Luxury Hidden Inca Trail – 4 Days

Start a beautiful and different day, going up to the Andes and starting your discoveries

After a hearty breakfast at your Cusco hotel (or box breakfast), our expert guide will welcome you. Travel through the Sacred Valley with stops like Taray Viewpoint. After 1.5 hours, reach Calca (2925 m. / 9596.5 ft.), and stroll around and make some last-minute purchases. 2 hours later, you will get to the Rosaspata town (3360 m. / 11023.6 ft) and officially start our upcoming adventure.

During the 2.5 hours hike, appreciate the diverse flora and fauna, especially herds of alpacas, llamas and sheep with beautiful sceneries of the gorge as well as locals wearing their typical clothing. Later, reach the hidden Machuwasi archaeological site. Enjoy lunch in the awesome Lares Valley..

Afterwards, we will continue hiking through the gorge for another 3 hours with views of the valley. Arrive at the Cochayoq community (3880 m. /12729.7 ft.), place of the luxurious campsite. Find your convenient hot shower tent, a soothing muscle massage session, a fantastic gourmet dinner and your private luxury bedroom tent..

● Trek starting time: 10:30 am
● Arrival to campsite: 17:00 pm
● Minimum altitude: Calca Town (2925 masl / 9596.5 ft.)
● Maximum altitude: Cochayoq campsite (3880 masl / 12729.7 ft.)
● Distance covered: 9 km. / 5.6 mi. (5.5 hours walking approx.)
● Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
● Meals included: Snacks, lunch, tea time and dinner.

Relaxing sunrise to start the challenges, beautiful views and great rewards

It is time to enjoy another unique experience, starting with a yoga session in the Lares Valley. Later, a healthy breakfast to face the most challenging day. Climb for 2 hours appreciating the fauna of the Andes and reach the Yanacocha lagoon (4210 m. / 13812.3 ft.) After taking some photos we will continue the hike 2.5 hours towards the highest point, the Terihuayjasa Pass (4400 m. / 14435.7 ft.)

Upon arrival, be rewarded with magnificent views of the valley, the Terihuayjasa peak, gorgeous lagoons and surroundings. Join a special offering to Mother Earth Pachamama with some gifts like coca leafs, candies, chocolate and beer, wishing a safe journey. Celebrate this milestone toasting with champagne.

Restart the hike with a 1.5 hours descent towards our lunch spot near the Yuraccocha Lagoon (4130 m. / 13549.9 ft.) Recover our strength with a delicious gourmet lunch and hot beverages.

Head down for 2.5 hours to our campsite Quelqanqa (3900 m. / 12795.3 ft.) and enjoy your luxury routine of a hot shower and soothing massages. Then, is time for a gourmet dinner and then relish in your cozy bedroom tent.

● Wake-up time: 04:15 am
● Trek starting time: 07:00 am
● Arrival to campsite: 17:00 pm
● Minimum altitude: Cochayoq campsite (3880 masl / 12729.7 ft.)
● Maximum altitude: Terihuayjasa Pass (4400 masl/ 14435.7 ft.)
● Distance covered: 15 km. / 9.3 mi. (8.5 hours walking approx.)
● Difficulty: Challenging.
● Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea time and dinner.

Different memories, Andean children’s activities, shares and experiences maximum

After having our nourishing breakfast on our campsite, we will hike a short distance towards Quelqanqa school so we can meet the children. You will participate in their activities, exchange some expressions in quechua and give them some presents like candies, fruits and school supplies to improve their creativity, knowledge and promote the education in Qelqanqa community. They will truly appreciate it as it is not usual to receive visitors.

Following our visit, it is time to take our transportation to Ollantaytambo train station making a stop at Yanamayo viewpoint (4270 mts/14009.2 ft) where we will have our delicious lunch with privileged views of Veronica Mountain (5682 mts/18641.7) being its original name Waqay Willka or The Sacred Tear. Later we will say goodbye to our trekking crew and thank them for bringing all of the outstanding quality service throughout this exciting experience. 

Upon arrival to Ollantaytambo, board our Vistadome 603 train. After a short train ride arrive at Aguas Calientes Town (2070 m. / 6791.3 ft.) and be escorted to our luxury hotel (the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is available with an extra charge.) Coordinate with your guide the pick-up time for the following day, have dinner and restful sleep.

● Wake-up time: 06:00 am
● Trek starting time: 07:00 am
● Arrival to Aguas Calientes: 17:02 pm
● Minimum altitude: Aguas Calientes Town (2070 masl / 6791.3 ft.)
● Maximum altitude: Yanamayo Viewpoint (4270 masl/ 14009.2 ft.)
● Distance covered: 3 km. / 1.9 mi. (1 hour walking approx.)
● Difficulty: Easy.
● Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, picnic lunch and, dinner (only included with your hotel accomodation on luxury and premium categories)

Day of the jewel of the trip. Our emotions are going to be at their maximum; today is the day to know one of the wonders of the world. Get ready for one of the best experiences of your life

Early in the morning, our guide will pick you up to catch the bus to the citadel for a 30 mins ride. Enter Machu Picchu (2430 m. /7972.4 ft.) and get speechless as it is a true evidence of the Incas dexterity in engineering. Your well-informed guide will teach us about the magnificent theories and stories of Machu Picchu.

Enjoy a delightful lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Hotel, take the bus departing back to Aguas Calientes, and board your train. Upon arrival, our representative will collect you in our private vehicle and take you to your hotel in Cusco.

● Pick up time: 07:00 am
● Tour starting time: 08:00 am
● Arrival to Cusco: 21:56 pm
● Minimum altitude: Aguas Calientes Town (2070 masl / 6791.3 ft.)
● Maximum altitude: Machu Picchu citadel (2430 masl / 7972.4 ft.)
● Difficulty: Easy.
● Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.