After the conquest of Peru, the Inca and his most loyal followers maintained their religion and stayed in Vilcabamba. Known for the highway banditry and infuriating diplomacy of the inhabitants, Vilcabamba became the “Sherwood Forest “of early colonial Peru until in 1572, when it was penetrated and the Inca captured and killed. We trace a series of important ruined forts chronicled during the extirpation of the Incas, but not located nor excavated until quite recently.
Season: March – November
Departures: 6th and 21st of each month
We pick you up fromy our hotel and leave Cusco by private car at around 6:20am in the morning. The Malaga pass is 4,200 metres high and we enjoy the beautifull view towards it. In about five hours we reach Chaullay at the mouth of the Vilcabamba River on the Urubamba, at 1,890 m. From here we take a truck to Huancacalle, which will take about three hours. We are now at about 3,000 m
Today we see the ruins atop Rosas Pata, the most important of which is Vitcos, our guide will show us arund this site and explain more about its history. We return at night to our camp site.
Today we hike about 17 km, whith a steep climb over the pass called Qollpaqasa to reach our camp on the other side. We are now at about 3,700 m.
From today we will be descending along the Consevidayoc River and we hike 12 km. We pass Maukachaka and then Pampaconas. In Ututo good fishing awaits us
After only an hour walking we will pass from the high Andean vegetation into a zone of high jungle. We can feel the warm air from the different climate now surrounding us. We hike about 15km today.
We hike 17 km today through changing landscapes. Enjoying the beauty of the surrounding nature. We enjoy lunch along the way before reaching our campsite where rest and spend the night.
We hike 8 km heading to the west until we reach Espiritu Pampa, a natural overlook situated in the triangle between the Pampaconas and Chomtabamba rivers and the base of a mountain. Here we find the Rumichaca, a lovely Inca bridge. After a guided tour, we camp in Chotabamba.
We hike the length of the steamy Espiritu Pampa valley, some 15 km, to the road below.
We take a bus for seven hours till we reach the town of Quillabamba. Where we overnight in a lodge.
We take the bus back to Cusco from Quillabamba.
CONTACT
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Address: Calle del Medio N° 135 Plaza de Armas Cusco – Perú
Phone: +51 984 295 630
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Chaski Trek is a professional licensed adventure and cultural tour operator and is owned by a Peruvian family. With the assistance of our well-trained team of professional tour guides and office staff we do our best to offer our clients a high quality service.
Our office is located right on the beautiful Plaza de Armas in the historic capital of the ancient Inca Empire, Cusco.
Our office is located right in the beautiful Plaza de Armas of the historic capital of the ancient Inca Empire, Cusco.