Peru · Trekking

4-Day Inca Trail Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu via Sun Gate

4 Days Round trip from Cusco Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the archaeological sites of the Incas
02 Witness spectacular landscapes and historical locations
03 Learn about the Inca culture and their harmonious existence with nature
04 Trek through the Sacred Valley up to Machu Picchu
05 Visit the Sun Gate, Inti Punku

Explore Inca archaeological sites of historical importance and spectacular beauty on this 4-day tour in Peru. Learn about Inca culture, their hard work and dedication in carving routes through the mountains, and the harmony they created with nature. Trek through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, visiting remarkable sites along the legendary Inca Trail.

Arrive at Machu Picchu and trek towards the famous point called Inti Punku, or the Sun Gate.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Wiñay Wayna

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cusco to Huayllabamba via Ollantaytambo

Pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 5:00 am.
Travel through the Sacred Valley and arrive in Ollantaytambo.
Continue towards Piscacucho and start the hike.
Stop for lunch.
Arrive at the camp in Huayllabamba.

Day 02

Huayllabamba to Pakaymayu via Warmi Wañusqa

Wake up very early and ascend through the cloud forest and along the stone path until reaching the highest point, known as Warmi Wañusqa or "Dead Woman".
Have lunch.
Descend towards the camp at Pakaymayu.

Day 03

Pakaymayu to Wiñay Wayna via Runkuraqay

Climb for 1 hour and a half to reach Runkurakay, a tambo or resting place.
Travel towards Sayacmarca and explore the surrounding valleys.
Continue walking towards Chaquiqocha and stop for lunch.
Go to Puyupatamarca, the highest pass, and then descend towards Wiñay Wayna.

Day 04

Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu and back to Cusco

Arrive at Machu Picchu and trek towards the famous point called Inti Punku, or the Sun Gate.
Travel towards the mountain of Waynapicchu.
Descend to the Inca city to take photos of its classic views.
Proceed to Aguas Calientes town and take the train back to Ollantaytambo.
Return to Cusco.