to Laccococha (3600m/11811f), where we will spend the night at the campsite.

    Climate: Cold.
    Hiking time: 7 hours.

  4. DAY 4: LACCOCOCHA - MUTUY PATA - YANATILE - HIDROELÉCTRICA STATION - AGUAS CALIENTES

    Our day will start early in the morning with a good breakfast and an exceptional view of the mountains. As we pass through the Mutuypata forest (3250m/10663f), we will enjoy the rich flora of the region, including a variety of orchids and other beautiful plants, as well as coffee and fruit plantations. In the small town of Yanatile (2000m/6562f), we will take transportation and head to the Hidroeléctrica station, where we will take the train to Aguas Calientes, where we will have accommodation in a hotel.

    Climate: Cold and warm with mosquitoes.
    Hiking time: 7 hours.

  5. DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

    We will leave our hotel after breakfast at 5:30 am and take a tourist bus to Machu Picchu (2400m/7874f). We will arrive at the citadel around 6:00 am. After a guided tour of the archaeological site, you will have enough time to enjoy Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu (2750m/9022f) on your own. We will leave Aguas Calientes by train, either at 2:55 pm or 6:45 pm, giving you time to have lunch at one of the restaurants. Additionally, you can take a relaxing bath in the hot springs in Aguas Calientes, concluding this Machu Picchu – Vilcabamba ruins tour.

    Climate: Moderately warm.
    Hiking time: 2 hours.

What's included?

  1. Included

    • Private transportation from the hotel to Huancacalle.
    • Transportation from Yanatile to Santa Teresa.
    • Transportation from Santa Teresa to the Hidroeléctrica station. Tourist train from the Hidroeléctrica station to Aguas Calientes.
    • Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip).
    • Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco or tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
    • Hostel in Huancacalle or Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu, Continental, or similar).
    • Entrance to Machu Picchu.
    • Guided service.
    • High-quality camping equipment (we use professional tents, Doite, Kailas 3 Model, light/4.5kgs extra, and Doite, Himalaya Model, light/4.5kgs additional, both for 2 people. Mattresses, tent, dining tent with table and chairs, service tent).
    • Meals during the excursion (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and vegetarian snacks option).
    • Cook and assistant. Pack animals and mules for the passenger’s personal equipment (up to 9 kg).
    • Emergency horse.
    • First aid kit and oxygen tank.

  2. Not Included

    • Breakfast on the first day.
    • Lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes.
    • Sleeping bag (If you don’t have a sleeping bag, there is a possibility to rent one).
    • Recommendations:
    • Backpack with rain gear.
    • Sleeping bag. Warm and cold weather clothing such as a waterproof jacket.
    • Rain pants, lightweight pants. Trekking shoes.
    • Slippers or sandals (for showers and hot springs).
    • Wool or synthetic socks and a sweater. Short and long-sleeved shirts.
    • Rain poncho and a hat. Swimsuit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes).
    • Sunscreen, insect repellent, hand sanitizer gel, water bottle, sterilization tablets, toiletries, and toilet paper.
    • Camera (wrapped in plastic bag).
    • Flashlight and batteries.
    • Some snacks like chocolate bars and nuts.
    • Original passport, original ISIC student card, and extra money in Soles.
    • Since the weather can be very cold and humid, your clothes – once wet – won’t dry overnight. So bring some extra clothes to change.

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