CACHICATA – MACHUPICCHU TREK
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

ITINERARY
DAY 1: CUSCO HUAROCONDO SOCMA PEROLNIYOC

cuscoWe 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.

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Day 2: PEROLNIYOC INCA CANAL

cachicata peroyniyocIn 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.
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Day 3: INCA CANYON - CACHICATA - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES

cachicata ollantaytamboWe 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
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Day 4: DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICHU

cachicata machupicchuAfter 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.
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** Campsites will be determined according to the guides criteria

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CACHICATA TO MACHUPICCHU 4D/3N
GROUP SERVICE

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

Price per person: USD 410.00
April
4,11,18,25
May
2,9,16,23,30
June
6,13,20,27
July
4,11,18,25
August
1,8,15,22,29
September
5,12,19,26
October
3,10,17,24,31
November
7,14,21,28
December
5,12,19,26

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

CACHICATA TO MACHUPICCHU 4D/3N
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





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Testimonials

May 8, 2010

There is nothing  this group could  have done to make my trip more enjoyable
The guide  was always there  to assist me when I needed assistance which was frequently. Jorge the guide was extremely knowledgeable about the whole trip
The whole group was very friendly made me feel  home
The chef exceeded  all expectations I had about food.  I cannot describe how good Ceferino was with food  in an outdoor location- I would like to see what he could do in a restaurant

Mr. Barber

May 5, 2010

The tour guide coped excellently with a varied group . Full + clear explanations were given along the trail. Good sense of humor
Excellent punctuality. Keen to explain part of interest . Enthusiastic, cheerful and helpful
A special thank you to the porters who do an amazing job with courtesy and good humor
The food was FANTASTIC!! Amazing  food produced in very basic conditions. The food surpassed all expectations
Super tents! Dinning tent was fisrt calss

The Inca Trail has been the experience of my life

Miss Phillys Paddock

May 5, 2010

Exellent!! Exellent!! Exellent!!
Fantastic, wonderful team, beautiful surroundings, stunning hike made perfect by this caring team!!
Everything has been perfect. I am so impressed with everything !!, Ruben was friendly, knowledgeable  and considerate.
Wilmer was just so sweet ! good knowledge
Fantastic meals! Varied, tasty, beautifully presented!  Beats most  restaurants in Cusco!!

Mrs. Hilde Harrison

April 28, 2010

Alex is a fantastic guide  from the moment we started  the trek he helped us  have a great experience , always telling us: “ there’s no rush “ and “have a positive attitude” . He is very knowledgeable!
Victor is fantastic cheff. He could open his own restaurant , the food was well prepared , well presented , healthy and tasty

Mr. Simon Couled

April 23, 2010

English was amazing , very knowledgeable  as a tour guide , very accommodating to a older trekker (68), a hard working person – very courteous
Food was just  EXELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!, it was well served  - artistic – different
The whole services was equal + better than two other American services I have used

Mr. Dennis Collette

April 21, 2010

The guide was very punctual at all times, helpful and friendly, his knowledge on all parts of the trek is excellent. All the equipment was in good order and very clean, tents were already pitched and made ready for our use

Miss Mary Pemberton

April 21, 2010

Jamil was very friendly, his help on the trek was invaluable as we were rather slow, he encouraged all the way, his knowledge was great specially with flora. The food was excellent , we were all very impressed with what was produced in such a difficult  circumstances, quantity were more than enough and cleanliness was perfect

Mr. Vivianne Perry

March 3, 2010

It was a perfect tour. I enjoyed every moment , It was carefully organized. Our guide was very attentive  and experienced, the English level  was excellent  and it was a welcoming and kind host ship. We had information about local culture, plants what made tour incredible and unforgettable.
I liked food, it was sophisticated, tasteful, meal times were joyful and delicate.
The equipment was good
Everything was environmentally  sensitive , very responsible. Events were planed carefully

Mrs. Hayriye Elbi

March 3 , 2010

A memorable trip – due to the  nature, history; guide very calm and  knowledgeable , made us feel safe; told many stories and plants and nature ……. Very enjoyable!!
Wonderful trip, amazing, difficult trek with a very experienced guide, nice Peruvian people, very helpful and warm!

Mrs. Berna Uluc

March 1. 2010

Alex was an excellent tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and helpful. He made this experience even more memorable. He went out  of his way to tailor and suit the tour to our needs and our liking
Victor did an outstanding job  with all the meals . The food was delicious and even the presentation was beautiful
I was very impressed with the quality of all the equipment

Miss Alejandra Muffler