This trek is one of the most challenging, requiring a moderate to good physical condition.
We will pass through different ecosystems with varied landscapes and vegetation, such as dry valleys, tropical forest, highland jungle, puna, views of snow-capped mountains, and much more.
We will visit the imposing archaeological site of Choquequirao, considered the last stand of the Incas, which the Spanish of the time never reached in the Apurimac Valley.
We will climb the Vilcabamba mountain range and cross into the Urubamba River Valley, home to the Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu, another place the conquistadors also never reached.
This trip is suitable for adventurous travelers who love nature, mountains, and challenges.
NOTE:
The 5-day, 4-night program ends in the district of Santa Teresa or Hidroeléctrica. Depending on the client, they can choose to return to Cusco that same day or continue to Machu Picchu, adding an extra day.
The return to Cusco depends on the client’s budget and time.
Return by car: approximately 6 hours.
Return by train and then bus from Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco: approximately 4 hours.
Services during the trek, such as lodging and meals, are provided by the local population living along the trail, thus supporting the local economy of each family.
LODGING – CAMPING.
The first night will be spent in basic rural lodging (Santa Rosa).
The second night will be spent in tents at a campsite provided by the company (Ministry of Culture Camp).
The third night will be spent in basic rural lodging (Maizal).
The fourth night will be spent in basic rural lodging (Yanama).
The fifth night will be optional, staying in Aguas Calientes, near Machu Picchu (Wi-Fi, hot shower, TV).
MEALS:
Meals at each local camp will be based on local ingredients.
Day 1
Lunch in Cocamasana (soup, main course, herbal teas, or soft drink).
Dinner in Santa Rosa (soup, main course, and herbal teas).
Day 2
Breakfast in Marampata (herbal teas, coffee, bread, butter, jam, a pot of oatmeal or 7-seed porridge, an omelet, or pancakes).
Lunch in Choquequirao (box lunch).
Choquequirao Camp Dinner (Noodles with red sauce).
Day 3
Choquequirao Camp Breakfast (oatmeal or 7-seed cereal, bread, herbal tea, coffee, omelet or pancake).
Rio Blanco Lunch (box lunch).
Maizal Dinner (soup, main course, and herbal tea).
Day 4
Maizal Breakfast (oatmeal or 7-seed cereal, bread, herbal tea, coffee, omelet or pancake).
Yanama Lunch (soup, main course, and herbal tea or soft drink).
Yanama Dinner (soup, main course, and herbal tea).
Day 5
Yanama Breakfast (oatmeal or 7-seed cereal, bread, herbal tea, coffee, omelet or pancake).
Santa Teresa Lunch (à la carte dish, soft drink, or herbal tea).
Optional Machupicchu Dinner (à la carte).
Select the option that aligns with your preferences, ensuring a remarkable journey through the stunning landscapes of Machu Picchu.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION: Understanding the Difference Between Returning by Car and by Train
if you back on the 5th day here the options to gete back to Cusco
RETURN BY TRAIN.
We will need to take a bus from Santa Teresa to the hydroelectric plant (30 minutes). Depending on the train company’s availability, you can take the train from the hydroelectric plant to the town of Aguas Calientes (30 minutes), then another train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (approximately 2 hours), and then a bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco (approximately 1.5 hours).
EXTRA COST FOR PERUVIAN TOURISTS WITH NATIONAL ID LOCAL TRAIN.
Santa Teresa – Hydroelectric Bus: 10 Peruvian soles per person.
Hydroelectric Train – Aguas Calientes: 10 Peruvian soles per person.
Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo Train: 12 Peruvian soles per person.
Ollantaytambo – Cusco Bus: 15 Peruvian soles per person.
TOTAL: 47 Peruvian soles per person.
EXTRA COST FOR FOREIGN OR PERUVIAN TOURISTS TOURIST TRAIN
Santa Teresa – Hydroelectric Bus: 10 Peruvian soles per person.
Hydroelectric Train – Aguas Calientes: 32 USD per person.
Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo Train: 70 USD per person.
Ollantaytambo – Cusco Bus: 15 Peruvian soles per person.
TOTAL: $100 USD per person and 25 Peruvian soles.
Note: You can walk from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes town. 11 km, approximately 3 hours, flat next to the train tracks, a very pleasant walk.
Group service of 5 people or more is 400 USD dollars.
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1 PASSENGER 1100 USD DOLLARS
2 PASSENGER 650 USD DOLLARS per person.
3 PASSENGER 500 USD DOLLARS per person.
4 PASSENGER 450 USD DOLLARS per person.
5 PASSENGER or more 400 USD DOLLARS per person.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION: Understanding the Difference Between Returning by Car and by Train
Select the option that aligns with your preferences, ensuring a remarkable journey through the stunning landscapes of Machu Picchu.
