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Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Trip Type: Trekking
Place: Cusco
Journey Difficulty: Moderate
- TOUR TYPE: CAMPING, HIKING, TREKKING, ADVENTURE, CULTURAL AND HISTORY
- TOTAL DISTANCE: 35KM / 22MILES
- DIFFICULTY: CHALLENGING – MODERATE
- GOOD FOR: THOSE WHO ENJOY HIKING AND HAVE A MODERATE LEVEL OF FITNESS
- CONSIDERATIONS: THE BEST VIEW OF THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
- HIKING SEASON: BEST TIME TO HIKE DURING THE DRY SEASON APRIL TO OCTOBER
- TRAIL CLOSE: RAINY SEASON NOVEMBER TO MARCH
- ACCLIMATIZATION: PLEASE SPEND AT LEAST REST DAYS IN CUSCO BEFORE START YOUR HIKE
- GROUP SIZE: CAN BE 2 OR 8 HIKER
Overview
Monstone trek to Machu picchu 5 Days
It is a little known but very beautiful route and is a very good alternative to get out of the traditional as the Inca trail, for four days you walk on high Andean trails and highways and the fifth day the most awaited visit to Machu picchu, with a view Spectacular over the mountains, deep valleys, we can also see one of the most important apus of the sacred valley WAKAYWILKE or the snowy veronica, as well as important archaeological sites on the route Killarumilloc, wata and quarry of cachicata with a total of 35 km – 22 miles of hiking and we will start at a height from 3,224msnm / 10,575ft, and ending at 2,840msnm / 9,315ft.
Itinerary
Includes
INCLUDED
Informative meeting, one day before the adventure. Once there, you will receive all the information pertinent to your walk and the guide will answer all your doubts.
Transport
- Pick up your hotel private bus to the starting point of the walk
- Round trip bus. Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu / Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
- Train ticket EXPEDITION Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
- Return ticket by train EXPEDITION Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Return bus from Ollnataytambo station to your hotel in Cusco
Accommodation
- Camps for 4 days and 3 nights
- One night in Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Field Staff
- Professional guide of tourism in Spanish and English with many years of experience in adventure tourism
- Professional chef
- Horsemen and Horses to carry the necessary equipment and the personal effects of the passengers of up to 7 kg
- Emergency horse, in case someone does not feel well
Water
- Cusco Andean Hike will provide you with boiled water (previously filtered and cooled) from your first lunch, last breakfast and for your bottles before each hike (you decide how many liters you need each day).
- Drinking enough water and hydrating is very important to be able to feel good in the mountains and thus avoid altitude sickness.
FEEDING
- 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 snacks, 4cenas (breakfast on day 1 and lunch, dinner on the last day are not included)
DUFFEL BAG
- You have included 7 kg so you can carry your personal belongings (be careful with the fragile items, since it is the horse who will carry it on his back)
Tickets
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
Camping equipment
- High mountain tent for 4 people, but we use it for 2 people (more comfort for you). If you want a personal shop we also have personal
- stores (you must inform us in advance)
- Single mattress
- Bathroom / Bath Chemical
NOT INCLUDED
- Moonstone trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N: Breakfast not included first day, lunch and dinner on the last day.
- Sleeping bag
- Inflatable mattress
- Walking sticks
- Ticket HUAYNA PICCHU and MOUNTAIN MACHU PICCHU (if you want any of the tickets you must inform us in advance to be able
- to make the reservation – any of the tickets has an extra cost)
- Extra horse to carry personal items of the clients more than those already included (for 7 kilos to 14 kilos).
- Personal chair horse.
- Tips for staff
Price
HIGHLIGHTS MOONSTONE TREK
- Small Groups 2 to 8 pax
- 24/7 assistance by our Whatsapp ✆+51 944363112
- Extra porter 7Kg
- Food Options – best Chef – Vegan, vegetarian.
- Sleeping pad included (inflatable) Therm a rest
- Professional tour guide English speaker from the beginning to end
- 100% Quality service.
MOONSTONE TREK PRICE 2026
Group service from 2 pax
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US$ 760 per person.
Private service from 2 pax
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US$ 860 per person.
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US$ 1150 One person.
EXTRAS
- Huayna Picchu Mountain – US$ 70.00 per person.
- Machu Picchu Mountain – US$ 70.00 per person.
- Sleeping Bag – US$ 25 per person.
- Walking Poles – US$ 20 a pair of walking poles.
Huayna picchu and Machu picchu mountain both must be previously reserved more information: info@cuscoandeanhike.com
MOONSTONE TREK DISCOUNTS
- STUDENT DISCOUNT US$ 35.00 (Valid studend card at the time of the trek or under 17 years old, we need to see the copy of the card for receive the discount).
- KIDS ON THE INCA TRAIL US$ 40.00 (Just we need the copy of the passport).
EXTRAS
- Huayna Picchu Mountain – US$ 70.00 per person
- Machu Picchu Mountain – US$ 70.00 per person
- Sleeping Bag – US$ 20 per person
- Walking Poles – US$ 15 a pair of walking poles
How to book
Check availability
Write to us by Whatsapp and a member of staff will be with you 24/7.
Consult our payment methods
We recommend 1st Wester Union & Money Gram, low shipping cost
Deposit and dispatch of documents
Send receipt of payment, passports or ID documents
How to book
For any of our services, you must send your personal information and a deposit of US $ 200 per person, the rest may pay at our office in Cusco two days prior to your trip, to get the student discount you must send your ISIC card original by means of a photo to our mail info@cuscoandeanhike.com:
- Name and surname
- Passport number
- Gender
- Birthday date
- Student Card (ISIC if you are a student Yes or No)
- Nationality
- Email – Phone number
- Food preferences
You can also use these means to make the deposit. On behalf of our administrator. Take into account that this deposit generates transfer costs, which our clients must assume. Once the deposit is made, you will receive a receipt with the money transfer code, the client must send the receipt with a photograph to our email. info@cuscoandeanhike.com
Note:
Packing list
Moonstone Trek Packing List
Packing list Make sure to pack only what is strictly necessary for the hike to Machu Picchu itself, and leave your other belongings at the hotel.
What to pack for the Moonstone trek?
Important items to pack for the moonstone trek 2026.
- Original Passport (the same name and number passport that you booked).
- Back Pack (capacity of 36 liters).
- Sleeping Bag that resists up to -5° celsius (23° fahrenheit) in case you are not bringing your own, you can rent one from Cusco Andean Hike.
- Clothes for Trekking: Hiking boots, waterproof clothes (short, pants, rain jacket), T- shirt, and light sweaters. also bring clothes and a warm sweater to change into when we rest at the campsite, preferably made of cotton to keep you warm, especially for the first two nights. when you are hiking it is best to use your waterproof gear.
- Hiking Poles. In case you do not own any, you can rent
- Rubber tip.
- 3 plastic bags to be able to keep your clothes separatein these 3 categories: clean, wet and dirty
- Toiletries: Ensure you bring enough of everything you will need for the entire trek: soap, a toothbrush, toothpaste, wet wipes, a towel and antibacterial gel.
- Medication: If you are currently taking specific medication, please bring enough with you for the duration of your sta. We recommend you pack some altitude sickness prevention tablets such us aspirine, coramina diamox, sorochipills or acetazolamina, anti-blister gel is also a good idea to avoid getting excessive blisters on your feet from the uphill hiking, since if this gets out of hand it could compromise your participation in the trk.
- For those who are staying over in Aguas Calientes: Remember to bring clean clothes for your stay after the hike ends. In case you would like to visit the relaxing hot springs in Aguas Calientes. do not forget to bring swimwear and a towel.
- Camera.
- Flashligh and Extra Battery
- Sun cream.
- Sunglasses.
- Insect Repellent.
- Canteen or Camel bak.
- Swiss army knife (optional)
you can also bring some small change Peruvian soles to buy beverages or somethin along the hike, but this is optional. If you are going to stay in the town of Aguas Calientes an extra night, we recommend you to bring enough cash with you.
