Adventure in Cusco Trek and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Cusco - Piskacucho Km 82 - Llactapata- Ayapata
1 stop
1
Cusco
We will pick you up in Cusco, Urubamba, or Ollantaytambo, with times confirmed at the briefing. After breakfast in Ollantaytambo, you’ll meet the porter team and drive to Km 82 to start the Inca Trail. Bring your passport for the checkpoint. The trek begins with a 2-hour hike to Patallacta, followed by another 2-hour hike to the lunch stop. After lunch, you’ll hike 2½ hours to the first campsite at Ayapata (3300m), passing small communities for snacks or essentials. Dinner is served at 7:30 PM, followed by rest.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Dead Woman´s Pass - Runcuraccay Pass - Chaquiccocha
1 stop
2
Inca Trail
Your porters will wake you early with coca tea for the trek’s longest day. A 4-hour hike takes you to Dead Woman’s Pass (4215m), followed by a descent to Pacaymayu Valley for lunch. Afterward, a 2-hour ascent leads to the second pass and the Inca site Runcu Raccay, with views of waterfalls. Descending an hour, you’ll visit Sayacmarca and enjoy a sunset over the Vilcabamba range. After a short hike, you’ll reach the Chaquicocha campsite (3600m) for dinner and optional stargazing under the stunning Southern Hemisphere sky.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Chaquiccocha - Wiñaywayna
1 stop
3
Inca Trail
Day 3 begins at 6:30 AM with a 2-hour "Inca flat" hike into the Cloud Forest, offering views of Salkantay and the Vilcabamba range. After reaching Phuyupatamarka (3600m), enjoy panoramic views of the Urubamba River and a glimpse of Machu Picchu Mountain. A 3-hour descent with stops at Phuyupatamarka and Intipata leads to the final campsite near Wiñay Wayna, arriving by 1 PM for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, visit Wiñay Wayna ruins for a guided tour, followed by a farewell feast and ceremony with the porters and chefs. Rest early to prepare for the sunrise at Machu Picchu on Day 4.
9 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Sun Gate - Machu Picchu - The Lost City Of The Incas
1 stop
4
Machu Picchu
Day 4 starts at 3:30 AM with breakfast at 4:00 AM. At 5:30 AM, begin trekking to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) for stunning views of Machu Picchu, arriving by 6:30 AM. A 1-hour hike leads to the Lost City of the Incas, where you’ll enjoy a 2-hour private guided tour. Afterward, take a bus to Aguas Calientes for free time or optional activities like climbing Huayna Picchu (pre-booked). Meet your guide for lunch (optional), collect your train tickets, and board the Expedition train at 2:55 PM or 3:20 PM to Ollantaytambo. From there, an Alpaca driver will transfer you back to your Cusco hotel.
9 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
• Tickets for the Inca Trail should be booked at least 4 to 6 months in advance, especially during the high season (May to September), due to high demand and limited availability.

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