Machu Picchu

The Classic Inca Trail Adventure 4 Days / 3 Nights Hike to Machu Picchu

The Inca Trail is the most famous hike in South America, perhaps the world, and is a must-do and one of the biggest highlights of your trip to Peru. It is best known for trekking through a range of spectacular Inca ruins along its path. The brilliant scenery spanning through altitudes in the valley to mountain passes is breathtaking, with views of snow-capped mountains. Enjoy watching beautiful Andean mountains and Amazon landscapes and visiting remote Incan temples, roads, and towns. Indulge in delicious and healthy Peruvian delicacies and enjoy the cheerfulness of Peruvians.

Type

Hike

Duration

4-Day

Destination

Machu Picchu

Accommodation

Campsite

Transportation

Private Van – Train

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Itinerary Summary

  • Day 1: Cusco- Piskacucho Km 82- Cusichaka- Wayllabamba Camp
  • Day 2: Wayllabamba – Ayapata – Llulluchapampa – Dead Woman’s Pass – Pacaymayo Camp.
  • Day 3: Runkurakay – Sayacmarca – Chaquicocha – Puyupatamarca – Intipata – Wiñay Wayna Camp.
  • Day 4: Wiñay Wayna – Inti Punku – The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – return to Cusco.

Price

The price is based on the number of passengers.

Passengers

Price

2 people

$980 per person

3 – 4 person

$790 per person

5 or more person

$750 per person

Private group: The tour service is only for the people on your reservation.
Minimum 2 People.

Difficulty (moderate)

The trek is rated moderate, any reasonably fit person should be able to cover the route, personal porter is highly recommended.

Itinerary

Picking you up from your hotel at 5:40 am, we board the private transport that will take us to the beginning of our trek. 1 hour and a half of travel to Piscacucho, km 82.

After 1 hour of travel, we arrive at Piscacucho, km. 82, for the start of the trek. There we will meet our camp crew, the porters, who will carry our belongings during the entire trek. Passports in hand, we clear the official Inca Trail checkpoint, cross a suspension footbridge across the Urubamba River, and begin our trek with a gentle climb. We have 3 hours on relatively level terrain as we follow the course of the river, rewarded with superb views of Mount Veronica. At Miskay, we take the trail to the left, ascending gradually to Willkaraccay, high above the mouth of the Cusichaka stream and across from the Inca town of Llactapata. After a short rest, we continued our walk to our lunch site in Tayaroc. Walking times are always approximate, depending on weather conditions, group ability, and other factors. After lunch, another 2 to 3 hours will bring us to Wayllabamba Camp.

Upon arrival at the Wayllabamba Camp and after settling in our tents, you will be rewarded with a hot drink, and a buffet dinner will be offered. Hot water buckets are offered for washing. Guides will present our plans for the next great day. Have a good night.

  • Accommodation: Camping in tents of Very Good Quality.
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

After breakfast, around 7:00 am, we restarted our walk for about 1 hour to climb to Ayapata. Today is our challenge day, the biggest climb of our hike, but it is rewarded with spectacular views up the mountain. It is partly an old Inca stone step, surrounded by impressive snow-covered peaks such as Apu Huayanay. You will take 2 to 3 hours of hiking with several stops to catch your breath to reach the Llulluchapampa Valley.

At Llulluchapampa, our camp crew will have a delicious Peruvian gourmet lunch. After lunch, there is time to rest, maybe for a short nap. Then we continue our hike for another 2 to 3 hours, the 600-meter ascent up to the top of the mountain, Warmi Wausca Mountain (Dead Woman’s Pass).

The path still climbs along a large number of steps, some of them newly laid to protect it from erosion. You can walk at your own pace, stopping to catch your breath. This last climb brings us to Warmi Wausca (Dead Woman’s Pass), where it is time for a great group photo. Then we take a short break before starting a steep descent in the Pacaymayo Valley for approximately 2 to 3 hours

We will reach our camp tonight. This site has an incredible view over a valley, a nearby waterfall, and snow-covered peaks. You will find that your energy returns as we proceed along this downhill segment. We set up our camp, and it is tea time and buffet dinner.

  • Accommodation: Camping in tents of Very Good Quality.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

After breakfast, around 7:00 a.m. The path climbs very steeply from Pacaymayo camp and takes a 1-hour walk to reach Runcuracay.

Runkurakay is a circular structure of ruins on the edge of the valley: an old Inca tambo where chassis rested, a guard post, a lookout point, or a ritual building. The second pass, Runcuracay Mountain, is another 1-hour walk up, beyond a series of false summits and at the top of a series of steep staircases. In clear weather, you can look back to Warmi Wauska Pass and forward to a breathtaking sweep of snow-capped peaks. Having descended through a short tunnel, the trail begins a series of tight switchbacks, dropping in height quickly until it reaches a small viewpoint atop a promontory. To the right on the pass lies a small, algae-covered lake, while ahead of you, Sayacmarca Inca town is visible.

Time to explore, interesting lectures from your guides, and then we continue descending, and the path brings us to Chakicocha, a nice camp.

We stop to rest and have lunch. There are toilet facilities. After lunch the hike is exceptionally beautiful because of the stone-paved highway, we will pass the ruins of Puyupatamarca.

This stretch of the trail is made of well-kept paved stone, still in great condition after many centuries. Then, ascend to the final summit, Puyupatamarca (the village above the clouds), and continue to the site of Intipata for panoramic views of the Aobamba Valley and the Urubamba River.

There is an additional short hike to Intipata, another impressive Inca site with farm terraces before we get to our camp. Around 5 p.m., we will arrive at Wiay Wayna.

Around 5 pm, we will arrive at Wiay Wayna. Once set up in our tents, we will walk for 15 minutes to have a spectacular view and a tour around this impressive Inca citadel, the most preserved and biggest Inca site on the Inca Trail. Tea time and a buffet dinner is a tradition at the Camino Inca to organize a small ceremony during this last dinner and once again present the entire team of carriers and thank them for the work done.

  • Accommodation: Camping in tents of Very Good Quality.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

We will get up very early, around 4:00 am, to get to Inti Punku (the Sun Gate), overlooking Machu Picchu, for the first rays of the sunrise. This will be a hike of 1 to 2 hours, with significant upward stretches in the last half.

You will be hiking in darkness for 1 hour, so a headlamp is strongly recommended. Please follow the instructions of your guides and watch out for your steps. From Inti Punku (the Sun Gate), the final easy 1-hour walk downhill will bring us first to the upper south sector of Machu Picchu (the Guardian Houses).

The trail ends at a series of terraces, which present classic views of the overall city. After enjoying a panoramic view, we must walk straight down to the entrance of Machu Picchu. A few minutes later, we will continue to explore the site, with explanations provided by the trek guide. The formal tour visits the most remarkable temples and neighborhoods of the lost city of the Incas. Our guided tour will last approximately 2 hours. After this, we need to walk down to the checkpoint, the main Machu Picchu control. By 12:30 pm, the bus to Aguas Calientes town

We arrive in Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and take the Expedition train to Ollantaytambo. Next, we arrived at the train station in Ollantaytambo, and our staff will be waiting for you to take private transport to Cusco. We will arrive in the city of Cusco at night, and finally, we will leave you at your hotel located in Cusco City or Urubamba.

  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Additional Information

It includes
Not included
Items to bring
  • Pre-Departure meeting with your guide in your Hotel in Cusco between 6:00 to 7:00 pm
  • Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco from 05:30 am or Urubamba
  • Private bus from Cusco to Km 82 (Inca Trail Trek beginning point)
  • Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and the Citadel of Machu Picchu
  • Group porters who will load equipment: tents, food, tables, chairs, and kitchen equipment
  • 7 Kg of Porter / 12lbs – one day before we are going to provide a duffle bag
  • 2 expert gourmet mountain cooks and assistants
  • Happy hour with hot drinks every afternoon on the campsite
  • Boiled water every morning to refill the water bottle, starting from the second day
  • 2 person High-Quality comfy tent clean and spacious
  • Thick, comfortable sleeping mattress
  • Buckets of hot water for washing in your tent every day
  • Shop Kitchen with complete equipment for preparing meals
  • Emergency First-aid kit and Oxygen assistance Bus Ticket down from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes town
  • Tourist Expedition train return to Ollantaytambo Train Station and private transport to Cusco
  • Lunch (3) Dinner (3) Breakfast (3).
  • Personal items such as backpack, clothes, shoes
  • Sleeping bag, trekking poles, and air matts
  • Ticket for Huayna Picchu $85 per person (optional)
  • Snacks for the hike as energy bars, snickers, and dried fruits Optional Tip: If you wish, you can give a voluntary tip to the Guide, Cook, and team of Porters.
  • Original Passport and University student card if applicable and booked as a student.
  • You only need to carry a day pack.
  • Water to drink 1.5 Lt, a Camera
  • Comfortable sturdy shoes or hiking boots
  • Warm sleeping bag Minus 8ºC
  • A comfortable 25 Lt trek backpack to carry your personal belongings
  • Rain jacket/poncho, Change of clothes
  • Sun lotion/ sunscreen, hat for the sun.
  • Insect repellent, Torch (optional)
  • Toiletries, toilet paper, small towel
  • Extra money for drinks en route, Machupicchu and Aguas Calientes.
  • Emergency money is at least $160 -$200 approximately.

Meals

Breakfast
Day:
2
3
4
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Lunch
Day:
1
2
3
Dinner
Day:
1
2
3

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The Classic Inca Trail Adventure 4 Days / 3 Nights Hike to Machu Picchu

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Price information

Price information

Passengers

Price

2 people

$980 per person

3 – 4 person

$790 per person

5 or more person

$750 per person

Private group: The tour service is only for the people on your reservation.
Minimum 2 People.

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Accommodations

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 Camping in tents of Very Good Quality
Nights
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Price information

Passengers

Price

2 people

$980 per person

3 – 4 person

$790 per person

5 or more person

$750 per person

Private group: The tour service is only for the people on your reservation.
Minimum 2 People.

*Pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club have +5% card fees. Or Paypal +6% tax fees.

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