Pumamarca trek Cusco
The 2 day Pumamarca hike to Machu Picchu. Offers an unique and beautiful landscapes outside of Cusco. So this Pumamarca trek is an ideal day trip for those seeking for easy hikes around the Sacred Valley. Pumamarca is the name of a great Inca site located high above Ollantaytambo town. Perched on a beautiful mountain-slope. Pumamarca hike, connects the Inca ruins of Pumamarca with some great Inca farming terraces along the Patacancha valley.
On Pumamarca trek travelers will pass some authentic andean villages. Also amazing Inca aqueducts still functioning and sensational views of the rugged geography. This short Pumamarca hike ends at the charming town of Ollantaytambo. So you will be able to explore this beautiful town of Inca origen. In the afternoon you will travel by train from Ollantaytambo and connect with Machu Picchu town. The best time to hike the Pumamarca trek is from April to December
Pumamarca hike Highlights:
- The impressive ruins of Pumamarca
- Authentic Andean villages
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Picturesque Inca Trail
- Impressive Inca water channels
- Amazing farming terraces of the Incas
- Ollantaytambo Inca town
- Machu Picchu the wonder of the world
Overview
Pumamarca hike – Overview
- First day.- Cuzco – Ollantaytambo – Pumamarca– Aguas Calientes
- Second day.- Aguas Calientes – Machu picchu – Ollantaytambo– Cusco.
Itinerary
Trip itinerary for Pumamarca trek
First day: Cusco – Pumamarca – Aguas Calientes
In the morning of Pumamarca trek you will be picked up in Cusco at 6:00am. We then drive by car for 2 hours to Ollantaytambo town, where you can buy breakfast. From here we will ascend along the Patacancha Valley to reach the trail-head of Pumamarca hike. A short uphill hike will let us to reach out the beautiful ruins of Pumamarca. Where the guide will show us the most important structures of this charming site.
After to explore this magnificent site. You will start hiking through the picturesque trail. This beautiful Inca path goes all the way to Ollantaytambo town. Where you have chance to walk around it. After lunch we will have chance to explore the town. Ollantaytambo has water channels and beautiful stone wall houses. Which are still functioning as home of the local families. In the afternoon you will have a beautiful train ride to Aguas Calientes town.
Meals : Lunch and dinner
Hotel in Aguas Calientes: included
Second day: Machu Picchu – Cusco
At the scheduled time, the guide will pick you up from the hotel and lead you to the bus station. You then will have a short bus drive to the entrance of Machu Picchu. At the site there will be a short walk to the lookout. From where you take the best pictures and then you will have a guided tour. You will visit great places as the Sun temple, the Sun dial, Temple of the three windows, main temple and more.
At the appropriate time you will take the bus and return to Aguas Calientes. Later you will catch the train back to Ollantaytambo station. The journey by train is approximately 1:40 hours. Upon your arrival to the train station, our transfer will get you back to the hotel in Cusco.
Meals: breakfast
Inclusions
Included for Pumamarca trek:
- Entrance ticket for Pumamarca hike.
- Transportation to the trail-head
- Tour guide for the hike
- Guided tour at Machu Picchu.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Expedition class train tickets
- Two way bus ticket to Machu Picchu (consettur).
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Excluded for Pumamarca hike:
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain
- Train upgrade to Vista Dome class
- Entrance ticket to the hot springs
- Hotel in Cusco
- Drinks
You should bring for Pumamarca trek
- A day pack
- Bottle water
- Camera
- Batteries
- Sunblock and hat
- Original passport
- Rain coat or poncho
- Extra cash in soles
- Change of clothes
- Insect repellent
- Hiking boots
