Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 4 Days
Tour Description
The Classic Inca Trail is one of the best hikes in the world due to the exquisite beauty of its natural environment, taking you through different ecosystems. From the high Andean plains to the cloud forest, this adventure allows us to explore mysterious archaeological sites, half covered in jungle undergrowth, as if we were discovering them for the first time. The hike stands out with the inspiring view of the sunrise from the Puerta del Sol, as well as appreciating the majestic Machu Picchu.
Start your adventure with the Classic Inca Trail. Approx. At 5:00 a.m., our Conde Travel team will pick up your hotel in Cusco to take you by private transportation to kilometer 82 (Piscacucho), the starting point of the Inca Trail route.
After a brief entrance control, you will begin a gentle and panoramic walk along the Urubamba River, surrounded by majestic Andean peaks, agricultural terraces and a natural environment that seems frozen in time.
During the tour, you will pause to visit the archaeological site of Llactapata (2,840 m a.s.l.), an ancient agricultural center that overlooks the sacred valley. Here, your expert guide will reveal the secrets of Inca engineering and worldview, introducing you to the magic of this sacred path.
What's Included?
- Briefing the day before your tour at our office
- Complimentary luggage storage.
- Pick up from your hotel the morning of the tour.
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners (vegetarian options available).
- Transportation included throughout the Inca Trail.
- Professional bilingual guide
- Experienced cooks and porters
- Variety of meals with local ingredients.
- Large tent, dining room and kitchen
- 3 nights of comfortable camping
- Personal porter of up to 7 kilos to carry your belongings.
- Vistadome Return Scenic Train.
- Return transportation to your hotel
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Bus down to Aguas Calientes.
- Satellite phones, first aid kits and oxygen cylinder.
- Eureka tent for 4 people for every 2 passengers.
- Portable toilets.
- Drinking water and snacks every day.
- Courtesy polo shirt for the Inca Trail.
- All Taxes and Reservation Fees.
- Personal care items
- Sleeping bags, inflatable mat (can be rented from us).
- Walking sticks (can be rented from us).
- Sleeping bag (can be rented from us).
- Breakfast on the first day, lunch and dinner on the last day
- Entrance to Aguas Calientes baths
- Extra porters (they only carry 20 kilos per person)
- Ticket to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain Ticket – additional cost US $70 per person. Book in advance, at least 3 months in advance
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Km 82 - Llactapata - Huayllabamba
Start your adventure with the Classic Inca Trail. Approx. At 5:00 a.m., our Conde Travel team will pick up your hotel in Cusco to take you by private transportation to kilometer 82 (Piscacucho), the starting point of the Inca Trail route. After a brief entrance control, you will begin a gentle and panoramic walk along the Urubamba River, surrounded by majestic Andean peaks, agricultural terraces and a natural environment that seems frozen in time. During the tour, you will pause to visit the archaeological site of Llactapata (2,840 m a.s.l.), an ancient agricultural center...
Day 2: Huayllabamba - Warmiwañusca Pass - Pacaymayo
This is the most demanding day of the Inca Trail, but also one of the most rewarding. After a good breakfast at the Huayllabamba camp, we will begin a walk of continuous ascent along trails surrounded by Andean vegetation and increasingly extensive views. The highest point of the day will be the Warmiwañusca Pass (4,200 m a.s.l. / 13,779 ft), known as the “Dead Woman's Pass.” From there you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Andes and take some time to rest and celebrate your effort. Then we will descend towards the Pacaym valley...
Day 3: Pacaymayo - Runkurakay - Sayacmarca - Puyapatamarca - Wiñay Wayna
After an early breakfast, we begin a day where Inca history and Andean nature mix at every step. The hike begins with a moderate climb to Runkurakay (3,800 m asl), an ancient Inca checkpoint with a semicircular shape that offers panoramic views of the valley. From there we continue to the second pass of the Inca Trail (3,950 m asl), and then descend towards Sayacmarca, an impressive archaeological site built on a rocky hill. This place, whose name means “inaccessible town”, shows the ingenuity and advanced architecture...
Day 4: Wiñay Wayna - Puerta del Sol (Inti Punku) - Machu Picchu - Cusco
On this last and exciting day of the Classic Inca Trail, we start very early, before dawn. After breakfast at the Wiñay Wayna camp, we begin the final walk to Machu Picchu along an ancestral path surrounded by tropical vegetation and an environment full of history. After approximately an hour and a half of walking, we arrive at Inti Punku (Sun Gate), the original access to Machu Picchu in times of the Inca Empire. From this point, we enjoy a stunning view of the citadel, while the first rays of the sun illuminate the ruins. It's a moment it's...
