It is one of the most impressive hikes a few hours from Cusco, certainly has much to offer for those who like to walk. This hike is not so demanding, during the hike you will see landscapes, lakes, communities and the most important archaeological sites, it is an alternative route that I definitely recommend and you will be amazed.
Difficulty: Moderate
Considerations: Permit Required
Tour Type: History, adventure,Hiking
Good For: Moderate physical fitness
using coupon: ALTITUDX30
The student discount applies only for people who present a valid UNIVERSITY CARD. Minors 17 years old or younger. To grant the discount we need you to send us a copy of your university ID. For children 17 years old and under, we need a copy of passport for the reservation.
Vistadome Train: All our services include the regular train service, expeditions or Voyager. The vistadome train or panoramic train is an upgraded train that
Huaynapicchu: This mountain is a 50 minute walk to the top and another 50 minutes return. If you are planning to do this hike on your own, your guide will give you all the indications. For this hike an additional ticket is required and we can reserve it for you.
The entrance is purchased according to the start of the trip, the entrances are at 10 a.m., have time to enjoy Machupicchu.
# Immigration card
# Backpack ( small)
# water bottles
# mountain shoes ( light on recommendation)
# passport # student card ( if you booked as a student)
For you Duffel:
# absorbent shirts
# pants for walks
# warm jacket preferably feather
# sun hat
# flashlight for personal use
# waterproof jacket
#Garbage bag ( for trash)
# sleeping bag preferably feather
Toiletries:
# repellents
# hand sanitizer
# toilet paper
# personal medication
# sunscreen
The day begins with the pick up from your hotel at approximately 6:30 am in the private bus, the transfer lasts 30 minutes until you reach the starting point of the hike which is Tambomachay, from there you will have a walk of approximately 02 hours until you reach a lake located at 3,700mts where you will take a break and then you will be served a delicious lunch, where you will have the opportunity to fill your bottles of plenty of water for the hike. After lunch and rest, you will continue hiking uphill until you reach the second lake located at 4,050mts, where you will take the second break to take advantage of the spectacular scenery, you will have a short rest. Once you have started the trek you will have to go downhill for 2:40hrs until you reach the first camp, where you will spend the night in comfortable and well equipped tents, and in the afternoon you will have dinner with the whole trip team.
Elevations: 3,800 m / Sun Gate 2,720 m
Weather: cold
Walking Distance: 14 km / 9 miles