Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco to Wayllabamba
You'll start before dawn from Cusco and drive to Ollantaytambo for a quiet breakfast. From there it's a transfer to Piscacucho (Km 82) where your support crew is waiting. The day involves checking out the historical Inca control site at Llactapata, then hiking to your first camp at Wayllabamba. You're looking at about 12 km over 5 hours of moderate walking, with the camp sitting at 3,000 masl, so nothing too steep to start.
- Start point
- Cusco, Cusco, Peru (From your Hotel, 04:00 - 04:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Calm breakfast at Ollantaytambo), Lunch, Dinner (Shared dinner space with team and guide briefing on next day)
Included Activities
- Visit Llactapata historical Inca control site
- Walk from Piscacucho to Wayllabamba camp (12 km, approximately 5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Purchase drinks, snacks, or essential items at camp shops
Landmarks Llactapata Piscacucho 
- Day 2
Wayllabamba to Pacaymayo
Get up early and have coca tea with a filling breakfast because today's the toughest part. You'll face a serious climb to Warmiwaynusca pass at 4,200 masl, which is the highest point on the whole trek, and the views of the valley from up there are really nice. After that you descend to Pacaymayo camp at 3,500 masl where lunch is ready. The afternoon gives you time with your guide to learn about the local plants and animals around you. The full day covers 12 km over about 8 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Cup of coca tea and energizing breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascent to Warmiwaynusca pass (4,200 masl / 13,776 feet)
- Descent to Pacaymayo camp (12 km, approximately 8 hours)
- Afternoon exploration of local flora and fauna with guide
Landmarks Warmiwaynusca Pass - Day 3
Pacaymayo to Wiñaywayna
After breakfast you'll climb for roughly 2 hours to reach the archaeological site of Runkurakay at 3,800 masl, then push on to the pass and check out Sayacmarca. As you walk further, the scenery shifts and the jungle gets thicker, which changes what you see around you. By afternoon you reach Phuyupatamarca with views out over the Urubamba Valley, your first real glimpse toward Machu Picchu. Then it's a descent to Wiñaywayna at 2,650 masl where your team has hot mate and dinner ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Runkurakay archaeological center (3,800 masl / 12,470 feet)
- Visit Sayacmarca (3,580 masl / 11,472 feet)
- Visit Phuyupatamarca sector (3,600 masl / 11,930 feet)
- Walk from Pacaymayo to Wiñaywayna camp (10 km, approximately 8 hours)
Landmarks Runkurakay Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca Urubamba Valley - Day 4
Wiñaywayna to Cusco
Start with breakfast and take time to say goodbye to your support crew, then head out with just your guide for about 2 hours to Intipunku (Sungate) at 2,745 masl. From there you get your first proper view of Machu Picchu spread out below. You'll spend time walking through the citadel and seeing the main sites. Later a tourist bus takes you down to Aguas Calientes where you have free time for lunch, then a train ride to Ollantaytambo, and finally the road back to Cusco.
- End point
- Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Back to your hotel, 19:00 - 20:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk to Intipunku (Sungate) (approximately 2 hours)
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu citadel and main sites
- Bus transfer from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu Mountain tickets (available in advance, additional $80 per person)
- Machu Picchu Mountain tickets (available in advance, additional $80 per person)
Landmarks Intipunku Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Machu Picchu Mountain
