Route
Day 1 : Begin Vilcabamba Trek - Casapata
Day 2 : Casapata to Hatunpampa
Day 3 : Hatunpampa to Nogalpampa
Day 4 : Nogalpampa to Aguas Calientes
Day 5 : Machu Picchu to Cusco
Trek Across the Magnificent Vilcabamba Range
Take a guided trek through the Vilcabamba Mountains that occupied a central place in the history of the rise and fall of the mighty Inca Empire.
Day 1 : Begin Vilcabamba Trek - Casapata
Day 2 : Casapata to Hatunpampa
Day 3 : Hatunpampa to Nogalpampa
Day 4 : Nogalpampa to Aguas Calientes
Day 5 : Machu Picchu to Cusco
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Read More about Brenda Machu Picchu
Take the short route to Machu Picchu along this famous ancient trail traversing exotic Andean scenery.
Distance: 3 mi (5 km)
Maximum Altitude: 10,040 feet (3,060 m)
Approximate Time: 3 hrs
Gradient: Moderate
Distance: 11 mi (17 km)
Maximum Altitude: 13,410 ft (4,090 m)
Approximate Time: 10 hrs
Distance: 9 mi (14 km)
Maximum Altitude: 14,765 ft (4,500 m)
Approximate Time: 8 hrs
Distance: 8 mi (13 km)
Maximum Altitude: 9,150 ft (2,790 m)
Approximate Time: 5 hrs
*Optional: Hike up Huayna Picchu, the peak overlooking the Machu Picchu ruins. This hike is steep and takes about 3 hours round trip, but has remarkable views. Please let your Travel Advisor know if you’d like to add this to your itinerary.
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Read More About Brenda*Note: Prices are per person and based on a minimum of two travelers on a group trek. Departure dates are subject to availability, however, your Travel Advisor can provide additional information about available start dates.
Included:
Transportation and tickets
Camping equipment
Team
Food
Not Included:
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