ITINERARIES IN PERU

Peru is a country of contrasts: Rainforest and desert, fertile valleys, white sandy beaches and snow-covered mountains - in Peru you will find a bit of everything. Our recommended roundtrips are suggestions how you can explore the diversity of Peru.

Peru Intensive - On the trace of the Inca - Mystic North
Additional programmes: Rainforest - Inca Trail - Enjoy the beach - Huaraz/Cordillera Blanca

The Inca Trail can be started from Cusco as well as from some places in the Sacred Valley like Yucay, Urubamba or Ollanta. On the trail there are several camps, which is why the overnight places can change depending on the availability.

Day 1: Inca Trail: Ollanta - Paucarcancha.
Transfer by bus to the starting point of the Inca Trail. 1st day of the trekking route. Overnight stay in a camp in Paucarcancha.

The way from Ollanta to km. 82 in the valley of the Urubamba River is done by bus. Here the porters are met, and the Inca Trail starts. The way will lead from an altitude of 1800 to 4500 m.a.s.l., and you can see a number of orchids and other flowers. The route starts along the river and offers a great view on the Vilcanota mountain range and Mount Veronica. Through a narrow valley the way leads you to the community of Wayllabamba. At the end of the day you will reach the Inca terraces of Paucarcancha.

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Day 2: Inca Trail: Paucarcancha - Runcuracay
Overnight stay in the camp in Runcuracay.

From Paucarcancha the way leads through a cloud forest. This is the most presumptuous part of the trail, leading up to the pass of Harmihuañusca at 4050 m.a.s.l. From here you have a good view on the ruins of Runcurucay, which are the final destination for the day.

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Day 3: Inca Trail: Runcuracay - Puyupatamarca
Overnight stay in the Camp in Puyupatamarca.

The trek continues to the ruins of Sayacmarca. After passing the ruins, the trail becomes easier, with less ups and downs, leading along high peaks and spectacular landscapes, until arriving at the archeological center of Puyupatamarca.

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Day 4: Inca Trail: Puyupatamarca - Machu Picchu
Guided tour in Machu Picchu. Overnight in Aguas Calientes or return to Cusco.

The way descends through dense cloud forest, passing Wiñay Wayna and Inti Pata, before allowing a first view on Machu Picchu. The citadel of Machu Picchu lies hidden high above the Huatanay River. Machu Picchu, Wayna Picchu and its surroundings form a magical sight. Especially in high season it is beautiful to see Machu Picchu early in the morning, or after 3 pm, when there are not so many people around. The last train to Cusco leaves from Aguas Calientes around 7 p.m., so there is time enough to wander around the complex and to explore everything.

Do you have time to discover the rainforest leaving Cusco? Follow us to the great Peruvian jungle!

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