Main Info
Overview and Highlights
Somewhere between heaven and earth rests Machu Picchu, the sacred Incan citadel perched among the clouds. On this all-women, 7-day journey, trek deep into the world’s longest mountain range, and to the remains of what was once the largest empire of the Americas. After mingling with Quechua people and learning about their traditions, take on the Inca Trail’s stairway to heaven, following the same steep mountain paths used by the Inca in the 15th century. This 26-mile path will challenge, and reward, you with ancient ruins, lush cloud forest and finally, the Lost City of the Incas. They say only the sky’s the limit, but this all-women hiking tour to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World will make you question that.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide
- Transfer to start trek Km 82
- Warm meals during the trip
- 03 breakfast, 03 lunches, 03 dinners, tea time and snacks
- Tents. TWO PEOPLE IN EACH TENT
- Kitchen tent, Dining tent
- Cooks and kitchen
- Boiled water after the second day.
- Tables, chairs
- Porters (to carry the tents, food and cooking equipment)
- Entrance ticket to INCA TRAIL – Machupicchu
- Bus ticket from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
- Return by train to Ollantaytambo and transportation to the hotel in Cusco
- First-aid kit
- Oxygen
- Duffel bag
- Foam Mattress
- Train back to Ollantaytambo class: Expedition or Voyager
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- 01 Breakfast on the 1rst day
- 01 lunch on the 4th day
- 01 Dinner on the 4st day
- Huayna Picchu entrance fee: if you would like to climb this mountain an additional fee of $ 80USD per person applies
- Guided for Huaynapicchu = $30USD
- Sleeping bag (Available for renting) = $20USD
- Inflatable Mattress (Available for renting) = $20USD
- Trekking poles (Available for renting) = $5USD per each
- Tips for Porters, chefs and trek guides
- Personal Snacks
- Travel Insurance
WHAT TO BRING AND ADVICES
- You can acclimate for the altitude in one or two days this will depend on how your body react; you can take some personal medication, there are some drugstores around the main square of Cusco up to your preference.
- In case you need to pay the remaining balance (USD Currency) or for buying any souvenirs (Some Cash in soles the local currency), it is advisable to take some cash. You can get some money from the ATM machine that are located in the centre of the City of Cusco.
- You need to bring your original passport; this is very important to enter to Machupicchu, train station.
- Rain poncho, rain jacket, proper hiking boots. Be prepared for rain always.
- Insect repellent.
- Sun block, and a hat to cover your face and head the Sun is really strong.
- A bottle of water or a metallic one, you will need to be hydrated.
- A book to read the train will be two hours ride (just one way) approximately the same on the transport back to Cusco.
- Travel insurance this from your site, always recommended.
- If You have more days free let us know in order to let You know what You can do there are many new options that you don’t want to miss.
Itinerary
Your journey begins with your arrival in Cusco. We’ll whisk you away to your comfortable hotel in the city. As the day unfolds, join your guide and fellow hikers for an engaging introductory meeting, setting the stage for the remarkable days ahead. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the charm of Cusco City as you embark on a captivating historical tour. As night descends, indulge in a welcome dinner, savoring the flavors of local cuisine that rank among the best in the world.
● MEALS: Dinner
● NIGHT: Hotel 3* in Cusco
● ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
● CUSCO ELEVATION: 3,399 m/11,151.57 ft
On your second day, you’ll do a lot more than hiking and sightseeing. Drive up the Sacred Valley to a small indigenous village outside of Chinchero, also known as the birthplace of the rainbow. As part of a community outreach project, you’ll have an opportunity to learn from Quechua people, indigenous people who’ll tell you about their sustainable way of life, spirituality and connection to Mother Earth. You’ll also learn how they support
themselves by farming and weaving, both of them being important parts of Peruvian culture. Hear their native tongues, see how they traditionally dance and let them flaunt you their traditional Andean clothing! Then we will go to Ollantaytambo where we will stay in a hotel
● MEALS: Breakfast and lunch
● NIGHT: Hotel 3* in Ollantaytambo
● ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
Pick up from hotel at 6.00am and transfer to the Sacred Valley and onto Ollantaytambo, where we will stop approximately 45 minutes, to collect porters and equipment. We will have time to visit the surroundings area of the town called Ollantaytambo, before making our way to kilometer 82, where we will begin our trek, our pace will be an
acclimatization rhythm and very soon we will stop at our first archaeological complex Llactapata at kilometer 2,550m above sea level, 30 minutes to visit this archaeological complex, before continuing our walk to Wayllabamba where we will camp.
● MEALS: Lunch, Dinner
● NIGHT: Wayllabamba Campsite.
● HIKE DISTANCE: 10 km / 5359 mi
● WALKING TIME: 5/6 hours
● ACITIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
● MINIMUM ELEVATION: 2,700 m/ 8858 ft.
● MAXIMUM ELEVATION: 3000 m/9842 ft.
After breakfast we will begin our walk through the Valley of Wayllabamba on our journey we will be able to observe the nature and the ecological change of the area until we arrive to (Yunca Chipana) Wayllabamba from where we will climb to Llulluchapampa at 3,750 m.a.s.l. / 2,330 ft., from this point we will be able to appreciate the valley of Huayanay and the first step located at 4,200 m.a.s.l. / 2610 ft. Warmiwañusca, called
dead woman and camp in the sector of Pacaymayo.
● MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
● NIGHT: Pacaymayo Campsite.
● HIKE DISTANCE: 16 km / 9359 mi
● WALKING TIME: 9/10 hours.
● ACITIVITY LEVEL: Moderate to challenge
● MINIMUM ELEVATION: 2,700 m/ 8858 ft
● MAXIMUM ELEVATION: 4200 m/13780 ft.
Breakfast and on this day, we will ascend to Runkurakay at 3,860 m.a.s.l. / 2,389 ft., contrary to the previous days our walk will be two hours more we will be able to visit another small complex, Sayacmarca and appreciate the valleys and snow-capped mountains, further on we will stop to visit the complex of Phuyupatamarca, and then descend 3 kilometers until we arrive to a place called Winawayna where we will visit its complex, finally at Intipata we will camp.
● MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
● NIGHT: Wiñaywayna Campsite.
● ACITIVITY LEVEL: Moderate to
challenge
● HIKE DISTANCE: 16 km / 9359 mi
● WALKING TIME: 7/8 hours.
● MINIMUM ELEVATION: 3650 m/
11975 ft
● MAXIMUM ELEVATION: 39000
m/13780 ft.
Early morning breakfast, after we will walk to Intipunku called Door of Sun where we will be able to observe the impressive Lost City of Machupicchu, walk to the Sanctuary and our guide will tell us the history of Machupicchu through time visiting the different places within the citadel. Then we will get on the bus to Aguas Calientes town. At a suitable hour we will walk down to the station and take the return train to Ollantaytambo and a transfer will wait for you to transport to hotel in Cusco.
● Meals: Breakfast.
● Night: Not included.
● ACITIVITY LEVEL: Moderate.
● HIKE DISTANCE: 20 km (12.43 miles).
● WALKING TIME: 2/3 hours.
● MINIMUM ELEVATION: 2650 m/ 8690 ft
● MAXIMUM ELEVATION: 2430 m/7972 ft.
As your unforgettable 7-day adventure draws to a close, savor your last breakfast, check out of the hotel and prepare for the departure transfer to the airport. Bid farewell to Cusco, taking with you cherished memories of a journey filled with natural wonders and cultural revelations.
● MEALS: Breakfast
● NIGHT: Not included
IMPORTANT – government regulations will not allow reservations to be made unless accompanied by full passport details of the client and full payment of the entrance fee to the Sanctuary. This is to assist in the 500 people a day rule. Therefore, to guarantee your place on the Inca Trail you must provide a scanned copy of your passport and a
non-refundable deposit. Your reservation will only be confirmed when we have your entrance ticket in our hands. In case of passport number change this information must be relayed to us or you will lose your booking. Original passport must be carried on the trail. All times noted are approximate.
