Today we have the big climb – rising from camp all the way to Dead Woman’s Pass at 4200m. Night camp (3000m).ĭrive approx 3 hours trek approx 5-6 hours The path is dusty but firm and there are no steps. There are a couple of steep drops and climbs into gullies along the way, with great views of Mt Veronica standing at 5000m. After lunch a gentle climb takes us to our camp at Wayllabamba. The first half-day walk is fairly easy on an undulating path which follows the Urubamba River for much of the way. Night hotel.Īfter a second night at altitude we should all be feeling ready for action! We leave Cuzco, heading out along the Sacred Valley via Ollantaytambo to the Trail’s starting-point at Km82. From Tambo Machay, an ancient ruin high in the hills above Cuzco, passing some of the amazing Inca sites in the surrounding country-side as we walk to Sacsayhuaman, the huge and impressive Inca ruin on the outskirts of Cuzco. Our first day’s trek is downhill and will help us acclimatise to the altitude.

After a trip briefing, the afternoon is free to explore the sites of this historic city. Morning arrival in Cuzco (3400m) transfer to hotel. To avoid disappointment and in order for Discover Adventure to secure your permit, you will need to book your place early for this challenge. Permits will be released in October for the following year's departures. Permits for April - October departures (peak trekking season) sell out extremely quickly and demand for these permits increases year on year. *Each year, the Peruvian Government release a limited number of trekking permits for the upcoming 12 months. This challenge is bespoke to Help for Heroes and is organised and managed by our event provider, Discover Adventure. We finally come to the Sun Gate, which overlooks Machu Picchu, where your first magical glimpse provides an unforgettable reward for your efforts. Continually climbing up or dropping down, our way is steep at times, and the altitude adds to the challenge. Trekking on Inca-paved paths and steps, our route takes us up through lush cloudforest to the demanding Dead Woman’s Pass (4200m). Machu Picchu is one of the most iconic sights in South America, and the culmination of our magnificent Inca Trail trek through the breathtaking valleys and passes of the Peruvian Andes.*

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