This is a unique way to see Machu Picchu. Enjoy the Andes mountain range, hike with us through de different ecosystems and find ancient Inca archaeological sites along the way. Enjoy the cloud forest and have an incredible view of the ancient path of the Incas to Machu Picchu.

DAY ONE:CUSCO, PISCAYCUCHO, kilometer 100
Pickup early morning in Cusco city followed by a two and a half hour drive north east to the sacred valley, where we will pass through several villages and archaeological sites. After that we arrive at the start of our trail in Piscaycucho village (2570mts). The trail begins following the gorge of the Urubamba River with incredible views of the Vilcanota mountain range. In this section of the trail we will see some bromeliads and Spanish muss. Also some of the Andean scrub bush vegetation with bushes like the Chilca (bacharis peruviana) and some Molle (Schinus molle) and Tara (Caesalpina spinosa) tress used for medicinal purposes in the area. After 2 hours we visit a beautiful archaeological site called Patacllacta (alt.2740mts) for some explorations of this administrative place called Tambo. After that we continue hiking seeing different archaeological sites along the way with the opportunity to see different times of bromeliads and orchest as well some Pisonay (Erythrina edulis and Erythrina furcata) trees called Coral tree. In this trail also we will see part of the original stone path of the Incas(used by the royal inca families) where we will see different species of wrens and finches. As well some humming birds and Tanagers. Later we stop to have lunch near the river. After a good break and a bath we continue hiking the royal Inca Road through the forest for about to 6 hours covering a distance of 18 kilometers through a trail with some ups and downs looking for wildlife for the rest of the afternoon until reaching our camp near Chachabamba (alt 2100), where we will camp near the river for a good bath and a good rest. (B, L, D)

DAY TWO: CHACHABAMBA, WIÑAYHUYNA, MACHU PICCHU
After a good breakfast we will continue for 2 hour and 4 kilometers to begin the exploration of the Inca remains of Chachabamba(resting place of the Incas) surround by the amazing views of the canyon and the cloud forest After we begin hiking up from this Inca site for two hours from Chachabamba (2100mts) to the archaeological site of Wiñay huayna (2710mts), where we will visit the Inca remains and have our picnic lunch. Finishing the visit we continue to Machu Picchu through the cloud forest for about 2 hours looking some flora and fauna of the beginning of the cloud forest with the opportunity to see some orchest like Wiñay huayna(forever young, epidendrum secundum)and bromeliads like Maguey(Furcraea andina)and probably some species of wrens and humming birds. Following a light lunch we will have our first view of Machu Picchu from the mountains at the Sun gate. After some great views, we begin hiking down where we will stop in the overlook platform place to take pictures and an introduction about the Inca city. Today we will hike for 6 to 7 hours and cover 12 kilometers approximate in the cloud forest and in the original Inca trail. Later we will go down by bus (25 minutes) to the town of Aguas Calientes where we will visit the hot springs; after that we will have dinner in town and hotel overnight (B, L, D)

DAY THREE: MACHU PICCHU
This day we go up to Machu Picchu (2450mts) by bus to begin a tour for two hours; after that we will have the chance to hike one of the mountains like Huayna Picchu or the mountain Machu picchu for (2 to 3 hours) with some beautiful flora and fauna of the cloud forest; and then time to relax until we go down for late lunch. There will be time to visit the market and take the train back to Cusco. (B, L,)

Note: This trail good for beginners and some experience.
Note: We can recommend some good hotels.

• Sleeping bag(under 10 centigrades)
• Mattresses
• Tents(eureka)
• Hotels(3 stars optional)
• Camping equipments, Lunch tent, portable toilet
• Transportation in and out
• Meals,snacks
• Bus up and down Machu picchu)
• Porters.
• Train.
• Tours, treks
• Admission Tickets.
• Guides (historical natural)
• First aid, bottle of oxygen · Radio communication.cell phone

2 pax $600 for each person

3 to 5 pax $550 for each person

6 to 8 pax $500 for each person

9 to 16 pax $450 for each person

• Flashlights (at least one headlamp among them).
• Sun Block; Insect Repellent.
• Towels (Small; cotton and hygienic).
• 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).