Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco to Upis Hot Spring
Early morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 05:00am in our private transportation. We take a three hour drive through the beautiful countryside to the small Andean communities Tinqui(3900m/12795ft) where we will start our trek. Our first three hour hike to the lunch place will be gradual uphill. Along the route, we will pass by traditional farming communities, group of Alpacas, Llamas and have amazing views of the Ausangate Peak (6370m/20,898ft). We will continue hiking for another two hour to arrive to our camping site Upis hot spring (4240m/13,910ft).There are thermal springs at Upis, where we will have time to enjoy at the end of the trek.
- Trekking distance: 13 km / 8.077 miles
- Campsite altitude: 4240 m / 13,910 ft
Day 2: Upis to Arapa Pass to Pukacocha
After an early breakfast, we will continue with our second day of trekking with a climb to Arapa pass, at 4820m/15,813ft where we will have spectacular views of the surrounding area. After taking, some great photos we will descent for another 3 hours to reach our lunch spot, then it will take us two more hours to our second camp at Pukacocha (4300m/14,107ft) which is one of the most beautiful campsites close to Ausangate glacier and at bank of the lake.
- Trekking distance: 12km / 7.45 miles
- Campsite altitude: 4300 m / 14,107 ft
Day 3: Pukacocha to Ananta
Today we will follow the trail to another high mountain pass Pukacocha (4990m/16,371ft), enjoying majestic views of the Andes Mountains and depths of the beautiful valleys. On our way to the summit we will have spectacular views of entire way and the incredible views of Ausangate glacier (6370m/20,898ft), once we will reach the top we will be sitting right in from of Ausangate Mountain. After enjoying the beauty around you and taking some great pictures, we will start to descent through the green valley with alpacas and llamas grazing on the mountain site until to arrive at the camping site Anantapata at 4400m/14,435ft enjoy lunch and relax free afternoon to chill out in the tents.
- Trekking distance: 12 km / 7.45 miles
- Campsite altitude: 4400 m / 14,435 ft.
Day 4: Ananta to Rainbow Mountain to Cusco
Early in the morning we will enjoy our breakfast at the Camp before setting out for our second day of our trek. We will start gradually ascent around one hour to the Warmisaya pass (5050m/16,568ft) from where we will have the first view of the amazing Rainbow Mountain in the distance. Then we go down through the valley until to reach a beautiful lake and the final uphill to the Rainbow Mountain (5200m/17,060ft. Upon arrival at Rainbow Mountain, we will get to marvel at the multicolored strata that paint the mountain,red,yellow,ocher,gray and blue.
After enjoying views and taking pictures, we will head downhill to the community LLactu (4100m/13,451ft) where we will have our last lunch before taking our private transportation back to Cusco hotel.
- Trekking distance: 11 km / 6.83 miles
- Campsite altitude: 4100 m / 13,451ft
Price Includes
- Pre-departure briefing at your hotel
- Private transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station
- Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to starting point of the trek
- Luggage transfer from Ollantayambo to hotel in Aguas Calientes
- English-speaking professional tour guides
- Entrance fees to the Inca trail and Machu Picchu
- Meals (one box lunch, one dinner, one breakfast)
- First aid kit, including emergency oxygen
- Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Round trip bus ticket between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Transfer from the train station to hotel in Cusco
Price Excludes
- Breakfast on the first day
- Lunch on the last day after Machu Picchu
- Wayna Picchu entrance fee (optional – entrance is available for $70)
- Tips and extra spending
What We Recommend To Bring
- Current passport is required. If your passport expired between booking and starting your tour, bring both the old and new passports!
- Short-sleeved shirts, long-sleeved shirts, fleece, lightweight pants
- Day pack to carry things that you will need during the hike
- Rain gear or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
- Hiking boots with ankle support
- Flashlight/headlamp and batteries
- Camera, film and batteries (batteries die faster in cold conditions)
- Hydrating face and body lotion
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Water bottles (Nalgene or metal ones are required)
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