Classic Inca Trail To Machu Picchu – 3N / 4D

Experience the classic four-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu through ancient ruins and high passes.

DURATION

3 Nights / 4 Days

LOCATION

Machu Picchu

MAX ALTITUDE

4,215 m.s.n.m.

DIFFICULTY

Moderate

Classic Inca Trail To Machu Picchu – 3N / 4D

Discover the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 4 Days, on an unforgettable four-day trek along ancient stone paths—one of the most popular hiking routes for adventure seekers in Peru. The journey covers a total distance of approximately 45 km (26 miles) and takes four days to complete, including a day dedicated to visiting the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park. The Classic Inca Trail is considered one of the world’s top ten hikes, unrivaled in its ecological diversity and the richness of its archaeological treasures. The Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary spans 32,952 acres and encompasses a network of Inca trails, dozens of archaeological sites, ten ecological zones (ranging from glacial peaks to tropical forests), and a vast array of flora and fauna. Experience the thrill of arriving at Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate, where your first breathtaking view of the ancient citadel will become a memory to cherish forever. Enjoy an exclusive, authentic camping experience featuring high-quality gear, private portable toilets, and a personal porter. Wake up in the Andes to a hot cup of coffee and savor delicious Peruvian meals prepared by our expert trekking chefs using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Piscacucho ( Km 82) - Wayllabamba

Early in the morning after breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at 05:00a.m. from your hotel. We will go for an average of 2 and a half hours to the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be in the town of Ollantaytambo where you can make the necessary purchases. Then, we will continue until we reach the starting point of the Inca Trail called Kilometer 82. Or piscacucho Reaching a height of 2,673 masl (8,770 feet) and on the first day we will walk 11 km. (6.8miles) The first part of the walk is relatively flat and we will walk an average of 2 hours and 30 minutes to the lunch spot. In the course we will visit our first archaeological center called Patallaqta. The name of the Inca city means “City on top of the Terraces” in Quechua, and here you will be able to explore archaeological remains and you will also be able to see more remains in the distance. After visiting Patallaqta, we will walk for another 20 minutes until we reach the lunch site called Tarachayuc. After enjoying lunch, we will start walking for an average of 2 hours until we reach our camp. This part of the trail is relatively flat with ups and downs until we reach our camp, Wayllabamba, which is at an elevation of 3,000 masl or 9,842 feet.

Overnight in Wayllabamba

Hiking Distance:11 km / 6.8 miles

Duration: 5 Hours

Campsite Altitude:3,000 m / 9,842 ft

Highest Altitude:3,000 m / 9,842 ft

Meals: Snacks, lunch, tea time, dinner

Difficulty: Moderate

Day 2: Huayllamba – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayo

Breakfast at the Campsite

After breakfast this day is the most difficult day because we will ascend 1,200 meters until we reach the highest pass of the Inca Trail, and we will walk 12 km (7.4 miles). After enjoying breakfast, we will start our hike where the climb up to the pass will take an average of 5 hours. On the way up, we will be able to see different ecological zones starting from a humid forest and ending in the puna zone where there are no trees, only wild grass. Once we reach the highest point called Warmiwañusca, which means «Pass of the Dead Woman,» which is located at 4,215 masl (13,828 feet), there we will take some time to rest and enjoy the panoramic view. Then, we will begin to descend to our camp for an average of 2 hours. We will descend by stone steps to the Pacaymayo camp, which is at an altitude of 3,630 masl or 11,910 feet. Here we will have lunch and afterwards you will have some time to rest and explore the camp and then we will have dinner in the evening.

Overnight in Pacaymayo

Hiking Distance:12 km / 7.4 miles

Duration: 7 Hours

Campsite Altitude:3,630 m / 11,910 ft

Highest Altitude:4,215 m / 13,828 ft

Meals: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea time, dinner

Difficulty: Moderate

Day 3: Pacaymayu – Phuyupatamarka - Wiñayhuayna

Breakfast at the Campsite

After breakfast, we will walk 16 km (9.9 miles), it is the longest day of the Inca Trail, but also the most beautiful and interesting because we will see more archaeological centers and different ecosystems. After getting up and having breakfast, we will begin to ascend to the next step that will take us 2 hours. On the way up we will visit an archaeological center called Runkuracay, which is a very interesting archaeological center due to its circular shape and its location. It is said that this place was a refuge for walkers and a control on the way. After having a tour in this archaeological center, we will continue climbing up to the second pass called Runkuracay which is at 3,941 masl or 12,800 feet. Then we will descend for 2 hours to the place of lunch, and on the way down we will visit an archaeological site called Sayaqmarka, which means «Site in a Steep Place.» Here we can see an important temple dedicated to the Salkantay Mountain, which is the highest in this area. Then we will arrive at Chaquiccocha for lunch and then we will continue walking for 4 more hours until we reach our next camp. The first part of this road will be relatively flat with ups and downs until we reach our next archaeological site called Phuyupatamarka which means «City above the Clouds.» Here we will see water sources where the Incas took special baths to purify themselves before visiting the Inca city of Machu Picchu. Here we also have the Phuyupatamarka camp, which is the second option for camping on the third day. After the tour, we will go down until we reach the agricultural terraces of Intipata. Then we will continue descending to our Wiñaywayna camp, which means «Forever Young» at 2,650 masl or 8,694 feet. This is our last night in the camp, and after our dinner, we will thank our support staff (porters) for their work.

Overnight in Wiñayhuayna

Hiking Distance:16 km / 9.9 miles

Duration: 8 Hours

Campsite Altitude:3,941 m / 12,800 ft

Highest Altitude:4,215 m / 13,828 ft

Meals: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea time, dinner

Difficulty: Moderate

Day 4: Wiñayhuayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Breakfast at the Campsite

On the last day, we will wake up very early (around 03:30 a.m.) and after breakfast we will walk to Control where we will wait until 05:30 a.m. Once we pass the Control, we will walk 6 km (3.7 miles) to Machu Picchu for a time of 2 hours and 30 minutes. The first part will be relatively flat until you reach Intipunku, which is the famous Puerta del Sol and the first place where you will see Machu Picchu. After Intipunku, we will begin to descend to Machu Picchu, which is located at 2,400 masl or 7,874 feet, where we will pass Control and we will be able to store our large backpacks in the warehouse. Your guide will accompany you on a 2- to 3-hour tour of the most important areas included in your assigned circuit. You will explore terraces, viewpoints, temples, royal quarters, sacred areas, and the central part of the citadel, while learning about the history, architecture, and daily life of the Incas. We always request Circuit 3, as it includes access to the Inca Trail route and offers one of the most comprehensive guided tours. After exploring the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, you will descend by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch on your own. In the afternoon, you will board the Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo and continue by private transport to Cusco. The suggested time to descend from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes town is 12:00 p.m depending on the departure time of the train to be always 30 minutes before the departure of train.

14:00 p.m. Be ready at the train station for check in

14:30 p.m. Train Expeditions Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo

Upon arrival at the station you will be waiting for a staff of the company to transfer to their respective hotel in Cusco

Overnight in Cusco

Activity: Guided Tour of Machu Picchu

Hiking Distance:6 km / 3.7 miles

Tour Duration: 2 -3 Hours

Max Altitude: 2,430m / 7,972 ft (Machu Picchu)

Train Departure: 02:00 p.m. (to Ollantaytambo)

Cusco Arrival: Approx. 07:30 p.m.

Meals: Breakfast at the hotel

Essentials: Original Passport, Daypack, Camera

Trip Details

Duration 3N / 4D

Activities Hiking – Adventure

Difficulty Moderate to challenging

Hiking distance 45KM / 27.5 miles

Minimum height 2000 m.s.n.m. or 6,560 ft (Aguas Calientes Town)

Maximum height 4215 m.s.n.m. or 13,821 ft (Dead woman Pass)

Destinations Machu Picchu

Tour language English, Spanish

Accommodation 03 nights Camping

Meals 03 Breakfast, 3 Lunch, 03 Tea time and 03 Dinners

Starts / Ends Cusco – Cusco

IMPORTANT: Please Allow 2 - 3 Days for Acclimatization

Services Included

The Trekking Included

Spanish and English speaking professional guide and assistant guides.
Private transport from your hotel in Cusco to KM 82.
Porters to take camping equipment.
Chef and assistant chef's.
Dinning Tent, kitchen tents, tables and chairs.
All meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Tents and mattress.
Accommodation for our guides, cooks and porters.
Entrance fee to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
Expedition train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
Bus ticket from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco.
First aid kit.
Oxygen.
Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking.

Not Included

Group Service

USD $848.00 per person

Private Service

1 - people

USD $2390.00 per person

2 - people

USD $1480.00 per person

3 - 5 people

USD $1255.00 per person

6 - 8 people

USD $895.00 per person

9 + people

USD $848.00 per person

Discount

Children 17 years old and under – $30 USD off.

* To receive the child discount you must send us a copy of the child’s passport.

Discount

Huaynapicchu Mountain: USD$70.00

Machu Picchu Mountain: USD$70.00

Vistadome Observatory Train round Trip: USD$90.00

Sleeping Bags: USD$25.00

Trekking Poles: USD$15.00 (1 pair)

Prívate Tent: USD$40.00

Extra Porter (To carry your personal bag) for 7 kg or 15 pounds: USD$120.00

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Small backpack

Large backpack

Warm clothes - Including jacket, fleece, thermal clothes for sleeping, gloves, scarf

Rain clothes - Jacket and trousers, poncho, hat

Swimsuit

Small towel

Strong, waterproof trekking boots

Walking poles

Sandals

Flashlight

Camera - Extra batteries as they run out faster under cold conditions

Suncream, moisturiser

Insect repellant - Min 20% DEET

Toilet paper

Personal first aid kit

Snacks - Biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc

Water bottle

Cash in Soles/$USD

YOU MUST BRING YOUR ORIGINAL PASSPORT

How to book

To book the tour, please send us an email with the information of each person in your group:

Full name, nationality, date of birth and gender

Copy of your passport

The tour you want to do, the start date

How many people are in your group

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Classic Inca Trail To Machu Picchu – 3N / 4D

Classic Inca Trail To Machu Picchu – 3N / 4D

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Piscacucho ( Km 82) - Wayllabamba

Day 2: Huayllamba – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayo

Day 3: Pacaymayu – Phuyupatamarka - Wiñayhuayna

Day 4: Wiñayhuayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Trip Details

IMPORTANT: Please Allow 2 - 3 Days for Acclimatization

Services Included

The Trekking Included

Not Included

Group Service

Discount

Discount

How to book

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