The Vilcabamba Trek takes you right off the beaten path to the area of Cusco where the Incas made their last stand. Following the Spanish conquest the Inca withdrew far in to the jungle from where they continued to resist the occupation. Vilcabamba was the last Inca city and this trek takes you to some of the last domains of this once great empire. With beautiful scenery, Inca sites and a wide variety of flora and fauna the Vilcabamba Trek is a great option.

DAY 1:CUSCO-SANTA MARIA (60KM BIKING)- HUANCACALLE

We start our adventure early in the morning in Cusco; We will pick you up from your hotel early and then we will drive through the amazing Sacred Valley of the Incas. First we will pass through the town of Chinchero with impressive views of the Vilcabamba mountain range and enjoying the panoramic views of the small towns in the sacred valley, after 2 hours of travel we will make a stop in Ollantaytambo to stretch our legs and use the bathroom and have the opportunity to have breakfast. Then we will continue by car to the Abra Málaga pass at 4350 masl or 14271 feet, from this point we will start the biking to the town of Santa María at 1430 masl or 4691 feet. Before starting the descent by bicycle, your guide will give you all the cycling equipment and also some recommendations on how to use the bicycle along the route and thus ensure your triumphant arrival in the town of Santa María. The cycling begins high in the Andes with the majestic view of the snow-capped Verónica snow-capped mountain. The descent by bike is from Abra Málaga to the Inca site of Huamanmarca where we can explore the small Inca ruins of Huamanmarca and a little information about the place. Then we will return to the car to get to Santa María where we can have our lunch and then continue by car for 3 hours to Huancacalle where is going to be our first camp.

  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
  • Accommodation:Camping (double occupancy tents )
  • Maximum Altitude:3,800m/12,426 ft
  • Minimum Altitude:3,350 m/10,954 ft
  • Approximate Driving Time:6-7 hours 
DAY2: HUANCACALLE-HASUTINA PASS-RACACHACA

Around Huancacalle town there are two archaeological sites Vitcos Rosaspata (3080m) and Nusta Hispana (3050m) that we will visit along our way 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 Pacchac following a forgotten inca trail towards the Azutina Pass (3900msnm) we will hike up for 4 hours aprox from Ñusta Hispana to our lunch place (Pacchac). After our lunch we will continue hiking to the Asutina Pass for 1 hour after that our trail is going down to our second campsite Racachaca (3570 msnm) for 4 hours approx. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Accommodation:Camping (double occupancy tents )
  • Maximum Altitude:3,800m/12,426 ft
  • Minimum Altitude:3,350 m/10,954 ft
  • Distance Travelled:19 km approx
  • Approximate Walking Time: 9-10 hours 
DAY3: RACACHACA – LAGUNA LAZUNA – RACACHACA

After our breakfast we will start our hike to the Lazuna lake for 4 hours approx. where we will enjoy a beautiful landscape with the snow-capped mountain, after enjoying the views of the lake we will have another 2 hours extra of hiking until we reach the snow-capped mountain of Lazuna where we will enjoy the splendor of the snow-capped mountain and where we will have a small snack (box lunch) enjoying the view of that beautiful place, after touring and enjoying the place we will go down the same trail to Raccachaca where is going to be our campsite.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Accommodation:Camping (double occupancy tents )
  • Maximum Altitude:3,800m/12,426 ft
  • Minimum Altitude:3,350 m/10,954 ft
  • Distance Travelled:16 km approx
  • Approximate Walking Time: 9-10 hours 
DAY4: RACACHACA-PUMACCASA-ABRA MOJON-MUTUYPATA

The group starts to ascend at 7:00 am from Racachaca to Pumaccasa pass, where we can see Yanacocha Lagoon. After 20 minutes of walking we’ll arrive at Pumaccasa pass. The snow-covered peak of Pumacillo and
Soyroccocha lagoon offer great and wonderful vistas here. We’ll descend to Soyrococha lagoon to enjoy lunch and continue on to Mojon Pass, the highest pass in our trek. We’ll see the snowy peaks of Verónica and Salkantay and also the Huayna Picchu. The group will descend for almost 4 hours until Mutuypata, where we’ll find the third campsite.

  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
  • Accommodation:Camping (double occupancy tents )
  • Maximum Altitude:3,800m/12,426 ft
  • Minimum Altitude:3,350 m/10,954 ft
  • Distance Travelled:19 km approx
  • Approximate Walking Time:6-7 hours 
DAY5: MUTUYPATA-YANATILE-SANTA TERESA-AGUAS CALIENTES

We leave from Mutuypata at 7:00 am, descending to the town of Yanatile. Along the way, we can enjoy the hot waters on the edge of the Sacsara River, and we can also see the flora and fauna that surround the spectacular Yanatile Valley. From Yanatile, the group takes a local transportation to Santa Teresa (it’s around 40 minutes by bus). When we reach a suspension bridge, we’ll walk for 15 minutes until La Oroya and here we’ll take a local bus to Hidroeléctrica de Machu Picchu. Where we have lunch. Afterwards, we’ll continue hikking to Aguas Calientes, where we’ll spend the fourth night in a nice hotel.

  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
  • Accommodation:Camping (double occupancy tents )
  • Maximum Altitude:3,800m/12,426 ft
  • Minimum Altitude:3,350 m/10,954 ft
  • Distance Travelled:19 km approx
  • Approximate Walking Time:6-7 hours / Ascent up: 450 m
DAY6: MACHUPICCHU-CUSCO

Early in the morning the group will take the first bus to Machu Picchu, arriving there after 25 minutes. The group will have a guided tour for approximately 2 hours and then free time to enjoy the citadel. Around 1:00 pm we’ll take the bus to Aguas Calientes, where we’ll have time for lunch. After that, you will take the train back to Cusco, where our representative will be waiting for you at the train station. Transfer to the hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation:Not Included,
  • Maximum Altitude:2,700 m / 8,856 ft
  • Minimum Altitude:2,400 m / 7,872 ft ( Machupicchu )
WHAT IS INCLUDED
  • Information meeting in your hotel with your guide 1 or 2 days before the start of the trek at 18h or 19h, to be confirmed when booking
  • Transport from your hotel in Cusco to the village of Huancacalle
  • Bikes
  • Public transport from Yanatile to Hidroelectrica
  • Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco
  • Family hostel in Huancacalle
  • Hostal 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 7 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

Price in US Dollars per Reservation:

  • 2-3 People: USD 1000.00 per person.
  • 4-6 People: USD 900.00 per person
  • 7-+ People: USD 800.00 per person

DISCOUNTS

  • 18 to 25 years old: US$30 Information required on student card: name of university, student name, photo of student, expiration date etc. A copy of the card at booking is required & government approval for discount.
  • Under 17 years old: US$30 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.

EXTRAS 

  • Walking Poles – US$20 per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
  • Vistadome Train Upgrade  – US$70 per person (For the return to Cusco (Poroy) at 4:43 pm)
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain  – US$60 per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
  • Machu Picchu  Mountain –  US$60 per person  (Please request when you book your Trek)
  • Single supplement US$50 per night (for solo travellers with single room)
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.

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