ITINERARY DAYS 1-4

Arrival Day in Cusco - Acclimatisation time Cusco 3300m - 3 Days

First day of arrival, we land in country and you will be taken to the hotel/condo where we will enjoy a relaxing evening and you can sample the local cuisine. This will be everyone’s opportunity to meet and get to know each other and unwind from the long journey. We will have two nights here acclimatising before we start our amazing challenge of a lifetime.

Day 1 – Cusco 3300m - Trail Head Phulawasipata 4200 m – Rainbow Mountain – Red Valley - Cusco 3300m

Early wake up call to make our way to the trail head, where we will then be treated to a hearty breakfast before the amazing day begins. We hike 2 hours to the Rainbow Mountain Range, having a few stops on route to discuss the geography of the area. Once we have reached the peak, we will have free time to explore, take pictures or just sit and take in the natural beauty of your surroundings. We will head to the glacial mountain peak Ausangate 6384m, one of the tallest mountains in Peru. We descend a different route taking a stop at the lookout point to see the Red Valley.

We then head to our beautiful private lodge for an evening of relaxation and great food.

Day 2 – Cusco – Ayapata 3300m– Drive & Trek – 6 – 7 hours – 8.7 Miles

Early start to head to Ollantaytambo where we will have a lovely breakfast and meet all of the in country team that will be supporting us over the coming days. We will start our trek for the day going through the first Inca check point, passing through the ancient site of Patallacta. Lunch will be served on our hike, today is a relatively easy hike all be it 6 – 7 hours. 

Day 3 – Ayapata 3300m – Dead Women’s Pass 4215m – Chaquicocha 3600m – 7 – 8 hours – 9.95 Miles

Today is the longest hiking day so a big breakfast will be needed. First stop of the day will be at Dead Woman’s Pass, this will take roughly 4 hours. Views from here over Pacaymayu valley are breathtakingly beautiful so some time is needed to soak up the natural beauty. Passing through a small Inca site of Runcu Raccay where we will see two stunning waterfalls and onto Sayacmarca. We will have the benefit of a small tour and then witness the sunset over the Vilcabamba mountain range. The campsite at Chaquicocha is only 20 minutes from here where after dinner we can do some star gazing away from all artificial light. 
 

INCLUDED

• All transfers to and from the airport
• Hotel/condo accommodation in Cusco
• All meals and soft drinks on the trek
• All camping equipment for during the trek
• Hiking poles if needed
  
• Guided sightseeing tour in Machu Picchu
  
• All ground transportation – (train) 
  
• Park permit
• All government taxes, VAT and office service charge
  
• Tips for the team
• Chasing Summits top