Machu Picchu: Original 4-Day Inca Trail with Vistadome Return

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

Embark on the legendary Inca Trail, the most iconic route to reach Machu Picchu. This 4-day, 3-night trek is a life-changing journey that blends adventure, history, and breathtaking scenery, guiding you along ancient Inca pathways deep into the Andes.

The Inca Trail is the most famous and highly demanded way to access Machu Picchu, and permits often sell out months in advance. By booking ahead, you secure your spot on this unforgettable adventure—a fully organized experience that includes all meals, official permits, entrance tickets, professional guides, transportation, and high-quality camping equipment.

During this immersive journey, you will hike through cloud forests, high Andean valleys, archaeological sites hidden in the mountains, and original Inca stone paths. On the final morning, you’ll reach the iconic Sun Gate (Inti Punku) and enjoy a breathtaking first view of Machu Picchu at sunrise, long before the large crowds arrive.

What's Included

All camping equipment (carried by the porters)
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
All taxes and booking fees
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
First-aid kit, satellite phones, oxygen supply
Hotel pickup and drop off in cusco or Sacred Valley
Official tickets to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
Safety briefing the day before the tour
Drinkable boiled water and daily snacks
3-night camping in top-end, comfortable tents
Personal Porter for you to carry up to 7kg / 15lb
Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
Experienced Local chefs and porters from the sacred valley
Return Train to Ollantaytambo Vistadome Train Panoramic
All meals are prepared with fresh local ingredients
Professional Tour Guide English and Spanish
Day 1 Breakfast, Day 4 Lunch, Bottled Water
Tips - Tipping is 100% optional depending on the service you received.
Inssurances

Meeting and pickup

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

We will have a meeting a night before the depart, so there you will be confirmed the exactly time that we will collect from your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cusco-km 82- Wayllabamba

    1 stop
  • 1

    This tour begins collecting every trekkers from their hotels and drive to km 82. Once we have done with the check point, we’ll begin with our hike to reach the first Inca archaeological site where we’ll take the time to explore it and have the explanation, before to get the lunch spot we are going to visit another Inca site called Llactapata beautiful views and history around it.  

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Wayllabamba- Paso Alto- Pacaymayu.

    1 stop
  • 2

    This day is the most challenging day but also the most incredible. We’ll hike through the ancient Inca trail as the Incas did hundred years ago, it takes about 5 hours to reach the highest pass over 4,216 meters / 13,828feet, this is the most challenging section of this four-day hike. Once we reach the summit, we take the time to rest and enjoy the views surrounding, finally we descend for a few hours to reach the lunch spot and our campsite, after lunch we have our free time to relax and spend the second night about 3,600 meters. (Pacaymayu) 

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Pacaymayu-Puyupatamarka-Wiñaywayna

    2 stops
  • 3

    On this day, after the breakfast we begin the most beautiful section of the trail which combines between the high mountain and the cloud-forest. In the morning we have some hours up to the next pass 3,960 meters and down for the lunch, during the morning hike you’ll explore some Inca’s site where your guide will tell you the history. After the lunch we climb gradually up to reach the last pass 3,660 meters, from here you will see the Machu Picchu mountain, and descend for a couple hours to reach the campsite. Also in the afternoon you’ll visit other Inca sites that have impressive views. During the dinner your guide will organize a ceremony to say thanks to our team you will take another path to the town.

    6 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4

    You will take the time to explore and capture the best photos after your tour guide explain you about the history.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    Wiñanaywayna-Puerta del Sol-Machupicchu-Cusco

    2 stops
  • 5
    Inti Punku Sun Gate

    This last day of the trek, we’ll check the next control and hike to reach the famous Sun Gate of Machu Picchu, the trail is beautiful under the dense high rain-forest, after a few hours of hike finally we arrive to this incre … 

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Machu Picchu

    The main goal of our trek is to reach Machu Picchu and after 42km hiking we will arrive to this historical Inca site to say you Made It!

    2 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
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Tags

Multi-day Tours
Extreme Sports
Bus Tours
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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