
Vilcabamba Trek to Machupicchu | 9 Days
Experience an unforgettable journey through ancient secrets and breathtaking landscapes. This unique 9-day, 60-mile (96.56 km) trek takes you along remote, less-traveled trails, offering the ultimate hiking challenge. Along the way, enjoy comfortable camping with the full support of experienced guides and staff. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Daily Itinerary
After breakfast, we travel by bus through the Sacred Valley, once the agricultural heart of the Inca Empire. At the Salineras de Maras, admire thousands of shimmering salt pools still harvested using ancestral techniques. At Moray, we'll learn how the Incas engineered microclimates on these impressive terraces to experiment with and adapt crops. Our journey continues to Ollantaytambo, one of the best-preserved Inca towns, where we soak in the atmosphere of ancient stone streets and towering ruins. From Ollantaytambo, we travel approximately three hours by bus to Huayopata, a lush region on the edge of the cloud forest. There, we'll enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation in a cozy lodge with a local family homestay—an authentic experience that brings us closer to Peruvian life.
Hike Details
Total Distance
5 km | 3.11 mi
Estimated Hiking Time
2.5–3 hours
Altitude
3,400 m → 4,300 m → 1,450 m
Lodging Altitude
1,450 m | 4,757 ft
Overnight
Lodge in Huayopata
Meals
L & D



