Classic Inca Trail 4 days to Machu Picchu

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Km 82 - Hatunchaca - Ayapata

Stop At: Inca Trail, Machu Picchu Peru
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco is at 4:30 am and drive to KM. 82. After a delicious breakfast, you will head straight to the checkpoint to begin the trek. The first part it’s a relatively easy 2-hour hike to Patallacta; the first Inca site along the trail.

From a unique, secluded location we will enjoy the breathtaking views. It’s then another 2-hour walk to Hatunchaca – where lunch will be waiting. We will walk for another two hours to the first campsite located in Ayapata, your tent, a snack, and a hot drink will be waiting for you.

• All meals included
• Personal porters for up to 7 kilos (we provide duffle bags)
• All entry fees included
• Visit the Llaqtapta, Willkarakay sites
• Camping

Duration: 6 hours

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Day 2: Ayapata – Warmiwañuska – Runcuraccay – Chaquicocha

Stop At: Inca Trail, Machu Picchu Peru
Wake you up bright and early with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Today is the most challenging day, and after breakfast, it’s a 4-hour trek uphill to Dead Woman’s Pass, 4215m / 13829ft., this is the highest point along the Inca trail.

At the summit, we will take time to appreciate the serenity of this location while your guide completes a traditional offering ceremony to the Apus (local Gods). After a 2-hour downhill trek to Pacaymayu Valley, we will enjoy a well-earned lunch.

The second pass is an easier 2-hours hike, and we will take time to explore two Inca sites along the way; Runqurakay and Sayacmarca. It’s then a 20-minute walk to the second campsite at Chaquicocha, and this is the perfect place to stargaze!

• All meals included
• Visit Runqurakay, Sayaqmarca, Conchamarca sites
• Camping

Duration: 10 hours

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Day 3: Chaquiccocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna

Stop At: Inca Trail, Machu Picchu Peru
Today’s route is extremely varied, and it is only a 5-hour hike to the final campsite. We will visit two Inca sites; Phuyupatamarka (City in the Clouds) and Intipata (Terraces of the Sun).

At Intipata, there will be time to rest and take in your magical surroundings. We will reach the campsite at approximately 1:00 pm to have lunch and you can then enjoy some free time to relax and unwind.

Later in the afternoon, we will visit another impressive Inca site – Wiñay Wayna – where your guide will explain the history of this remarkable location. We will then return to the campsite for tea and dinner and a special surprise!

• All meals included
• Visit Phuyupatamarca, Intipata, Wiñaywayna
• Camping
Duration: 6 hours

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Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu -Cusco

Stop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
On our final day, we have to get up very early to visit Machu Picchu – the Lost City of the Incas. We will walk for an hour to the Sungate, taking in the stunning views along the way.

On a clear day, you can watch the spectacular sunrise over Machu Picchu from the Sungate, We will then start our one-hour descent towards Macchu Picchu.

Your guide will take you on a two-hour comprehensive tour of the city before leaving you in Machu Picchu to explore on your own or climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (must be booked as far in advance as possible).

Your guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes for lunch and take the Panoramic train and bus back to Cusco.

• Only breakfast Included
• Visit Sungate, Machu Picchu
• Panoramic Train back to Cusco ( Vistadome or 360°)

Duration: 6 hours

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No accommodation included on this day.

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• Pick up from your hotel in the morning of the tour
• All transportation during the duration of the trek
• Duffle bag up to 7 kilos for your stuff carried by porters
• Professional highly trained mountain tour guides
• Experience chefs, porters
• 3 nights camping with comfortable equipment
• Entrance ticket to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
• Bus down to Aguas Calientes from Machu Picchu
• Panoramic trains (Vistadome or 360°)
• 4x Breakfast
• 3x Dinner
• 3x Lunch
• Entry/Admission - Inca Trail
• Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

• Sleeping Bag, air mats, trekking poles (Can be rent from us)
• Tips for our staff: Optional.
• Huayna Picchu Mountain Tickets

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Infant seats available
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian, vegan options is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.