Classic 5-day Vilcabamba Trek to Machu Picchu, from Cusco

Trek the classic route from Vilcabamba to the iconic Machu Picchu on a 5-day adventure with a local certified guide from our team.

Private

Andes

5 Days

May - Nov

High

Intermediate

Highlights

* Discover the picturesque Peruvian Andes decorated with snow.

* Capture the stunning history and allure of Machu Picchu.

* Benefit from having a fully-qualified guide accompanying you along the way.

Description

Tucked away in the mountains of the Andes is the old imperial city of Vilcabamba, also known as the Playground of the Inca.

As the name suggests, it has strong connections with the former royal families of the Inca Empire, who used the village as their own private retreat.

Founded in the 16th century by the Neo-Inca State, it was the final refuge of the regional imperial state before it was destroyed by the Spanish.

Located just north of the city of Cusco, the territory of Vilcabamba lies in the eastern cordillera of the Andes. It features a nice collection of snow-covered summits and high mountains carpeted in tropical forest.

The climate here cultivates a habitat for a large ecosystem that has variation. As you pass through the high plains of the Andes you’ll experience the rolling clouds that flood the valleys like a ghostly avalanche.

We begin in a corn-growing area before heading onto a trail taking us to the highest point in the region. We will pass through great historical sites as we continue through high mountain passes.

We cross a magnificent forest and trek by coffee plantations and rows of tropical fruit. Then we get to the classic Inca site, Machu Picchu, the 15th century citadel resting at 2,430 meters above sea level and hanging over the Sacred Valley.

Get in touch now to reserve your place on a classic 5-day trekking adventure to Machu Picchu from the village of Vilcabamba.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Transportation start and back

- Permit and entrance fees

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Malaga Pass - Chaullay - Vilcabamba

Day 2: Vilcabamba - Vitcos Rosaspata - Abra Pumachaca or Azutina - Raacachaca

Day 3: Raccachaca - HatúnPampa - Mojon Pass - Laccococha

Day 4: Laccococha - Mutuypata - Yanatile - Hidroeléctrica - Aguas Calientes

Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

About the guide

Peru

4.8

(12)

Guide Agency

Peru Expeditions is a Guide Agency and Tour Operator based in Huaraz, Peru.

It's a family-owned travel agency, which was founded more than 35 years ago, and is now managed by IFMGA-guide Juventino and his son, Eric.

We organize trekkings and mountain expeditions in Cordillera Blanca, and all around Peru.

Languages

| English

Certificates

AGMP | IFMGA

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