Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days
TCI3
Classic Inca Trail
Start of the Inca Trail 4 Days at Km 82, with trekkers ready for the adventure
Crossing an Inca Bridge of the Inca Trail 4 Days
Warmiwañusca Pass (Dead Woman’s Pass) – The Highest Point of the Inca Trail
Phuyupatamarca – A Hidden Inca Treasure on the Inca Trail
Wiñayhuayna ruins, an impressive Inca site on the final stretch of the Inca Trail
Machu Picchu seen from the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) after completing the Inca Trail
Hikers at Machu Picchu – The Reward After the Inca Trail
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days Description
Map
Tour Highlights
- Patallacta
- Runkurakay
- Sayacmarca
- Wiñayhuayna
- Inti Punku
- Machu Picchu
- Wayllabamba
- Pacaymayo
- Wiñayhuayna
Tour Style
- Hiking
- Trekking
- History
- Archeological
- Cultural
Introduction
The Inca Trail tour is a spectacular experience that must be done at least once in a lifetime. It covers a distance of 42 km from km 82 to the Citadel of Machu Picchu.
People from all over the world come to Peru to do the trekking to Machu Picchu, and due to the daily limit of 500 people, permits sell out far in advance. That is why it is important to plan it 3 to 4 months ahead, depending on the time of year.
We are tour operators of the Inca Trail, with offices in Cusco, which allows us to provide excellent service at a very good price.
Very Important:
Although the Inca Trail Expedition Regulations state that the Inca Trail reservation must be made 4 days in advance, it is highly recommended to book well in advance. During the high season, availability runs out approximately 90 days before departure. This is because only 500 people are allowed per day, ensuring the preservation of the trail from erosion and pollution, as well as protecting the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Therefore, it is necessary to pay for permits in advance.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days Summary
Day 1: Start of the Trek Piscacucho KM82 - Wayllabamba
- 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Transfer (Cusco) Hotel - Ollantaytambo - Km82
- Start of the trek or hike at Piscacucho KM 82 (To Machu Picchu)
- PISCACUCHO - WAYLLABAMBA
Day 2: Wayllabamba - Pacaymayu
- 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Hiking or Trekking
- WAYLLABAMBA – LLULLUCHAPAMPA
- LLULLUCHAPAMPA – PACAYMAYU
Day 3: Pacaymayu - Phuyupatamarca
- 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Hiking or Trekking
- PACAYMAYU – PHUYUPATAMARCA
- PHUYUPATAMARCA - WIÑAYHUAYNA
Day 4: Wiñaywayna - Inti Punku - Machu Picchu
- Hike 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
- WIÑAYHUAYNA – MACHU PICCHU
- 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- INCA CITY guided tour in Machu Picchu.
- Free afternoon in Machu Picchu
- Optional: Machu Picchu Pueblo, visit "Hot Springs"
- Afternoon return to Cusco.
- Train from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
Itinerary Detailed: Classic Inca Trail
Day 1: Cusco to Wayllabamba
At 6:30 a.m., our guide will pick you up from your hotel and transport you by bus to Km. 82, where we will arrive at approximately 10:00 a.m. At this location, we will have the pleasure of meeting the team that will accompany us on our trek, including porters, tent assistants, cooks, and more. We will then begin our hike.
The first day is relatively easy for the first few kilometers. We will enjoy a beautiful view of the Verónica snow-capped mountain and walk alongside the Vilcanota River until we reach the archaeological site of Patallacta. Here, we will stop for lunch to regain energy before continuing our trek to Huayllabamba, where we will set up our first campsite. (Lunch - Dinner)
Day 2: Wayllabamba to Pacaymayo
After a refreshing breakfast, we will begin our second day of trekking, which is perhaps the most challenging, as we will have to ascend to the Warmihuañusca pass at 4,200 meters above sea level. At this highest point of the Inca Trail, we will enjoy a panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains surrounding the pass. After lunch, we will start descending into the Pacaymayo Valley, where we will set up our second campsite.
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
Day 3: Pacaymayo to Wiñaywayna
Early in the morning, after our energizing breakfast, we resume the trail. Half an hour into the hike, we will reach the archaeological site of Runqurakay. From this point, the path is paved with stones. In some sections, it is up to 2 meters wide, showcasing the impressive quality of Inca engineering. We will visit Sayacmarca, a beautiful architectural complex, and pass through a tunnel carved into the mountain rock to reach the archaeological site of Phuyupatamarca. From here, the descent begins along a highly scenic path with lush vegetation from the cloud forest, rich in flora and fauna. After about two hours, we will arrive at Wiñayhuayna, where we will set up our third and final campsite.
Optional: We can use the showers available at the restaurant in the area, a great option to enjoy a refreshing cold or hot shower.
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
Day 4: Machu Picchu from Wiñaywayna
After breakfast, we will continue the hike until we reach Intipunku (Sun Gate), from where we will have a spectacular view of the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu. We will descend on foot, then have approximately a 2-hour guided tour of the most important sites with your guide, after which you can explore the mysterious city at your own pace.
We take the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes to spend the night in a standard hotel. You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes, with an optional visit to the town’s hot springs (entrance fee: $4 USD).
In the afternoon, return train to Ollantaytambo. Expedition Service (to Ollantaytambo) and bus to Cusco. We will arrive in Cusco approximately at 10:30 p.m.
(Breakfast)
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days Includes:
- Inca Trail Excursion – 4 Days
- Transportation from Cusco to Km 82 Ollantaytambo (Starting point of the Inca Trail trek)
- Professional Tour Guide
- Entrance Ticket to the Inca Trail
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks, 3 dinners, and various snacks along the trail (breakfast on Day 1 and meals after breakfast on the last day (Day 4) are not included)
- Cook (Professional). Vegetarian option available upon request at no extra cost
- Drinking water along the Inca Trail (only at meal points)
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- First Aid Kit
- Group Equipment Porters
- Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu
- Tourist Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Return Train Ticket in Expedition Tourist Service (Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco), followed by transfer to your hotel
Not Includes:
- Phone Calls
- Sleeping Bags
- Other items not specified in the program.
We recommend you to bring
- Original Passport
- Sleeping Bag (not included, but available for rent at our offices).
- Hiking Boots (Preferably waterproof with ankle support)
- Waterproof Jacket or Rain Poncho
- Warm Jacket, Hat, and Gloves
- T-shirts
- Comfortable Pants
- Sun Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen (SPF 35 recommended)
- Insect Repellent
- Toiletries
- Personal Medications
- Camera or Camcorder
- Flashlight with Spare Batteries
Something Else:
- Shorts
- Walking Stick (with rubber tip)
- Bandages
- Sandals
- Extra Money
- Swimsuit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes) – entrance fee of $4 at the gate
Discounts:
- To qualify as a student, you must have a valid ISIC-CARD (International Student Identity Card). Scan and email a copy at the time of booking. We offer a $40 discount per student.
- For children under 16, we offer a $40 discount (scan a copy of their passport and send it via email).
- Children under 7 receive an $80 discount (scan a copy of their passport and send it via email).
Extras:
- Rental of a feather sleeping bag: $25.00 for the entire trip.
- Rental of metal trekking poles: $15.00 for the entire trip.
- Extra porter: for carrying personal equipment, $130.00 for 4 days.
- Supplement for a personal tent for camping nights: $35.00.
- Return on Vistadome tourist train: "First-class train with panoramic windows to appreciate the Machu Picchu Valley landscape" – $50.00 per person.
- Hotel in Cusco: according to the category you prefer – Standard, Tourist, First Class, or Luxury. Contact us for this additional service! We have confidential rates for all hotels in Cusco.
- Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu Mountain: $75.00, or visit here.
In order to send you all the information regarding how to reserve, please send us an email to: info@viajesmachupicchu.com and we will respond to you as soon as possible sending you all the necessary information and/or answering your concerns.
$659.00 USD
