12/12/2011

Inca trail

So we did the famous Inca trail. Here is a short summary.

Day 1 (8.12.2011): Easy hike from so called Km82 (2600m) via Llactapata to Wayllabamba (3000m). Distance about 12km and time around 4 hrs. Nice warm weather.


Day 2 (9.12.2011): Challenging hike from Wayllabamba (3000m) via Warmiwanusca (4200m, dead woman's pass) to Pacamayo (3600m) and finally to Runkurakay (3800m). Distance about 12km and time 6 hrs. Mixed weather.



Day 3 (10.12.2011): Mostly downhill hike from Runkurakay (3800m) via Sayacmarca (3600m) and Phuyupatamarca (3600m) to Winay Wayna (2700m). Distance 15km, time 8hrs. Mixed weather.



 Day 4 (11.12.2011): Easy hike from Winay Wayna (2700m) to Machu Picchu (2400m). Distance 6km, time 2 hrs. Mixed weather. Overall, not the most physically challenging hike, great views (weather allowing), very basic camping sites (bad toilets & freezing showers); amazing end.


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