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Hiking, Trekking, Nature, Archaeology

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The 4 day & 3 night classic Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu is one of the most famous treks in South America, and for good reason. Mixing history and wildlife and spectacular scenery, this four-day, three-night adventure is an unforgettable experience, with a final destination -- Machu Picchu itself -- that ranks among the world’s most impressive archaeological sites. 

The classic Inca Trail is only about 42 km (26 miles) long, but it goes up and down and along mountains, rising up through three mountain passes, and generally takes a circuitous route through the tricky terrain in this part of Peru. That makes it a more strenuous 42 km than most, but also one with spectacular scenery, passing through various Andean environments including cloud forest and alpine tundra.

Along the trail, you’ll be trekking through an area of great biodiversity. At any moment you could come across orchids, foxes, "Gallito de las Rocas" (Peru’s national bird), spectacled bears, deer and many more species of flora and fauna. As you trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you’ll also pass by other impressive Inca ruins, such as Wiñay Wayña and Phuyupatamarca. It’s an incredibly rich trekking experience, and that’s before you even reach your destination: the sublime mountaintop Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. 

It’s impossible to overstate the beauty of Machu Picchu, from its incredible architecture to the surrounding mountains and mist-filled gorges. But we won’t describe it all here. Far better if you come with us on the classic Inca Trail, with our professional guides, porters and talented cooks, and discover this magical trek for yourself. We also have our Premium Inca Trail to Machu Picchu tour which has a few more perks that aren't included here.

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Day by day schedule

Day 1:Our Inca Trail Adventure Begins

Head of the Inca Trail
Our Inca Trail Adventure Begins
Our Inca Trail Adventure Begins

Our Inca Trail Adventure Begins:

The meeting point will be at the Hotel at 4:30 a.m. We will continue to our first stop, a local restaurant, where you can do your shopping if you forget something like (water, chocolates, or rain ponchos). Then we will continue to 'Piscacucho' and we will do our check-in. (If you modify your passport, please contact your executive in charge, since the original passport is mandatory at the time of entering the passport)

Remember that access to the Inca Trail is limited. This is the time to use the restrooms, apply sunscreen, insect repellent, etc. We have before us a wonderful Inca Valley, used by the same great Inca master and his royal entourage, to reach Machu Picchu. Now, you are so lucky to follow in the footsteps of the Incas to the end of what was for them a significant sacred journey. The trail starts at 2,720 m / 8,923 ft and we will cross the Vilcanota River on the right side. But the path soon begins to incline steeply through the cloud forest. In time you will see the great views of an Inca fortress called 'Huillca Raccay as well as the vast and incredible Inca site of 'Llactapata'. Also, we will see the Urubamba mountain range that divides the jungle, the Andes, and the beautiful snow-capped 'W'akay Willca' at 5,860 m / 19,225 feet, known as Verónica. There was so much beauty to admire on this first day of the 4-day Inca Trail trek, an incredible encounter with Andean nature. We will now establish our first camp which is 1.5 hours from the small town of Wayllabamba 3000m/9842ft in the temperate valley of the same name. Night temperatures are around 5ºC (depending on the month).

  • Important: (The Inca Trail camp assignment is subject to availability of the Ministry of Culture)
  • Total trekking distance: 14 km / 7 - 8 hours approx.
  • Highest altitude: 3,300 mals (10,829 ft)

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    Meals: Lunch, Dinner
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    Camp site: Ayapata
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    Entrance fee: Included

Day 2:Into the Sacred Mountains

Classic Inca Trail
Passenger in the Warmiwañusca pass
Taking a rest on the Inca Trail.
Our group at the base camp

It’s another early start as we wake around 5:30 a.m. Our cooks will prepare a hearty breakfast to get your energy levels up, and you’re going to need it. Day 2 on the classic Inca Trail is generally regarded as the toughest day, and we have a steep ascent ahead of us. We’ll be following the Inca Trail along a route that was sacred to the Incas, as it rises up into the Apus, where the mountain spirits dwell.

After a few hours, we will reach the highest pass on the trail, known as Abra de Warrmihuañusca, or Dead Woman's Pass, at an elevation of 4,200 m (13,779 ft). It’s a challenging trek to get up to this point, but we’ll be with you all the way, taking it one step at a time. The high altitude makes it even tougher, so don’t worry if you find yourself stopping every few steps – that’s perfectly normal (unless you’re one of our incredible porters, who make it look easy!). Once we make it to the pass, we’ll have a well-deserved rest and enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery, and you can be justifiably proud to have made it to Dead Woman's Pass. After our rest, we will begin the descent to our lunch stop, located at Pacaymayu at 3,550 m (11,646 ft). On our way, you’ll be able to see lots of hummingbirds as they flit about, as well as other species of birds. The variety of native plants is all impressive here, and your guide will point out some species, such as the Polylepis, a native tree that only grows in the cloud forest at this particular altitude.


After lunch, we’ll set off on another steep ascent for about two hours. Our destination is the Runkurakay pass (4,000m), It’s then just another 20 minutes until we stop for the night at our second campsite Chaquicocha (Dry Lake, 3600 meters). where we will camp for the night. We should get there around 5 p.m., with plenty of time to set up our campsite before having dinner. Then it will be time for bed, your body tired but your mind exhilarated by the day’s achievements.

  • Total trekking distance: 16 km / 9 hours approx.
  • Highest altitude: 3,680 masl (12,703 ft)

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    Meals: All Included
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    Camp site: Chaquicocha

Day 3:The Inca Trail to Wiñay Wayna

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Base camp on the 3rd day of hiking

After another energy-filled breakfast, we’ll set off on a relatively gentle uphill trek to our first stop of the day: the archaeological site of Phuyupatamarca, "The City Above the Clouds," located at around 3,680 m. This enchanting Inca ruin features terraced slopes and five small stone baths that contain constant fresh running water during the wet season. From here, we have incredible views of snow-capped peaks in the distance, including Salkantay and Veronica.

Heading on, we walk up and down a series of Inca steps – more than 1,000 in total! While not as physically difficult as the previous day’s trek, these steps put a lot of strain on the knees, especially going downhill, so take it slowly. Then we’ll pass through the cloud forest to the impressive agricultural Inca site of Intipata, which is one of the lesser known ruins along the Inca Trail. But its agricultural terraces are very impressive, and we’ll have great views of them from parts of the trail.

We will continue on our way, heading to the third campsite at Wiñay Wayna, at 2,680 m (8,792 ft). After a total of 4 or 5 hours of trekking on Day 3, we will arrive at the camp by lunchtime. We’ll have lunch and a rest, and then go on a short walk to explore the nearby Wiñay Wayna (“Forever Young”) archaeological site. This site has magnificent agricultural terraces as well as numerous Inca buildings displaying a high level of Inca masonry. There is also a series of 10 baths, which suggests that the site was once a religious center of water worship. Some archaeologists have surmised that travelers heading to Machu Picchu may have cleansed themselves here before heading on to the citadel.

We are now close to our final destination and the end of our trek. We’ll have dinner at the campsite and rest in advance of the next day -- and our arrival at Machu Picchu.

  • Total trekking distance: 10 km / 5 hours approx.
  • Highest altitude: 2,700 masl (8,858 ft)

Services included:
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    Meals: All Included
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    Camp site: Wiñay Wayna

Day 4:The End of the Inca Trail and Arrival at Machu Picchu

Wiñaywayna archeological site
Arriving to Machu Picchu citadel
Machu Picchu citadel
Llamas at the Machu Pichu
Train back to Cusco city

End The Inca Trail – Machu Picchu

The Inca was the son of 'Inti' (The Sun) and only he was allowed to do this path since it was his way to glory among the Apus and to enjoy his royal house, Machu Picchu. Now you too have become part of Royalty or you feel like it since you have mixed with the Apus on this spiritual path. Thus, after completing the Inca Trail, things will no longer be the same. The total distance to travel is 5 km (about 2 hours). It's time to get up, have an early breakfast, and get back on track. On this early start, we have to reach 'Intipunku' ('Puerta del Sol') (2,730 m / 8,792 ft) before sunrise.
You will get your first great view of Machu Picchu (2400m/7873ft) with the sun rising over it. (The circuit to the citadel of Machupicchu will depend on the Ministry of Culture)

 We will spend some time there taking an impressive tour of the ancient city. After some time there, we will walk the last part of the way to a place where you can take a classic postcard photo of the city, and then you will have a guided tour to learn all about the archaeological site. Our guide will allow you to enjoy 2 more hours of travel on your own to see the citadel or hike to any of the mountains: Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu Mountain. Once you are done, we will meet our guide in Aguas Calientes, you can get there by bus or on foot. We will have lunch in Aguas Calientes (not included) and our guide will give you the return tickets to Cusco.

  • Total trekking distance: 5 km / 2 hours approx.
  • Highest altitude: 2,400masl (7,874 ft)

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    Meals: Breakfast
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    Train: Aguas Calientes - Cusco

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Inclusions:

What's included

  • Maximum group size is 16 people, the excursion leaves with at least 2 people
  • Briefing to the tour one day before the trek at 19h00
  • Accommodation: Ayapata Camp (1 night), Chaquicocha (1night) Wiñay Wayña (1 night) 
  • Transport: Private or share to Km 82
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Machupicchu archeological site, landscapes 
  • Meals: 3 breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners 
  • Inca Trail and Machupicchu entrance fee 
  • Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo station 
  • Round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu 
  • First aid kit, if you are taking any medications, please bring your prescription with you 
  • Professional Guided tour ENG 
  • Snacks to be eaten throughout the day 
  • An assistant guide for groups of more than 9 people 
  • A chef trained for cooking on trekking routes and an assistant cook
  • Complete set of kitchen equipment and utensils
  • Dining room equipment which includes tables, chairs, and a dining tent
  • Water (you need to bring water for the first morning then we will provide you with drinking - previously boiled - water)
  • 24/7 support and emergency line available throughout the itinerary

What's not included

  • Minimum medical and emergency evacuation insurance 
  • Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance 
  • Evacuation: in the event of a serious medical injury, we will coordinate with your travel insurance company to arrange evacuation 
  • Any activity not described in What's Included 
  • Meals and drinks are not specifying on the itinerary 
  • Personal equipment (Sleeping bag, walking sticks) 
  • Gratuities 
  • Travel insurance 
  • Personal equipment such as trekking equipment 

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