Day 1 – Arrival in Cusco. Meet your guide at the airport, transfer to your hotel, and enjoy a city orientation with visits to local markets and a traditional lunch.
Day 2 – Drive to Cachora, meet your trekking team, and begin the descent into Apurimac Canyon. Camp overnight in Chikiska.
Day 3 – Cross the Apurimac River and ascend past Santa Rosa and Maranpata to camp near Choquequirao, surrounded by stunning scenery.
Day 4 – Explore the vast ruins of Choquequirao, its grand terraces and hidden corners. Optional hike to see the white stone llamas. Return to camp to relax.
Day 5 – Early start to cross a high pass, then descend to Rio Blanco. After a break, climb to Maizal (3,000m) for a scenic campsite and a well-earned cold beer.
Day 6 – Trek past old silver mines to Abra San Juan (4,000m) for Vilcabamba views. Descend to Yanama and drive to your final campsite in Lucmabamba.
Day 7 – Hike along a beautiful Inca trail to Llactapata, with a stunning view of Machu Picchu. Descend to the valley and reach Aguas Calientes by train or foot.
Day 8 – Explore Machu Picchu with a guided tour of its wonders. Return by scenic train through the Sacred Valley.
Day 9 – Enjoy free time in Cusco before your airport transfer.
