Cachicata – Machu Picchu Trek 4 days / 3 nights

DAY 1: CUSCO HUAROCONDO SOCMA PEROLNIYOC (L/D)

We will pick you up at your hotel and then travel by private bus to go to the community of Huarocondo where we will visit the village’s beautiful colonial church. Then, we will descend to the community of Socma from where we will start our trek up to the archaeological site of Perolniyoc. Perolniyoc is located above a waterfall, and from there we will trek up to the small community of the same name, and make camp for the night.

Day 2: PEROLNIYOC INCA CANAL (B/L/D)

In the morning we will climb up to the first pass at 4,500 meters/14,764 feet above sea level. From that point, we will descend again to the Mama Cona lagoon. We will hike through another beautiful mountain pass where there is an ancient Incan canal that still transports water to the Cachicata quarry. The canal is 17 km/10.5 miles long and is considered one of the most important engineering achievements in the region. We will also be able to admire the Urubamba and Vilcabamba mountain ranges.

Day 3: INCA CANYON – CACHICATA – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES (B/L/D)

We start our trek for the day by following a little creek which will take us to the Inca Canyon. Next, we will hike to the Intiwatana archaeological complex an altar which was built facing the Veronica Mountain. From that point, we will enjoy a spectacular view of the Sacred Valley and the Urubamba River. Continuing our trek, we will make our way to the Inca quarry of Cachicata. There, we can see how the Incas cut and transported the huge stones that were used to build the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo. then will continue descending to Cachicata village, where our transportation will be waiting for the group, then go to Ollantaytambo train station where you’ll take the train to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll spend the night

Day 4: DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICHU (B)

After an early breakfast, we’ll take the bus to Machupicchu, we register and start on our 2 hour guided visit. After enjoying the remains, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where you will have free time to enjoy the town before we return to Cusco.

** Campsites will be determined according to the guides criteria

Group Service:

• Group Size: 4 – 16 people
• Fixed departures: Every Sunday

INCLUDES:

• Transportation: Cusco – Socma
• Train ticket Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
• Machupicchu entrance fee
• Bus tickets Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes
• Backpacker Train Service: from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
• Professional Guide (English speaking)
• Cook (In charge of meal preparation)
• Horsemen and Horses to carry tents, food and cooking equipment + 1 emergency horse
• Horses can carry your backpack for a maximum of: 6 kilos per person (13.20 lb)
• Meals: 3 breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, 3 Snacks
• Double accommodation in a nice hostel
• Equipment: tents ( 2 people in each 3-person-capacity ), sleeping pad, dinning tent, toilet tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle
• Transfer from Train Station to Hotel

DOESN’T INCLUDE:

• Breakfast (day 1), usually the hotels offer this service, lunch in Aguas Calientes (day 4)
• Sleeping bag
• Tips ( Optional)

ADDITIONALS: EXTRAS:

• US$15 Synthetic sleeping bag rental (-10°C) for the whole trek
• US$18 Metal trekking poles rental for the whole trek
• US$20 single accommodation
• US$15 therm-a-rest mattresses

Private Service:

• Group Size: Depends on clients decision
• Fixed departures:  Depends on clients decision

INCLUDES:

• Transportation: Cusco – Socma
• Train ticket Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
• Machupicchu entrance fee
• Bus tickets Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes
• Vistadome train service: from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
• Professional Guide (English speaking)
• Cook (In charge of meal preparation)
• Horsemen and Horses to carry tents, food and cooking equipment + 1 emergency horse
• Horses can carry your backpack for a maximum of: 8 kilos per person (17.60 lb)
• Meals: 3 breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, 3 Snacks
• Double accommodation in a nice hostel
• Equipment: tents ( 2 people in each 3-person-capacity), air-mattresses , dinning tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle
• Transfer from Train Station to Hotel

DOESN’T INCLUDE:

• Breakfast (day 1), usually the hotels offer this service, lunch in Aguas Calientes (day 4)
• Sleeping bag
• Tips ( Optional)

EXTRAS:

• US$15 Synthetic sleeping bag rental (-10°C) for the whole trek
• US$18 Metal trekking poles rental for the whole trek
• US$20 single accommodation

** Campsites will be determined according to the guides criteria

Group Service:

• Price per person: USD 410.00