Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu 6D/ 5N Cusco Peru

Walk through the jungle an Vilcambamba mountain range in one trek! An amazing hike (along an part of an original Inca trail) from the last capital of the Incas; Vilcabamba to the mysterious city Machu Picchu!!!

Itinerary

1st Night
We will leave Cusco at 8pm and take a bus (Local) to Santa Maria, arriving at about 2am. We will rest in a hostel until about 7am.

Day 1 :Easy day with Inca sites!

After breakfast we will walk for about 3 hours to Ninabamba from where we will take a bus to Huancacalle. We will then do a tour around the mountain close to here, taking in 3 Inca complexes (including Ñustahíspana; the white rock). The landscape on this day is very tropical and you are able to see many plants native to the area (coffee, coca and tropical fruits).

Day 2 :Moderately difficult and Inca trails!

We will have breakfast and then start a steady climb towards Hasutína pass (4500m/14710ft). We will have an hour and a half walk downhill to reach the lunch spot. After a break we will continue going down to Rakachaca where we will stay the night. We will walk on an original Inca trail on this day and have plenty of beautiful views of mountains and animals.

Day 3 :Top day!

After breakfast, a steady uphill walk will lead us over 3 passes (over 4000m/13080ft). After the 3rd pass we will stop for lunch in Mojón. And then finally we will have a 4 hour downhill walk which will take us at our 3rd campsite. This really is a snow-peaked mountain day; being so high up! Spectacular views.

Day 4 :Hot springs!

We will have breakfast and then begin a 4 hour walk which will take us to Xanatile where we have lunch. From Xanatile, we will take a truck (1 hour ride) to Santa Teresa. From here, we will walk for half an hour to connect with another truck that will take us to the Hydroelectric station.
We will then catch a train to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night in a hostal. This day is part trekking and part travelling by other methods. The landscape is totally green, lower jungle and a lovely contrast to the other days. In Aguas Calientes, you can take advantage of the thermal springs in the town (entrance 10 soles) a real treat after finishing the trek!

Day 5 :MachuPicchu!

We will have breakfast at 5.45am then catch the first bus to MachuPicchu (15-minute ride) in order to appreciate the magnificent city as the sun is rising. A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your Guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves.

If you still have energy you can also climb HuaynaPicchu (2720m/8890ft)!!! It takes 45 minutes to reach the top. You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes (it can be reached by bus or on foot) for lunch and to be given your train tickets back to Cusco.
The train usually leaves at 15.55 and we will arrive back in Cusco at about 20.20. If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes town can be arranged. (Please let us know whether you would like to stay an extra night when booking your tour).