Tour Inca Trail To Machu Picchu: 4-Day Hike With Vistadome Train

Accommodation

3 nights Camping in the mountains 4-person tents for every 2 travelers

Guide

Experienced tour guides TreXperience’s team of passionate local guides are fluent English speakers and are extremely experienced professionals from the area. We provide a single guide for groups of fewer than 8 people and a second guide for groups of 9 or more people. We very much enjoy sharing our extensive knowledge of local history and culture with you along the trek. All guides are proficiently trained in high mountain rescue. We are committed to ensuring all clients have the best possible TreXperience!

Transport

TreXperience offers door-to-door service on the Inca Trail tour; we will pick you up from your hotel on the morning of the trek and drop you off back at your hotel on the last day. All required transportation throughout the trek is included, and the returns from Machu Picchu Pueblo are the exclusive Panoramic trains (Vistadome or 360° train).

Meals

Food TreXperience is proud of their highly talented chefs who never fail to cook up a delightful feast despite being in the middle of the Andean Mountains! We guarantee the biggest foodies among you won’t fail to be impressed. All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are provided each day (except lunch on the final day), and the food is both delicious and plentiful. We cater to all dietary requirements, so please let us know about your needs. We will keep those energy levels high with snacks each day, and we will make sure you have a tea/coffee every morning to wake up and every afternoon to unwind. Water All drinkable water – from your first lunch to your last breakfast – will be provided (you need to supply your own water bottles/camelback, and we recommend carrying at least 2 liters). The water is boiled, filtered, and cooled before it is distributed.

Others

Pre-departure briefing TreXperience welcomes you to our Cusco office on the evening before your trek for a pre-departure briefing. The briefings take place at approximately 6:00 pm. TreXperience understands that many hikers may be nervous or inexperienced. So the briefing is an opportunity to meet your guide(s), who will go over your itinerary for the next few days. Our guides are very approachable and experienced, so feel free to use this opportunity to ask them any questions you may have. Permits All admission permits to the classic Inca trail and Machu Picchu Archaeological Complex are included. To obtain all the relevant permits for your hike, we will require a photocopy of your passport. We kindly request that you share this with the team as soon as you book your trek. Camping equipment TreXperience provides the best possible equipment for all clients and staff to maximize your experience. Eureka tents (4 man tents are provided for every 2 people), dining tent, kitchen tent. Porters Our porters carry all the belongings that you don’t need in your daypack up to a maximum weight of 7 kg. Additionally, our porters carry all the food and equipment. You will find your tents and the campsite prepared for you on arrival, so all you need to do is worry about enjoying the hike! Medical kit All TreXperience guides have received training in first aid and high mountain rescue. Suppose a guest requires medical attention while on the trek, our staff will assist you. A medical kit is kept with the team at all times. In the rare event that you have a serious medical emergency, you will be taken to the nearest hospital. Satellite phones To ensure your safety and in case of an emergency, we are the first trekking company to introducing satellite phone technology. Taxes and fees All taxes and permit fees associated with this trek are included in the listed price.

Not included:

Optional

Huayna Picchu Mountain : Tickets need to be booked in advance and cost an additional $68 per person Montaña : Tickets need to be booked in advance and cost an additional $68 per person

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International and domestic flights are not included

Others

Sleeping bag: $25 to rent Inflatable air mattress: $20 to rent Trekking poles (pair): $20 to rent Travel Insurance: Highly recommended for all hikers Lunch on the last day

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

Cusco – Km 82 – Llactapata – Ayapata

Your trekking team will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco around 4:30 a.m., depending on your location, and drive for three hours to KM 82, the starting point of the Inca Trail. We aim to arrive by 8:00 a.m. After enjoying a hearty breakfast, we’ll proceed to the checkpoint to begin our trek to Machu Picchu.

The first segment of our journey is a relatively easy two-hour walk to Patallacta, the initial Inca site along the trail. From a unique, secluded spot, we’ll savor the breathtaking views of this ancient city. Following this, we’ll embark on another two-hour hike to Hatunchaca in the heart of the Inca Trail. Here, your trekking chef will greet you with a delicious lunch made from local ingredients.

Post lunch, a two-hour walk will take us to our first campsite at Ayapata, with an estimated arrival time of 5:00 p.m. Your tent, a snack, and a hot drink will await you. This will give you ample time to relax and soak in the mountain views before dinner.

Campsite Altitude: 3300m – 10826ft

Highest altitude: 3300m – 10826ft

Distance: 13.5km / 8 miles

Duration: 8 hours

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Difficulty: Moderate
Day 2 Ayapata – Warmiwañuska– Runcuraccay – Chaquicocha
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ayapata – Warmiwañuska– Runcuraccay – Chaquicocha

We’ll wake you up bright and early with a hot cup of coffee or cocoa tea, preparing you for the most challenging day of the Machu Picchu trek. Post breakfast, we’ll embark on a four-hour uphill hike to Dead Woman’s Pass, located at 4,215 meters (13,829 feet), the highest point of the Inca Trail. At the summit, we’ll take a moment to appreciate the tranquility and serenity of the location while your guide conducts a traditional offering ceremony to the Apus (local Gods).

Subsequently, we’ll continue with a two-hour downhill trek to the Pacaymayu Valley, where a well-earned lunch awaits us. The climb to the second pass is comparatively easier, taking around two hours, during which we’ll explore two Inca sites: RuncuRaccay and Sayacmarca.

Our final leg for the day is a 20-minute hike to the second campsite at Chaquicocha (dry lake, 3,600m/11,811 ft.). Here, you’ll be able to admire a stunning sunset over the Vilcabamba mountain range before dinner. With an unobstructed view of the constellations, Chaquicocha offers a perfect stargazing spot!

Campsite Altitude: 3600m – 11811ft

Highest altitude: 421700m -13835ft

Distance: 16km / 9 miles

Duration: 10 hours

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Day 3 Chaquiccocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chaquiccocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna

With the challenging portion of the Inca Trail behind us, you can relax and savor what is arguably the most exciting and leisurely day of the trek. Today’s route is incredibly diverse, taking us through a mere five-hour walk to the final campsite. En route, we’ll traverse several distinct ecosystems, experience the enchanting cloud forest, and soak in the majestic panoramic views of Salkantay Mountain, the second highest in Cusco.

We are set to explore two Inca sites: Phuyupatamarka (City in the Clouds), offering spectacular views of the Urubamba River and Machu Picchu Mountain, and Intipata (Terraces of the Sun). At Intipata, we’ll take a moment to rest and absorb the magical surroundings. We anticipate reaching the campsite around 1:00 PM, where lunch will be served and some free time for relaxation and unwinding.

Later in the afternoon, we’ll visit the significant Inca site of Wiñay Wayna, where your guide will elucidate the history of this remarkable place. We will then retreat to the campsite for tea dinner, and a delightful surprise awaits you!

Campsite Altitude: 2600m – 8530ft

Highest altitude: 3600m – 11811ft

Distance: 10km / 6 miles

Duration: 6 hours

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Difficulty: Easy
Day 4 Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu

On the final day of our Inca Trail adventure, we’ll rise very early in anticipation of the highlight of our trip: visiting Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. We’ll head straight to the checkpoint and wait for it to open at 5:30 a.m. As the first light of day brightens the sky, we’ll embark on an hour’s walk to the Sun Gate, enjoying breathtaking views. On a clear day, witnessing the spectacular sunrise over Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate is truly an unforgettable experience. Following this, we’ll begin our one-hour descent towards Machu Picchu, arriving at the final control point around 7:30 a.m.

Your guide will then lead you on a comprehensive two-hour citadel tour. After the guided tour, you’ll have free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own or climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (tickets for these should be booked as far in advance as possible). Your guide will also explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes for lunch and take the panoramic Vistadome train and bus back to Cusco. The TreXperience Team will meet you upon your arrival by train and ensure your safe return to your hotel.

Highest altitude: 2700m -8858ft

Distance: 6km / 3 miles

Duration: 2 hours

Meals: Breakfast

Difficulty: Easy

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Inca Trail To Machu Picchu: 4-Day Hike With Vistadome Train

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Itinerary of your trip Inca Trail To Machu Picchu: 4-Day Hike With Vistadome Train

Cusco – Km 82 – Llactapata – Ayapata

Ayapata – Warmiwañuska– Runcuraccay – Chaquicocha

Chaquiccocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna

Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu

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