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Machu Picchu
Classic Inca Trail 4 days
4-day trek on the original Inca Trail. Includes camping, meals, guide and Machu Picchu entrance.
Duration
4 días / 3 noches
Difficulty
Difícil
Starting from
PEN 720.00
The Classic Inca Trail is the most famous and in-demand trek in South America. For 4 days you will cover approximately 43 kilometers of ancient Inca paths, crossing dreamlike landscapes, cloud forests, tunnels carved into rock and mountain passes exceeding 4,200 meters. On the last day you will reach Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) at sunrise, an experience that will leave you breathless. This trek has limited spots (500 people per day, including guides and porters), so booking 6-8 months in advance is required.
What does this tour include?
- Transportation Cusco - Km 82 (trek start)
- Inca Trail and Machu Picchu entrance
- Camping tent (2 people per tent)
- Sleeping pad
- Full meals (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners)
- Professional bilingual guide
- Kitchen equipment and porters
- First aid kit and oxygen
- Return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Transportation Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Highlights
Key highlights
The most valuable aspects of this experience to help the customer decide.
Expert guides
Guides with extensive historical and cultural knowledge
Modern transportation
Modern units with air conditioning and insurance
Itinerary
Day by day itinerary
A clear structure so the traveler understands exactly how the experience will be.
Day 1
Day 1: Cusco - Km 82 - Wayllabamba
04:30 - 05:00: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco.
05:00 - 06:30: Bus ride to Ollantaytambo for breakfast.
06:30 - 08:00: Continue by bus to Km 82 (Inca Trail starting point).
08:00 - 09:00: Entry control and preparation for the hike.
09:00 - 12:00: 3-hour hike along the Urubamba river valley to Miskay village.
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch.
13:00 - 16:00: Continue hiking (2-3 hours) to the Wayllabamba campsite (3,000 masl).
16:00 - 18:00: Set up camp and rest time.
18:00 - 19:30: Dinner.
19:30 - 20:30: Brief explanation of the next day.
Day 2
Day 2: Wayllabamba - Pacaymayo
05:30 - 06:30: Breakfast.
06:30 - 10:00: 3.5-hour hike to the highest pass: Warmiwañusca (Dead Woman's Pass, 4,215 masl).
10:00 - 11:00: Rest at the summit to enjoy the views.
11:00 - 13:00: Descent to Pacaymayo valley (3,600 masl).
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch.
14:00 - 16:00: Rest time and exploration of surroundings.
16:00 - 17:00: Optional visit to Runkurakay archaeological site.
18:00 - 19:30: Dinner.
Day 3
Day 3: Pacaymayo - Wiñay Wayna
06:00 - 07:00: Breakfast.
07:00 - 09:00: 2-hour hike to Sayacmarca archaeological site.
09:00 - 10:00: Guided tour of Sayacmarca.
10:00 - 12:00: Continue hiking through tunnel and cloud forest to Conchamarca.
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch.
13:00 - 15:00: Hike to Wiñay Wayna (2,650 masl).
15:00 - 16:00: Guided tour of Wiñay Wayna archaeological site.
16:00 - 17:00: Set up final campsite.
18:00 - 19:30: Celebration dinner.
Day 4
Day 4: Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco
03:30 - 04:00: Very early breakfast.
04:00 - 06:30: 2.5-hour hike to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu.
06:30 - 07:30: First view of Machu Picchu from Inti Punku.
07:30 - 08:30: Descent to the Machu Picchu citadel.
08:30 - 11:00: Complete guided tour of Machu Picchu (2.5 hours).
11:00 - 12:30: Free time to explore on your own.
12:30 - 13:00: Bus descent to Aguas Calientes.
13:00 - 14:30: Free lunch in Aguas Calientes.
15:30 - 17:30: Return train to Ollantaytambo.
17:30 - 19:00: Bus transfer to Cusco.
19:00 - 20:00: Arrival in Cusco and transfer to your hotel.
Useful information
Important details before booking
Included
- Transportation Tourist transportation round trip from your hotel in Cusco
- Professional guide Professional bilingual guide (Spanish/English) throughout the tour
- Entrance tickets Entrance tickets to all archaeological sites and attractions
- Camping equipment Tent, sleeping pad and camping equipment
- Assistance 24/7 permanent assistance throughout the tour
- Oxygen First aid kit and emergency oxygen
- Porters Porter service for luggage
- Water Bottled water throughout the tour
- Fees Entrance fees and special permits
Not included
- Unspecified extras Any service not specified in the itinerary
- Tips Tips for guides, drivers and porters
Recommendations
- Acclimatization Arrive in Cusco 2 days before to acclimatize to altitude
- Early booking Book 3-4 months in advance for popular tours
- Proper equipment Wear comfortable shoes and layered clothing
What to bring
- Warm clothing Waterproof jacket, gloves and hat for altitude
- Footwear Comfortable walking shoes or trekking boots
- Documents Valid passport or ID card
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