INCA TRAIL HIKE TO MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS

To begin this adventure, we will meet at your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley of the Incas, early at 5:00 am.
In the first hour of our trip, we will stop at the organic camp in Urubamba to enjoy a healthy breakfast before starting the Inca Trail. Here, we will meet the trekking team that will accompany us throughout our journey (cooks, driver, indigenous porters); we will make an introduction ceremony to get to know each other better.
Then we will head in our private transportation to Piskacucho (2720 masl/8923 ft) or Kilometer 82, where we will pass the first entrance control to the Inca Trail, cross a suspension bridge that will lead us to the other side of the Urubamba River and start walking with a gentle ascent.
We will use 3 hours of relatively flat terrain as we advance with the course of the river, where our reward will be the magnificent views of La Veronica Mountain (5,750 meters). The hike passes through a forest of giant cacti. When we reach Miskay, we will ascend gradually to the Willkaraccay Ruins, which are located well above the mouth of the Cusichaka stream, as well as in front of Llactapata (Terrace Village), an Inca village, after a detailed explanation about the Willkaraccay Ruins, we will have time for lunch and recuperate our energies.
We will walk for another hour and a half approximately to reach the community of Wayllabamba, where we will spend our first night.
• Distance: 12 Km.
• Hiking hours: 6-7 hours
• Low Altitude: 2720 m. / 8923 Feet.
• High Altitude: 3000 m. / 9842 Feet.
• Campsite Altitude: 3000 m. / 9843 Feet.

The second day is our biggest challenge, the highest climb of our trekking activity, and we will leave after a nutritious breakfast and start our hike again to get to Ayapata; it will take us approximately one hour, and we will cross through high Andean forests.
This Inca Trail trek is strenuous as it gains elevation, but its reward will be the spectacular views of the mountains and the ancient Inca stone staircase, surrounded by impressive snow-capped peaks such as Apu Huayanay.
We will continue walking for two or three hours to reach Llulluchapampa, where we will have lunch (under group decision). During the walk, we may see some species of birds, such as hummingbirds, hawks, and eagles' raptors, or, perhaps, we could see the king of the Andean heights, the condor respected and revered in the Andean villages. Soon, we will reach a beautiful cloud forest, or polylepis forest (small Andean shrubs of Qeuñas and Chachacomos), and treeless grasslands in the Puna region, which serve as habitat for trucks (deer) and pumas.
We will continue our route ascending to the highest point of the Inca Trail - Warmiwañusca (4200 meters / 13,850 feet), where we will stop for a small ceremony of thanksgiving to the protective mountains of the indigenous inhabitants of the area, and then descend for an hour or two to camp at Paccaymayo Alto, along a trail paved by the ancient inhabitants - the Incas.
• Distance: 11 Km.
• Hiking Hours: 7-8 hours
• Low Altitude: 3000 m. / 9842 Feet.
• High Altitude: 4215 m. / 13828 ft. (First Pass - Warmiwañusca)
• Camp Altitude: 3000 m. / 9843 Feet.

After breakfast, we will start the third day of trekking; it will take us approximately one hour from Pacaymayo Alto campsite to Runcuracay, which is a ruin or Tambo del Inca where the chaskis rested, guard post, lookout point, or ritual building, this place you can see from the top of this trail.
We will continue ascending until we reach the second highest pass, called Runcuracay (3950 meters/ 12,959 feet), from where we will observe a fantastic panoramic view of the magnificent cloud forest.
Later we will descend to the Sayaqmarca Ruins, the place of military administration of the Incas; we will continue dropping to a small Inca construction called Conchamarqa surrounded by Andean or native forests; from this place, the route will be unforgettable for the beauty of its landscapes and the originality of the road. We will pass through Chakicocha until we reach Phuyupatamarka, where we will have lunch and see majestic panoramic views.
After lunch, we will begin the descent through a steep path until we reach the wonderful Intipata Ruins, agricultural terraces to cultivate Andean products. Here we will continue enjoying the fantastic view of the Urubamba River. We will continue our route to the camp located in Wiñaywayna; here, we will visit the ruins of Wiñaywayna, where we will enjoy the sunset, which will be a magical moment, as it will inspire us with many emotions for the natural beauty of its landscapes. We will have a special dinner with the trekking team to celebrate the adventure on the route.
• Distance: 16 Km.
• Hiking Hours: 8-10 hours
• Low Altitude: 27000 m. / 8858 ft.
• High Altitude: 3900 m. / 12467 ft. (Second Step - Runkuracay)
• Camp Altitude: 2700 m. / 8858 feet.

We will wake up very early, around 3:00 am. Our chef prepares us a healthy breakfast for the road; we will head towards the checkpoint, where we will wait until 5 am to start walking towards the exclusive sun gate, also called Intipunku; here, we will witness the first rays of dawn while having breakfast.
Then we will head towards the iconic Sanctuary or Inca Citadel of Machupicchu; we will continue exploring the place, with the explanations provided by the hiking guide, where you will feel the deep connection and the harmonious construction around nature. It was worth our four days of real adventure.
Finally, we will take the bus from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes, to celebrate the last lunch with your guide, then we will take the train back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. Our private transportation will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel. TUPANANCHISKAMA
• Distance: 6 Km.
• Hiking hours: 3 hours
• Low Altitude: 2040 m. / 6693 Feet.
• High Altitude: 2730 m. / 8956 Feet.