Embark on the ultimate hiking adventure with our Classic 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Ranked among the top 5 trekking routes globally, this legendary journey takes you deep into the heart of the Andes. You will hike along original cobblestone paths, marvel at breathtaking cloud forests, and explore exclusive archaeological sites accessible only by foot. The expedition culminates with a magical sunrise arrival at the iconic Sun Gate (Inti Punku), offering an unforgettable first glimpse of the mystical Machu Picchu citadel. Because government trail permits are strictly limited and sell out months in advance, early booking is essential. Book your bucket-list Inca Trail adventure today!
Start the Inca Trail at Km 82, crossing the Sacred Valley and visiting Llactapata. Continue to Hatunchaca for lunch before hiking toward Wayllabamba or Ayapata, where you will spend the first night.
Ascend to the challenging Warmiwañuska Pass at 4,215 m (13,829 ft), followed by a descent into the Pacaymayo Valley. In the afternoon, visit Runkurakay and Sayacmarca before reaching the Chaquicocha campsite.
Hike through cloud forests, Inca tunnels, and spectacular Andean landscapes. Visit Phuyupatamarca and Intipata before reaching Wiñaywayna, one of the most impressive archaeological sites along the Inca Trail.
Hike early to Intipunku, the Sun Gate, for your first panoramic view of Machu Picchu. Explore the citadel before returning by bus, train, and private transportation to Cusco.
This adventure begins with your pick up at the hotel at 4:30 a.m. and we head to Km82 arriving at approximately 07:00 am, there you will have some time to make the last adjustments and immediately start our hike passing through the first checkpoint of the Inca Trail. The first two hours of hiking are relatively easy until we reach the first Inca site called Patallacta, an ancient checkpoint to Machu Picchu.
Once in Patallacta, we begin another two-hour hike where we will enjoy a delicious lunch, then we will walk for another two and a half hours until we reach the town of Ayapata, where our first camp will be located. During this last stretch, we will pass through two small communities, where you can buy some drinks or energizers, cookies, or some essential items such as batteries that you may have forgotten.
We will arrive at our first camp at approximately 17:00 pm, where we can settle in, relax and have a hot drink and a snack. At 19:30 pm dinner will be ready, and then we will have a well-deserved rest. Night in Ayapata.
Very early in the morning we will have breakfast and we will make a first hike of approximately four hours to the highest pass called Paso de la Mujer Muerta located at 4215 m.a.s.l. At the pass we will stop to take a brief rest and enjoy the flora and fauna that surrounds the valley as well as the wonderful landscapes and snow-capped mountains of the Peruvian Andes, and immediately begin our descent to the next point, the Pacaymayu Valley or hidden river, and then start a walk for an hour and a half through the side of the valley to the place of lunch, where you can recharge your batteries to continue with the hike.
After lunch we begin to ascend for approximately two hours at a slow pace until we reach our second pass of the hike, the Runcuraccay pass, where we will see two huge waterfalls on the opposite side of the valley. After the second pass, we will hike downhill for an hour until we reach the magnificent Inca site of Sayacmarca, where we will stop to rest and make a brief visit to the archaeological site of Sayacmarca, and watch the sunset over the Vilcabamba mountain range. Finally, we will hike for 20 minutes until we reach our second campsite called Chaquiccocha located at 3600 meters above sea level.
After dinner, we will be able to look at the stars and the fascinating Inca constellations. We will spend the night in Chaquiccocha.
Very early in the morning we will have breakfast and we will make a first walk of approximately four hours to the highest pass called Paso de la Mujer Muerta located at 4215 m.a.s.l. At the pass we will stop to take a brief rest and enjoy the flora and fauna that surrounds the valley as well as the wonderful landscapes and snow-capped mountains of the Peruvian Andes, and immediately begin our descent to the next point, the Pacaymayu Valley or hidden river, and then begin a walk for an hour and a half passing through the side of the valley to the place of lunch, where you can recharge your batteries to continue with the hike.
After lunch we begin to ascend for approximately two hours at a slow pace until we reach our second pass of the hike, the Runcuraccay pass, where we will see two huge waterfalls on the opposite side of the valley. After the second pass, we will have a downhill hike of one hour until we reach the magnificent Inca site called Sayacmarca, we will stop here to rest and make a brief visit to the archaeological site of Sayacmarca, and to see the sunset over the Vilcabamba mountain range.
Finally, we will hike for 20 minutes until we reach our second campsite called Chaquiccocha located at 3600 meters above sea level. After dinner, we will be able to look at the stars and the fascinating Inca constellations. We will spend the night in Chaquiccocha.
The most awaited day of the trek has arrived, and the time to wake up will be at 3:30 a.m. After breakfast we will walk towards the checkpoint to be one of the first to start the trek when the gates open at 5:30 a.m. Once at the Sun Gate or Inti Punku, we will have spectacular views of the mountains surrounding Machu Picchu in all its splendor. And immediately we begin a one hour hike to Machu Picchu.
As we get closer to Machu Picchu, the views towards Machu Picchu get better and better. At approximately 7:40 am we will arrive at the final check point and enter Machu Picchu to begin our guided tour for approximately two hours. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore Machu Picchu freely.
In the afternoon we will board the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes where you will have time to have lunch and visit the town, at the appropriate time we board the train back to Ollantaytambo station, and in Ollantaytambo station we will have staff of the agency that will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
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Enjoy a more scenic journey to Machu Picchu aboard the Vistadome Train, featuring large panoramic windows that offer excellent views of the Sacred Valley and the stunning Andean landscapes along the route.
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