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Overview
- Duration:2 hours 0 minutes
- Tour Type:Daily Tour
- Language:English, Spanish
- Information:Guide
Highlights
- Experience Dead Woman’s Pass (Warmiwañusca), the trail’s highest point and sweeping Andean vistas.
- Explore Runkurakay, a circular Inca ruin perched on a ridge with views of both valleys behind and ahead.
- Travel through Sayacmarca, “Inaccessible Town” perched dramatically on a cliff with maze-like Inca architecture.
- Witness Phuyupatamarca (“Town in the Clouds”), one of the most atmospheric sites, immersed in mist, terraces and ritual baths.
- Enjoy Wiñay Wayna, the most beautiful ruin on the trail (besides Machu Picchu), a terraced complex with waterfalls and lush greenery.
Includes/Excludes
- Hotel pick-up: Transportation service to pick up participants from their hotel.
- Sacred Valley Tour: Includes tourist transportation and a professional guide to visit the sights of the Sacred Valley.
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba: A buffet lunch is provided at a restaurant in Urubamba.
- Ollantaytambo-Machu Picchu-Ollantaytambo Tourist Train: The package includes train transport from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu and back.
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes: Accommodation is offered in a hotel in Aguas Calientes, the town near Machu Picchu.
- Breakfast at the hotel: Breakfast is provided at the hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Uphill transport: Includes transport from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu: The entrance to Machu Picchu to visit the archaeological site is included.
- Professional tour guide: A professional guide accompanies visitors during their visit to Machu Picchu.
- Ollantaytambo-Cusco Transportation: The package includes return transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- Not recommended diet.
- Extras.
- Tourist Ticket for the Sacred Valley or BTP.
Things To Pack?
- Original passport or identity document.
- Comfortable clothes.
- Comfortable shoes or hiking boots.
- Waterproof clothing if your visit is between November and April.
- Hat.
- Warm clothing.
- Camera.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Mosquito repellent.
Cancellation Policy
If you change your mind, you can change/cancel your order within 24 hours with or without giving a reason. The cancellation period will expire after 24 hours from the time of booking. Rescheduling to a different time/date depends on slot availability. To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform our customer service representatives at support@quechuaroadtrips.com.
Itinerary
Expand allDay 1: Cusco – Piskacucho – Km 82 – Wayllabamba
Distance: ~12 km
Walking time: 5–6 hours
Lowest altitude: 2,600 m
Highest altitude: 3,000 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Highlights:
• Pick-up ~4:00–5:00 AM from Cusco
• Breakfast stop in Ollantaytambo
• Start the trek at Km 82 (Piscacucho)
• Walk along the Urubamba River
• Visit the Inca site Llactapata
• Lunch on the trail
• Arrive at Wayllabamba camp
Overnight:
• Campsite at ~3,000 m
• Warm drinks & briefing for next day
Day 2: Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayo
Distance: ~11 km
Walking time: 6–8 hours
Lowest altitude: 3,000 m
Highest altitude: 4,215 m (Dead Woman’s Pass)
Difficulty: Hardest day
Highlights:
• Early start around 5:00–6:00 AM
• Steep ascent through cloud forest
• Reach Dead Woman’s Pass (highest point of the trek)
• Celebration + photos at the summit
• Long descent to Pacaymayo camp
Overnight:
• Campsite at ~3,600 m
• Hot meal & rest — tomorrow is full of archaeological sites
Day 3: Pacaymayo – Runkurakay – Phuyupatamarka – Wiñay Wayna
Distance: ~16 km
Walking time: 8–9 hours
Lowest altitude: 2,700 m
Highest altitude: 3,900 m
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
Highlights:
This is the most beautiful day of the trail.
• Visit Runkurakay ruin
• Cross the Second Pass (3,950 m)
• Explore Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarka, terraces & viewpoints
• Descend the “Inca steps” through cloud forest
• Reach Wiñay Wayna, the most stunning archaeological site before Machu Picchu
Overnight:
• Campsite at Wiñay Wayna (~2,650 m)
• Early briefing for sunrise arrival
• Sleep early — wake-up is around 3:30 AM
Day 4: Wiñay Wayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Distance: ~5 km
Walking time: 2–3 hours to Machu Picchu
Difficulty: Easy
Highlights:
• Wake around 3:30 AM
• Pass checkpoint at 4:30–5:00 AM
• One last push along the narrow, scenic trail
• Arrive at the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) for sunrise views of Machu Picchu
• Descend to the citadel for a guided tour (2 hours)
• Free time to explore
• Bus down to Aguas Calientes
Return Back to Cusco
Finish:
• Train to Ollantaytambo or Poroy, then bus to Cusco
• Arrive back in Cusco around 7:00–9:00 PM
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Airport Transfers
Pick and drop service to, and from the airport on your arrival, and departure.
Childcare Services
Expert care and supervision of your loved ones during your travel.
Photography Services
Professional photography to shoot, and capture your great adventure.
Souvenir Package
Souvenir items bundled together as a token of remembrance of your visit.
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