Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake

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Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake

duration: 9 days

difficulty: Moderate

group size: 8

experience: Beginner

Overview

The government has sanctioned a small portion of the thousands of miles of Inca Trail preserved for this hike. This popular classic route is 26 miles and takes 4-days. In this special itinerary we add two full days of acclimatization hikes while exploring the region ahead of the Inca trail hike. The Inca trail hike is followed by a full day hike to the extraordinary Rainbow Mountain and another full day hike to the pristine Humantay Lake.

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Trip host

Raul C

Raul Ccolque, has lived in the Andes all of his life. Since he was 18-years-old he has worked on the Inca Trail on every trek to Macchu Picchu, as both a porter and a tour guide. Born and raised in a small village called Seque Raccay, Ccolque attended a Quechuan speaking elementary and high school. He then went on to Cusco University to further his studies in tourism. Growing up in a small Quechuan village ignited his passion for hiking the surrounding mountains and exploring his heritage.

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Cusco (Arrival and airport pick-up) – Please provide flight details

We will pick you up from the airport in one of our private vehicles towards your hotel. You will enjoy a free afternoon to relax and acclimate to the high altitude of this city. No meals included for this day.

Day 2: Sacred Valley (Alpaca farm visit, Pisaq Inca Archeological site, Pisaq Market, Ollantaytambo town and archeological site)

Day 3: Inca Trail Hike - Ollantaytambo – Piskacucho Km 82 – Llactapata- Ayapata (Walking distance: 8.7 miles/14 km (6-7 hours), Campsite altitude: 10,830 feet (high) above sea level)

Day 4: Dead Woman´s Pass – Runcuraccay Pass – Chaquiccocha (Walking distance: 9.94 miles/16 km (7-8 hours) Campsite altitude: 11,810 feet (high) above sea level (chilly weather)

Day 5: Chaquiccocha – Wiñaywayna (Walking distance: 6.2 miles/10km (5 hours) Campsite altitude: 8,530 feet (high) above sea level (chilly weather)

Day 6: Sun Gate - Machu Picchu – The Lost City Of The Incas- Cusco

Day 7: Rainbow Mountain

Day 8: Humantay Lake

Day 9: Goodbye (Please provide your flight details)

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 1 day

Hotel Rumipunku (3 stars)

On day 2, for 1 day

On day 3, for 3 days

On day 6, for 3 days

Pricing

Included:

Transfers

Accommodation

Admission fees

Porter

Guide fees

Excluded:

All meals

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Luggage transfers

Airport transfer

International flights

Domestic flights

Local guide

Some meals

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.