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4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Cusco

4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

You will walk the complete Inca Trail over four days, crossing very well-preserved stretches, forests, Andean landscapes and archaeological sites. The experience includes prepared camps and support from a specialized team until arrival at Machu Picchu.

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4 days and 3 nights
Difficulty Difficult
4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Difficulty Difficult
4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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4 days and 3 nights
From USD 900
Difficulty Difficult

Itinerary

4 days and 3 nights
Local guide: English and Spanish
You will walk the complete Inca Trail over four days, crossing very well-preserved stretches, forests, Andean landscapes and archaeological sites. The experience includes prepared camps and support from a specialized team until arrival at Machu Picchu.

We will start between 05:00 and 06:00, picking you up at your hotel in Cusco and taking transport to Km 82. The guide will present all the route instructions, and you will need to show your original passport. Anyone using the student rate must also present the corresponding card. We will begin the walk accompanied by local porters, crossing fertile valleys and contemplating the snow-capped mountain Verônica. We will visit the Llactapata archaeological site and continue for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the Wayllabamba camp, located at an altitude of 3,000 m. In the afternoon, tea and dinner will be served, and the tents will be prepared for rest.

Walking time: approximately 7 hours Food: lunch and dinner Type of service: shared Guide: Spanish and English Overnight: Wayllabamba camp

We will wake up at 6am, with time to organize our backpack before breakfast. Afterwards, we will begin the climb to the highest point of the route, the Dead Woman Pass, located at approximately 4,200 m above sea level, stopping for a snack along the way. From the pass, we will enjoy a complete view of two valleys. Then we will descend for about 1 hour and 30 minutes to the Pacaymayo camp. Lunch will be served during the route; At camp, there will be tea at 5:30 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm.

Walking time: approximately 8 hours Food: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack Type of service: shared Guide: Spanish and English Overnight: Pacaymayo camp

We will wake up at 6:00 am and have breakfast. On this day, we will walk through very well preserved areas, surrounded by forest and ancient buildings. We will visit Runkuraqay and Sayacmarca, stop for lunch and continue to Phuyupatamarca, known as the “city on the clouds” and privileged for its views of the snow-capped mountains. Afterwards, we will descend for approximately two hours to the Wiñay Wayna camp, a region full of vegetation and historical sites. On site, there will be the possibility of using a shower with warm water for an additional fee. In the afternoon, tea and dinner will be served.

Walking time: approximately 6 hours Food: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack Type of service: shared Guide: Spanish and English Overnight: Wiñay Wayna camp

We will wake up at 4:00 am, have breakfast at 4:30 am and start the walk at 5:30 am. We will continue to the Sun Gate, arriving after approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. At around 8:00 am, we will arrive at Machu Picchu. At the citadel, we will leave our backpacks in the luggage storage and take a guided tour of approximately three hours through the temples, squares and terraces. Afterwards, there will be free time to explore and take photos. Later, we will meet in Aguas Calientes and board the train back to Ollantaytambo. At the station, a shuttle will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco.

Walking time: approximately 4 hours Food: breakfast Type of service: shared Guide: Spanish and English Overnight: not included Attention: each traveler must carry their own sleeping bag and personal belongings. The inflatable mattress will be provided by the team.

Included

Transport from the hotel in Cusco to Km 82, the starting point of the route

Official guide in Spanish and English

Tickets for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu

Large tents for two people

Inflatable mattress suitable for cold climates

Tents for meals, kitchen and bathroom

Tables and benches for the camp

Cook and porters to carry the team's equipment

03 breakfasts, 03 lunches, 03 dinners and snacks during the route

Vegetarian meals when ordered in advance

First aid kit

Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes

Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

Transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

Not included

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The service is shared, so the guide, campsites and part of the logistics will be shared with other travelers.
The itinerary has difficulty 4 and involves approximately 7 hours of walking on the first day, 8 hours on the second, 6 hours on the third and 4 hours on the last. The highest point is the Dead Woman Pass, at approximately 4,200 m above sea level.
Tents for two people, inflatable mattress, dining tents, kitchen and bathroom, as well as tables and benches are included. The sleeping bag is not included and can be rented separately.
No. The included carriers carry the team's collective equipment. For help with your personal backpack, you need to hire an extra porter in advance.
Included are 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners and snacks along the way. The first breakfast and lunch on the last day are not included. Vegetarian meals can be requested in advance.
It is mandatory to present the original passport used for booking. Anyone booking with a student rate must also bring a valid student ID card.
No. The ticket to Huayna Picchu is optional, has limited places and must be requested in advance. The quoted rate is just a reference and needs to be confirmed at the time of booking.
No. The prices indicated for the sleeping bag, poles, extra charger and Huayna Picchu are reference rates and must be confirmed before booking.

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