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4-Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu Trek

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Trekking, Camping, Backpacking

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Experience the Incas, which made a vast trail network throughout the Andes mountains with more than 40,000 km of trails. Find the most beautiful landscapes, stonework and archaeological sites in the Andes. Visits the ruins of Llactapata, Huayllabamba, Llulucha Pampa, Warmiwanusca, Runkuracay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, Winayhuayna  and Machu Picchu. Sign-up for the journey of Inca trail to Machu Picchu, the most famous trek in South America, and is classified among the top 10 hikes in the world.

Highlights
  • Admire scenic beauty of the Andes Mountains
  • Hike through world-famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
  • Enjoy adventurous camping
  • Learn ancient history and culture of Inca
  • Day 1: Cusco to Chilca by bus and then Huayllabamba by walk expand_more

    • Get a pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco early morning and begin your journey to 82 kilometres, where the Inca Trail begins.

    • Stop in Ollantaytambo for breakfast (not included) before continuing to Chilca at km 82.

    • Meet with the porters and cooks that will accompany you on the trail and begin the trek.

    • Stop on the way for lunch and continue to the campsite at Huayllabamba.

    • Enjoy a hot meal and spend the night at the campsite. 

  • Day 2: Warmi Wanusca hike and descend to Pacaymayo expand_more

    • Have your breakfast and start hiking, ascending to the highest point on the trail, over 4,200 meters above sea level. This place is called the Dead Woman’s Pass (Warmiwanusca). 

    • Climb approximately 7 kilometres to Warmi Wanusca.
    • Take beautiful pictures and relish around the scenic landscapes. 

    • Enjoy delicious lunch and descend to Pacaymayo, where you will camp overnight.

  • Day 3: Pacaymayo to Runkurakay to Winay Wayna hike expand_more

    • Head off towards Runkurakay after breakfast.

    • Visit the archaeological site of Runkurakay, a former resting lodge for ancient pilgrims.  

    • Cross the 2nd pass at 3,800m above sea level and descend to Sayacmarca, another important archaeological site where you will have lunch.

    • Enter the high Andean cloud forest and enjoy nature. 

    • Descend to the campsite at Winay Wayna, passing an important archaeological site and a temple where offerings are made to the sacred mountain spirits.

    • Reach your campsite and spend the final night on the trail. 

    Hot showers available. 

  • Day 4: Winay Wayna to Machu Picchu hike and return to Cusco expand_more

    • Walk to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), which is the ancient entrance to the city of Machu Picchu.

    • See the ruins in all their glory and have a guided tour in the citadel.

    • Descend to the village of Aguas Calientes by bus. From there, you will return to Ollantaytambo by train and then driven by bus back to your hotel in Cusco. 

    Train Departure: Between 8.00 pm and 9.00 pm. 

What's Included
  • Professional bilingual Inca Trail and Machu Picchu tour guide (English and Spanish)

  • Cook

  • Porters for the food and camping equipment

  • Extra guide and assistant cook for groups bigger than 8 people

  • Pre-departure orientation meeting

  • Pick up from accommodation in Cusco and transfer to 82 kilometres

  • Double occupancy tents (all new equipment) with foam mattresses

  • Camping Equipment: kitchen tent, dining tent, chairs, tables, toilet at all campsites

  • All meals, snacks and coffee/tea breaks

  • First Aid Kit with oxygen

  • Radios for communication in case of emergencies

  • Entrance fees to the Inca trail and Machu Picchu

  • Train back to Ollantaytambo and bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco 

What's Excluded
  • Sleeping bag and personal porters 
  • Few meals - Breakfast on Day 1 and Lunch & Dinner on Day 4
  • Tips and gratuities 
  • Any personal expenses 
What to bring

  • Backpack

  • Sturdy hiking shoes

  • Warm clothes, including jacket, fleece, sweaters and a pair of socks per day

  • Rain jacket or a Poncho, waterproof trousers (especially for rainy season Nov-March)

  • Plastic bags to store your spare clothes

  • Sleeping Bag 

  • Flashlight and batteries, pocket knife, matches

  • Camera

  • Water bottle, preferably metal so it is more heat-resistant

  • Hat and/or beanie to protect you from the sun and the cold

  • High factor sunblock & insect repellent

  • Toilet paper

  • Some extra snacks (biscuits, energy bars, chocolate)

  • Towel

  • Swimsuit (recommend for the hot springs)

  • Personal medical kit

Know before you go
  • The same program, including the campsites, train schedule and pickup, are subject to change due to weather, the client’s walking ability, and other unexpected circumstances.
Meeting Point

Cusco, Peru

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 530 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 530 / person