"I traveled with MVX to Peru in 2008 and had one of the greatest experiences of my life! They take the time to cover every base so you can truly indulge yourself in one of the many exotic locations of your choosing. In saying that, it's not all about the location, it's about the journey and MVX will give you one that you will never forget!"
Day 1 Depart home for Lima, Peru
Depending on individual flight schedules, you will either arrive in Lima in the evening or very early the next morning. Those arriving in the evening will overnight in a hotel in the suburbs of Lima (Miraflores) and return to the airport early the next morning for the flight to Cusco.
Day 2 Lima to Cusco
Check into the hotel in the afternoon you will have a guided visit of the nearby ruins of Cusco (Temple of the Sun, San Blas neighborhood,main square and it`s surroundings)overnight at Hotel Royal Inca.
Day 3 Cusco/Urubamba
Morning visit of the Pisaq village and it`s famous Indian market for some shopping. After lunch we will drive along the Sacred Valley and we will visit the impressive archeological center of Ollantaytambo. Overnight in Cusco again at Hotel Royal Inca.
Day 4 Pacchar to Chilipahua Hike time: 6 hours
Elevation change: 2,000 ft
Estimated distance: 5 miles
Camp at 11,400 ft
Early morning bus will take us to the Pacchar trailhead to begin our trek up the Inca Trail. The trail climbs via a small ‘pampa’ at Amparaki to the Watuq’asa pass (3900m) where we will pass an Inca wall and fortress known as Qosqoq’awarina (the place where one can see the surrounding the pass). There are also great views of the Vilcabamba massif, 3 large mountains in a row. Descend from the pass to a small valley with a stream running through it called Anapahua, and then head up the valley to your campsite at the small settlement of Chilipauhua.
Day 5 Chilipahua Camp at 11,400 ft
This is our day of community service for the Chilipahua village.
Day 6 Chilipahua to Ancascocha Hike time: 7 hours
Elevation change: 2,200 ft
Estimated distance: 5 miles
Camp at 14,000 ft
A long day of hard trekking to the second highest pass, Pampaq’asa. Once over the pass, a further hour down brings you to the lunch spot by the Silque River. After lunch, walk a further 2-3 hours downhill until you reach your campsite at Ankascocha, near a scenic alpine lake.
Day 7 Ancascocha to Kamicancha Hike time: 6 hours
Elevation change: -2,500 ft
Estimated distance: 5 miles
Camp at 11,500 ft
The day begins with a steep descent to to Ancascocha Lake. Our journey then continues down through the Sillke Valley where you will be engulfed by very narrow canyon walls and beautiful vegetation (some of the most unique species of orchids in all of the Andes). After the lengthy descent, a sit down lunch and passing through three different ecosystems, we will reach the Kamicancha camp site.
Day 8 Kamicancha to Piscacucho Hike time: 5 hours
Elevation change: -2,500 ft
Estimated distance: 4 miles
Camp at 9,000 ft
The trail now follows the Cusichaca Valley through Huayllabamba, a village of corn fields to Piscacucho which overlooks the Urubamba River. This area is dotted with Inca sites. The scenery will change dramatically as you leave the snow capped peaks behind and enter the tropical surroundings with strong scents of eucalyptus. Overnight in a sweet spot on the edge of the Urubamba River.
Day 9 Piscacucho to Machu Picchu Hike time: 5 hours
Elevation change: +2,000, -1,000
Estimated distance: 4 miles
This morning we will wake from camp and make our way over to the train station where we will take a 40 minute train ride to Km 104 and begin our final push up to the holy site. A very steep 3 hour trail will bring us to the famous Inca ruin of Winay Wayna. Here we join the standard Inca Trail which cuts across the ridge to the Incan ‘Gate of the Sun’ and the first exhilarating view of Machu Picchu. From the gate, you will travel downhill to Machu Picchu. Just a few minutes to enjoy the sun setting around this amazing place and then a short bus ride down to Aguas Calientes where we will lodge at the Machu Picchu Inn.
Day 10 Machu Picchu to Cusco
Morning guided tour of Machu Picchu with lunch. This afternoon take the train back to Cusco (3hours). Overnight in Cusco at the Hotel Royall Inca.
Day 11 Cusco to Lima to Home
Take morning domestic flight back to Lima, afternoon tour of Lima. Evening or late night international flight back to US.
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Day 1 Depart home for Lima, Peru
