Trekking Vilcabamba - Machu Picchu

GENERAL INFORMATION
Trip Code: ATT06
Duration: 07 Days - 06 Nights.
Degree of Difficulty: Medium.
Altitude: 1850 – 4500 m
Season: April – October
Description: Cusco – Vilcabamba – Inka Wasi – Hatun pampa – Mutuy Pata – Santa Teresa – Machu Picchu - Cusco.

Day 1: Cusco – Vilcabamba.
Very early in the morning we will leave the hotel to head northwest of Cusco. On the way we will observe the ancestral town of Chinchero (3760m), and shortly after that we will arrive in a zone rich of maize production, known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, having a very pleasant climate throughout the year. Ollantaytambo will be the place to have a short rest. Continuing our transport we will arrive at the highest point of the trip called Abra Málaga (4315m), and after this we will descend through the valley of Amaibamba, with an impressive view of snow-white mountains and cloudy forests, to the lowest part, the town of Chaullay (1200m), where we will change our direction to walk down for about 3 hours to Huancacalle (3000m).Traveling time: 9 hours.
(B-L-D)

Day 2: Vilcabamba - - Inka Wasi.
Today we will visit the archeological centres of Vitcos Rosaspata (3080m) and Ñustahispana (3050m) and we will explore the resent excavations that are being restaured. The Inca Trail network is visible between the vegetation and all go in the direction of Vilcabamba ´the last dynasty of the Incas´. We will arrive at the highest passes of the day, which are Pumachaca (4000m) and Azutina (3900m). After this we will go to the valley where our camp will be, called Inca Wasi (3600m). Hiking time: 7 hours.
(B-L-D)
 
Day 3: Inca Wasi - Hatún Pampa.
During this day we will again be seeing a part of the Inca Trail that leads to the community of Racachaca (3700m). We will also have a magnificent view on the snowed peaks of Lazuna (5470m), part of the chain of Sacsarayoc. The population of Racachaca is generally very nice and will welcome us and share their knowledge with us about the customs and traditions of our Andean ancestors. Our camp will be in Hatumpampa (4000m). Hiking time: 5 hours in a cold climate.
(B-L-D)

Day 4: Hatún Pampa - Mutuy pata.
Today we will be the most arduous and wonderful because of the ecological irregularities we will go through, the passes of Yanacocha (4420m), Tullu tacana (4500m) and Mojón (4500m), with an excellent view on the snow-peak Salkantay (6264m) and the Machupicchu.
We will descend observing the trail that is not very well, because of the rain season and the erosion of the mountains. This region is solely of the farmers, where groups of tourists sporadically are to be found. On the way we will pass by the lagoon of lake Cocha (3600m) to later enter the dimmed forest of Mutuypata (3250m), where we will be camping. Hiking time: 9 hours in a cold and warm climate with mosquitos. 
(B-L-D)
 
Day 5: Mutuy pata - Santa Teresa.
Going through the valley of Mutuypata, we will get to see a great sight of flora and fauna, having the course down the river Sacsara and we will go to the town of Yanatile (2000m). Here we will have the possibility of continuing to Santa Teresa (1850m) in a public transport ´truck´. In the town of Santa Teresa we will spend the night by a host family and we will have the possibility of visiting the thermal medical baths.
Hiking time: 5 hours in a warm climate with mosquitos. 
(B-L-D)
 
Day 6: Santa Teresa - Aguas Calientes.
In the morning we will have a long walk by the edge of the Willcamayu river, arriving at a typical transport of this region called Oroya which will bring us to the other side of the river. During this trail you can also see the Mayubamba waterfall and the mountain of Machu Picchu. Arriving at the Hydro electric station (1950m), the train will be ready to go to Aguas Calientes (2050m), where we will spend the night.
Hiking time: 4 hours in a warm climate with mosquitos. 
(B-L-D)
 
Day 7: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu – Cusco.
It is recommendable to visit the lost city of the Incas early in the morning; we will go by tourist bus to Machu Picchu (2400m), to after arriving being told about the policy and ancestral technique in agriculture, astronomy and religion that our ancestors left us. After this the participants have enough time to walk through Machu Picchu themselves before returning to the village of Aguas Calientes and taking the train back to Cusco. The climate in Machu Picchu is warm with mosquitos. 
(B-L-D)

End of our services.

B = American breakfast / L = Buffet lunch / D = Tourist dinner
 
Our programs include:

• Private tranport from the hotel to Huancacalle.
• Camping equipment.
• All the entrance to the parks and cultural places that are mention.
• Refuges or inhabitan’s house in the village.
• Professional guide (English or Spanish).
• All the food that are mention.
• Cook and assistant.
• Carriers and mules, for all our camping and personal equipment
• Emergency horse (for every 3 persons).
• Train from the hydro electric station to Aguas Calientes.
• Tourist train from to Cusco or Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Hotel 3 stars in the cities in double rooms.
• Bus up, from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
• Bus down, from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu).
• First-aid kit, oxygen bottle. 

Does not include:

• Personal articles.
• Sleeping-bag (if you don’t have one, we offer).
• Any life insurance service.

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