1. TOUR OVERVIEW

South America's iconic trekking expedition. Over 5 days, traverse original stone inca highways, ascending the famous Dead Woman's Pass / Warmiwañusqa (4,215 m), passing through Inca rock tunnels and ancient ruins including Patallapta, Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarka, and Wiñay Wayna. Includes premium camping gear, backcountry executive chef, porters, and 1 final hotel night in Aguas Calientes before the guided Machu Picchu tour.

2. DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1

Cusco – Km 82 to Wayllabamba

05:30 AM Private pickup driving to Km 82 via Ollantaytambo. 09:00 AM Start hiking across Urubamba River toward Wilka Rakay and Patallapta ruins. Arrive at first campsite in Wayllabamba (3,100 m) facing Mount Verónica. (12 km | 6-7 hours).

📍 Recojo 05:30 AM 📍 Valle Sagrado 📍 Inicio trekking Km 82 📍 Río Urubamba 📍 Patallapta 📍 Nevado Verónica 📍 Campamento Wayllabamba

DAY 2

Wayllabamba to Pacaymayo

Clim through cloud forest to Llulluchapampa (3,800 m). Challenge Dead Woman’s Pass / Warmiwañusqa (4,215 m), the highest point of the trek. 2-hour descent to Pacaymayo campsite (3,600 m). (12 km | 6-7 hours).

📍 Bosque de nubes 📍 Llulluchapampa 📍 Abra Warmiwañusqa (4 📍 215 m) 📍 Punto más alto 📍 Campamento Pacaymayo

DAY 3

Pacaymayo to Phuyupatamarka

Ascend stone trails to visit Runkurakay ruins and pass (3,950 m). Explore Sayacmarca and lunch at Chaquicocha. Traverse an Inca rock tunnel to Phuyupatamarka campsite (3,680 m) with views of Mount Salkantay. (11 km | 6-7 hours).

📍 Runkurakay (3 📍 950 m) 📍 Sayacmarca 📍 Túnel inca en roca 📍 Campamento Phuyupatamarka 📍 Vista Salkantay

DAY 4

Phuyupatamarka – Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu & Aguas Calientes

Sunrise at Phuyupatamarka and stone-staircase descent to Wiñay Wayna (2,650 m). Hike to Inti Punku (Sun Gate) for panoramic views of Machu Picchu Citadel. Bus descent to Aguas Calientes for hotel overnight. (9 km | 6-7 hours). (Casa Andina, El Mapi, or similar).

📍 Amanecer en Phuyupatamarka 📍 Escalinatas incas 📍 Complejo Wiñay Wayna 📍 Inti Punku 📍 Bus a Aguas Calientes 📍 Pernocte hotel

DAY 5

Morning Citadel Tour & Return to Cusco

Morning shuttle bus to Machu Picchu. 2-hour guided tour detailing Inca history and engineering. Buffet lunch at Tinkuy Restaurant. Return train to Ollantaytambo and private ground transfer to Cusco.

📍 Bus a Machu Picchu 📍 Tour guiado 2 horas 📍 Almuerzo Tinkuy 📍 Tren a Ollantaytambo 📍 Traslado Cusco

3. WHAT IS INCLUDED

✔ INCLUDED SERVICES

Licensed bilingual guide.
Pre-trek briefing and personal duffel bag (up to 6 kg / 13 lbs), carried by porters.
Official Inca Trail and Machu Picchu permits.
Private ground transfers and Expedition train tickets.
Eureka Timberline SQ 4XT tents, inflatable sleeping pads, and dining tent.
Executive chef and porter team.
4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners.
1 night of hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
Safety gear.