Treks Peru: Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, 4 days
Machu Picchu, Peru
This is the 'classic' Inca Trail; the traditional track (being a true Inca trail), which leads to the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu.
This popular trail offers different old sites to see underway.
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Short option: CLASSIC INCA TRAIL, 2 DAYS.
You can see the difference between these 2 options on the map below.
Similar tour options
~ Treks / adventures plus visit to Machu Picchu.
~ Just go and visit Machu Picchu.
This popular trail offers different old sites to see underway.
Just scroll for info and itinerary.
Read a review on Inca Trail, 4 days.
Short option: CLASSIC INCA TRAIL, 2 DAYS.
You can see the difference between these 2 options on the map below.
Similar tour options
~ Treks / adventures plus visit to Machu Picchu.
~ Just go and visit Machu Picchu.
Inca Trail day 1: Cusco – Inca Trail (km82) – campsite 1
Inca Trail, day 1, Cusco, Peru
After your breakfast, we will pick you up at your hostel in Cusco, between 6:00 and 6:30, driving through the Sacred Valley to a point close to Ollantaytambo, called km 82, from where the long walk begins. Along the way, in the distance, we will be able to see the archaeological site of Llactapata.
Inca Trail day 2:
campsite 1 – Warmi Wañusca – Pacaymayo (campsite 2)
Inca Trail, day 2, Cusco, Peru
We will have breakfast at 6:00, right after which we'll start our walk.
We will be able to observe the beautiful and calm landscape of the Inca Trail,
feeling the climate change, while ascending to the highest point of the hike (approx. 4,200m), called Warmi Wañusca (Dead Woman). Here, we will rest for a few minutes, after which we will descend, having lunch along the way. Then, we will continue walking until our second camp-site, named Pacaymayo, where we'll be arriving at 19:00 or 20:00, and where we will have dinner and our overnight.
We will be able to observe the beautiful and calm landscape of the Inca Trail,
feeling the climate change, while ascending to the highest point of the hike (approx. 4,200m), called Warmi Wañusca (Dead Woman). Here, we will rest for a few minutes, after which we will descend, having lunch along the way. Then, we will continue walking until our second camp-site, named Pacaymayo, where we'll be arriving at 19:00 or 20:00, and where we will have dinner and our overnight.
Inca Trail day 3: Pacaymayo – ruins – Wiñay Wayna (camp 3)
Wiñay Wayna, Inca Trail day 3, Cusco, Peru
We will get up around 7, and our cooks will prepare a delicious breakfast.
After this, we will continue our walk. This day is special, because we will visit the archaeological groups of Runcuracay, Sayacmarca, and Phuyupatamarca.
We will have lunch on the way. Probably, the third camping will be in Phuyupatamarca or Wiñay Wayna (depending on the spaces that the national booking-office grants us).
After this, we will continue our walk. This day is special, because we will visit the archaeological groups of Runcuracay, Sayacmarca, and Phuyupatamarca.
We will have lunch on the way. Probably, the third camping will be in Phuyupatamarca or Wiñay Wayna (depending on the spaces that the national booking-office grants us).
Inca Trail day 4: Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Machu Picchu, Cusco, Peru
Today, we will get up very early, between 3:00 and 4:00 in the morning. After our breakfast, we'll begin with the ultimate part of the hike, arriving at Inti Punku (Sun Gate) from where we will be able to observe, at last, Machu Picchu! We will arrive there, approximately, at 7:00 / 8:00 in the morning. After a short break, we will enter the sanctuary, and have a guided visit of approximately 2 hours, to both enjoy the beauty and mystery of Machu Picchu.
Afterwards, you will have some free time, to walk around, investigate, take pictures or just enjoy this beautiful place. However, take care, to get to Aguas Calientes on time, to take your return-train, to Ollantaytambo. If you descend on foot, which we'd lead you over a really nice track, we recommend you to start walking, about 2 hours before your train will depart. If you'd go by bus, then 1 hour will be sufficient. Once there, the bus will take you to Cusco city.
Afterwards, you will have some free time, to walk around, investigate, take pictures or just enjoy this beautiful place. However, take care, to get to Aguas Calientes on time, to take your return-train, to Ollantaytambo. If you descend on foot, which we'd lead you over a really nice track, we recommend you to start walking, about 2 hours before your train will depart. If you'd go by bus, then 1 hour will be sufficient. Once there, the bus will take you to Cusco city.
Great extra: Wayna Picchu Huayna Picchu mountain
Wayna Picchu view over Machu Picchu
Wayna Picchu is a section / mountain inside the site of Machu Picchu, from which one has spectacular views over Machu Picchu and its valley, and whereunder you can also visit the Temple of Pachamama.
The climb is steep & quite intense, and takes most People about 1 hour.
For security-reasons, only 400 People per day are allowed to climb Wayna Picchu, in 2 groups of 200.
Group 1 leaves at 7:00 - 8:00 (we recommend this group)
Group 2 leaves at 10:00 - 11:00
Reservations Wayna Picchu
Reservation goes in advance (just mark on our booking-form), together with your reservation for the Inca Trail and / or visit to the site of Machu Picchu.
The climb is steep & quite intense, and takes most People about 1 hour.
For security-reasons, only 400 People per day are allowed to climb Wayna Picchu, in 2 groups of 200.
Group 1 leaves at 7:00 - 8:00 (we recommend this group)
Group 2 leaves at 10:00 - 11:00
Reservations Wayna Picchu
Reservation goes in advance (just mark on our booking-form), together with your reservation for the Inca Trail and / or visit to the site of Machu Picchu.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, 4 days: information
Inca Trail-map (4 days): see squares for 2-days´ option
Inca Trail 4 days: price
$500 per person.
Short option: Inca Trail, 2 days.
Discount options (please contact us)
~ You have an ISIC student's card
~ You are 3 or more persons
~ You choose to do 2 or more of our (larger) tours
Included
- Pick-up at your hotel
- Bus to km 82
- Entrance to the Inka trail, as well as Machu Picchu
- Bilingual guide (English-Spanish)
- Tents (doubles, triples, according to requirement)
- Kitchen-tent
- Dining-tent
- Mattress
- Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners)
- Porters, who carry equipment and food
- One-way bus-ticket (either the way up, or down) Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
- Train-ticket Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
- Bus-ticket Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Optional
Wayna Picchu: at 200 soles (appr. $63) extra per person.
Not included
- First breakfast
- Last lunch
- Bus-ride Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
- Sleeping-bag (we could rent you)
Partial packing-list for Inca Trail
- Original passport
- A small rucksack (with rain-protection)
- Sleeping-bag (if you don’t have one, you could rent one from us at $20)
- Rain-coat or poncho
- Comfortable walking-shoes
- Warm clothes
- 1 set of extra clothes, to be able to change
- Bottle of water
- Flashlight
- Passport
- Banking-card
- Mosquito-repellent (30% DEET max., and being a CREAM)
- Sun-protection (we suggest long-sleeved t-shirts, long pants and a hat or cap)
- Swimming-clothes, towel and sandals for the hot springs
- Flashlight
- Toilet-paper
- Camera
- Extra money (soles)
Extra porter
As the Inca Trail is long, your personal luggage may not exceed 15kg.
An extra porter can be contracted at $120, including transport, entrance-fee to the Inca Trail, food and camping-equipment.
Review on Inca Trail, 4 days
The trek unforgettable, spectacular, sensational, gruelling, a great trek with great info & views. The food was great the whole way. The porters amazing, obviously cooks terrific, and I could not speak more highly of the guides who were always helpful,
polite and correct. So thank you Sweet Travel Peru, for for having me on the trek, it was a privilege and a pleasure: hard walking to make it to Machu Picchu :) . John, Australia, family of 4.
Read more reviews on Sweet Travel Peru.
$500 per person.
Short option: Inca Trail, 2 days.
Discount options (please contact us)
~ You have an ISIC student's card
~ You are 3 or more persons
~ You choose to do 2 or more of our (larger) tours
Included
- Pick-up at your hotel
- Bus to km 82
- Entrance to the Inka trail, as well as Machu Picchu
- Bilingual guide (English-Spanish)
- Tents (doubles, triples, according to requirement)
- Kitchen-tent
- Dining-tent
- Mattress
- Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners)
- Porters, who carry equipment and food
- One-way bus-ticket (either the way up, or down) Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
- Train-ticket Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
- Bus-ticket Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Optional
Wayna Picchu: at 200 soles (appr. $63) extra per person.
Not included
- First breakfast
- Last lunch
- Bus-ride Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
- Sleeping-bag (we could rent you)
Partial packing-list for Inca Trail
- Original passport
- A small rucksack (with rain-protection)
- Sleeping-bag (if you don’t have one, you could rent one from us at $20)
- Rain-coat or poncho
- Comfortable walking-shoes
- Warm clothes
- 1 set of extra clothes, to be able to change
- Bottle of water
- Flashlight
- Passport
- Banking-card
- Mosquito-repellent (30% DEET max., and being a CREAM)
- Sun-protection (we suggest long-sleeved t-shirts, long pants and a hat or cap)
- Swimming-clothes, towel and sandals for the hot springs
- Flashlight
- Toilet-paper
- Camera
- Extra money (soles)
Extra porter
As the Inca Trail is long, your personal luggage may not exceed 15kg.
An extra porter can be contracted at $120, including transport, entrance-fee to the Inca Trail, food and camping-equipment.
Review on Inca Trail, 4 days
The trek unforgettable, spectacular, sensational, gruelling, a great trek with great info & views. The food was great the whole way. The porters amazing, obviously cooks terrific, and I could not speak more highly of the guides who were always helpful,
polite and correct. So thank you Sweet Travel Peru, for for having me on the trek, it was a privilege and a pleasure: hard walking to make it to Machu Picchu :) . John, Australia, family of 4.
Read more reviews on Sweet Travel Peru.
