We will wake with the first rays of sun to start a challenging day. We start the ascent on a switchbacks to the hamlet of Marampata, where we will eat lunch. From this point we can enjoy views of the Apurimac canyon and the vegetation that surrounds us. The rest of the day’s hike is mostly on flat terrain to the campsite at Choquequirao.

• Campsite: Choquequirao 2866m.a.s.l.
• Maximum altitude: 2911m.a.s.l.
• Minimum altitude: 1478m.a.s.l.
• Hiking distance: 10.6km

Today is dedicated to visiting the incredible archaeological site and exploring its different sectors. Many people do this hike in just four days, so don’t have the time to explore the site in such depth, since the ruins are spread out on both sides of the mountain. We will take our time enjoying this beautiful place and then return to camp for lunch. Afterwards, we will continue to the next campsite.  

• Campsite: Pinchaunuyoc 2400m.a.s.l.
• Maximum altitude: 3300m.a.s.l.
• MInimum altitude: 2400m.a.s.l.
• Hiking distance: 12km

After breakfast, we will visit the terraces of Pinchaunuyoc, before we continue our descent to the White River (Rio Blanco), where we will rest and refresh. Afterwards we will face another ascent via switchbacks to Maizal, where we will camp tonight.

• Campsite: Maizal 2980m.a.s.l.
• Maximum altitude: 2980m.a.s.l.
• MInimum altitude: 1850m.a.s.l.
• Hiking distance: 8.6km

Today we will be accompanied once more by the abundant flora and fauna as we hike an original Inca trail towards abandoned silver mines. We will hike over the San Juan and start to descend towards Yanama, our next camp.

• Campsite: Yanama 3550m.a.s.l.
• Maximum altitude:4150m.a.s.l.
• MInimum altitude: 2980m.a.s.l.
• Hiking distance: 4.8km

We start the day with a restorative breakfast and afterwards, we will pack our bags and begin the descent towards the Yanama River. From here, we will ascend for around two hours to a pass, before we will hike along the mountainside, surrounded by abundant vegetation, on an Inca trail, little transited by other tourists. Before we arrive at the campsite, we will pass Inca canal systems which were created to worship water.

• Campsite: Quelcamacchay 3550m.a.s.l.
• Maximum altitude:4150m.a.s.l.
• MInimum altitude: 2980m.a.s.l.
• Hiking distance: 4.8km

We will wake up surrounded by native Queuña forests and rocky mountains as we eat breakfast. We then start the ascent towards the Choquetecarpo high pass. The whole day is spent on truly impressive Inca trail with hundreds of stone steps and beautiful scenery, which will make this day really memorable. We will end the hike in the town of Huancancalle where we will spend the night.

• Campsite: Huancancalle 3550m.a.s.l.
• Maximum altitude:4150m.a.s.l.
• MInimum altitude: 2980m.a.s.l.
• Hiking distance: 4.8km

After a short but intense hike, we will arrive to Vitcos, the center of the exiled neo-Inca state in Vilcabamba, a site which is visited by very few foreigners. During your guided visit, you will learn about the place that served as the Inca capital for 7 years during the resistance to the Spanish invasion. You will also explore Yuraqrumi, a curiously carved rock and Inca Terraces that show fine workmanship. After the visit, you’ll return to Huancancalle to board the vehicle which will bring us to Aguas Calientes.

• Overnight: Aguas Calientes 2000m.a.s.l.
• Maximum altitude: 4150 msnm
• Minimum altitude:  2000m.a.s.l.
• Hiking Distance: 4.8 km

On the last day of our unforgettable adventure, we will visit Machu Picchu, the architectural jewel of the Inca Empire. We will spend plenty of time visiting this wonder of the world, before we return to Aguas Calientes to take the train to return to Cusco.

• Altitud máxima: 4150 msnm
• Altitud mínima: 2980 msnm
• Distancia de caminata: 4.8 km

• Guide in English/Spanish
• Specialist trekking chef
• Orientation briefing the day before the trek
• All meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 3, including snacks
• Camping equipment: 4 season tents, inflatable sleeping pads, kitchen tent, dining tent, portable toilet
• Mule handlers and pack animals for transporting gear including personal belongings
• Saddle horse for emergencies
• Use of duffle bag (for personal belongings to be carried on the horses
• Private transport
• Oxygen and first aid kit
• Entrance fees
• Communication: satellite phone or spot x

• Medical or travel insurance
• Sleeping bag (can be rented)
• Tips (optional)
• Evacuation costs

• Baseball cap or sun hat with visor and neck protector
• Wool or fleece beanie
• Bandana or Buff to cover the neck/face
• Fleece or wool gloves
• Synthetic base layers (long pants and long-sleeved shirt) (polypropylene or Capilene)
• Sweater or fleece jacket
• Warm synthetic or down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof trousers (recommended)
• Hiking trousers
• Light synthetic t-shirts
• Thick wool or synthetic socks
• Thin hiking socks
• HIking boots or shoes (waterproof recommended)
• Dry bags or plastic bags to keep clothes dry
• Sun block
• Insect repellent  
• Daypack (20-30l).
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear?