Llactapata Trek to Machu Picchu
Description
Llactapata trek to Machu Picchu is similar to the Short Inca Trail 2 days. This archaeological site is a small Inca ruin. The Quequan word “Llactapata” means "High City". Llactapata shows us her incredible condition located 2.840 meters above the sea. This archaeological site is in the Classic Inca Trail.
Llactapata is fulfilled with a religious and agricultural importance that is reflected by its proximity to other resorts where the Pulpituyoc ceremony was made. It’s also near to wealth and fertile lands which were frequently used. The strategic location indicates its importance which is expressed by the Inca domination. Llactapata invites us to enjoy the view of its cloud forest landscape. The last day we go hiking to Machu Picchu and then we have a guided Tour in the "lost city of the Incas". The rest of the time free. Finally we return to Ollantaytambo by train and then return to Cusco by bus.
What to Expect
Quick itinerary:
Day 01: Trekking Llactapata to Machu Picchu
Day 02: Hike to Machu Picchu
Highlights of the Inca Trail - Llactapata Trek:
- Visit of a Peruvian cloud forest
- 2 day hike with a professional Tour Guide
- Guided tour of the Incan complex of Llactapata
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Climb to Huayna Picchu (Optional)
Crew: A Tierras Vivas Representative in Cusco and a professional Tour Guide of the trek.
Accommodation: Hostel (1 night).
Meals: 1x breakfast, 1x lunch, 1x dinner (Please allow USD 20 - 30 for meals not included).
Transportation: Transportation by private van, 2x train.
Resposinble Travel
Tierras Vivas Porters
Tierras Vivas DOES NOT permit this exploitation!! We guarantee that our porters carry only an amount given by the Peruvian law!! There is still a long way to go when it comes to a reserve of adequate meals, backpacks and warm dry sleeping accommodation. click here
Each Year Tierras Vivas hots a Christmas party in Patacancha. Family porters,
Itineray Details
Day 01: Cusco - Llactapata - Aguas Calientes
At 4:00 am, we pick you up from your hotel to take by private vehicle to Hidrolectrica (hydroelectric plant). During this 5 hour ride, we can observe cloud forest and mountain landscapes, for example Abra Malaga (4,550 m). When in Hidrolectrica, we get off the vehicle and start climbing to Llactapata Incan complex where we receive a guided tour. Later on, we return to Hidrolectrica and from there, we walk for 3 hours along trails until Aguas Calientes (a small town just below Machu Picchu). We overnight there in a nice hostel with a private bathroom.