The day will begin with pickup of passengers at their hotels between 5:00 and 6:00 a.m., and then depart from Cusco towards Km. 82, where the guide will provide information about the day's activities. It is important that passengers carry their original passport and, if they are students, their student ID (ISIC CARD) for identification at the first checkpoint. Upon reaching Km. 82, we will begin our hike with Quechua porters, entering the fertile valleys of the Urubamba River and enjoying views of the Verónica mountain peak. We will reach Llactapata, an ancient Inca city where the guide will explain its historical and cultural significance, and we will have time to take panoramic photos. After exploring Llactapata, we will continue for approximately 1.5 hours to Tarayoc Camp, where we will enjoy the first lunch of the trip. Then, we will head to Wayllabamba Camp, ascending to an altitude of 3,000 meters with an average temperature of 12°C. At 5:30 p.m., we will enjoy a welcome tea, followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m., before resting and preparing for the next day's adventure.

Included in the day:

• Transportation from Cusco to Km 82 (Piscacucho)
• Professional guide throughout the trek
• Permit and entrance to the Inca Trail
• Lunch and dinner prepared by the cook
• Snacks during the trek
• Porters who carry common equipment
• Personal tent (shared double) + basic sleeping mat
• Boiled water in the afternoon (for refilling bottles)
• First aid kit and oxygen

Statistics of the day:

• Start: 2,680 m (Km 82)
• Campsite: 3,000 m (Wayllabamba)
• Highest altitude of the day: 3,000 m
• Low altitude of the day: 2,680 m
• Approx. distance: 11 km
• Level: Easy to moderate

The day will begin at 6:00 a.m., when we will wake up and have 30 minutes to clean ourselves and prepare our backpacks, before heading to the dining tent to enjoy a delicious breakfast that will energize us for the day. The first part of our hike will be a demanding climb from the Inca village of Wayllabamba to the Warmihuañusca Pass, at 4,200 meters above sea level, where we will pause for a coffee break and enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the two valleys that stretch out before us. After appreciating the landscape, we will continue on a descent of approximately 1.5 hours to the Pacaymayu camp, where we will have lunch at the Lluchapampa camp to recharge our batteries. At 5:30 p.m., we will enjoy tea to relax after the day, and at 7:00 p.m., dinner will be served at the Pacaymayu camp, where we will spend the night, resting before continuing our adventure the next day.

Included in the day:

• Early energetic breakfast
• Guided trek throughout the trek day
• Lunch and dinner
• Boiled water in the morning and afternoon
• Snacks (dried fruits, cookies, etc.)
• Porters, tents, camping equipment
• Cultural and natural information during stops
• First aid kit and assistance in case of altitude sickness

Statistics of the day:

• Start: 3,000 m (Wayllabamba)
• Highest point: 4,215 m (Warmiwañusca Pass or 'Dead Woman Pass')
• Campsite: 3,600 m (Pacaymayo)
• Highest altitude of the day: 4,215 m
• Minimum altitude for the day: 3,000 m
• Approx. distance: 12 km
• Level: Very demanding

We wake up at 6:00 a.m. and enjoy breakfast in our dining tent, where the main guide will give us a briefing on the day's activities before beginning the hike. On this day, we will hike a remarkably well-preserved section of the Inca Trail, passing through ancient archaeological remains covered by a dense tropical forest, beginning with a visit to Runkuraquay and Sayacmarka. After a 15-minute walk, we will break for lunch, and afterward, we will continue to Phuyupatamarka, known as the 'city above the clouds', from where we will enjoy spectacular views of several snow-capped peaks in the Andes. From there, we will descend for approximately two hours to the Wiñaywayna campsite, considered the most impressive archaeological site on the trail, surrounded by a lush cloud forest covered in flowers and shrouded in enigmatic history. Warm showers are available at this campsite for a fee of S/5.00 (US$1.50). At 5:30 p.m., tea will be served, and in the evening, we will enjoy an excellent dinner.

Included in the day:

• Breakfast, lunch, and full dinner
• Guided visits to archaeological sites (Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, etc.)
• Rest and relaxation at the last camp
• Water and snacks
• Preparation for entering Machu Picchu
• Logistical information for the next day

Statistics of the day:

• Start: 3,600 m (Pacaymayo)
• Highest point: 3,950 m (Second pass – Runkurakay)
• Camp: 2,650 m (Wiñay Wayna)
• Maximum altitude for the day: 3,950 m
• Minimum altitude for the day: 2,650 m
• Approx. distance: 16 km
• Level: Moderate with many descents

Waking up will be at 4:00 a.m., and breakfast will be served at 4:30 a.m. The group's departure is scheduled for 5:30 a.m. From the Inca Trail checkpoint, we will head into the rainforest, passing through Intipunku (Sun Gate), which we will reach in approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Afterwards, we will arrive at Machu Picchu around 8:00 a.m., where hikers can leave their backpacks in the luggage storage. After a short 20-minute break, we will enter the 'City of the Incas', where we will take a fully guided tour of approximately 3 hours. At the end, there will be free time to explore the city on your own. A meeting time and point will be established in the town of Aguas Calientes, from where, in the afternoon, the group will take the train back to Cusco. Upon arrival at the train station, our transportation will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

Included in the day:

• Light breakfast (very early, before sunrise)
• Walk to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu
• Admission to Machu Picchu
• Full guided tour of the citadel (approximately 2 hours)
• Free time in Machu Picchu
• Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
• Return train to Ollantaytambo + transportation to Cusco

Statistics of the day:

• Start: 2,650 m (Wiñay Wayna)
• Highest point: 2,720 m (Inti Punku – Puerta del Sol)
• End: 2,430 m (Machu Picchu)
• Highest altitude of the day: 2,720 m
• Low altitude of the day: 2,430 m
• Approx. distance: 5 km
• Level: Easy