About this experience
This 4-day trek allows you to spend time with local people while trekking through the amazing Andean mountains ending with a tour at Machu Picchu. This specialized route passes through two villages: Kiswarani and Cancha Cancha, where they still practice the Incan lifestyle. These visits are authentic and beautiful experiences and your guide will be at your side helping you to communicate since mainly Quechua (the language of the Inkas) is spoken here.
At a glance
- Duration: 96 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 96 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 7 years
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What is included
- Horses to carry the camping gear and food, 7 kg/ to be carried by your personal belongings
- 2 nights camping / 1 night hostal at Aguas Calientes town
- Ground transportation Ollantaytambo train station - Cusco
- Pre-briefing in Cusco one day before the trek
- Master chef during the hike
- Ground transportation to the trail-head, along the Sacred Valley with amazing views
- Lunch
- Camping gear tents, inflammable mats,
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- English speaking tour guide
- Tourist train tickets Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (round-trip)
Not included
- Sleeping bag -10° (Available for rent) $.25
- Walking stick (Available for rent) $15
- Last lunch and dinner at Aguas Calientes (You will be in town with lots of restaurant options)
- Optional school supplies for kids
- Water bottle (Able to buy on the route)
- Bus: Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu round trip
- Entrance tickets to the thermal bath Lares $. 20
- Personal medication
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- We suggest to book your hotel near to the main square with a lot of facilities around.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu USA
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Maximum is 10 people per booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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