Km 104 – Mapi Trekking

Program Itinerary

$ 490.00 Per person, when booking with 2 people
$ 430.00 Per person, when booking with 3 people
$ 380.00 Per person, when booking with 4 people

Day 1: OLLANTAYTAMBO- KM 104 – WIÑAY-WAYNA- MACHUPICCHU-AGUAS CALIENTES.
You will be picked you up from your hotel at 3:45 am to transfer you for a 2 hour journey by private car to the Train Station in Ollantaytambo then we`ll board the selected Train with reserved seats for 1 hour and 45 minutes to the kilometer 104 start of the hike so please sleep early the night before. In so far as we arrive to this point we will cross a bridge to the check out point and show your passports then we will start a soft walk into the other side of the Vilcanota river the trail heads off to the right towards the ruins of Chachabamba. After a visit in Chachabamba, we`ll continue the trail heads south and begin climbing the mountain, before entering the cloud forest. Then the trail leaves the forest and goes west while continuing the uphill hike in open grassland. After hiking in the sun for about three hours, the trail descends into a shaded forest. This is where trekkers can enjoy a beautiful waterfall. After leaving the waterfall and forest, trekkers will arrive at the lower part of the incredible ruins of Wiñaywayna. It is recommended that you start the trek with at least 2 litres of water, bars, nuts and frust.

After lunch in Wiñaywayna we continue through a cloud forest full of bromelias, orchids and fern trees. You will walk the last part of the original trail with amazing features stone steps and tambos “resting places” and climb the 60 steps before arriving to the Inti Punku or “Sun`s Gate”. From this point you will be able to contemplate and observe this marvelous place, last 45 minutes to be on front of this wonder, where you can feel an inner peace. Spend a short time for pictures and views, with luck you can observe a magnificent sunset, then we prepare our mind for the next early morning, time to take a bus for 30 minutes to Aguas Calientes town. Hot springs pools are optional (bring your bathing suit and 10 soles) or just free time to wander at this small village.
Accommodation in private rooms, Selected Hotel or similar level accommodation.
This is all considered a low altitude hike, but you would want to be fit. Dinner included. At dinner time your guide will explain about plans and arrengements for the next big day!. Sleep early too.
Meals: L D
Accommodation: Selected Hotel
Maximum Altitude: 2700m or 8792ft
Minimum Altitude: 2100m or 6888ft
Distance Travelled: 7 miles aprox.
Approximate Walking Time: 7-8 Hours

Day 2: AGUAS CALIENTES-MACHUPICHU- WAYNA-PICCHU- OLLANTAYTAMBO- CUSCO
Early wake up at 04.30 am … and after a light breakfast or Snaks. We take the first bus up at approx 05.20 am and arrive at the ruin`s gate before 06.00 am when the Park is open. This time is still not so crowded yet so we take advantage of the tranquility of this sacred site ; Guided Tour of Machupicchu. This enigmatic complex will be explored for Approx 4 hrs, included the climbing to Waynapicchu and the mysteries and archaeological information will be explained by your expert guide.
Climbing to Huayna Picchu.-see additional info if you want to purchase a permit for this.
Around noon, bus down to Aguas Calientes for your Train return.
The train departs Aguas Calientes late in the afternoon. ( 3:00 pm or 5:00 pm to Ollantaytambo then a 2 hours transport to Cusco arriving at 8:00 pm approx. )
Meals: BL
Accommodation: 2 person per room.
Maximum Altitude: 2700m/7872ft
Minimum Altitude: 2100m/6888ft
Approximate Walking Time: 3 – 4 Hours
What is Included:
Pre-departure briefing at your Hotel.
Pick up from your Hotel at 03:45 am (Private transportition to Ollantaytambo Train Station (1:50Hrs)
PeruRail 1st Class train to Km 104 (trail head of the hike)
Entrance fees for the trail and Machupicchu sanctuary
Permits and fees for the 2 Day Inca Trail park
Walk with an excellent English speaking guide for 3 hours before Lunch
Guided visit of Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna.
Guided Tour in Machupicchu on the second Day
1 Box Lunch, 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast 1 Lunch ,1 snack and drink for the 1st Day
Accommodation 2 person room at Selected Hotel.
2 bus tickets (Machupicchu-Aguas Calientes -Machupicchu)
PeruRail 1st class train return to Cusco or train to Ollanta and transport to Cusco.
What is not Included:
Hot spring pools 10 soles
Dinner on the 2nd Day
Ticket for Huaynapicchu mountain.
Additional options:
We recommend that you bring:
Your Original passport.
Comfortable back pack. (There are no porters in this trek).
Water to drink (2 liters)
Camera, binoculars
Rain jacket in rainy season -Dec to Jan
Change of clothes
Basic personal toiletries: Deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, small towel, handky, Anti bacterial wet wipes.
Hat or cap for the sun is essential, Sunscream with maximum UV Protection.
Insect repellent for mosquitoes
Comfortable hiking boots, runners or sturdy shoes.
Money in soles or dollars.