Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu /
Vilcabamba to machu picchu hike
6days 5nights
The
Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu, vilcabamba to machu picchu hike,
vilcabamba to machu picchu trek, vilcabamba trek, is one of the
most importants hikes to reach machu picchu. The history of Vilcabamba has always been shrouded in mystery, the from Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu area was the last strong hold of the Incas, against the Spanish occupation, and it was lost in time for centuries. Many of the most important battles where fought in this area, of mountains, in the fringes of the upper jungle. It has remained almost untouched to this day.
if you take the from Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu trek you wont see here bus loads of tourists, its hard to get here, so very little people do arrive at this place. There are many small villages, and Inca sites too. Our hike will take as from Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu, the Inca city the Spaniards never found and a great place, in a dramatic setting. On the way we will have, mountain passes, traverse through jungle areas, remote villages where we will see people living in ways that have changed very little in centuries, and we will test ourselves as the going is hard, but the result is very rewarding. For from Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu hike you will need to be in a good physical conditions, and be prepared to do a lot of climbing and downhill, we will be crossing jungly areas too, we bring mules, porters, guides, and a cook to make things easier but it is a hard trek. And that is the whole point of this true adventure
this is the Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu hike!!!
Group Size: (min. 4 participants, max 10 participants). Departures: Daily departures are available along the year.
Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu Trip Itinerary:
DAY 1 Cusco – Vilcabamba.
The
Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu, vilcabamba to machu picchu hike,
vilcabamba to machu picchu trek, vilcabamba trek starts with very early
departure from cusco, and drive in the direction of Ollantaytambo,
from ollantaytambo the bus road is up hill until the mountain pass at 4,600 meters. We will pass some small Inca sites, and stop at some of the local villages to see the way of the local campesinos (farmers). Then
we descent to 1500 meters in a humid tropical setting with plantations, and fruit groves.
Lunch is on the way , and agfter it we drive up untill the Vilcabamba at 3.400mts, we
continue untill Duanca calle to spend the first night.
DAY 2 Huancacalle – Vitcos – Raqachaca.
this is the place wehre really starts the Vilcabamba to
Machu Picchu hike. After a good breakfast we start walking towards the archeological site of Ñusthispana, a religious and military post of the Incas, later taken by the Spaniards. Later we will go to another site at Vitcos, where some of the biggest battles where fought. From Vitcos we will ascend to the mountains of the Sacsarayoc from the top (depending on clouds) we will have a great view of snowcapped Salkantay and Umantay mountains, later we will descend to our campsite.
DAY 3 Raqachaca – Lacococha. After breakfast we will begin an ascent along an original Inca trail, it’s a wonderful section, in with beautiful views of some mountain lagoons. From here depending on how we feeling we can choose traverse a pass at 4,600 meters, or if we are feeling very fit we can go for a higher challenge and do a pass at the whopping altitude of 5,200 meters at the MojonPass, needless to say the views are fantastic. After this we descend to lower altitude to our campsite.
DAY 4 Lacococha – Yanatile –
Aguas Calientes. this section of the Vilcabamba to
machu picchu hike takes mostly by the ceja de selva or jungle`s brow, this is altitude rain forest, we will pass, along orchids, bamboo, coffe plantations, fruit , butterflies, it’s a nice change from the high mountains.
we arrive yanatile and tale transport to hidroelectrica
which is righ behind machu picchu from where we catch train
to Aguas Calientes to spend a night.
DAY 5 Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes
- Cusco. As soon as there is some light we start our clima of only 45 minutes to the site of Machu Picchu. Here we will have time, and a whole day to explore the site, climb huayna Picchu mountain, walk to the temple of the moon, and at the end of the day we take a bus to the little town of Aguas Calientes where we
take transport back to cusco where our
Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu, vilcabamba to machu picchu hike,
vilcabamba to machu picchu trek, vilcabamba trek ends.
Not included :
Sleeping bag.
Lunch on the last day: after the guided tour at Machupicchu, you can enjoy free time to further visit the ruins and choose to have lunch either in Machupicchu or in Aguas Calientes.
Optional train, from Hidroelectrica to Machupicchu town.
Tips: please beware that our agency staff are paid, so please feel free to tip or not according to your wish.
Our Service Includes:
Transfer from hotel to bus stop,
bus from Cusco To Mollepata (walk start point)
Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and keep backpacks.
Our tents are 3-season, new, highly maintained to ensure an excellent performance in field.
Dining tent with tables and chairs, Kitchen tent, Toilet ten
English speaking professional guide (2 guides for groups over 8 people)
Cook and cooking equipment
Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment) – days 1 to 3.
emergency horse.
Accommodation for our guides, cook and porters / horsemen
Meals (04B, 04L, 04D + wake – up tea).
First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (economic tourism class).
YOU SHOULD BRING:
Original passport
Backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho, waterproof trekking boots recommended
Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended.
Sleeping bag (it can be hired at our agency )
Flashlight and batteries, camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold, Sun block
After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
Toilet paper
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning. Optionally: water sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problem so far.
Swimming suit (if you intend to go to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage the Trai
Cash in soles and/or US$ (no ATM machines in Aguas Calientes)
