Tag: Aguas Calientes

Machupicchu Day 6: Circuit 3 Royalty Route, Cloudy Climb To Huaynapicchu And Urubamba Train Ride

May 21, 2025

Wednesday, May 21Start: Aguas Calientes 6693′ (2040m)Machupicchu 7972′ (2430m)Huaynapicchu 8835′ (2693m)Via: Ollantaytambo 9160′ (2792m)Stop: Cusco 11,152′ (3399m)2.4 miles1,246′ ascent1,190′ descent 4:30 am wake-up, 5:15 am breakfast and 6 am lobby. Elizabeth, Ronnie (Elizabeth’s husband), Ian, Jane and myself all meet in the Hotel Tara Machupicchu lobby ready to check out of the hotel and store … More Machupicchu Day 6: Circuit 3 Royalty Route, Cloudy Climb To Huaynapicchu And Urubamba Train Ride

Inca Trail Day 5: Descent To Wiñaywayna Lunch And A Grand Entrance At Intipunku Sun Gate To Machupicchu

May 20, 2025

Tuesday, May 20Start: Phuyupatamarca 12,040′ (3670m)Via: Wiñaywayna 8694′ (2650m)Via: Intipunku Sun Gate 9005′ (2745m)Via: Machupicchu 7972′ (2430m)Stop: Aguas Calientes 6693′ (2040m)7.41 miles1,114′ ascent4,879′ descentO2 average 89%100% acclimated to 6939′ and fully acclimated to 7217′ In an effort not to have to get up in the middle of the night, I make a late trip to … More Inca Trail Day 5: Descent To Wiñaywayna Lunch And A Grand Entrance At Intipunku Sun Gate To Machupicchu