Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days 3 Nights

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Inca Trail adventure! Start your journey with a scenic drive to KM 82, where expert local guides and a dedicated trekking team welcome you with a hearty breakfast. Hike through breathtaking Andean landscapes, ancient Inca ruins, and vibrant local villages, enjoying gourmet meals prepared by your private chef. Relax at campsites with hot showers and a jacuzzi, then learn to make traditional Peruvian dishes and cocktails in an exclusive cooking class. Every detail is carefully designed for comfort, safety, and cultural immersion, making this an unforgettable way to reach Machu Picchu.

What's Included

Drinks at dinner: wine, champagne, pisco sour.
Pre-trek safety briefing and duffel bag (max 7 kg/14 lbs).
Professional, licensed guide service (English, Spanish, Quechua speaking).
Personal porter (carries up to 7 kg/14 lbs).
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Inca Trail permits with Machu Picchu entry.
First aid kit, oxygen, and emergency radios.
High-quality camping equipment (Eureka tents, dining tent).
Safe drinking water (boiled, filtered, refilled at meals).
All transportation: hotel pickup, KM 82 transfer, train and bus to Machu Picchu.
International flights and airport taxes.
Domestic flights (available for booking upon request).
Meals not specified in the package.
Travel insurance (highly recommended).

Meeting and pickup

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

Panaka Adventure will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, Urubamba or Ollantaytambo. Pickup from Cusco is at 4:00AM, from Urubamba 5:30AM and Ollantaytambo at 6:30AM.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cusco – Km 82 – Tarayuc – Wayllabamba

    1 stop
  • 1

    Your journey begins with a pickup and drive to km 82 (Piskacucho), where the trekking team greets you with a hearty breakfast. After gearing up and applying sunblock, you’ll check in at the first official Inca Trail control, entering the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. The first section is a scenic 4-hour hike past rivers, villages, ancient sites, and breathtaking Andean views, leading to Tarayoc for a buffet lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients. In the afternoon, a 2-hour uphill trek takes you to Wayllabamba, the first campsite, where tents, hot showers, and a jacuzzi await for relaxation. In the evening, enjoy a cooking class led by the trekking chef to learn traditional Peruvian dishes and cocktails. Your guide will wrap up the day with a briefing for the next adventure and engaging stories.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Wayllabamba – Llulluchapampa – Dead Women’s pass – Pacaymayo

    1 stop
  • 2

    Wake up early for a hike to Abra Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman’s Pass), the highest point on the trail at 4,215m (13,829 ft). Climb through cloud forests and high-altitude puna grasslands, spotting llamas and alpacas along the way. After celebrating at the pass with panoramic views, descend to the Pacaymayo Valley for camp.

    8 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Pacaymayo – Runcu Raccay Pass- Sayacmarca Ruins-Phuyupatamarca- Wiñaywayna

    1 stop
  • 3
    Winay Wayna

    Today is the longest but most rewarding day. Hike to Runcu Raccay Inca site and ascend the second pass (4,000m), enjoying breathtaking views of waterfalls and cloud forests. Explore Sayacmarca, Chaquicocha, and Phuyupatamarca before descending through ancient terraces to Wiñay Wayna, one of the most stunning Inca ruins. Enjoy your final group dinner and a heartfelt celebration with your trekking team.

    9 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Day 4: wiñaywayna Sun Gate - Machu Picchu – Cusco

    1 stop
  • 4
    Machu Picchu

    Rise early at 3:30 AM for a short hike to the Sun Gate (Intipunku) to witness your first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu at sunrise. After descending to the citadel, enjoy a 2-hour private guided tour of the Lost City of the Incas. Optional hike to Huayna Picchu (additional cost). Take a scenic bus ride to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo and a private transfer to Cusco.

    3 minutes • 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 a high level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for those with severe asthma or chronic respiratory issues.
  • Not suitable for travelers with severe mobility limitations
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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