Day 1:  Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Santa Maria (breakfast) – Huancacalle (Lunch) – Pillaupata – Chupana (campsite)

We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 a.m. and begin venturing to the remote trailhead at Huancacalle which will take about 6 hours driving. Along the way we pass through several small villages before arriving to Huancacalle (3,123 m/10,233 ft) by noon.

Here we’ll meet our horsemen, load up the horses, and they will take our bags to camp.

About an hour later we will enjoy a lovely lunch prepared by our trekking chef. After that we will visit two archaeological sites Vitcos Rosaspata (3080m) and Nusta Hispana (3050m) that we will visit on the way to our campsite and your guide is going to explaint to you everything about those places this is going to take 2 hours approx.. After that we will hike up to Chupana following a forgotten inca trail for 2 hours more, where is going to be our campsite

We set up camp and share a nourishing warm meal and relax to prepare for the next day’s adventures!

• Meals: Lunch/Dinner
• Accommodations: Camping
• Maximum altitude: 3,500 m/11,482 ft
• Distance to walk: 6 Km/3.7 miles
• Approximate walking time: 3-4  hours
• Lebel of Difficulty: Easy

Day 2: Chupana – Hasutina Pass – Racachaca Village

Your day will begin with warm cup of tea in your tent and magnificent views just as soon as you zip open your door! We will share breakfast and pack up to head out on a part of the original Inca trail. We begin with a moderate 5 hour climb through the breaktaking Andes traveling through lush vegetation and wildlife until we reach the Hasuntina pass (4,500 m/14,763 ft).

Here we rest soak in the view spectacular views of snow-capped peaks and crystal clear rushing rivers and have a lunch.

Then we descend for three hours following the beautifully trail to our next camp at the quaint village of Racahaca (3,570m / 11,712 ft.). Here we will eat a lovely dinner prepared by our trekking chef and admire our stunning surroundings.

• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + snacks
• Accommodations: Camping
• Maximum altitude: 4,500 m/14,763 ft
• Distance to walk: 12 Km/7,4 miles
• Approximate walking time: 7 hours
• Level of Difficulty: Challenging

Day 3: Racachaca Village – Mojon Pass – Mutuypata

Once again we wake you with a warm cup of tea and nourishing breakfast to prepare for the day. Today we accomplish hiking over three passes (4,500 m/14,763 ft.).  From Mojon Pass, we will have the first views of the magical Machu Picchu and the Urubamba mountain range. Of course, we will stop and take advantage of these perfect photo opportunities.  

This climb will take us extremely close to the snow peaked mountains of Pumasillo (6,012 m/19,724 ft.) and Sacsarayoc (6,026 m /19,770 ft.), the entire day you will be in awe of the breathtaking 360 views.

Today is by far is the most physically demanding day, however the majestic mountains and scenery will carry you all the way to our home for the night at Mutuypata (3,200 m/10,498 ft.) At our camp we feast amidst the mountains and relax and rejuvenate for the next day.

• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + snacks
• Accommodations: Camping
• Maximum altitude: 4,500 m/14,763 ft.
• Distance to walk: 14 km/8.7 miles
• Approximate walking time: 9-10 hours
• Level of Difficulty: Challenging

Day 4: Mutuypata – Yanatile – Santa Teresa – Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes

Today we welcome the day with fresh mountain air, stunning views, and of course, a delicious breakfast. We begin with a short hour downhill hike to the beautiful Yanatile village passing through coffee and fruit plantations.

From here, we take a car for approximately 3 hours to the train station in Hidroelectrica. We take the train through the beautiful high jungle all the way to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town).

Once to Aguas Calientes we will check in at the lovely and comfortable hotel you will be staying at. You will have time to explore, whether it is  browsing the artisan markets, taking a dip in the hot springs, or enjoying the powerful river that flows through the town.

Once you rest and relax, we will have dinner at the finest restaurant in town.

• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + snacks
• Accommodations: Hotel
• Maximum altitude: 3,200 m/10,498 ft.
• Distance to walk: 10 km/6.2 miles
• Approximate walking time: 5-6  hours
• Level of Difficulty: Easy

DAY 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Today is the day we explore the sacred city of Machu Picchu! First, you will eat breakfast at the hotel and then head to the bus station. We take an early bus through the winding scenic mountains just in time to see the picture perfect Machu Picchu sunrise.

Once we arrive, we will begin a 2-hour guided tour with our well informed local tour guide. This fascinating tour will bring Machu Picchu alive. You will visit the numerous significant sites of the citadel, all while learning of Inca culture and history.

After the tour you will have some time to be at this magical wonder of the world on your own or if you have elected, at 10 a.m. you will begin to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain.

(Huayna Picchu is not included in the price of your trek.) Huayna Picchu gives you an alternate perspective of Machu Picchu as you sit high up on the mountain peering down at the the sacred city. It is an extensive hike, approximately a  45 minutes climb up Inca built stairs. However, once there you will be stunned and have an opportunity to snap some spectacular photos.

We will then drive back down to Aguas Calientes by bus and will board the Expedition train to either Ollantaytambo or to Poroy train station . An Action Peru Treks team member will be awaiting your arrival and take you back to your hotel in Cusco by private van, arriving between 7:30 and 9 p.m. (depending on your train ticket).

• Meals: Breakfast
• Maximum altitude: 2,440 m/8,052 ft

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Information meeting in your hotel with your tour guide 1 or 2 days before the start of the trek 
• Transport from your hotel in Cusco to the village of Huancacalle
• Coffee tour
• Transport from Yanatile to Hidroelectrica
• Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco
• Family hostel in Huancacalle
• Hotel in  Aguas Calientes
• Entrance to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu
• Bilingual Spanish-English professional guide
• Camping equipment 
• Food during the excursion (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack / vegetarian option on request).
• A cook and an assistant
• Muleteers for all our camping equipment and personal belongings of the customers (maximum of 6 kilos per person)
• A first aid kit, oxygen
• Cold boiled water during the all trek.

NOT INCLUDED

• Breakfast of the 1st day and lunch of the last day in Aguas Calientes
• Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu
• Sleeping bag (If you do not have one, you can rent one in Cusco).
• Tips

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

“Please read carefully the following information; it will help you answer all of your questions about our services and the Vilcabamba treks”

THE BRIEFING

It will take place the night before the trekking departure at 6pm in your hotel

CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE:

Of course! During your hike to Machu Picchu your main luggage can be store at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack everything, just pack the things that you will need for your hike.

HOW TO BOOK THE VILCABAMBA TREKS TO MACHU PICCHU?

FIRST, to book your Vilcabamba treks, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK NOW.
Please be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group), following this information:
Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
Gender
Passport number
D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
Nationality
SECOND, we require a deposit of 50% of the payment per person in order to  organize your hike to vilcabamba

MAY I CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE ?

Fortunately the answer is “Yes”. Please let us know in advance if you want to change your departure date at least 1 month in advance.
*** If you cancel your Vilcambamba treks to Machu Picchu 3 weeks before, the deposit is not refundable at all!

WHAT ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS?

In general if you have regular exercise and spend a couple of days in Cusco, or in the Sacred Valley for acclimatisation to the altitude, you may be fine.
The recommended medicine for altitude sickness is WATER, COCA TEA and OXYGEN IF NEEDED; our guides are trained to treat you for Altitude Sickness.
We offer the Cusco City Tour or Sacred Valley Tour that you can book while you are acclimatizing. Check out our Day Tours

ARE WE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER OUR HIKE?

Absolutely! Included in our packages is dropping you off at your hotel on the return from your trek or tour. If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley like Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, we will drop you there too!
If you spend the night at Ollantaytambo before the trek, we will pick you up there.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Backpack with rain shelter.
• Sleeping back.
• Clothing for warm and cold climate like a waterproof jacket.
• Rain pants and lightweight pants.
• Trekking shoes.
• Slippers or sandals (for showers and hot springs).
• Woolen or synthetic socksand a sweater.
• Long- and short-sleeved polo’s/T-Shirts.
• Rainponcho cold and sun hat.
• Sunscreen, insect repellent, disinfecting alcohol and gel, water bottle and sterilizing tablets, toiletries and toilet paper.
• Camera (wrapped in plastic bag), a flash light and batteries.
• Some snacks like chocolate bars and dry fruit.
• Extra money in soles (s/ 400.00 soles) emergency case and tips.
• Since the weather can be very cold and mostly, your clothes – once gotten wet – won’t dry at night. So take some
• clothes to change.