We recommend two days predeparture to aclimate. We have the city tour of Cusco Inca arqueological sites. Also the sacred valley of the Incas full day tour
The Inca road system was the most extensive and highly advanced transportation system in pre-Columbian South America. The network was based on two north-south roads, with numerous branches. The best known portion of the road system is the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
MAIN ROUTES: The eastern route ran high in the puna and mountain valleys from Quito, Ecuador to Cusco, Peru (The capital of the Inca Empire) Mendoza, Argentina. The western route followed the coastal plain except in coastal deserts where it hugged the foothills. More than twenty routes ran over the western mountains, while others traversed the eastern cordillera in the mountains and lowlands. Some of these roads reach heights of over 5,000 metres (16,000 ft) above sea level. The trails connected the regions of the Inca empire from the northern provincial capital in Quito, Ecuador past the modern city of Santiago, Chile in the south. The Inca road system linked together about 40,000 kilometres (25,000 mi) of roadway and provided access to over 3,000,000 square kilometres (1,200,000 sq mi) of territory.
Situated between 500 to 800 meters (1,600 to 2,600 ft) above sea level, this monumental road, which could reach 20 metres (66 ft) in width, connected populated areas, administrative centers, agricultural and mining zones as well as ceremonial centers and sacred spaces. These roads provided easy, reliable and quick routes for the Empire's civilian and military communications, personnel movement, and logistical support. The prime users were imperial soldiers, porters and llama caravans, along with the nobility and individuals on official duty. Permission was required before others could walk along the roads, and tolls were charged at some bridges. Although the Inca roads varied greatly in scale, construction and appearance, for the most part they varied between about 1 to 4 meters (3.3 to 13 ft) in width.
Much of the system was the result of the Incas claiming exclusive right over numerous traditional routes, some of which had been built centuries earlier. Many new sections were built or upgraded substantially: through Chile's Atacama desert, and along the western margin of Lake Titicaca, serve as two examples. The Qhapaq Ñan (English: Great Inca Road, or Main Andean Road, and meaning "the beautiful road") constituted the principal north-south highway of the Inca Empire traveling 6,000 kilometres (3,700 mi) along the spine of the Andes.
The Qhapaq Ñan unified this immense and heterogeneous empire through a well-organized political system of power. It allowed the Inca to control his Empire and to send troops as needed from the capital, Cusco.
The most important Inca road was the Camino Real, as it is known in Spanish, with a length of 5,200 kilometres (3,200 mi)). It began in Quito, Ecuador, passed through Cusco, and ended in what is now Tucumán, Argentina. The Camino Real traversed the mountain ranges of the Andes, with peak altitudes of more than 5,000 m (16,000 ft). El Camino de la Costa, the coastal trail, with a length of 4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi), ran parallel to the sea and was linked with the Camino Real by many smaller routes.
Itinerary
This is a spectacular way to see the Andes. The mythic snow peak Ausangate (21,000 ft) is a spiritual protector of the Andean people; this Unique Mountain provides you with the incredible view of the Vilcanota mountain range which also part of the Andes. Enjoy nature, explore the ecosystems find fauna and native flora and get in the spiritual world of the people and them ancestor; the Incas.
Day number one: Cusco, Tunki, Urpis
This day we get up early in order to drive for the next five hours. We drive southeast of Cusco, passing beautiful villages and interandean valleys; after a few pictures and beautiful views of the Vilcanota mountain range we will arrive to Tinqui village (3778 mts), where we will have an early lunch. After getting equipment and horse handlers and mules for cargo; we 
will begin the hike for 6 hours and 10 kilometers passing several small interandean valleys and two different ecosistems.The scrub bush vegetation, Andean semidry forest and the Andean grass land until the small community of Urpis (4447mts) this is the place where we will camp and have the chance to enjoy some hot spring Along the trail we will find some flora and fauna of two ecosystems and an incredible view of the glacier called Ausangate (6384mts) this is the highest snow peak in Southern Peru.(L, D)
Day number two: Trekking Urpis, Arka, Arapa, Lake hatun Puqaqocha
This day we begin hiking early going up for about two hours to our first pass called Arapa pass at 4850mts with 
the incredible view of the Ausangate peak. We continue in to these narrow passages with incredible views of the different snow peaks and different colored lagoons until we reach the biggest lake called Vinococha near there where we will have lunch. Afternoon we have a 
short hike to camp at Lake Hatumpuqacocha with a beautiful views of the snow peak covering in total a distance of 15 kilometers with aprox 7hours hike at 4447mts, where we will have the opportunity to see some birdlife near the lake and some flora of this unique ecosystem in the high Andes At night fair place and view of the milky way with the Inca constellations (B, L, D) Camping
Day number three: Ausangatecocha, Abra Palomani, Hatunpampa
Today we begin our short ascent to our second pass of the trek called, Apuchata Pass (4,900m), where we will have a 
light lunch with the beautiful views of Ausangate snow peak and Lagoon of Ausangatecocha below. From here, we will climb to the highest point called the Palomani Pass (5,200 m); this is the highest pass of our journey. After our achievement 
we will continue down through asuccession of smallinterandean valley for two hours until we reach our camp near Hatumpampa or Pampacancha depending of our time and conditions. Today our hike is about 15 kilometers. Also great chances to see some of our flora and fauna of the different ecosystems. (B, L, D) Camping
Day number four: Pampacancha to Qomer cocha, Pachanta
Today we will hike for 8 hours and cover a distance of 15 kilometers. During the trek the snow-capped peaks of Tres Picos and Puca Punta come into view. The trail between the broad green valley of Pampa Jutunpata and the Rio Q'ampa valley are an excellent place to observe the delightful viscacha as well some flora 
and fauna of the ecosystems. You will have the chance
to see groups of vicuña, undoubtedly the most beautiful member of the llama family, with its slender neck, huge eyes and soft golden wool. (B, L, D) Camping
After passing through the small community of Q'ampa the trail continues North West to the final pass of this hike, 
the Q’ampa pass (5,000m). From the top you can see 
several different colored lakes and a beautiful landscape of the Andes.We will continue by a greenly turquoise lake called Q'oma Q'ocha until we reach the village of Pachanta about 2 hours away where you can enjoy some hot springs and the end of the day. (B, L, D) Camping.
Day NUMBER five:
This day begins with some breakfast out (depending weather condition.) after that we begin the hike for about one hour and half trough a succession of small interandean valleys in order to look for some flora and fauna an our spectacular view of the snow caps from far away. We will arrive to the village of Tinki at lunch time to enjoy a Pachamanca which is one of our typical Andean dishes and celebrations) with all the people who had been with our grouop.After we will return to Cusco late afternoon. (B, L)
Included
Sleeping bag.
Matresses.
Meals, snacks.
Lunch and dinner tent.
Transportation.
First aid kit, bottle of oxygen.
Tent for 2 persons (eureka high mountain).
Horseback, horses and mules handlers.
Portable toilet.
Cook, aistances.
Guides.
Radio communication.
What to bring
This is a list will help you to decide what to bring in your trip under the conditions during the year.
Flashlight couple (hear, hangs).
Sun Block, insect rerelease.
A good size hut.
Small toals (any kind hygienic and cotton).
Rain Gear (Pants and Jacket) though not necessary during the months of July and August.
A couple of pairs of socks, perhaps even an extra pair.
One pair of trousers for the evening plus two more pairs for trail use (zipp-offs).
Sandals for River use (Teva types).
Low ankle height hiking shoes or regular hiking boots (check the season).
Reading material.
Binoculars (always useful regardless of season and activity).
Bathing Suit.
Water Bottle (I liter capacity).
Good Sun glasses, perhaps two sets.
A bandana for neck protection.
A couple of sets of underwear (perhaps an extra pair).
Camera and plenty of film.
Passport (plus a couple of Xerox copies).
At least one short sleeve shirt and one or two long sleeve shirts (dark colors, depending on the place and destiny chosen).
And your regular medium to high altitude outer trekking clothes (Anorak-Wind Breaker, Pile or Down Jacket, Wool Hat, Gloves)
Any questions, consults and information, contact us at:
Mail: info@cuscomachupicchu.com
Phone: (0051 - 84) - 984764938 
