Explore one of the world’s most spectacular hikes in the world with a local trekking specialist, an iconic 4 days 3 nights trek that will take you along the lost ancient Inca Trails to Machu Picchu. Camp in the Andes Mountains with comfortable equipment, an entire team of porters, guides, and chefs.
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the most famous treks in the world, an ancient route to Machu Picchu with beautiful natural landscapes and historical sites that make the trip an unforgettable experience. Start This trek at the door of your hotel in Cusco, hike along the Inca trail staying in the best Campsite, arrive at Machu Picchu through the Sungate, and return to Cusco on the Panoramic Trains. To book the 4 day Inca Trail Tour, you only need a deposit of 200.USD per person, the remaining amount can be paid online, in installments, or at our office in Cusco Discount: $40 off for students under 17 and travelers under 25 with a valid student ID Day 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Llactapata- Ayapata.- Pick up from your hotel at 4:30 am and drive to Km. 82. Afterward. You will start the 6 hours hike to the first Campsite, Ayapata (3300 m / 10826 ft.). Along the way, you’ll visit Llatapata, Willkaray, and other archaeological sites. Day 2: Ayapata – Warmiwañuska – Runcuraccay – Chaquicocha.- Wake up in your tent with a cup of coffee and start preparing for the most challenging day of the trek, climbing two mountains. The first one takes 4 hours up to Dead Woman’s Pass (4215 m / 13829 ft.) and 2 hours down for lunch. After lunch, the 2nd mountain takes 2 hours up and 2 hours down to Campsite. Day 3: Chaquiccocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna.- After breakfast, you’ll start an easy half-day hike for 6 hours to the 3rd Campsite located at Wiñaywayna this day. You’ll see several archeological sites experience the fastest changes in the landscape and sleep in the cloud forest near Machu Picchu. Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco.- On the final day, you’ll get up early and hike for 1 hour to the Sungate to experience the best view of Machu Picchu. Next, you’ll continue for one more hour to Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, you’ll have a guided tour of the citadel and take the train back to Cusco. Arrival around 7.30 pm.
After picking you up from your hotel between 4:30 am – 6:30 am (depending on where you are staying), we will go to Km. 82, arriving at approximately 8:00 am. After enjoying a delicious breakfast prepared by our cook, we will head to the checkpoint to begin our walk (make sure you have your original passport). The first 2 hours of this walk are relatively easy. We will arrive at our first Inca site, Patallacta, an ancient Inca city that highlights the Inca lifestyle’s diversity and has beautiful panoramic views. From Patallacta, we will hike for 2 hours to Hatunchaca (located in the Inca trail) to eat lunch. After lunch, we will walk for another 2 hours until we reach our first Campsite, Ayapata (3300 m / 10826 ft.), to make our way to the legendary Inca trail – lost for more than 400 years. We will arrive at the Campsite at approximately 5:00 pm, rest, take in the mountains’ view, and enjoy a hot drink and snack. We will then have dinner and a well-deserved night’s sleep. Day 2: Ayapata – Warmiwañuska – Runcuraccay – Chaquicocha We will wake up to a cup of coffee or coca tea to start the day. Today is considered the longest and most challenging day of our trek. We will walk for about 4 hours to Dead Woman’s Pass (4215 m / 13829 ft.). Once we reach the summit, we will experience the magic and serenity of this location. We will then trek two more hours downhill to Pacaymayu Valley. After enjoying lunch, we will begin to ascend the second pass for 2 hours until the top of the mountain – on the way, we will stop in RuncuRaccay and Sayacmarca. We will walk another 20 minutes to reach our second Campsite in Chaquicocha (dry lake, 3600 m / 11811 ft.) while admiring the sunset over the Vilcabamba mountain range. After dinner, we will stargaze and appreciate the constellations’ unobstructed views if you are not tired. Day 3: Chaquiccocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna We will only walk 5 hours to our Campsite on our most relaxed day while passing through different ecosystems and entering the cloud forest. We will see beautiful panoramic views and the impressive Salcantay mountain (Cusco’s second-highest peak in the Vilcabamba mountain range). Upon reaching Phuyupatamarka (3600 m / 11811ft), you can appreciate spectacular views of the Urubamba River and the Machu Picchu mountain. It is a 3-hour walk to our last Campsite from this location: Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young). On the way, we will visit 2 Inca sites, Phuyupatamarka (City in the Clouds) and Intipata (Terraces of the Sun) – here, we will enjoy a spectacular view of the Andes. We will arrive at our camp at around 1:00 pm to have lunch and rest. In the afternoon, we will visit the Inca site of Wiñay Wayna, where we will have an informative tour of the location, and we will later have tea and dinner after returning to the Campsite. Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machupicchu We will get up very early as it is our most important day – the arrival of the mythical Lost City of the Incas. After breakfast, we will go to the checkpoint and wait until it opens at 5.30 am; we begin our one-hour walk to the Sungate. From this location, it is only a 1-hour walk down to reach Machu Picchu. We will arrive at the final control point around 7:30 am to begin our 2 hours guided tour. Later you will have free time in Machu Picchu to explore your own or climb the mountains Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu (must be booked as far in advance as possible). Your guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes for lunch and take the train and bus back to Cusco, where they will drop you off at your hotel.
ALWAYS WITH YOU IN THE BACKPACK According to regulations, your backpack should not be larger than 25L to be allowed in Machu Picchu. ADDITIONAL STUFF THAT GOES TO THE DUFFLE BAG: Ultimate Trekking Peru provides you a porter for your stuff so you can go with a light pack to enjoy more the Inca trail (7kg. maximum)
Overview
Overview of the Inca Trail Trek
Highlights of the Inca trail
Price per person 590.USD
Day by Day Summary of the Inca Trail
Included in the Inca Trail
Not Included in the Inca Trail
Important to know about this tour.
Full Itinerary
Full Itinerary of the Classic Inca Trail
Day 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Llactapata- Ayapata
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