At 5:00 a.m. pick-up from your hotel by your guide. By 6:30 a.m., we’ll arrive in Ollantaytambo for a 40-minute breakfast break and a chance to buy souvenirs. We’ll then head to Piscacucho, known as kilometer 82, where our trek along the Inca Trail starts. At 9:30 a.m., we’ll reach kilometer 82 and present our permit, passport, and student ID if applicable. We’ll begin the trail (2720 m / 8923 ft) by crossing the Vilcanota River and walking for about 2 hours to Miskay (2690 m / 8825 ft) for a delicious lunch. This first day serves as a warm-up, featuring an easy hike with stunning views of the Inca fortress Willca Raccay and the archaeological site of Llactapata, along with the snow-capped peak of Wakay Willca. Our first campsite will be in Wayllabamba (3000 m / 9842 ft), where we’ll arrive around 5:00 p.m. Dinner will be served by our professional chef at 6:30 p.m., after which we’ll prepare to rest for the night, with temperatures around 5°C, depending on the month.