Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cusco to Tinki to Upis
Cusco to Tinki to Upis- Start point
- Cusco, Cusco, Peru (We pick you up from your hotel located in Cusco city (we recommend to book a hotel close to the main square), 05:00 - 05:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at Tinki before trek begins), Lunch (Delicious lunch prepared by chef at Upis campsite), Dinner, Snack
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Cusco to Tinki with landscape stops
- Trek from Tinki to Upis campsite (approximately 5 hours, 7 km)
- Guided hike through highland valley with local bilingual guide
Landmarks Ausangate Mountain - Day 2
Upis to Anantapata
Upis to Anantapata- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at campsite), Lunch (Lunch at Pukacocha near lagoon at base of Mount Ausangate), Dinner (Well-deserved dinner prepared by chef at Anantapata campsite), Snack
Included Activities
- Ascent to Arapa Pass (4,800m)
- Trek from Arapa Pass to Pukacocha (approximately 1.5 hours descent)
- Trek from Pukacocha to Anantapata (full day hiking 7-8 hours, 12 km)
- Guided hike with local bilingual guide
Landmarks Arapa Pass - Day 3
Anantapata to Rainbow Mountain to Ausangate Qocha
Anantapata to Rainbow Mountain to Ausangate Qocha- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast before Rainbow Mountain hike), Lunch (Lunch at Anantapata), Dinner (Dinner at Ausangate Qocha campsite), Snack
Included Activities
- Trek to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) at 5,050m and return (approximately 6 hours)
- Guided hike with local bilingual guide
- Rainbow Mountain entrance fee included
Landmarks Rainbow Mountain - Day 4
Ausangate Qocha to Jhampapampa
Ausangate Qocha to Jhampapampa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Huchuy Finaya mountain valley), Dinner (Hearty dinner at Jhampapampa campsite), Snack (Warm cup of coca tea)
Included Activities
- Ascent to Palomani Pass (5,200m), highest point of trek
- Trek from Palomani Pass to Jhampapampa (full day hiking 6-7 hours, 10 km)
- Guided hike with local bilingual guide
Landmarks Palomani Pass - Day 5
Jhampapampa to Azulcocha
Jhampapampa to Azulcocha- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast prepared by chef), Lunch (Lunch in the village of Pachaspata), Dinner (Delicious dinner at Azulcocha campsite), Snack
Included Activities
- Ascent to Jhampa Pass (5,060m)
- Trek from Jhampa Pass to Azulcocha (full day hiking 5-6 hours, 8 km)
- Guided hike with local bilingual guide
- Wildlife viewing - alpacas and chinchillas
Landmarks Jhampa Pass - Day 6
Azulcocha to Pacchanta to Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Azulcocha to Pacchanta to Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes- Meals
- Breakfast (Comforting cup of coca tea and delicious breakfast), Lunch (Well-earned lunch in Pacchanta), Dinner (Celebratory dinner at local restaurant with pisco sours), Snack
Included Activities
- Final 2.5-hour downhill hike to Pacchanta village
- Natural hot springs soak at Pacchanta
- Private transport from Pacchanta to Ollantaytambo (4.5 hours)
- Exploration of Ollantaytambo - cobblestone streets and traditional market
- Train ticket Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (approximately 7 p.m. departure)
- Guided hike with local bilingual guide
Landmarks Ollantaytambo - Day 7
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to CuscoIncluded Activities
- Bus transfer from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu entrance (45 minutes)
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu archaeological site with local bilingual guide
- Visit to House of the Guardian, Intihuatana, Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza
- Bus transfer from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes (45 minutes)
- Train ticket Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station back to Cusco hotel (25 minutes)
Landmarks Machu Picchu House of the Guardian Intihuatana Temple of the Sun Sacred Plaza
