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1921
5 Days/4 Nights
Cusco / SacredValley
Machu Picchu
Min Age : 10

Greatest experiences, lots of details, the very best leaders in charge. Prepare to be delighted with this unique experience, Our Luxury Glamping Machu Picchu and Inca Trail Tour, that will transport you to the time of the great Incas’ civilization, where you will explore through the same original trail and rediscover settlements, tunnels and a lot of Inca ruins along the way.

It is a fact that you will be mesmerized by the ever-changing ecosystems, surrounding snow peak Mountains and unique landscapes that perfectly combine nature and history. On top of that, the final night you will be pampered at hotels of your selection.

 

 

Real Pictures of our Luxury Glamping Machu Picchu

Tour Details

Vacation Style:Trekking, Cultural, Adventure

Holiday type:Luxury

Group size:Private

Activity level:Moderate

Physical ratings
The physical rating gives you an idea of how much physical exertion is required on a particular trip. 
 

Easy = these trips are a relaxing break. You don’t have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Soft = Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Moderate = This trip will raise your heart rate. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Challenging = Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The fitter you are, the more you’ll enjoy it, as most activities will be challenging.

Difficult = Our highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You’ll be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Departure & Return Location

Hotel located in Cusco city (Ask for hotels located outside Cusco city)

Departure Time

05:00 AM. Aproximate time, this will be reschedule during the treking orientation.

Price Includes

  • A private, hand-crafted and fully personalized Luxury trek from start to finish.
  • Professional english-speaking tour guide
  • 03 nights of ultra-luxury camping.
  • 01 night at the hotel of your choice in Aguas Calientes.
  • 01 Yoga session very early in the morning of third day. (Only at Luxury Grade)
  • Specialized massage therapists for every camping night (1 for every 4 customers)
  • All entrance fees and permits required.
  • All meals cooked on the spot by our well-trained chef with fresh ingredients (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner).
  • All overland private transportation for customers.
  • Separated private transportation for our staff members and camping equipment.
  • Private Chef, chef assistant and waiter
  • Fully trained porters hailing from local communities to carry the main luggage (all the equipment and cooking stock)
  • Private extra porter for your personal stuff
  • Duffle bags for your belongings
  • Bedroom tent: Eureka Copper Canyon (maximum of triple use)
  • Air mattress and camping cot.
  • Bed duvets, sleeping bags, cotton sheets, blankets, pillows, cotton and silk robes.
  • Dining tent and chairs: Eureka Copper Canyon, Kingcamp KC 2808 chairs.
  • Porcelain or ceramic crockery, glassware and unique stone or wood plates.
  • Hot Shower Tent: Light Speed including cotton towels for body, face and hands.
  • Portable chemical toilet: Cleanwaste toilet system and toiletries.
  • First aid kit and oxygen bottle.
  • All the required Peruvian taxes (IGV)

Price Excludes

  • Walking sticks (if you request them in advance, we can provide you a pair of standard walking sticks per customer)
  • Extra transportation required along the trek due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Cusco hotel accommodations.
  • Meals not mentioned.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Personal Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
  • Gratuities.

Suggestions & Restrictions

  • Train stations and train schedules are subject to availability, also due to rainy season Poroy train station is closed from January to April of each year.
  • The walking sticks are not included, but if you prefer we can arrange to provide you a pair of basic poles (Standard Brand) without any charges; you just need to ask in advance to your travel specialist.
  • If you would like to climb to Huayna Picchu Mountain, please take in mind that is an unguided hike. If you are interested, please consult with your travel specialist as we need to check availability far in advance.
  • Please consider that our prices from 2 people onward are based on double and triple accommodation, if you would like to have a single tent then the supplement will be of $ 489.00 per person.
  • In order to provide you a superb personalized attention, it is vital that you send us your rooming list distribution in advance.
What to Expect
  • WE ARE THE OPERATORS View Perú is the Operator of all your experiences in Peru and Bolivia, This ensures a seamless holiday experience.
  • EXPERTISE We have a expert team of travel specialists, who have all turned their passion for travel into a vocation. Between them, they have visited nearly every corner of Peru and Bolivia.
  • FLEXIBILITY We curate tailor-made, truly individual travel experiences for our clients. View Perú approach leaves our travellers with unforgettable memories.
  • 24/7 ASSISTANCE At every stage of your holiday, from inception to conclusion, a View Perú hand will be there to guide you.
Itinerary

Day 1CUSCO – TARAYOC – WAYLLABAMBA (L, D)

This is the beginning of the magic experience you will live.  Fill yourself with all your desire and energy to start this enjoyment

Our exciting adventure starts early from your Cusco hotel. After breakfast (or a box breakfast and you can have it along the way), our expert guide will welcome you to our private transportation to Km 82. We will make a short stop at Ollantaytambo town (2792 m. /9160.1 ft.) for supplies or use of restrooms.

Following the program, we will drive for another 40 minutes and reach Km 82 or Piscacucho (2675 m. / 8776.3 ft.), here our porters and support staff will make sure that everything is ready to deliver a memorable experience for us. Afterwards, we will officially start our adventure.

Once we are ready, we will start our amazing hike passing through various archaeological sites and seeing lavish vegetation and fauna. Upon arrival to Tarayoc site (2675 m. / 8776.3 ft.), have our sumptuous lunch and recover energies. We will continue a 2 hours hike towards the village of Wayllabamba (2970 m. /9744.1 ft.) where our luxury campsite will be waiting for us. Before dinner, you will have the opportunity to have a hot shower and a session of relaxing massages, and a fantastic dinner.

• Trek starting time: 09:30 am
• Arrival to campsite: 16:30 pm
• Minimum altitude: Km 82 (2675 masl / 8776.3 ft.)
• Maximum altitude: Wayllabamba campsite (2970 masl / 9744.1 ft.)
• Distance covered: 11 km. / 6.8 mi. (6 hours walking approx.)
• Difficulty: Moderate.
• Meals included: Snacks, lunch, tea time and dinner.

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Day 2WAYLLABAMBA – LLULLUCHAPAMPA – PACAYMAYO (B, L, D)

Spectacular views, impressive green areas, Inca paths awaits for you

After a hearty breakfast, we will initiate our 1.5 hours hike towards the Ravine of Ayapata (3328 m. / 10918.7 ft.), featuring a forest with a stream of crystalline waters aside the road. Reach our lunch and resting place called Llulluchapampa (3760 m. / 12335.9 ft.). Following, an exquisite picnic lunch appreciating spectacular views.

Once it is time, we will keep walking for another 2.5 hours in order to reach the top of the Warmiwañusca Pass located at 4215 m. / 13828.7 ft. and walk on your own. Upon our arrival we will appreciate the magnificent travelled path and on the other side the Pacaymayo ravine, with the help of your guide take some heroic photos at the highest point of the trip. Descend to the Pacaymayo Ravine for 2 hours more and arrive at Pacaymayo campsite (3500 mts/11482.9 ft) at last. End with a shower, a massage session, lunch and the best rest in the Andes ever.

• Wake-up time: 05:30 am
• Trek starting time: 07:00 am
• Arrival to campsite: 17:00 pm
• Minimum altitude: Ayapata site (3328 masl / 10918.7 ft.)
• Maximum altitude: Warmiwañusca Pass (4215 masl / 13828.7 ft.)
• Distance covered: 9 kms/5.6 mls (9 hours walking approx.)
• Difficulty: Challenging.
• Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea time and dinner.

Day 3PACAYMAYO – CHAQUICOCHA – PHUYUPATAMARCA (B, L, D)

Incredible sunrise, initial relaxation, follow the magical views and share them with your great team

Enjoy the morning having a 30-40 minute yoga session led by our expert therapists shrouded in the mystery of the tranquil ravine. Then, a hot shower, a boost of energy with breakfast and be ready for the 1 hour hike to the puzzling ruins of Runkurakay, an ancestral Inca structure with circular shape and just at the edge of the mountain.

One hour later, a wide platform of exceptional views starts. The wind meanders in the hillside while you find a long seaweed-covered lake. Marvelous. Then, stop at the impressive Inca Town of Sayacmarca (3585 m. /11761.8 ft.) and Chaquicocha (3535 m. / 11597.8 ft) to find our well-organized staff waiting with gourmet lunch.

Move ahead for 2.5 hours through the incredibly well-preserved path to Phuyupatamarca Pass (3640 m. / 11942.3 ft.) and get overwhelmed by the views of the surrounding valleys and mountains and the Phuyupatamarca campsite (3670 m. / 12040.7 ft.) Beside your luxury routine of hot shower, massage and dinner, you can share a moving time with the porters crew, as it is their last night of service. Cheer saying “salud”!

• Wake-up time: 05:00 am
• Trek starting time: 08:00 am
• Arrival to campsite: 16:30 pm
• Minimum altitude: Chaquicocha site (3535 masl / 11597.8 ft.)
• Maximum altitude: Runkurakay Pass (3955 masl / 12975.7 ft.)
• Distance covered: 9 kms/5.6 mls (5.5 hours walking approx.)
• Difficulty: Moderate.
• Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea time and dinner.

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Day 4PHUYUPATAMARCA - MACHU PICCHU - AGUAS CALIENTES (B, L, D)

Have an extra effort for a great day; imagine what is coming and finally delight of the Wonder of the World

Today is the final effort of waking up at 04:30 am approx. for breakfast and follow the final portion of the hike. Arrive at Wiñaywayna archaeological site (2650 m. / 8694.2 ft.), land of Orchids. Keep on through steep stairs for about 1.5 hours to reach the Sun’s Gate or Intipunku (2750 m. / 9022.3 f.t) and be rewarded with astonishing views of Machu Picchu with the rising sun. Following this dreamy spectacle, we will initiate the hike down to Machu Picchu for another hour. Finally, we will reach the icing on the cake for this trip, Machu Picchu (2430 m. / 7972.4 ft.) in a tour to solve enigmas and wonder about its history. Free time to enjoy the citadel by yourself.

Have a delightful lunch at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge hotel and we will transfer you to your hotel. After you have settled at your hotel and coordinated with your guide the pick-up time for the following day, it’s time for a well-deserved dinner and to have a restful sleep in a luxurious room.

• Wake-up time: 04:00 am
• Trek starting time: 05:30 am
• Arrival to Machu Picchu citadel: 11:30 am
• Minimum altitude: Machu Picchu citadel (2430 masl / 7972.4 ft.)
• Maximum altitude: Intipunku site (2750 masl/9022.3 ft.)
• Distance covered: 8 kms/4.9 mls (5.5 hours walking approx.)
• Difficulty: Moderate.
• Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner (only included with your hotel accomodation on luxury and premium categories)

Day 5AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (B)

This is the day to know all about the Incas history, to discover secrets and to see an incredible architecture

Early in the morning, our guide will pick you up from your hotel in order to catch the bus up to the citadel for a 30 mins ride and, if weather allows it, see the sunrise over this Lost City of the Incas. Sometimes and especially in high season (April to July) we will have to be patient as the queues to go up to this World Wonder will be longer than expected, but with the help of your qualified guide and a bit of good humor there is nothing impossible!

Today’s tour will supplement the information provided yesterday by our knowledgeable guide, you can clear up any concern that you may have and let yourself be carried away by the enchantment of this fascinating place. Then, you will have plenty of time to explore on your own or even do another short hike to experience Machu Picchu from a different perspective, for instance you can choose to hike Huayna Picchu Mountain for a great panoramic view and uncover different archaeological sites or climb Machu Picchu Mountain to enjoy this ancient wonder from the highest vantage point in almost complete solitude. Please take in mind that these hikes are unguided and require an additional cost, if you are interested please consult with your travel specialist as we need to check availability far in advance. Also, if you feel that you have not had enough of Machu Picchu yet and you need a third afternoon visit it is possible to get an extra entrance fee to Machu Picchu (this option is available only if you have lunch at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge).

To end your time at Machu Picchu, enjoy a delightful lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Hotel part of this fabulous program. Later you will take the bus departing back to Aguas Calientes, to following proceed to board your train. Upon arrival, our View Perú 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, lunch, Hiram
Bingham tea time and dinner on board.

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