Classic Inca Trail Expedition to Machu Picchu 4D/3N

4.9
(9 reviews)

4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

Explore the 4 day legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with experts who knows it the best!
Trip Type: Hiking, camping, adventure, history, culture.

Good For: Those who enjoy hiking and have a moderate level of fitness.

Starting Altitude: 2720m – 8920 ft.

Highest Altitude: 4217 m – 13,780ft.

Hiking Distance: 45 km – 27 miles.

Longest Day: Day 2, approximately 16 km – 9.9 miles.

Coldest Night: Day 2 around 0º celsius.

Difficulty: Moderate

What's Included

Inca Trail & Machu Picchu tickets
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Tips
Camping equipments (sleeping bag & walking stick)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The customer are picked up from their hotels

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cusco - Km82 - Ayapata

    1 stop
  • 1
    Inca Trail

    We pick you up from your hotel; then we go driving to the trailhead KM-82. Here is the first checkpoint where you have to show up your passport which has to match your permits; since this place the hike starts along the sacred valley which is a little Inka flat to arrive to the Inca sites of Llactapata. After it will be another two hours to arrive to the first lunch place; where our porters will be waiting you with amazing Organic and fresh food; in the end After lunch come uphill but we’ll get some time for breaks and continues for another 2 hour to reach the first campsite Ayapata. Meals included: Snack, Lunch, Happy hour and Dinner Accommodation: A tent for 2 people

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Ayapata - Pacaymayo - Chaquicocha

    1 stop
  • 2

    Fresh breakfast in the morning; in order to start climbing for five hours up to the highest point of our expedition; which is the famous “Dead Woman’s Pass” at (4215 meters/13779 feet). Day 2 is going to be memorable and unforgettable as it’s considered to be the most difficult day of the Inca Trail, after the summit 2 hour downhill through Inca steps which is very steep to arrive to the second lunch spot. Right after lunch; we are going to hike for two hour uphill and 2 downhill including breaks in each Inca ruins Runkurakay and Sayacmarca; this Inka ruin is only 30 minutes away to get the campsite at Chaquicocha. Meals included: Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Happy hour and Dinner Accommodation: A tent for 2 people

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Chaquicocha - Phuyupatamarca - Wiñaywayna

    1 stop
  • 3

    After breakfast! we’ll hike for 2 hour to the last Summit Phuyupatamarca; The best area to enjoy the flora, fauna and views. Phuyupatamarca means “City in the Clouds” and Inti Pata ” Sun above the terraces” visited in the morning. Afterward lunch you get to visit Winay Wayña “Forever Young” amazing site. After we will go back to the campsite for dinner and small ceremony to tell thanks; give gratitude and say goodbye to your amazing porters team, your appreciation of some tips and will be the last time that you see them. Meals included: Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Happy hour and Dinner Accommodation: A tent for 2 people

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco

    1 stop
  • 4
    Machu Picchu

    Your team will wake you up early in the morning, today is the highlight of the trek; we head straight to the checkpoint to enter Machu Picchu and once the site opens we hike to the Sun Gate; where you’ll get your first fantastic view of Machu Picchu. On arrival to Machu Picchu you’ll have a 2 hour guided tour of the site; to visit the most important sacred Sectors of the Citadel. In the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo from where you will carry on by bus back to Cusco. Meals included: Breakfast and lunch on your own in Aguas Calientes town or Machu Picchu Pueblo Accommodation: In Cusco on your own

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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
Supplied by Inca Trail Specialist

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