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A week-long Andes circuit from Cusco to Machu Picchu that pairs classic Inca sites with high-altitude treks to Vinicunca and Humantay Lagoon. Expect steep ascents, rapid weather shifts, and rewarding cultural context.
A week-long Andes circuit from Cusco to Machu Picchu that pairs classic Inca sites with high-altitude treks to Vinicunca and Humantay Lagoon. Expect steep ascents, rapid weather shifts, and rewarding cultural context.
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Operated by MACHUPICCHU SENSATIONS Travel & Expeditions · Cusco, Cusco Region
You arrive in Cusco at dawn: thin air bites at the back of your throat, cobbled streets steam under soles, and the Andes stand like slow-moving walls beyond the city. Over seven days this tour moves you from highland plazas to rainbow-striped ridgelines, through terraced Inca fields and up to the turquoise hush of a glacial lagoon.
moderate.
7 days (6 nights).
Moderate cardiovascular fitness recommended; prior day-hiking experience helpful and plan for altitude stress.
Both are high-altitude day hikes: Vinicunca is shorter but reaches ~5,200 m with steep sections; Humantay is a steady climb to ~4,200 m—both need acclimatization and moderate fitness.
Yes—train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and a bus up to Machu Picchu; the guided visit typically lasts about 2–3 hours with extra time in Aguas Calientes for food or optional sites.
Entrance fees to Machu Picchu and several archaeological sites are included as General Tourist Ticket; some local sites (e.g., certain salt pans) may require separate small fees on-site.
Ascend gradually, hydrate, avoid alcohol, eat lightly, and consider coca tea or prophylactic medication after consulting a doctor; descend if symptoms worsen.
This route threads core Inca sites—Cusco was the imperial capital; the Sacred Valley held agricultural terraces and administrative centers vital to Inca statecraft.
High visitation stresses fragile puna and alpine wetlands—stay on trails, pack out waste, and favor operators who limit group sizes and support local conservation initiatives.
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