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Moonstone Trek To Machu Picchu 5 Days/4 Nights

5 days
Start and end in Cusco
5.0
26 traveler reviews

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quillarumiyoc to Chillipawa

    Start point
    Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Client hotel)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Gourmet breakfast at Quillarumiyoc), Lunch (Lunch at Huatta pre-Inca fortress), Dinner, Snack

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Quillarumiyoc (Moon Temple)
    • Trek from Varpiso trailhead across Huaracondo River bridge
    • Visit and tour Huatta pre-Inca fortress
    • Lunch at Huatta
    • Trek to Chillipawa campsite
    Landmarks
    Quillarumiyoc (Moon Temple)
    Huatta
    Huaracondo River
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  2. Day 2

    Chillipawa to Chancachuco

    Meals
    Breakfast (Coca tea or local coffee with robust breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Bountiful dinner), Snack

    Included Activities

    • Trek uphill from Chillipawa
    • Lunch at high altitude glade (4,438 m)
    • Trek to Puccacasa pass (highest point of trek)
    • Trek downhill past llama and alpaca herds
    • Trek to Chancachuco campsite
    Landmarks
    Puccacasa Pass
    Mount Ausangate
    Mount Veronica
    Huaynay Glaciers
  3. Day 3

    Chancachuco to Inca Quarry

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Inca Quarry campsite), Dinner (Plentiful dinner), Snack

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Puncuyoc canyon and Silque Valley
    • Walk along 16 km Inca Canal
    • Visit Inti Punku (Sun Gate)
    • Tour Inca Quarry site
    • Lunch at campsite
    • Happy hour and sunset viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Spotting native Spectacled Bear (potential wildlife viewing)
    Landmarks
    Puncuyoc Canyon
    Silque Valley
    Inca Canal
    Inti Punku (Sun Gate)
    Inca Quarry
    Mount Veronica
    Sacred Valley
  4. Day 4

    Inca Quarry to Aguas Calientes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Ollantaytambo), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Trek downhill from Inca Quarry to Ollantaytambo
    • Lunch in Ollantaytambo
    • Vistadome Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
    • Hotel check-in in Aguas Calientes
    • Dinner at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Visit hot springs in Aguas Calientes
    • Explore town of Aguas Calientes
    Landmarks
    Ollantaytambo
    Aguas Calientes Hot Springs
  5. Day 5

    Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and Cusco

    End point
    Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Client hotel)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Bus to Machu Picchu
    • 2-hour guided walking tour of Machu Picchu
    • Entrance to Machu Picchu
    • Round-trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
    • Huayna Picchu Mountain hike (if selected, subject to availability)
    • Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy
    • Private van transfer to Cusco hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Machu Picchu Mountain climb (alternative to Huayna Picchu)
    • Free exploration of Machu Picchu
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Huayna Picchu Mountain
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Rating
5(26 reviews)
Response rate
67%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Action Peru Treks

  • Dave
    September 3rd, 2023
    Amazing trekking experience in Peru! I would definitely recommend this trek and this company to anyone planning to...
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  • vince
    September 3rd, 2023
    My 4 day Inca Trail trek with Action Peru Treks was one of the best treks I've ever done in my life. This was...
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  • vince
    September 3rd, 2023
    Perfect trek in the Andes of Peru! Everything was well planned by the AP team.
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Tour ID: 146616

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Rabies - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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