This is one
of the most significant cities in Inka History. Vilcabamba is
the city that was searched for when Machu Picchu was discovered.
It is the last refuge of the Inka Kingdom for forty years after
the Spanish conquerors had captured the greatest part of the
Empire.
It is one of the most remote locations to visit deep in the
jungle. So the trail to Vilcabamba takes you through a variety
of ecosystems as you descend from the Heights of the Andes down
into the richness and diversity of Amazonia.
TOUR
DESCRIPTION
DAY 1 CUSCO
/ WANKAKALLI (l/d)
We travel by bus from Cusco passing Ollantaytambo and arrive
in Wankakalli where we camp for the first night.
The trek starts from this place at more than 4000 m.a.s.l.
DAY 2 WANKAKALLI
/ QOLLPAQ'ASA (b/l/d)
The first day of the trek takes us through a beautiful Mountainous
landscape as we pass glaciers Pucyura as well as Pumacills
this trail leads us eventually to Qollpaq'asa where we camp
for the second night.
DAY 3QOLLPAQ'ASA
/ UTUTO (b/l/d)
We hike past Mauc'achaca arriving at Pampaconas later in the
day through a vast unspoiled mountain terrain, then walk down
to Ututo where we will camp and perhaps do some fishing in
the river.
DAY 4UTUTO
/ VISTA ALEGRE (b/l/d)
The descent in to the jungle begins this day and quickly the
vegetation and wildlife changes as you walk. We can lunch
by the Pampaconas River and then carry on down to Vista Alegre
where we set camp.
DAY 5VISTA
ALEGRE / CONCEBIDAYOC (b/l/d)
The climate temperatures rise as we descend into the Amazonian
basin and travel down the Vilcabamba valley. The forests of
this area are especially suited for spotting wildlife and
extraordinary vegetation. We make our way to Concebidayoc
where we will camp for the night.
DAY 6CONCEBIDAYOC
/ CHONTABAMBA (b/l/d)
Today there are many opportunities to see the Inca ruins of
the Last of the Empire, deep in the jungle. As we past the
Pampaconas River, you can see a famous Inca bridge and have
a guided tour of Chontabamba, before we camp.
DAY 7 CHONTABAMBA
/ CHIWANKIRI (b/l/d)
We pass through Espiritupampa past the Pampaconas River. This
will be the last day of trekking. The hot and humid jungle
adventure ends when we camp at Chiwankiri.
DAY 8CHIWANKIRI
/ CUSCO (b/l)
We return by bus through the beautiful Lares valley to Cusco
and return you to your hotel for a well earned rest.
PROGRAM INCLUDES
Private bus from Cusco to the trail head - Horse for equipment
and personal bags - Bus at the end of our journey returning
you to Cusco - Camping equipment - Kitchen equipment - Full
board during the trek - 01 Spanish/English guide - 01 Cook
- Porters - Entrance to the archaeological sites
PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE
Overnights in Cisco - Sleeping bag
WHAT TO BRING
Warm clothes for the night, flashlight, insect repellant,
sun block, water purification tablets, snacks and extra money.
If in the rainy season from November to March you will need
a poncho or a raincoat.
