Private 4 Day Inca Trail Adventure to Machu Picchu

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1 – Cusco | Piscacucho (KM 82) – Canabamba – Llactapata – Huayllabamba – Ayapata
1 stop
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Your private Inca Trail adventure begins early in the morning with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a scenic drive to Ollantaytambo for breakfast before continuing to Piscacucho (KM 82), the official starting point of the trek. Here, you’ll meet your expert guide, dedicated porters, and chef—your team for the journey ahead. The hike begins gently along the Urubamba River, passing the village of Canabamba, where you’ll admire Inca irrigation canals and the snow-capped Veronica Mountain. Explore the archaeological site of Llactapata, hidden among lush valleys, and learn about its role in the ancient Inca network. After a delicious lunch in Tarayoc, continue to Ayapata (3,300m / 10,827ft), your first private campsite. Arrive in the late afternoon, enjoy tea service and a freshly prepared dinner under the stars, and rest surrounded by the peaceful Andes.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Day 2 – Ayapata | Dead Woman’s Pass – Pacaymayu – Runkurakay – Sayaqmarka – Chaquiqocha
1 stop
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Begin the day with coca tea in your tent and a hearty breakfast to prepare for the most challenging and rewarding day of the trek. Hike steadily uphill to Dead Woman’s Pass (4,215m / 13,829ft), the highest point of the route, where breathtaking Andean peaks surround you. After celebrating your accomplishment, descend into the Pacaymayu Valley for a well-earned lunch. Continue to Runkurakay, a circular Inca ruin believed to have served as a watchtower, then ascend to Runkurakay Pass, offering sweeping views of the cloud forest. From here, follow a stone path to Sayaqmarka, an ancient site perched on a cliff with sacred terraces and ceremonial platforms. Your private camp awaits at Chaquiqocha (3,600m / 11,811ft), a serene location ideal for stargazing and learning about the Inca constellations that guided ancient travelers through the Andes.
9 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Day 3 – Chaquiqocha | Phuyupatamarka – Intipata – Wiñay Wayna
1 stop
3
Winay Wayna
Wake up surrounded by misty mountains and the gentle sound of nature. After breakfast, continue your journey through the cloud forest, where orchids, hummingbirds, and exotic flora abound. The trail winds along the ridge until reaching Phuyupatamarka (3,650m / 11,975ft)—“the town above the clouds”—a mystical ceremonial site overlooking the Sacred Valley. Descend along beautifully preserved Inca stairways to Intipata, an agricultural complex offering spectacular views of the Urubamba River. Your final campsite, Wiñay Wayna (“Forever Young”), awaits just 30 minutes ahead. After lunch, explore this impressive site with your guide, admiring its terraces, fountains, and temples that reflect Inca engineering mastery. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner and a small celebration with your private team, honoring the dedication of your porters and cooks before an early rest in preparation for your arrival at Machu Picchu.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Day 4 – Wiñay Wayna | Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
1 stop
4
Machu Picchu
Rise before dawn for the final stretch of your adventure. After a light breakfast, begin the last hike toward the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), where you’ll witness the first golden rays of sunlight illuminating Machu Picchu—an unforgettable moment of triumph and wonder. Enter the Lost City of the Incas and join your private guide for a detailed two-hour exploration of its most iconic temples, terraces, and sacred plazas. Learn about the site’s astronomical alignment and spiritual importance within the Inca Empire. Later, enjoy free time to explore or, if booked in advance, climb Huayna Picchu or Huchuy Picchu for panoramic views. Descend by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch before boarding your train to Ollantaytambo, where your private driver awaits to transfer you comfortably back to Cusco—completing your once-in-a-lifetime Private Inca Trail journey.
4 hours • Admission ticket free

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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