Pick you up from your hotel located in the city of Cusco to travel by bus to Piskacucho. There will be a stop in Ollantaytambo, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, to have a little rest. Our adventure begins upon arrival at kilometre 82.

We will ascend along a parallel road to Urubamba River for 3 hours until reach Miskay, a lovely small town where you will try the popular drink known as Chicha, which is offered by the ladies. Going up you will have views of Patallacta, an Inca building located at the bottom of the mountain.

Walking for 2 hours along Cusichaca River, we will arrive to a beautiful spot to rest and enjoy a lunch. The Inca Trail hike is a unique journey to the amazing citadel of Machu Picchu. We are going to walk along a path full of vegetation where we will able to appreciate trees such a cedar and laurel, and also we will admire more than 400 kinds of orchids and begonias. The Incas always respect the environment, creating trails made with stones and keeping the natural landscapes with their archaeological sites. After the break, we will continue walking until our first camping in Wayllabamba. You will be able to admire the amazing Andean landscapes, as well as the majesty of Veronica Mountain. Distance traveled: 6.8 miles – Approximate time of walk: 5 to 6 hours.