It is a famous, remote and ancient footpath in the same region of the Inca trail, but less traveled and offers more spectacular views. This route provides a magnificent wilderness alternative for those who wish to escape the more crowded trekking routes. On the trail, we pass through an amazing progression of ecological zones, from scarcely vegetated alpine meadows flanking two spectacular 20,000 feet snow capped peaks, down through subtropical forest into the Inca Trail. .Arriving later to MachuPicchu the "Lost City of the Incas¨.

ITINERARY

Day 1. CUSCO / MOLLEPATA Bus transportation from Cusco to Mollepata, camping at the head of the trail. (L+D). Mules carry our luggage and some saddle horses are available in case they are needed.

Day 2. Soraypampa/ .We start our trek escorted by a bilingual guide and camp crew. We camp at Soraypampa with spectacular views of two glaciers, Humantay and the giant Salkantay at 20,000feet . (B+L+D)

Day 3.Soraypampa/ Sisaypampa, we slowly hike up to the Inca Chirihasca Pass at 16,500 feet.We hike along the right face of the massive Salkantay with magnificent views of snow- covered peaks. Then we descend to our camp at Sisaypampa. (B+L+D)

Day 4. Sisaypampa/ LlulluchapampaAfter breakfast, we start hiking, by passing the hamlet of Huayllabamba and entering the Inca Trail. We then go through an Andean cloud forest to camp above the tree line at Llulluchapampa. (B+L+D)

Day 5.Llulluchapampa/ Phuyupatamarca, Early morning we start our hike to the Warmiwanusca Pass. Entering a clear Inca Trail , this is one of the best days on the Trail with visits to the ruins of Sayacmarca, Conchamarca and later camping near Phuyupatamarca, the " City above the Clouds ". Where the best Sunrise and sunset can be seen. Magnificent views of the Veronica and Salkantay ranges. (B+L+D)

Day 6. Phuyupatamarca/MACHUPICCHU Early morning wake-up call to see the sun rise over the ruins. After Breakfast, trek down to the ruins of Winay Wayna and then through the ¨ Sun Gate¨ (Inti Punku), and into MachuPicchu, the "Lost City of the Incas¨. (B+L), overnight is Aguas Calientes.

Day 7. MACHUPICCHU.- Starting 6.00 a.m. all day visit to the ancient Inca Sanctuary of Machupicchu. Late afternoon train back to Cusco. Transfer to your hotel. (B)

INCLUDED : -Transportation to the head of the trail. -For the first part of the trek, we will have mules and horses, after we will have porters. -All the meals during the trek -Professional bilingual guide, cook, assistant cook-5 Nights in double-occupancy tents-Dining tent, kitchen tent.-Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and Machupicchu, students with ISC get a discount)- Train tickets back to Cusco.

DOES NOT INCLUDE: -Sleeping bags-Personal equipment.

COST :
FULL Service:
From 3 to 8 participants US $ 647.00

OPTIONAL:Overnight the 7th day and Return by train on the 8th day at 5.55a.m.