Overview

Short Inca Trail by Pumamarca Ruins 3-Day Summary

😊 CUSCO, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA – LATAM “Latin America.”

There are innumerable constructions within the Sacred Valley of Cusco as in the region of Cusco and Peru, where the Incas built several Inca sites such as the ruins of Pumamarca, start the trek along the Pumamarca Inca Trail that descends towards the ruins of Ollantaytambo. Explore Ollantaytambo to continue walking the Sacred Inca Trail to reach the lost Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, located within the cloud forest northwest of the Pumamarca ruins.

Day 1: Cusco – Puma Marca Ruins Hike – Ollantaytambo
Day 2: Join the inimitable Inca Trail – Aguas Calientes
Day 3: Machu Picchu Guided Tour | Return to Cuzco by train and by road

Short Inca Trail by Pumamarca Ruins 3 Day Highlights

• Experience National Park of Machu Picchu!
• Explore the fortress and control of Pumamarca that continues its impotent architectural construction.
• Walk the Pumamarca trail towards Ollantaytambo exploring incredible ruins such as Pata-Pata and the same fault lines in the area.
• See Machu Picchu from the viewpoint of the Sun Gate of Inti Punku, reaching Machu Picchu like the Incas.

Why You´ll love the Short Inca Trail by Pumamarca Ruins 3 Day

This active excursion covers excellent distances every day. Rely on hiking for up to six hours! But not every day is on tour. The pace is sometimes a little challenging, especially on the second and third days of the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, for customers who choose to do the optional Huayna Picchu trek.

Participants must be in good physical condition to compete in the Short Inca Trail by Pumamarca Ruins 3 Day. Further training does recommend before departure. You will encounter uneven surfaces, stairs, steep steps, rocky and unpaved terrain, and marked slopes. If you climb the Inca Trail from Machu Picchu, you cannot turn back and must complete the trek until you reach the town of Aguas Calientes. When visiting Machu Picchu, remember that canes are not allowed; hiking poles are permitted on the Inca Trail as long as they have rubber tips. Also, selfie sticks are prohibited, and only folding umbrellas are allowed.

Cusco is 3,500 meters – 11,000 feet above sea level, which may be a consideration for those with heart problems or those affected by altitude. We recommend our explorers consult their doctor before signing up for this adventure. Final routes and activities might change due to weather conditions, etc. We recommend purchasing personal travel insurance to cover accidents or events.

Short Inca Trail by Pumamarca Ruins 3-Day Itinerary

On the Inca trail of Pumamarca, the natives of the Cusco jungle walked through them like the inhabitants of the Andes; all of them controlled the entrance to the great Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Pumamarca ruins highlight its construction of houses, walls, squares, fountains, and the place of strategic buildings. In this section, you will find the complete development of the Inca Trail from Pumamarca to Machu Picchu.

BRIEFING Short Inca Trail by Pumamarca Ruins 3 Day

Please note that you will need to attend the pre-hike briefing at 6:00 p.m. the day before the first day of the hike. We organize the informative talk at the hotel reception where the travelers are staying.

We recommend arriving at least a day before your excursion to acclimate to the altitude before your hiking adventure. Spending a full day in Cuzco (3,249 m/10,659 ft) relaxing and drinking plenty of water is usually enough to acclimate most people.