Guide

Professional licensed tour guide fluent in English, Spanish, and Quechua

Accommodation

Sleeping tents and mattress – Four person tent for every two people

Transport

Van and train

Others

A personal porter for the Classic inca Trail (6 Kg) Pre trek briefing 1 to 2 days before the trek Support staff including professional cooks and porters to carry all group gear and 7 kg (15 pounds) per hiker for your own belongings. Three breakfasts, three lunches, and three dinners Drinking water and snacks Dining tent with table, stools, and all dining implements Toilet tent Kitchen tent Emergency supplies, including first aid kit, oxygen, and emergency radios All group fees, including Inca Trail permits and entrance to Machu Picchu Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo All transfers, private van to trailhead at km 82, bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes, and private van from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco.

Meals

Three breakfasts Three lunches Three dinners

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

Sleeping Bag – can be rented from us Hiking poles – can be rented from us Huayna Picchu mountain ticket Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 4 Tips for porters, chef, and guide

Flights

Flights not included.

Insurance

Travel Insurance not included. (highly recommended).

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Day 1 Cusco - Km 82 - Ayapata
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cusco - Km 82 - Ayapata

Your guide will pick you up from your Cusco hotel at 4:30 a.m. for the scenic drive to the trailhead at Kilometer 82. The early start rewards you with a stunning journey through the Sacred Valley as dawn breaks.

Along the way, we make stops at the market town of Ollantaytambo for photo opportunities and a nourishing breakfast. Keep in mind that breakfast is not included, but there are many options in the town for a local meal.

Upon reaching Kilometer 82 (Piscacucho), where the Classic Inka Trail begins, we will meet our porters. Afterward, we pass through the Inca trail checkpoint to commence our trail adventure.

The initial 2.5 hours of trekking will lead us to the Wilkaraqay Inca site, offering spectacular views of the Llactapata ruins. Your guide will share insights into the site’s history and the Inca trail’s significance.

Afterward, we continue for another 2.5 hours to our Ayapata campsite, strategically chosen for its tranquility and excellent stargazing opportunities.

Meals: Lunch/Dinner

Accommodations: Camping

Maximum altitude: 3300 m/10,824 ft

Minimum altitude: 2,750 m/9,020 ft

Distance to walk: 14 km/8.7 miles

Approximate walking time: 7 hours

Difficulty: Moderate
Day 2 Ayapata – Dead Woman’S Pass – Pacaymayu – Chaquicocha
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ayapata – Dead Woman’S Pass – Pacaymayu – Chaquicocha

After breakfast, we embark on a hike to the renowned Dead Woman’s Pass. For the first two hours, we traverse the cloud forest, passing through various biomes and enjoying sightings of diverse plants and birdlife. If lucky, White-Tailed Deer may make an appearance!

We pause at Lluchapampa, the last supply stop on the trail, before continuing toward Warmiwañusca or “Dead Woman’s Pass” (4,215 meters/13,825 feet), a two-hour ascent offering breathtaking mountain vistas.

Following lunch at the Pacaymayu camp, we’ll climb for about 45 minutes to reach the Inca site of Runcuraccay. A further uphill trek of one hour takes us to the Runcuraccay pass (3,950 meters/12,959 feet).

After a 90-minute descent, we arrive at the Inca site of Sayacmarca (3,657 meters/12,000 feet), a perfect spot for capturing stunning sunsets over the Aobamba Valley.

Finally, we reach our campsite at Chaquicocha (3,600 meters/11,800 feet), chosen for its serene and remote location, allowing for a truly immersive experience in the Andes.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodations: Camping

Maximum altitude: 4215 m/13,825 ft

Minimum altitude: 3,300 m/10,824 ft

Distance to walk: 16 km/ 10 miles

Approximate walking time: 8-9 hours

Area: Andes and Cloud Forest

Difficulty: Challenging
Day 3 Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna

Day 3 commences with a 2-hour hike to the Inca ruins at Phuyupatamarca (3,680 meters/12,073 feet). Here, we relish breathtaking views of Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Mountain, and Huayna Picchu Mountain before receiving a guided tour of the ruins.

Our descent into the rainforest begins as we trek downhill for 2.5 hours, visiting Inti Pata along the trail. Many consider this spot to offer the most beautiful views along the entire Inca trail. Just 40 minutes away lies our campsite at Wiñay Wayna (2,680 meters/8,792 feet).

Upon arrival, we’ll enjoy lunch and some relaxation time before exploring the archaeological site that shares its name with the camp. Wiñay Wayna, meaning “forever young” in Quechua, stands as the largest and most stunning archaeological site on the Inca Trail.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodations: Camping

Maximum altitude: 3600 m/11,808 ft

Minimum altitude: 2,680 m/8,792 ft

Distance to walk: 10 km/6.2 miles

Approximate walking time: 6 hours

Area: High Cloud Forest

Difficulty: Easy
Day 4 Wiñay Wayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wiñay Wayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Cusco

We rise very early on our final day to complete the last few kilometers of the Inca Trail.

Leaving after breakfast, the trekking here is fairly easy going for around an hour, and brings us directly to Inti Punku or the “Sun Gate”. This is the ancient entrance of the sacred city and gives us our first incredible views of Machu Picchu and (weather permitting) the spectacular sunrise over the Andes.

Our trek ends with one final 45-minute downhill hike to the entrance gates of the city.

We will go to the classic photo spot for pictures as soon as we arrive. Then there will be a short break before starting our 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu through circuit 3. All of our guides are experts in the history and mythology of the site, and really bring the visit to life!

After the tour we travel to Aguas Calientes by bus and then take the train to Poroy or Ollantaytambo where our private transportation will be waiting to transport you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Arrival time in Cusco depends on the time of your train ticket but will be in the evening around 8 pm where your adventure on the 4 day Inca Trail has come to an end!

Meals: Breakfast

Maximum altitude: 2700 m/8,856 ft

Minimum altitude: 2,430 m/7,972 ft

Distance to walk: 6 km/3.73 miles

Approximate walking time: 2 hours

4 days tour

Classic Inca Trail To Machu Picchu - 4 Days And 3 Nights

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Itinerary of your trip Classic Inca Trail To Machu Picchu - 4 Days And 3 Nights

Cusco - Km 82 - Ayapata

Ayapata – Dead Woman’S Pass – Pacaymayu – Chaquicocha

Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna

Wiñay Wayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Cusco

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