We will make an early morning departure from Cusco to the trailhead by private transportation. Once in Quisuarani, we will start our hike toward our first mountain pass, where we can enjoy a spectacular view of the Andes adorned with glaciers and lakes.
On the descent, we will have lunch, and afterwards, we will continue to our first camp site in the high Andean community of Cuncani
(6 km / 3.73 mi. / 5 hours walk approximately)
Meals: breakfast and lunch 

After breakfast, we will start our hike and reach our second mountain pass, crossing several lakes along the way. At the pass, we will have our lunch and break. Coming down from the pass, we can appreciate the view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the flat area surrounding Maras. We will set up our tents at  Cuyoc campsite beside a wild forest of Qeuña trees.
(7 km / 4.35 mi / 7 hours walk approximately)
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner 

We will walk down along the Pumahuanca Valley, crossing the community of Pacchaspata and the ruins found there. At the end of our trek, we will see the community farm of Ahuamarca, which is well-developed. Here, we will be picked up by our transport, and drive to Ollantaytambo. From this town we will take the afternoon train to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night at a hostel.
(6 km / 3.73 mi/ 5 hours walk approximately)
Meals: breakfast and lunch

We will take the first morning bus to Machupicchu, arriving before the crowds of tourists coming from Cusco by train. We will take a guided tour of the Sanctuary of Machupicchu and, if time permits we can walk to the Inti Punku, the Sun gate. We will make a late afternoon descent by bus to Aguas Calientes, and return by train to Cusco. We will arrive in Cusco in the evening and transfer you to your hotel of choice. (Hotel Cusco not included)
Meals: breakfast