Private Inca Trail Expedition to Machu Picchu 5D/4N

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Cusco – Ollantaytambo – KM 82 – Hatunchaca
1 stop
1
We will depart for the hike at 5 a.m. in private transportation and head toward KM 82, the starting point of the Inca Trail. After this drive, you have breakfast before you start your trek. We start our hike walking along the left shore of the Urubamba River, following the trail along a flat terrain to the community of Miskay (2800 m /9184 ft). The first two hours of the trek are relatively easy as we make our way to our first Inca site and checkpoint, Patallacta. This site will be the starting point for Machu Picchu. After we arrive at Patallacta, we'll make our way down into the canyon to enjoy lunch and the views of Patallacta. From Patallacta, we will continue on the trail at an easygoing pace while enjoying the scenery and hearing stories from your guide. It’s about a two-hour walk to reach our campsite in the village of Hatunchaka. Total Distance: 12 km (7,800 miles) Estimated Walking Time: 4 hours Maximum Altitude Point: 2,600 m (8,692 ft) Campsite Altitude: 3,000 m (9,842 ft)
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Hatunchaca – Dead Woman’s Pass – Pacaymayo
1 stop
2
We wake up early to begin our ascent to Dead Woman´s Pass. The views of the snow-capped mountains and the cloud forest are fantastic. This first stretch is the most challenging part of the trek. It consists of a steep ascent stretching for nine kilometers, bringing us to the first mountain pass on the Inca Trail (Dead Woman’s Pass). We'll stop at Llulluchapampa to relax & buy some last essentials. We may be able to see deer & falcons in this area. We will have the chance to spot domesticated llamas and alpacas, who graze on Ichu (one of the few plants that grow at that altitude). After the two-hour walk to the pass, we can enjoy the beautiful views and a refreshing cup of coca tea. It's downhill the rest of the day after we have made it to the pass. After two hours, we´ll stop for lunch and have a free afternoon in the Pacaymayo Valley. Total Distance: 10 km (7,376 miles) Estimated Walking Time: 6 hours Maximum Altitude Point: 4,215 m (13,821 ft) Campsite Altitude: 3,600 m (11,811 ft)
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Pacaymayo – Runcu Raccay Pass- Sayacmaraca Ruins – Phuyupatamarca
1 stop
3
After breakfast, we will continue our hike up the opposite side of the valley as we make our way towards the second pass on the trek. Along the way, we will see fantastic waterfalls, flora, and fauna views. Halfway up, we will stop and visit the Inca site of Runcu Raccay and catch our breath before we continue our climb to the pass. From the pass, we will begin our descent back into the cloud forest again. After about an hour, we arrive at Sayacmarca, one of the most beautiful ruins on the Inca Trail, where we’ll have a one-hour guided tour. From Sayacmarca, we will continue to our lunch spot at Chaquicocha. You will see some fantastic flora and fauna the Inca Trail offers here. From Chaquicocha onwards, we will walk along the Inca flat as we approach our final campsite, Phuyupatamarca. Total Distance: 13 km (8,136 miles) Estimated Walking Time: 9 hours Maximum Altitude Point: 4,000 (13,123 ft) Campsite Altitude: 3,680 m (12,033 ft)
9 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
1 stop
4
Winay Wayna
After breakfast, you´ll have a guided tour of Phuyupatamarca. We will then start down the long descending stone steps to the Wiñay Wayna site, where we will have lunch. As we near the bottom of the staircase, we will visit the site of Intipata. After Intipata, we will continue to Wiñay Wayna, the archaeological site that is the largest on the Inca Trail besides Machu Picchu. It is a tradition on the Inca Trail to have a thanking ceremony for all the hard work the porters and cooks have provided. If you wish, you may leave a tip for them now. After we´ve said goodbye to our team, we will carry on to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), where we will get our first views of Machu Picchu. It takes about an hour of hiking along a trail of flat stones in the highland jungle to reach the Sun Gate. Hotel: Inti Punku (or similar)way Total Distance: 11 km (614 miles) Estimated Walking Time: 5 hours Maximum Altitude Point: 3,680 m (12,033 ft)
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
The Lost City of The Incas – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
1 stop
5
Machu Picchu
We will wake up early and board one of the first buses to Machu Picchu to enjoy the sunrise at the citadel (if the weather allows). These buses are on first come, first serve, starting at 5:30 a.m. You’ll have a two-hour tour of the Inca citadel and some free exploring time. If you have purchased permits for Huayna Picchu, your guide will show you where this climb begins. It will take 45 minutes to the top and another 45 back down. It costs $85 per person and must be booked in advance. After the citadel tour, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes and meet for our last lunch in town. Lunch with your group is optional and not included in the trek cost. Following, you will take the afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo, where our private bus will be waiting to take you back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.
5 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
• Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, with no dietary requirements.

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