Walking on the mountains of the Incas where they extracted the stones for the construction of different places in Cusco is incredible and mystical, makes you go back many years ago. This hike takes you to unexplored and almost virgin places where silence prevails throughout the hike. The locals say that on this route there were many occurrences of apparitions of pumas, condors and strange animals not endemic to the place, this place certainly has a very unique charm, it is part of the network of Inca trails that existed many years ago. The landscapes are incredible surrounded by snow-capped mountains and a great valley. If you are looking to explore and learn more about the Incas and want to know how they elaborated all the material for their constructions, this route is definitely made for you. And not only that; there are great stories from locals that will keep you entertained.
Want to feel the true essence of the Andes join us to explore this place full of mystery and mysticism?
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 first day will start with the pick up from the hotel in the city of Cusco at approximately 7 am in our bus, we will go to the community of Soqma, the duration of the trip in our bus is 1: 40 hours to the point where we will begin our hike, visiting Ñaupa Church an Inca religious center where many rituals were practiced in veneration of their gods, continuing with the tour we will arrive at our starting point of the hike the community of soqma, there we will get ready to start the hike, visiting as first place the waterfall of perolniyoq, imposing and beautiful waterfall. Almost halfway through the first day you will have a delicious lunch prepared by the specialized travel team, the rest will be brief and you will have the opportunity to recharge your water bottles. After lunch you will continue with the hike to the second stop point, during the hike you will appreciate an archaeological center at the foot of the mountain where you will have the opportunity to take pictures and a brief explanation from your guide. Arriving at the camp site you will have the opportunity to explore the place freely and recharge yourself with lots of positive energy.
Elevation: 3,667mts/11,753ft
Distance: 6 km
Difficulty: Moderate