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The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (45mk-28mi) is rated among the best trekking trips in the world because of the exquisite beauty of its natural surroundings. These include different ecological areas from the dry Andean valleys to tropical cloud-forest. Following in the footsteps of the Inkas you will experience amazing archeological Inka sites, enigmatic Andean mountains and the mysterious cloud forest. Depending on the season you might see the spectacular and mysterious Andean bear “the spectacle bear” (Ukumari in Inka language) whose habitat is the cloud forest, but also enjoy of the great variety of flora, including miniature and large orchid species. Our journey is escorted by experienced and professional tour guide and a crew of porters that will make your trip the most safe, pleasant and unforgettable experience.
This day, early in the morning escorted by your local guide you will be transfer from your Cusco hotel to our trailhead at Pisqa k´ucho (Km. 82 on the train route to Machu Picchu) the starting point of such great trek following the footsteps of the Inkas. At this point you will meet our local crew of porters and cook that will look after you for the duration of the hike. Our porters carry the majority of the gear for the trek, so you trek only carrying a small daypack with water, rain gear, snacks, a camera, etc. As you walk the trail that linked this ancient empire you will experience a deep valley with semi-arid terrain along the Urubamba River with magnificent views of snowcapped mountains, the great Inka site of Llaqtapata and the valley of Kusipata. After lunch provided by our trained crew, you will continue admiring breathtaking views at every step until we reach our campsite.
Today, after a reenergizing breakfast, start your trek along the steep path towards the highest point of this trek (Warmiwañusqa-Dead Woman´s pass 4,215m/13,910ft). The walk up is demanding but rewarding with astonishing views at every step you take through the montane sub-tropical forest, which is the habitat of the spectacle bear, white tailed deer brocket, miniature and big orchids as many hummingbirds and colorful birds. After enjoying a tremendous sense of accomplishment and well-deserved resting time, you will start to walk down the other side of the mountain you climbed up stopping into many breaks for appreciating the beautiful landscape and water cascades. At the end of a gorge is the campsite with a spectacular view.
This day, you will start trekking up to the second pass (3,950m/12,870ft) visiting the incredible Inka site of Runk´uraqay. Upon arrival to the summit enjoy of the fantastic views of amazing snowcapped mountains and the exuberant cloud forest. From here descend until the remarkable Inka site of Sayaqmarka, and from here the trail continues through some beautiful cloud forest until you reach lunch spot. After lunch visit the third serene Inka site of “P´huyu Patamarca” (Town above the Clouds) that has an impressive view of the surroundings. Before getting on the campsite, you will visit the grandiose terraced hillside sites of Inti Pata (the sun´s place) and the amazing temple to water (Wiñaywayna – forever young).
After early breakfast, the final part of the trail on the back of Machu Picchu Mountain is a stunningly beautiful traverse leading to the Gate of the Sun overlooking Machu Picchu. There is no way to describe the feeling of the first views of this great Inka site, and on the rainy season as the mist rises off in the morning the famous site appears unreal and beautiful in front of you. Upon arrival to the incredible “lost city of the Inkas”, escorted by your professional tour guide, enjoy a fascinating private tour of this incredible remains with its complicated history of the site, the surprising degree of technology achieved by its builders, the provision of water channels that reveal a deep understanding of hydraulics, and its exceptionally fine stonework. All these magnificent buildings allow you to go back in time and with the help of your guide revive the existence of those builders truly admirable taking in the awe-inspiring scenery. After this fantastic tour take a bus to Aguas Calientes town for boarding the train back to Cusco.
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