Highlights
- Ride remote Inca trails through stunning Andean landscapes to Machu Picchu.
- Meet Quechua communities and experience authentic Andean traditions.
- Explore Machu Picchu with an expert guide and unforgettable views.
Description
Itinerary
Note: Pick-up service is available in Cusco or the Sacred Valley. The exact meeting point will be coordinated before the tour.
Day 1: Cusco – Killarumiyuq – Yanacocha – Ancascocha
Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Cusco to the trailhead. Along the way, you will visit the sacred Inca site of Killarumiyuq (Temple of the Moon), dedicated to the female deity and surrounded by ancient agricultural terraces. You will continue to Ancawasi and Pumapata, where your horseback riding excursion begins.
You will ride through stunning Andean valleys, passing by Lake Yanacocha, before ascending to a spectacular viewpoint on Rainbow Mountain (4,572 m / 15,000 ft). After lunch in the Quenqomayu Valley, you will continue riding to the campsite in Ancascocha.
Distance: 10 km (6.2 mi)
Hiking time: 5 hrs
Maximum altitude: 4,572 m (15,000 ft)
Campsite: 4,300 m (14,107 ft)
Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Day 2: Ancascocha – Camicancha – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, ride back along the trail through potato fields, past ancient Inca aqueducts, through native forests, and into traditional Andean villages where local families maintain centuries-old customs. During orchid season, admire the beautiful Masdevallia orchids along the way.
Arrive in Camicancha, where a private vehicle will take you to Ollantaytambo. Explore the charming Inca town before boarding the train to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night in a comfortable hotel.
Distance: 8 km (4.5 miles)
Hiking time: 4 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 3: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Wake up early to enjoy the unforgettable sunrise over Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of the citadel, approximately 2 to 3 hours long.
Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch before boarding the afternoon train to Ollantaytambo, where a private transfer will take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Distance: 4 km (2.4 miles)
Maximum altitude: 3082 m (10,111 ft)
Difficulty: Easy
Includes
Briefing
Hotel pick-up and transfer to the starting point.
Expedition train ticket (round trip).
Bus transfer from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and vice versa.
Pick-up upon arrival in Machu Picchu and transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation: 1 night camping, 1 night in a hotel.
Professional Tour Guide.
Professional Chef.
Muleteers
Horses to carry personal belongings from passengers up to 8Kg.
Entrance to Machu Picchu Citadel.
Campsite equipment on the Machu Picchu horse riding.
Food on the Horseback riding to Machu Picchu.
Safety and Emergency Team
Excludes
Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain (Optional)
Lunch and dinner on the last day are not included.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
