Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu

Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu

Cusco - Casapata
You'll leave very early in the morning, passing the town of Ollantaytambo, we head towards the Abra Málaga. By dusk, arriving at Casapata, where you'll enjoy dinner and rest.
Day 2 Casapata - Hatumpampa
Climbing up through the ravine of the Pumachaka river to the Chupana sector where this river begins. Arriving at the Pillaujasa mountain pass, you'll see the Jasutina pass nearby. Arriving at Hatunpampa, for camp.
Day 3 Hatumpampa - Nogalpampa
Taking the path which climbs to the Yanacocha mountain pass. At the pass, you can enjoy a view of the Yanacocha lake, and then begin your walk to the Mojon pass. Reaching Nogalpampa, for camp.
Day 4 Nogalpampa - Aguas Calientes
Trekking to Yanatile; here you'll take transport to the train station at the Hidroelectrica, boarding the train that will take you to Aguas Calientes.
Day 5 Machu Picchu - Cusco
At sunrise, taking the bus to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, exploroing Machu Picchu then heading back to Cusco.

Itinerary

Travel to Vilcabamba & Machu Picchu Trek - 5 Days – The Cordillera Vilcabamba is a range of mountains that are home to many historic attractions that were of great importance to the development of Andean civilisation. This part of the Andes mountains was known to be a refuge for the last of the rebel Inkas fleeing from the Spanish invasion; the rebel group of Inkas was led by Manqo Inka II for nearly forty years.

Many lesser travelled trails exist in this part of the Andes; and it’s a rare occurence to encounter other trekkers or groups. Following on the trail is remote, very beautifully surrounded with landscapes and extremely quiet. Trekkers get to pass through snow-capped nevadas on a number of original and well-maintained Inca trails. The trek is typically completed over a 5-day itinerary program.

It takes most of the day to arrive at the mountain town of Huancacalle from Cusco; passing the abra Malaga en route. Parts of this region are closely surrounded by the Peruvian Amazon jungle. This also makes a nice climatic change to the trekking environment and there are some towns of the jungle nearby; like Quillabamba, Kiteni and Santa Teresa.