This trek is ideal for travellers wishing to get off the beaten track but still take in the breathtaking ruins of Machupicchu. It is a wonderful trek taking you right from the watershed of the Apurimac to the Urubamba. We traverse through beautiful green valleys and camp next to turquoise glacial lakes. We also come across many Inca  archaeological sites and enjoy a wide variety of flora, fauna and wildlife. On our last day we are rewarded with the magnificent view of Machupicchu. This is a true Andean odyssey!

We drive from Cusco by bus for approximately 4 hours to Mollepata from where our trek begins. Mollepata is a small village situated in the Apurimac Valley which is well known for its citrus produce. Here we meet up with our wranglers and their mules and horses that will carry our equipment during the trek. The trail climbs for approximately 1 hour before reaching Cruzpata, from where we get our first view of the magnificent snow mountain of Humantay (5,917m). We pass many rivers continuing on our trek for about another 3 hours before reaching the small community and picturesque spot of Checchicancha. We stop here to take a break and have our lunch. In the afternoon we continue walking for about 3-4 hours to reach Soraypampa, which is nestled in-between the snow mountains. We camp here overnight. (Lunch, Dinner)

We continue walking today on a flat plain for about 3 hours. We stop to take lunch along the way and continue our trek for 3-4 hours. We have magnificent vistas today of the snow mountains. We reach our campsite which is approximately 1km away from the snow mountain, Salkantay. Here at our campsite we find many streams and two glacial lakes. At night we can hear the crashing of the glaciers. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Our day begins with a slow uphill climb of approximately 4 hours to reach the Incachiriaska Pass (4,880m) which translates as ‘the place where the Inca cools down’. Around this area, in the rocky crags, lives the Andean Condor, the world’s largest bird. From here the trail levels off downhill and we reach our campsite for the night at Sisaypampa. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

We take our breakfast and afterwards start our climb for about 2 hours to Yunkachimpa, where we take a short break. We then cross over to the Llullucha gorge and pass through a unique forest of Unca trees, a native species, which nowadays is hard to find except in isolated areas. We have now entered the Machupicchu Sanctuary. Once out of the forest we reach Llulluchapampa where we take lunch. We continue walking following an original Inca stone path and trek up to the Warmiwañusqa Pass (4,200m) where we have a magnificent view of

our ascent and the trail ahead of us. We descend on a reconstructed Inca Trail down to the Pacaymayu River where we find our campsite for the night.

Day 6: Pacaymayu (3,600m) - Wiñay Wayna (2,700m)

Today is one of the longest days on our trek and also one of the most beautiful. We start ascending until we come to Runkuraqay Inca archeological site from where we then continue ascending to Runkuraqay pass (4,000m). From here we walk down to the site at Sayacmarca (approx. 1 hour), a scenic location overlooking the Aobamba Valley on the original Inca Trail. We stop here to take our lunch. We then continue along the trail through marvellous landscapes, viewing Mt. Salkantay and Mt. Pumacsillo. We arrive at Phuyupatamarca ‘the village on the edge of the clouds’ which is our last viewpoint of the valleys and the tops of the snow mountains. From here we start descending down the Inca steps (approx. 3 hours) to our campsite at Wiñay Wayna. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7: Wiñay Wayna (2,700m) - Machupicchu (2,500m) - Cusco (3,350m)

• Hotel transfer and bus to start of Inca Trail

• Professional English speaking Guide (two guides for groups over 8 persons)

• All entrance fees to the Trail and Machupicchu.

• Return Train Ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco/Ollaytatambo (depending on availability). For Ollaytatambo we arrange a bus to transfer you back to Cusco

• Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners (we provide generous amounts of nutritious meals and beverages and have vegetarian options available)

• Bus from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes

• Duffles for personal luggage (waterproof)

• Spacious tents

• Sleeping mats

• Dining tent, kitchen tent, latrine tent

• Tables and chairs for the group

• Cook and cooking equipment

• Emergency Oxygen bottle and first aid kit

• Porters and Horses to carry the group equipment (food, tents, tables, etc.)

What Is Not Included

• Sleeping Bag

• Breakfast on the first day

• Lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes

• Extras

• Gratuities

• Personal Porter to carry luggage

• Horse to ride from Salkantay to Huayllabamba (start of Inca Trail) - $75 per person

• Thermal baths in Aguas Calientes (10 Soles)

We are committed to Responsible Tourism!

We are committed to offering safe, secure and fun adventures for our passengers!

We need you to send us the following in order to secure Inca Trail Permits with the Institute of National Culture (INC) :

1) Full Passport Details of ALL Travellers, i.e. Full Names / Passport No / Nationality / Date of Birth. This is a requirement of the INC and without these details no reservation can be made. If you think you will be changing your Passport prior to the trek, please notify us, as it is imperative that you are carrying the same passport details that you provide us with on the trek! If for any reason you organize a new passport after we have purchased your permits onto the Inca Trail, you must bring your old passport with you. If this is not possible, then you can carry 2 very clear copies of your old passport and your new passport. If not the control will refuse you entrance.

2) Personal Porters? At the same time of making your reservation we need to know if you will be requiring Personal Porters to carry your luggage? It is essential to know as we also require permits for our porters! We cannot take out permits for porters once we have obtained your permits.

3) Students? If you are a Student with a valid ISIC Card, then you are entitled to GBP10 discount off of your Entrance Fee!! At the time of making your Reservation we need to submit a copy of your card so please scan it in and email us a copy. We cannot claim discount for you without this!! Note that you need to carry your ISIC Card with you on the Inca Trail, otherwise you will have to pay the full fare!

2) Inca Trail Permits are non-transferable and non-refundable.

3) There is NO cancellation list!

4) Please ensure that you supply us with the correct Passport Information for each Traveller! You need to travel with the same passport as per the information you give us, otherwise you will incur problems at the Check Points on the Inca Trail and we cannot be held liable for this.

5) If you become ill on the Trail and are unable to continue assistance will be provided to escort you back to Cusco. We carry a full Medical Aid Kit and Oxygen - any assistance required further than this is at the expense of the passenger. We are happy to assist you with documentation required for Travel Insurance purposes in the case of genuine illness. There are no refunds on original payment if illness is incurred whilst on the Trail.

6) We are not liable for inconveniences such as strikes, landslides and other natural disasters. We will, of course,

do our very best to accommodate our passengers in these circumstances.

7) You are wholly responsible for your personal property and hired equipment.