This challenging trek passes ecological zones, alpine meadows, spectacular glaciated peaks, down through subtropical forest and onto the Classic Inca Trail. Arrive through the Sun Gate to Machu Picchu!
Duration – 4 Days |
Difficulty – Medium |
Inca Trek ‘Classic Inca Trail’ – 4 Days
Description
- Guided by professional English-speaking mountain guide
- Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 4 days
- See Inca ruins, Andes mountains, fauna and flora
- Private transportation, meals, trains and entrance fees all included
- Tour starts from Cusco or Sacred Valley
- We recommended you reserve the Inca Trail 6+ months in advance
Short Itinerary
| Day 1 | Cusco – Km82 – Wayllabamba |
| Day 2 | Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayo |
| Day 3 | Pacaymayu – Phuya Patamarka – Wiñay Wayna |
| Day 4 | Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco |
* We can arrange a customised itinerary for you to include the Inca Trail Trek, contact us for more information.
Tour Itinerary
The Inca Trail offers the traveller a wonderful combination of scenery including magnificent mountains, fauna and flora, subtropical vegetation and the amazing Inca ruins. Over 220 species of orchids have been found in the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary, as well as many species of birds, animals and reptiles.
This trek is spread over 4 days, the 44 km trail passes though three stunning Andean high passes where you will discover ancient archaeological sites and ruins.
In order to undertake this trail you need to have a reasonable level of fitness – age does not matter. The most important factor is acclimatizing to the altitude. The maximum height above sea level along the trail is 4,200m, so we suggest that you spend at least 2 days in Cusco before attempting to walk the trail.
During this time you can explore the wonderful city which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This trek is led by our Pachamama guide(s) who are also accompanied by our team of porters and cooks.
DAY 1
Cusco (3,350m) – Km82 (2,800m) – Wayllabamba (3,000m)
Inca Trail Trek Dead Woman’s PassEarly morning rise, our guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive to the start of the trail which takes 2 hours, taking you through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo where we stop to take a break and have a look at the typical local market and where you can buy your last provisions for the trip if you forgot to in Cusco.
We continue for another hour and arrive at Km82, the start of the trail. We have breakfast whilst enjoying the view of Veronica Snow Mountain (5,720m). We then commence walking for about 3 hours, whereafter we take lunch close to Llactapata Ruins and then continue our trek through lush farmland and woodlands to our first camp at Wayllabamba. (Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 2
Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca (4,200m) – Pacaymayo (3,600m)
Inca Trail Trek Dead Woman’s PassAfter breakfast, we begin to walk the toughest part of the trail.
After 3 hours walking we finally reach the highest point in the Inca Trail, Warmiwañusca, or more commonly known as Dead Woman’s Pass (4,200m), where you have a beautiful panoramic view of the area.
After lunch we continue walking down to Pacaymayo where we set up camp and have a nutritious dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 3
Pacaymayo – Phuya Patamarka (3,600m) – Wiñay Huayna (2,700m)
After breakfast we start the ascent towards the second most important pass on the trail which lies at 4,000m. There will be a guided tour at the Inca Ruins of Runkurakay and the Inca citadel of Sayacmarca. We continue trekking towards Puya Patamarka (Cloud-level town), another important archaeological monument, where lunch will be served.
After a short break we continue walking to Wiñay Huayna (Forever Young), a beautiful Inca construction, and receive a guided tour. We camp near to the ruins and have a well deserved nutritious dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 4
Wiñay Huayna – Machu Picchu (2,500m) – Cusco
Machu Picchu – PeruA very early start after breakfast in order that we can arrive in time for sunrise at Machu Picchu. We walk for about an hour through the forest before arriving at the Inti Punku (the Sun Gate), where we will have our first inspiring view of Machu Picchu.
We admire the view before setting off for the short walk into the ruins. There will be a 2 hour fully guided tour around the ruins, visiting the main sites and monuments. After the tour you will have free time to wander around and explore by yourself. We drive by bus down to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch. In the afternoon we take the train back to Ollantaytambo where you will be transferred back to your hotel. (Breakfast)
Tour Photographs
Tour Prices
Group Service
- US$ 750 per person
Private Services
Close your group to just you and your family and friends. In this service we also include Personal Porters (8kg per person weight allowance), Sleeping Bags, Inflatable Mats, Inflatable Pillows, Walking Poles and the Vistadome Train service.If you want a private group but don’t want all these frills, just let us know what you want included and we will make a special quotation for you.
- 2 travellers : $1,350 per person
- 3 travellers : $1,250 per person
- 4+ travellers : $1,200 per person
Included
- Pre-departure briefing in our office
- Collection from your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley and return in Private Transportation
- Professional English Speaking Mountain Guide (two guides for groups over 8 persons)
- Duffles to put your luggage into including plastic bag to keep your gear dry during rainy season (only if hiring a personal porter)
- Experienced Cook preparing delicious meals 3x a day
- Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners (we provide generous amounts of nutritious meals and beverages and have vegetarian, gluten, wheat free options available)
- Snacks enroute and tea time daily
- Boiled water to replenish your supply from Day 1 – Lunch time onwards
- Entrance fee onto Inca Trail and into Machupicchu Sanctuary
- Bus from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
- Porters to carry the camping equipment, ie tents, tables, chairs, etc.
- Duffel bags to put your luggage into when hiring Personal Porters
- Spacious good quality 4 man tents (for your comfort we put only 2 persons per tent). Single tents are available at additional cost if you do not want to share.
- Comfortable sleeping mats (can request delux mat at extra charge)
- First Aid Kit carried by the Guide
- Hot water for washing in your tent every day
- Biodegradable soap and hand cleansing gel
- Emergency Oxygen bottle and first aid kit
- IncaRail or Expedition train ticket for group services / Vistadome for private services
Excluded
- Breakfast on the first day
- Lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes
- Climb up Huaynapicchu Mountain – $75 payable in advance for permit
- Single Tents (for persons not happy to share) – $60 per tent
- Gratuities
Extras (Below items included in Private Service)
- Sleeping bag – $28
- Inflatable Thermarests – $20
- Inflatable pillow – $6
- Trekking poles – $10 per pole
- Single Tent (for persons not happy to share) – $60 per tent
Note About Our Porters
Our Porters carry a maximum load of 18kg, but we kindly ask you to not exceed your 7kg stated allowance as we need to adhere to the INC regulations and more importantly not damage the health and welfare of our Porters!
Please note that if you want to hire a personal porter you need to tell us this at the time of making your reservation as our Porters also require permits to enter the trail and we cannot add on more porters after we have obtained your permits.
Interested in climbing Huaynapicchu Mountain?
Please note that you need to reserve permits for Huaynapicchu Mountain in advance. The system of booking is permit based and can get sold out way in advance! There are 400 permits available per day and the cost to add on Huanapicchu to your program is US$ 75 per person payable via Paypal in advance.
Discounts
- Students: US$ 40.00 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card. Please note that Youth Travel Cards/University cards are not valid. Passengers need to carry the ISIC Card with them on the Inca Trail or they will be forced to pay full fare)
- Teenagers: US$ 40.00 (up to 15 years of age (passport copy required for all bookings)
- Children: US$ 80.00 (up to 7 years of age (passport copy required for all bookings)
Do you have any questions?
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We’d love to hear from you, so please contact us with your questions, comments or suggestions through our Support System and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Please also review our FAQ’s to save you time in case your question has already been answered.
Inca Trail Availability
Inca Trail Permits
The Peruvian Government limits the number of Inca Trail Permits (500/day). Check availability before you book. We advise you to book well in advance for this ever popular route to Machupicchu!
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January 2016 – ALL PERMITS SOLD OUT
February 2016 – TRAIL CLOSED
March 2016 – ALL PERMITS SOLD OUT
April 2016 – ALL PERMITS SOLD OUT
May 2016 – ALL PERMITS SOLD OUT
June 2016 – ALL PERMITS SOLD OUT
Juy 2016 – ALL PERMITS SOLD OUT
August 2016 – ALL PERMITS SOLD OUT
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