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ACTIVITIES

Hike, Camping

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lENGTH

4 Days / 3 Nights

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MAX. ALTITUDE

4,200 mts

LOCATION

Machu Picchu, Cusco

Difficulty Level

Challenging

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LENGTH

4 Days / 3 Nights

ActiviTIES

Hike, Camping

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Max. HEIGHT

4,200 mts

LOCATION

Machu Picchu, Cusco

Overview

There are countless ways to embark on an adventure, but choosing the 4-day, 3-night Classic Inca Trail is undoubtedly the most authentic and grandiose, allowing you to explore one of the Modern Wonders through the original route traced by the ancient Inca Culture. Check the availability and book your Classic Inca Trail (4 days and 3 nights) for 2024! Contact our travel experts!

This experience immerses you in a torrent of emotions from day one, as you venture into the mysterious trail, filled with flora and fauna. Here, you’ll discover that nature serves as a refuge from the demands and everyday stress.

This journey is designed for those in optimal health and prepared to face its demands. It can be undertaken individually for a chance to meet new people, as a couple to share emotions, or with friends and family, creating an adventure that will be etched in the memory of all participants.

Let testimonials from travelers, like you, inspire your next vacation!

For travelers with schedule or budget restrictions, we’re excited to offer the amazing Short Inca Trail (2 days and 1 night). It includes hiking on day 1 and the great Machu Picchu tour on day 2!

Why book this tour?

  • Complete and conquer the challenging Inca Trail.
  • Overcome your limits and reach the summit of the famous Gringo Killer.
  • Enjoy the splendid sunrise at the Sun Gate.
  • Explore the beautiful Inca citadel and its surroundings.
  • Experience the magical train journey in its various classes.
  • Capture the best shots from the Guardian’s House.
  • Uncover the mystery of Intihuatana.
  • Fall in love with Inca culture and its living history.
  • Taste and participate in the preparation of local foods.
  • Be part of responsible and sustainable tourism with us, leaving a positive impact on every journey

AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Cusco – Wayllabamba – Patallacta

  • We will pick you up at the hotel and go on a private bus to the km 82 of the old highway to Machu Picchu, the starting point of the Inca Trail.
  • We’ll hike to Patallacta (Inca site) and Wayllabamba,
  • Camping night in Wayllabamba.

Day 2: Warmiwanusca – Pacaymayo

  • Today the hike includes Wayllabamba (starting point), and the Warmiwanuska pass (13,828 feet/4,215 meters above sea level).
  • After, Pacaymayo, a wonderful spot beside the river of the same name.
  • Camping night in Pacaymayo.

Day 3: Pacaymayo – Winaywayna

  • The starting point of today’s hike is the Pacaymayo camp.
  • Then we get to Runkuraccay and Sayacmarca, amazing Inca ruins.
  • Finally, we arrive at the astonishing Inca remains in Winaywayna.
  • Camping night in Winaywayna, near Machu Picchu.

Day 4: Inti Punku (Sun Gate) – Machu Picchu

  • Hike from Winaywayna to Inti Punku (Sun Gate, the old entrance to Machu Picchu).
  • Professionally guided tour of Machu Picchu for 2 hours,
  • Then enjoy the famous Aguas Calientes village during the afternoon.
  • From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo by train in the late afternoon.
  • Finally from Ollantaytambo to your Cusco City hotel on private transportation.

Note: know everything about physical preparation for the Classic 4-Day Inca Trail!

 

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 Classic Inca Trail – Km 82 to Wayllabamba (Meals: L,D)

Your unforgettable Classic 4-Day Inca Trail across the Andean heights begins in the morning. Our private bus with the experienced, professional guide will pick you up and go to the starting point of the hike, which is km 82, outside Cusco City. There you will register, meet the porters and kitchen staff who will do the Classic Inca Trail with you.

Please don’t forget to have your passport at hand and a valid ISIC card if you are a student. These documents are required for registration before entering the Trail.

From km. 82 (located at 8.850 feet or 2,700 meters above sea level), we will hike until the Wayllabamba campsite. The first two hours of the walk are light and then we’ll reach Miskay, for an energizing, healthy lunch prepared by our professional kitchen staff.

Afterwards, there will be a great uphill hike for about 3 or 4 hours. On this section, we will visit the first Inca site of the Trail, Patallacta, take many pictures and have a guided tour.

Finally there’s the arrival to Wayllabamba, where our cooks and porters will be waiting for you with a delicious dinner ready, and also the whole camp. After eating, you will have free time to enjoy the campsite and the wonderful, starry Andean night!

  • Total walking time: 4:30 / 5:00 hours (7.45 miles or 12 km.)
  • Initial altitude: 9,022 ft / 2750 m
  • Final altitude 9,842 ft / 3,000 m.
  • Overnight at Wayllabamba campsite (Altitude: 9,850 ft / 3,000 m)

Day 2 Classic Inca Trail – Wayllabamba to Pacaymayo (Meals: B,L,D)

Warmiwanusca Dead Woman Pass in the Inca Trail

The highest point in the Inca Trail: Warmiwanusca Pass

You’ll wake up to a delicious cup of coca leaves tea, which is a millenary, healthy Andean secret for energy and altitude sickness, then have breakfast and resume the exciting hike.

Initial altitude for day 2 is 9,850 feet (3,000 meters), starting level of a 5-hour hike until 13,800 feet (4,200 meters) at the Warmiwanuska or Dead Woman’s Pass, a place that offers a unique, unforgettable view of the Andes range. It is the highest point of the trek.

After Warmiwanuska, which is the hardest part of the Classic Inca Trail, there is a 1-hour downhill hike until the lunch area, which our professional cookers will have ready. After lunch, the walk continues for another 1 hour until the campsite at Pacaymayo, and you will have the rest of the journey to enjoy this peaceful spot.

At night, our kitchen staff will treat everybody with a delicious dinner!

  • Total walking hours: 7:30 / 8:00 hours (8.07 miles or 13 km)
  • Initial altitude: 9,842 ft / 3,000 m
  • Final altitude: 12,467 ft / 3,800 m
  • Overnight at Pacaymayo campsite (Altitude: 11,800 ft / 3,600 m)

Day 3 Classic Inca Trail – Pacaymayo to Winaywayna (Meals: B,L,D)

Andean Rivers landscapes in the Inca Trail

Enjoy Andean landscapes in your way

After a delicious, nutritive breakfast, the hike continues! On this day the Trail includes several wonderful Inca sites!

The first stretch will go from Pacaymayo (11,800 feet or 3,600 meters above sea level) to the Runkuracay pass and site (12.800 feet or 3,900 meters asl). After this pass, the hike is mainly downhill, getting to Sayaqmarca, an almost unreachable Inca remain, quite challenging to access.

Next we will arrive at lunch area for day 3. Afterwards, the hike resumes until the amazing Winaywayna Inca complex, also the place for our campsite. There you’ll have the rest of the day to relax and at night, dinner for prepared by our expert kitchen staff.

  • Total walking hours: 10:00 hours (9.32 miles or 15 km)
  • Initial altitude 12,467 ft / 3,800 m
  • Final altitude: 8,694 ft / 2,650 m
  • Overnight at Winaywayna campsite (Altitude: 12,150 ft / 3,700 m)

Day 4 Classic Inca Trail – Winaywayna to Machu Picchu (B)

After a yummy breakfast, the hike resumes from Winaywayna (Quechua for “forever young”) to the Inti Punku or Sun Gate, where the arrival will be after two hours. Congratulations! At this point the Classic Inca Trail is officially finished! It’s a perfect spot to celebrate!

Rainbow in Winaywayna ruins in the Inca Trail

Have an amazing morning in Winaywayna

The magnificent view you can enjoy of Machu Picchu, Sanctuary of the Incas, is surely a great reward! Next, there is a short hike to the citadel itself and then the unforgettable professionally guided tour of Machu Picchu to see and learn about the astonishing sacred retreat.

After the guided tour, you will have more time to continue exploring the citadel the way you like! The afternoon in Aguas Calientes is free for you to go visiting or shopping around the village, enjoy the hot springs and have lunch.

Around 18:45 you will board the train to Ollantaytambo, and our staff will pick you there after a 1:30-hour ride, for going to Cusco City on our private bus. In Cusco City we’ll transfer you to the hotel at 22:30 approximately. Surely you’ll be in complete awe after this fantastic adventure!

  • Total walking hours:  2:15 hours (3.72 miles or 6 km)
  • Initial altitude: 8,694 ft / 2,650 m
  • Final altitude: 7,874 ft / 2,400 m.

What’s included?

IncluDED

  • First transfer. Provided private transport, from the airport to the hotel.
  • Full briefing. Done by the guide the day before the hike. He’ll explain everything in detail and also answer questions.
  • Transfer from Cusco to Km 82. Private transport from Cusco to km 82 of the old road to Machu Picchu (Piscacucho, starting point of the Classic Inca Trail).
  • Top guide. Professional tourism guide, specializing in the Classic Inca Trail. Bilingual (English and Spanish).
  • Radio transmitter-receiver. The main guide and head chef have these devices for constant coordination in logistics, customer safety, seeking support, etc.
  • Oxygen tank.  To instantly address any altitude-related discomfort.
  • First aid kit. Always equipped with first aid products. If you’re on medication, don’t forget to bring it.
  • Small groups.  We maintain an appropriate group size, semi-private or private tour style.
  • Comfortable tents. Spacious double tents for individual use. 4-season tents adaptable to weather changes.
  • Mats. Also suitable for all weather conditions and with thermal insulation.
  • Complete dining set. For breakfast, lunch, and dinner we have a tent and tables, chairs, tablecloths, dishes, glasses, cutlery, etc.
  • Kitchen. Extra tent for groups larger than 5 hikers. All food is stored inside it with strict hygiene.
  • Sustainable cooking. We use biodegradable cleaning products like detergent and dish soap. Other products are handled in an environmentally responsible way.
  • Wake-up tea. Complimentary herbal tea in your tent every morning before breakfast.
  • Tea time. Also known as tea time, before dinner, with herbal infusions, coffee, tea, rolls, butter, and jam.
  • Meals breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners during the hike. Includes lunch in a restaurant in Aguas Calientes on the fourth day after the Machu Picchu tour.
  • Varied snack. Provided every day in a small pouch, consisting in fruit, an energetic bar, cookies, and candies.
  • Lunch and dinner. They are buffet or semi-buffet style, with a variety of Peruvian foods and also fusion cuisine (except dinner on the fourth day). Desserts and non-alcoholic beverages are also served.
  • Special diets.  Vegetarian, vegan, and other diets are available upon request at no additional cost. Please request your diet in advance during the booking.
  • Kitchen staff. Specialized chefs and assistants in food preparation, experienced and trained in hygiene.
  • Eco-friendly plastic. We have minimized the use of disposable plastics. We work with almost 100% reusable plastics or other materials that do not harm nature.
  • Porters. They are helping personnel, born in Cusco, with extensive experience, properly uniformed and identified.
  • Warm water. We provide it every day for personal hygiene before main meals.
  • Boiled water. We provide from the third day. On previous days, you can buy it or bring in a reusable bottle.
  • Entrance tickets. Both for the Inca Trail and the Machu Picchu Citadel visit.
  • Return bus. From the Machu Picchu site to Aguas Calientes, after the guided tour.
  • Train tickets. From Aguas Calientes to the station in Ollantaytambo. (Return to Cusco scheduled at a convenient time).
  • Private transfer. From the train station in Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco City.
  • Departure transfer. We will take you from the hotel to the airport, on the day you leave (please coordinate with us in advance).

  • At the client’s request is also included:
  • Polar linen. Very useful for camping nights, especially in winter, to go inside your sleeping bag.
  • Waterproof poncho. Needed throughout the season, for drizzles and rains (additional cost).
  • Hiking poles. Highly recommended for balance and saving energy (additional cost).
  • Canteen. To avoid the use of disposable plastic which pollutes nature, we suggest you buy one. We have them available for sale (500 ml).

NoT IncluDeD

  • Flights. International or domestic air travel is not included.
  • Sleeping bag. It is essential to have a sleeping bag that withstands temperatures down to -18°C. They are feather-filled ($25.00 per person).
  • Ticket Huayna Picchu Mountain. This hike must be reserved separately, at an additional cost, and well in advance.
  • Travel insurance. It is a crucial requirement for your safety and protection. For example, in the event of a medical emergency, costs will be much lower.
  • Personal porter. A team member is responsible for carrying the luggage of minors during the trek (maximum 10 kg).
  • Dinner on the fourth day. It is not included, but if you wish, we can arrange everything at a partner restaurant.
  • Personal expenses and tips.  Expenses such as purchases of crafts, clothing, drinks, etc., are not included. Tips are voluntary and based on the service received.
  • Breakfast on the first day.  Please reserve it at your hotel early, before we pick you up.

FAQS

Is it necessary to book the service with a travel agency?

Yes, it’s essential to understand that the Inca Trail is an exception in many ways. This service can only be undertaken with a formal and authorized travel agency that has a valid contract with the entities governing Machu Picchu. TOUR IN PERU is one of the few companies authorized to provide this experience on the Inca Trail.

What is the total distance of the 4-day Inca Trail, and how much time is spent walking each day?

The total distance of the Inca Trail is approximately 43 kilometers. On average, you walk around 6 to 7 hours per day, depending on the group’s pace and the distance covered in each stage.

What is the starting point of the 4-day Inca Trail?

The starting point is kilometer 82 of the Cusco-Machu Picchu railway, near the town of Ollantaytambo.

Is previous hiking experience required for the tour?

Previous hiking experience is not required, but it is advisable to be in good physical condition, accustomed to walking long distances on varied terrain, and acclimatized.

What is the maximum altitude of the Inca Trail?

The highest point is the Warmiwañusca Pass, also known as the Dead Woman’s Pass, at an altitude of approximately 4,200 meters above sea level.

What type of weather can be expected during the tour?

The climate can vary, but generally, there is a temperate climate during the day and cold temperatures at night. It is recommended to bring suitable clothing for temperature variations and possible rain.

What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

On the Inca Trail, there are three designated campsites with basic services such as bathrooms and tent areas. There is no electricity or internet connection, so it is recommended to bring flashlights and portable chargers. The classic campsites are:

  • Huayllabamba, at 2,750 meters above sea level, is the first resting point.
  • Pacaymayo, at 3,500 meters above sea level, is the second camp and is reached after a challenging day.
  • Wiñayhuayna or Phuyupatamarca, is the last camp before Machu Picchu, located at about 2,600 meters above sea level.

All of these have limited quotas and when there is no longer availability for these, other camping options are available such as:

  •   Ayapata – Chaquiccocha – Wiñayhuayna
  • Chamana/ Tarayoc – Llulluchapampa – Phuyupatamarca

These camps are for the first, second, and third day, so respectively in the order indicated by the 2 camp options.

What type of food is offered during the tour?

Balanced and nutritious meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, are provided. This is due to traveling with chefs who prepare the food. Special dietary needs can be accommodated if notified in advance.

If I already have my Machu Picchu entrance purchased, can I also enter the Inca Trail?

No, as the Inca Trail entrance is a special one that can only be obtained through a formal travel agency with valid authorization from the entities governing Machu Picchu. Before making a reservation, contact our travel advisors for the best recommendations and how to proceed at each stage. It is important to note that purchasing the Inca Trail entrance also allows entry to Machu Picchu without the need to buy it separately.

What is the best travel season?

Cusco offers a variety of captivating climates throughout the year. There are two main reasons:

  • Dry season (April – October): Sunny and pleasant days without frequent rain, ideal for enjoying the scenery and a favorite choice for many travelers.
  • Rainy season (November – March): Although rain is more common, the sanctuary and its surroundings take on a more vivid tone. Also, being less crowded, spaces are more available for us.

Note: February restricts us from undertaking this experience as it is the time allocated for maintenance on the trail. Additionally, it is the month with the highest frequency of rain, so traveler entry is not allowed.

What to bring?

Clothes

Rain poncho, waterproof jacket, T-shirts, Woolen cap, sun hat, ear muffs, Trousers, shorts, swimsuit, Underwear, socks, Gloves, scarf, Sneakers, trekking shoes, sandals.

Health and Care

Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repelent, sun hat, Small towel, Bottled water, Personal medication.

Useful Items

Passport, Cash in soles, Camera, charging cord, Extra batteries.

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