PERU HIKING ITINERARY:
Days 1-2 Cusco
Meet in Cusco, which rests at 11,200 feet Take a guided walk
through the cobbled stairways of the historic city center and
view the remains of Coricancha, once the grandest temple of the
Inca empire Hike in the hills above Cusco to Tambo Machay Enjoy
a picnic lunch in a secluded meadow, then continue to the Temple
of the Moon Accompanied by our local guide, investigate the
extraordinary Sacsayhuaman ruin, called the “Stonehenge of the
Andes.”
Days 3-4 Urubamba
High above the Urubamba River Valley, hike through the
altiplano and ancient salt pans, which are still farmed today
Rub elbows with the locals at Pisac’s lively market In the
peaceful town of Ollantaytambo, climb the ruins of an Inca
temple and fortress before walking along the terraced river
valley Journey into a remote valley to visit local school
children and a weaving community hidden in the hills.
Days 5-7 Aguas Calientes
After a morning train ride, hike on the Inca Trail—still lined
with ancient stones and stairs—and arrive at the “Gate of the
Sun” for an unforgettable view of Machu Picchu Spend the next
day strolling through Machu Picchu to view the Lost City’s
intricate stonework and mysterious religious designs Feeling
intrepid? Summit Huayna Picchu for a birds-eye look at the ruins
A train returns us to Ollantaytambo, where we catch a bus bound
for Cusco.
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
1 Route Option Available
Walking Tour of Cusco 3.5 hours
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
3 Route Options Available
Walking 3.5, 5, 5.6 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
3 Route Options Available
2.2, 4.4, 6.2 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
3 Route Options Available
1.9, 2.8, 4.7 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
2 Route Options Available
2.2, 6.8 miles
500 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
Route Options Available
2.2, 3.7 miles
0 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Guided Tour of Machu Picchu
Day 7
Conclusion of Trip
* Please note that altitude will increase the perceived
difficulty of some routes.
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