Classic Inca Trail 4 Days to Machu Picchu

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Cusco-km 82- Wayllabamba
1 stop
1
This tour begins collecting every trekkers from their hotels and drive to km 82. Once we have done with the check point, we'll begin with our hike to reach the first Inca archaeological site where we'll take the time to explore it and have the explanation, before getting the lunch spot we are going to visit another Inca site called Llactapata beautiful views and history around it.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Wayllabamba- High Pass- Pacaymayu.
1 stop
2
Inca Trail
This day is the most challenging day but also the most incredible. We'll hike through the ancient Inca trail as the Incas did hundreds years ago, it takes about 5 hours to reach the highest pass over 4,216 meters / 13,828 feet, this is the most challenging section of this four-day hike. Once we reach the summit, we take the time to rest and enjoy the views surrounding, finally we descend for a few hours to reach the lunch spot and our campsite, after lunch we have our free time to relax and spend the second night about 3,600 meters. (Pacaymayu)
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Pacaymayu-Puyupatamarka-Wiñaywayna
2 stops
3
On this day, after breakfast we begin the most beautiful section of the trail which combines between the high mountain and the cloud-forest. In the morning we have some hours up to the next pass 3,960 meters and down for lunch, during the morning hike you'll explore some Inca's site where your guide will tell you the history. After lunch we gradually climb up to reach the last pass 3,660 meters, from here you will see the Machu Picchu mountain, and descend for a couple hours to reach the campsite. Also in the afternoon you'll visit other Inca sites that have impressive views. During the dinner your guide will organize a ceremony to say thanks to our team you will take another path to the town.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
You will take the time to explore and capture the best photos after your tour guide explain you about the history.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Wiñayaywayna-Puerta del Sol-Machupicchu-Cusco
2 stops
5
This last day of the trek, we'll check the next control and hike to reach the famous Sun Gate of Machu Picchu, the trail is beautiful under the dense high rain-forest, after a few hours of hike finally we arrive to this incredible place with a first view of Machu Picchu, enjoy your snack and have a breath to enjoy the views. After having rested enough we continue going down to reach Machu Picchu, take the time to capture the best photo form the classic spot and go out of this place to use the restrooms or enjoy a coffee. After the rest we go again in Machu Picchu to explore the outstanding areas and have the explanation of our guide. After a few hours exploring, we left Machu Picchu and go down to Aguas Calientes town to have lunch and say good bye to guide. In the afternoon we take the train to Ollantaytambo following by bus to Cusco.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Machu Picchu
The main goal of our trek is to reach Machu Picchu and after 42km hiking we will arrive to this historical Inca site to say you Made It!
3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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