Inca Trail Tours | Inca Trail Machu Picchu

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu traditional 4D / 3N

Although it is a fact that the expedition books on the Incan Trail indicate that bookings to go on that itinerary must be made one week in advance, we recommend you to make them way before, as statistics show that, during the high tourism season, it is almost impossible to find space availability, since these run out three months before the excursion´s date, given that, by established official standards, only 500 people can have access to this important route per day, with the sole aim of preserving the itinerary from possible damages or erosion, as well as from pollution caused by solid residues, on that important Incan road network.

Itinerary

Day 1 Cusco - Huayllabamba

Early in the morning, we´ll head towards the community of Piscaycucho, also known as Kilometer 82, at 2,700m.a.s.l. (8,856 ft.), where we´ll meet the whole team of porters, cooks, assistants, etc., who will accompany us on the hike, and then, we´ll start our adventure along this important Incan road network. On the first stretch, the hike is not very demanding, as we´ll be walking on flat terrain, nearby the Urubamba River´s bank, and as we´ll be progressing, we´ll come across beautiful panoramic views of the snow-capped Mount La Veronica and of the area´s colorful Andean landscape. After a while hiking, we´ll get to the first archaeological compound called Patallaqta, where we´ll have lunch, and after a short rest, we´ll resume our hike, until we get to Huayllabamba, at 3,000 m.a.s.l. (9,840 ft.), where our first campsite will be set up.

Day 2 Huayllabamba - Pacaymayo

After a very early and energizing breakfast, we´ll go on our second day of hiking, on a stretch considered as one of the hardest on the Incan Trail, given that we´ll have to ascend up the mountain, to get to the Warmihuañusca Mountain Pass, at an altitude of 4,200 m.a.s.l. (11,377 ft.). During our ascension towards the hike´s highest point, we´ll have a chance to observe a great diversity of wild plants, flowers and beautiful birds which can only be found in that part of the Andes. Once on top, we´ll be able to contemplate the impressive panoramic view over the Andean Cordillera, and will have lunch. After a short rest, we´ll start descending towards Pacaymayo Valley, where we´ll stay overnight at our second campsite.

Day 3 Pacaymayo - Wiñayhuayna

Early in the morning, after a restoring night´s sleep and a delicious breakfast, we´ll go on with our hike, to get to the Archaeological Compound of Runcuracay, and from that area on, we´ll notice that the trail is totally paved. We´ll also have a chance to appreciate the beautiful harmony existing between the Incan constructions and nature. Our next visit will be Sayacmarka; a superb archaeological complex which displays the impressive quality of Incan architecture. Afterwards, we´ll go on towards the Archaeological Compound of Phuyupatamarka.
Later on, we´ll move ahead amongst beautiful landscapes and an abundant vegetation which is typical of the jungle´s edge, to get to Wiñayhuayna, where we´ll spend the night at our third campsite.

Day 4 Wiñayhuayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco

This time, we´ll get up very early, to be able to observe the sunrise at the Inti Punku (Sun´s Gate), from which we´ll have a chance to contemplate the enigmatic Incan City of Machu Picchu. Afterwards, we´ll start our descent towards the Incas´ Lost City. The guided tour of Machu Picchu will last about 2 hours, and then, we´ll have some free time to explore the Incan city on our own.
In Machu Picchu, we´ll visit the Agricultural Sector, with plenty of Incan benched terraces and grain warehouses. Then, we´ll get to know the Religious Sector and its different temples dedicated to the most important Incan deities, and the Urban Sector, with its numerous enclosures.
After a long visit around Machu Picchu, we´ll return to the village of Aguas Calientes, where we´ll have lunch, and in the afternoon, we´ll board the train back to the city of Cusco.

Included

Pick from your hotel in Cusco
Private transportation from Cusco to start the Inca Trail
3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Entrance tickets to the Incan Trail and Machu Picchu
Bilingual professional guide service for 4 days
Assistant Guide (for more than 10 passengers)
Camping gear (Tents, cooking utensils, tableware, chairs, tables, etc.)
Porters to transport camping equipment (5 kilos of luggage per person)
3 nights camping
Cook and cooking equipment
Snacks and afternoon tea daily
Train back from Machu Picchu village - Ollantaytambo
Transportation by private bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Team First Aid Kit, Oxygen
Vegetarian option at no additional cost

Not Included

Sleeping bags
Personal Items
Extras & gratuities

You need to bring

Your original passport, which must be shown at the entrance and if you wish you can have it stamped at the end of the trek at Machu Picchu's main gate).
Water bottle and sterilizing tablets. (boiled water is available at the campsites if ask for it to the cook. In order to avoid coldness you may fill your plastic bottle with hot water every night, before going to sleep and use it as a heater on your feet, and the next day, when is already cold, you can drink it).
A backpack with a change of clothes for 04 days.
Rain jacket (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco, as well as at the Km 82)
Flashlight and batteries.
Camera, films and batteries (batteries wear-out more quickly in the cold weather).
Strong footwear.
Warm clothes, including jacket, fleece and sweaters.
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, etc.
Swimsuit (if you wish to visit the hot springs).
Cash in soles and US$ (no ATM machines in Aguas Calientes).
Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required).
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold.
Insect repellent, toilet paper, small towel & sun block.

Additional information

All your personal information is required at the moment of your booking.
Confirmation of the excursion will be received at time of booking.

Travel voucher

For every confirmed booking you will be required to print your electronic voucher for presentation at the moment we start the excursion. The electronic voucher acts as a confirmation for all the services you request.