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Inca Trail Machu Picchu

4 Days / 3 Nights
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El Camino Inca de 4 días y 3 Noches a Machu Picchu es una de las rutas de trekking más populares de América del Sur y se ubica entre las 5 mejores caminatas del mundo.

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DURATION
4 Days / 3 Nights
MAX. ALTITUDE
4215 m.
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Overview Inca Trail Machu Picchu 4 Days

A magical and historic hike along the unique and traditional "Inca Trail", which has a connection to Machu Picchu.

Explore and rediscover the Inca Trail until you reach Machu Picchu, delighting yourself of wonderful landscapes such as the Andes Mountains and the Peruvian jungle.

Enjoy the Inca Trail with Andino Peru Tours: The best hike planned and organized by experienced mountain guides with extensive experience, order and safety, where your comfort, enjoyment and total satisfaction are our main responsibility, we make sure you have an unforgettable experience on your vacation, while enjoying the company of our experienced guides and all the staff that accompanies them, Explore and rediscover the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, delighting yourself of wonderful landscapes such as the Andes Mountains and the Peruvian jungle, accompanied every day by the delicious Peruvian cuisine with Andean flavors, that will make your vacation unforgettable.

In Andino Peru Tours, we want you not to worry about anything and just enjoy this unforgettable experience with us.

DAY 1

INKA TRAIL - WAYLLABAMBA

Our 4 day trek to Machu Picchu begins at 5:30 am where we will pick you up and start this tour. We will travel by bus to the starting point making a sequence of stops at viewpoints and interesting aspects to take advantage of the beautiful scenery to the Inca Trail checkpoint at km 82.

Lunch in Miskay. Beginning of the hike passing by the archaeological site of Patallacta and arriving at the end to Wayllabamba (camping site).

Wayllabamba

DAY 2

WAYLLABAMBA - WARMIWAÑÑUSKA - PACAYMAYO

(Breakfast, lunch, tea time and dinner). In the morning we will start the hike until we arrive to Pacaymayo, then we will arrive to Warmiwañuska (dead woman). In this place we will take a break where you can see beautiful landscapes. We will descend from Pacaymayo to have lunch and replenish our energy. Overnight camping in tents in Pacaymayo.

Camino Inca Flor 2

DAY 3

PACAYMAYO - PUYUPATAMARCA - WIÑAYHUAYNA

(Breakfast, Lunch, Tea time and Dinner). The third day will be the most beautiful of this trek to Machu Picchu. We will descend to the Runcurakay pass (3970 masl), we will have lunch in Sayacmarca.

We will pass through tunnels of solid rocks along the way to reach the city among the clouds "Puyupatamarca", a place of great fog. Then we descend to reach Wiñayhuayna (2700 masl). Overnight camping in tents in Wiñayhuayna.

DAY 4

WIÑAYHUAYNA - MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO

(Breakfast) Early in the morning we will start our trek to Machupicchu. We will start our hike to Intipunku and see the sunrise (sun gate). In this incredible place you can see Machu Picchu.

In Machupicchu we will have a guided tour of the entire citadel, after this incredible adventure we will return to Ollantaytambo station upon arrival our staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco. Thus ending our Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu.

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Tour itinerary by hours

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
RUTA: Cusco – Km 82 – Wayllabamba
  • 06:00 Pick up and start of the tour from your hotel in Cusco.
  • Travel by private transport to the starting point making a series of stops at viewpoints and interesting points to take advantage of the beautiful scenery and control of the Inca Trail at km 82.
  • Lunch in Miskay.
  • Beginning of the hike passing by the archaeological group of Patallacta and finally arriving to Wayllabamba (camping site).
  • Total Hiking Time 5 - 6 hours (12 km.)
  • Initial altitude 2,750m - Final altitude 2,954m.
  • Overnight at the campsite in Wayllabamba (Altitude: 2,954 m).
RUTA: Wayllabamba – Pacaymayo
  • Breakfast at camp.
  • Beginning of the hike passing through the Warmiwañusca pass.
  • Lunch and set up camp in Pacaymayo.
  • Total Hiking Time 8 hrs (16 km.)
  • Initial altitude 3000m - Final altitude 3,800m.
  • Overnight camping in Pacaymayo (Altitude: 2,650 m).
RUTA: Pacaymayo – Wiñaywayna
  • Breakfast at camp.
  • Beginning of the hike passing by the archaeological site of Runkurakay (resting place).
  • Visit the archaeological complex of Sayacmarca (archaeological complex).
  • Lunch at the resting place.
  • Hike until arriving at the campsite Wiñaywayna.
  • Total Hiking Time 8 hrs (16 km.)
  • Initial altitude 3,800 m - Final altitude 2,650 m.
  • Overnight at Wiñaywayna camp site (Altitude: 2,650 m).
RUTA: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco
  • Breakfast at camp.
  • Start of the hike to reach the Sun Gate or Inti Punku.
  • Guided visit to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
  • Descent to the town of Aguas Calientes.
  • Lunch and free time in Aguas Calientes.
  • 16:22 Return by train to Ollantaytambo.
  • Transfer from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco.
  • Total Hiking Time 2 hrs (4 km) - Initial Altitude 2,650 m - Final 2,400 m.
  • Approximate time of arrival to Cusco 20:00.

Includes:

  • Complete information prior to the tour in our offices.
  • Professional guide English / Spanish in group service.
  • Entrance to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. Cannot be changed, once confirmed.
  • 01 duffel bag that will stay with your porters while you walk, not to exceed 12kg.
  • 01 personal porter, who is responsible for carrying your duffel bag, you will not have access to your bag until the first camp.
  • Transfers by tourist bus Hotel Cusco - km 82 / Ida.
  • Bus ticket Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes / return.
  • Train ticket Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo / return.
  • Eureka Timberline tents equipment, shared by 04 people.
  • 01 large dining tent to enjoy your meals.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the trek, along with a happy hour of tea and snacks, refreshments every morning.
  • Water, from the first lunch until your last breakfast, we supply all the water you need, you must bring your own water bottles or camelback, we recommend to bring about 3 liters.
  • 01 first aid kit for basic medical problems and oxygen.
  • 01 small pillow to sleep on, 01 foam mattress for insulation, 01 day cover to protect your things while walking and 01 rain poncho.
  • Satellite phones on each trek fully charged and can be used anywhere on the mountain.

Not Included:

  • Lunch and dinner / Day 4.
  • Sleeping bag = USD 20.00 per person.
  • Inflatable air mattress = USD 15.00 per person.
  • 01 pair of walking sticks = USD 15.00 per person.
  • Entrance fee to Wayna Picchu / Day 4. (Depending on availability you will have to add = USD 75.00 per person).
  • Hotel night in Cusco / Day 4.
  • Other services not mentioned.

IMPORTANT:

The quotas for the Inca Trail is issued by the Peruvian government through DRC (Regional Directorate of Culture), remember that there are only 500 quotas per day and for all travel agencies of it approx. 180 are tourists the rest are support staff such as guides, cooks and porters, so we recommend booking many months in advance.

ATTENTION:

If there are no available spaces, you can opt for our Inca Trail excursion 2 days 1 night, there are still spaces available and we have daily departures.

Itinerary Inca Trail Machu Picchu 4 Days 

DAY 1

Cusco - Piskacucho km 82 - Llactapata - Ayapata

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.

  • Difficulty level: moderate
  • Hiking time: 6 - 7 hours
  • Total distance: 14 km approx.
  • Altitude of campsite: 3300 meters (high) above sea level.
  • Climate: warm and windy.
Camino Inca 4d 3n 1

DAY 2

Dead Woman's Pass - Runcuraccay -Chaquiccocha

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.

  • Difficulty level: high
  • Hiking time: 7- 8 hours
  • Total distance: 16 km approx.
  • Altitude of campsite: 3600 meters (high) above sea level.
  • Weather: cold and rainy.
Camino Inca 4d 3n 2

DAY 3

Chaquiccocha - Wiñaywayna

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.

  • Difficulty level: high
  • Hiking time: 7- 8 hours
  • Total distance: 16 km approx.
  • Altitude of campsite: 3600 meters (high) above sea level.
  • Weather: cold and rainy.
Camino Inca 4d 3n 3

DAY 4

Sun Gate - Machu Picchu - Cusco

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.

Important: Schedules may vary based on train departures and the train service you choose.

  • Difficulty level: moderate - Exciting and magical day.
  • Altitude of Machupicchu: 2400 meters (high) above sea level.
  • Climate: warm and humid.
Camino Inca 4d 3n 4

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PRIVATE SERVICE
Price per person - minimum 02 persons

Inca Trail Tour 4D/3N - Tour Inca Trail Cusco - PRIVATE

The service is by Executive Voyager or Expedition train. If you want the Panoramic Vistadome train the additional = USD 75.00 per person.

USD. 930.00
GROUP SERVICE
Price per person - minimum 02 people

Inca Trail Tour 4D/3N - Inca Trails Cusco - group tour

The service is by Executive Voyager or Expedition train. If you want the Vistadome Panoramic train the additional = USD 75.00 per person.

USD. 720.00
Adicionales

1 additional carrier
7 kilos maximum

USD. 75.00

01 Entrance to Huayna Picchu

USD. 75.00

01 Sleeping bag

USD. 20.00

02 Canes

USD. 15.00

Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes

USD. 24.00

Highlights

Km 82

This point marks the official threshold of the Inca Trail, where adventurers check in to begin their trek. From here, the impressive Urubamba River Valley unfolds, offering a majestic view before entering the ancient trails of the Inca Trail.

Km 82 Inca Trail

Llactapata

Also known as Patallacta, this archaeological site just 1.5 km from the start reveals 112 rooms, a ceremonial area and agricultural sectors. It is a foretaste of the grandeur that awaits at Machu Picchu.

Patallacta

Wayllabamba

First camp at 3300 meters above sea level. It offers not only a necessary rest, but also an immersion in nature and the anticipation of the exciting journey ahead.

Wayllabamba Camp

Warmiwañuska (Dead Woman Pass)

Highest point at 4,215 meters. Not only a physical challenge, but also a rewarding place with breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains and surrounding landscape.

Dead Woman Pass - Inca Trail

Pacaymayo

This archaeological site and camp at 3,600 meters offers not only natural beauty, but also Inca ruins that tell the story of the ancient civilization that inhabited the region.

Pacaymayu Camp

Runcurakay

Located at 3,760 meters, this urban and ceremonial archaeological site features a unique circular structure, probably used as a resting or ritual site during the Inca civilization.

Runkurakay Archaeological Site

Sayacmarca

Divided into ceremonial and residential parts, Sayacmarca at 3,600 meters features a gateway, stairway and irrigation system, offering a complete view of Inca life.

Sayacmarca Archaeological Site

Puyupatamarca

Meaning "city above the clouds," this site at 3,670 meters features a complex system of water fountains, terraces and breathtaking views.

Phuyupatamarca Archaeological Site

Wiñayhuayna

Wiñayhayna, meaning "Forever young" in Quechua, is an Inca archaeological site on the Inca Trail route to Machu Picchu, built by Pachacutec in the 15th century. At an altitude of 2650 meters, this site offers religious and agricultural functions, noted for its complexes of houses, stairways and agricultural terraces on a steep hillside overlooking the Urubamba River.

Intipata

Located between two key points of the Inca Trail at 2840 meters, Intipata stands out for its agricultural terraces and its harmony with the surroundings, offering a captivating visual experience.

Intipata Archaeological Site

Inti Punku (Sun Gate)

Inti Punku, also known as the Sun Gate, is an archaeological site on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It is located at an altitude of 2,720 meters above sea level and offers an impressive view of the Inca citadel. It was the main entry point to Machu Picchu and has symbolic and religious significance for the Incas. Today, it is a popular spot for hikers hiking the Inca Trail.

Inti Punku (sun Gate) - Inca Trail

Machu Picchu

The final jewel, this mysterious and majestic mountaintop citadel offers not only breathtaking architecture, but also a spiritual connection to nature. The visit closes the journey with contemplation, admiration and understanding of one of the most significant archaeological wonders of the world.

Machu Picchu
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