Inkas Destination shows the world this new alternative Inca trail to reach Machu Picchu in 5d / 4n. Vilcabamba trek to Machu Picchu 5d / 4n is a hidden treasure for more than 500 years since this route has not been affected by civilization and tourism. This hike encompasses many miles of original Inca Trail and very well preserved, nature landscapes, snowy mountains, flora and fauna are like in movies and will take you back in time more than 500 years.
This walk connects Vilcabamba (the last Inca refuge) with Machu Picchu and along the walk you will visit the archaeological remains of Vilcabamba and surroundings where you can better understand the Inca and Pre-Inca culture.
This tour is designed for lovers of walking and culture, will undoubtedly be the experience of your life and especially if you do not want to meet with many tourists along the way, Inkas Destination recommends taking this new route to reach the new Wonder of the world Machu Picchu.
Highlights
Walk the Inca trail over 4000 meters high with a combination of Nature, Culture and landscape.
Visit the last Inca refuge of Vilcabamba and finish in Machu Picchu.
Go from the high jungle to the Andes and return to the high jungle and relax with thermal baths on the way to Machu Picchu.
Being able to learn more about the Inca and pre-Inca culture by walking along the perfectly preserved Inca trail and without seeing different groups of tourists.
Keeping You Safe During COVID-19
Use of a face mask mandatory for travelers in all public areas.
Use of mandatory face mask for guides in all public areas.
Hand sanitizer available for travelers and staff.
Mandatory social distancing throughout the experience High traffic areas.
Regularly disinfected transport vehicles.
Temperature controls for travelers at the beginning of the experience
ITINERARY
DETAILS
PRICES
MAPS
BOOKING
FAQs
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Abra Malaga – Santa Maria – Huancacalle – Camp Copesco
We will pick you up very early in the morning, 3:00 am and we will start a tour in our private transport for about 6 hours until we reach the town of Huanca Calle. On the way we will pass through the Sacred Valley and we will do a small stop in the pass Malaga at 4316m 14160ft.
We continue with the descent to the valley of the Lucumayo until the town of Santa Maria to 1200m, 3936ft. We will take a delicious breakfast and then we will continue driving for two hours more to the town of Huancacalle 3350m 10988ft. In this place we will meet with our muleteers and horses and we will prepare everything to begin the trek.
We will visit the archeological remains of Vilcabamba, Vitcos and the waca (energetic place) of Ñustahispana and after this visit we will begin our walk until the camp of Collpa, at 3900m, 12792ft.
Vitcos – Vilcabamba
Día 2: Collpa – Samarina – Choquetacarpo Pass – Lazunapampa
This second day early in the morning, 6:00 am, after an energetic breakfast we will begin our walk, on 90% of Original Inca Trail and very well conserved from the 3900m 12792ft until the 4600m 15088ft that is the passage Choquetacarpo. On this point we will have a spectacular view of the snowy mountains and we will begin to descend to the place of lunch. We continue for 3 more hours to our camp Lazunapampa 3940m, 1923ft.
Vilcabamba Inca trail
Day 3: Lazunapampa – Quelcamachay – Llutupampa – Yanama – Beach – Santa Teresa
After a delicious breakfast we will begin our 6:00 am walk. This day of the walk the landscape of Puna changes by a forest landscape the walk along the walk will see different snowy mountains, waterfalls and in its maximum explendor the Vilcabamba mountain.
Arriving at Yanama we will be able to see different types of birds especially parrots, reaching Yanama 3850m 12628ft. We will take our lunch, after we will take our transport with direction to the town of Santa Teresa 1600m, 5248ft. For about 2 hours, we arrive at the camp and then visit the thermal baths of Qocalmayo to relax.
Day 4: Santa Teresa – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes
After breakfast at 7:00 am, the trek begins approximately 2 hours to the hydroelectric where is our place of the lunch, after lunch we will continue the walk to the town of Aguas Calientes where we will take a dinner and spend night.
Day 5: Aguas Calientes- Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
At 4:30 am we will start walking to the archaeological remains of Machu Picchu. We will have the guided tour for about 2 hours and then free time to explore on your own. Machu Picchu is closing at 16:30 pm, return to Ollantaytambo by train and then In van to your hotel in Cusco.
Entrance to all the archaeological remains to visit on the tour
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Chef
Professional Guide (English and Spanish)
Return Train from Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
No incluye
Entry to thermal baths
Lunch on the last day
Prices
Private Service
2 – 3 pax
4 – 5 pax
6 – 7 pax
8 – + pax
U$D. 889.00 p/p
U$D. 689.00 p/p
U$D. 569.00 p/p
U$D. 529.00 p/p
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FAQ´s
What is the Vilcabamba trek to Machu Piccchu?
The Vilcabamba and Machu Picchu trek is a new Inca trail that Inkas Destination design and is promoting for all everybody to love the adventure and hike, this tour combine original Inca Trail over 4000 meters (13120 ft.) combine culture, nature, adventure and the most important of this tour that is not crowded of a lot of groups or people provably you will be the only group on the trek.
How difficult and demanding the Vilcabamba trek to Machu Piccchu?
The Vilcabamba and Machu Picchu trek is a walk that goes through different ecological floors, this means going up and down to different valleys that makes it a tour for adventure and hiking lovers, to carry out this tour it is necessary that the visitor is in good physical condition In order for you to have fun, we do not require that you be an athlete or an expert only who has a routine of hiking, but if you think you need a little help, it would be excellent that at the time of booking you include an extra horse to be able to ride it in the moments that you lack energy.
When is the best itme to hike the Vilcabamba trek to MAchu Picchu?
The climate in Peru is changeable and especially in the Andes which has 2 well marked seasons, between the months of April to October is the dry season and the rains are rare, between the months of November to March it is the rainy season and it is more frequent that it rains 1 or 2 days of the tour and some moments it is niblado, the beauty of this season is that the landscape changes and is greener and more colorful.
What if I get altitude sickness?
For altitude sickness it is recommended to have 1 or 2 days as a minimum of acclimatization so as not to have altitude problems during the walk, we also recommend regularly drinking coca tea since this plant oxygenates the blood and helps against altitude sickness.
What should I bring to the trek?
Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco) Waterproof trekking boots recommended Sandals for a higher comfort while at camp Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Flashlight/headlamp and batteries Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions) Hat or cap, sun block Insect repellent Toilet paper Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, etc. Water container, small ot travel towel, swimsuit Cash in soles
Rating the difficulties from 1 to 5, what score does this tour have?
This tour receives a 3.5, which classifies it as a normal to difficult tour, like the classic Inca trail and the Salkantay Trek or Choquequirao.
