Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days

DAY 01: CUSCO – KM 82 – HUAYLLABAMBA

Pick up from the Hotel early in the morning 06:00 AM, transfer in our private transportation to Km. 82, starting point of our trek, we will pass through the towns of Chinchero, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. The first part of this circuit will be along the Urubamba River with an excellent view of the Nevado Veronica (5,900 m.a.s.l.), we will have our lunch in the small town of Miskay, then we will continue to the Archaeological Complex of Llactapata by the Cusi chaca River Valley, we will arrive near the town of Huayllabamba (3,000 m.a.s.l.) where our camp will be.

Estimated walking time: 5 to 6 hours.
Total distance: 12 km
Altitude of our campsite: 3,000 masl.

DAY 02: HUAYLLABAMBA – WARMIWAÑUSCA – PACAYMAYO PASS

After breakfast we will start our hike. We will ascend slowly to the Warmiwañusca pass (4200 masl) crossing a beautiful forest of Queñua trees. We will have attractive views of the Andean landscape, we will arrive to Llulluchapampa (3,750 m.a.s.l.) typical pampa at the foot of the pass. After arriving at the Warmiwañusca pass, we will descend to the Pacaymayo Valley (3,620 m.a.s.l.) where we will have lunch and there we will also set up our camp. Here we will be able to appreciate the extraordinary construction of the Inca Trail. In the afternoon of this day we will be able to explore the area a bit and we will have plenty of time to rest and relax.

Estimated walking time: 6 to 7 hours.
Total distance: 11 km
Altitude of our campsite: 3,620 masl.

DAY 03: PACAYMAYO – RUNKURAKAY – SAYACMARCA – WIÑAYWAYNA

After breakfast we will start our hike. This is one of the most beautiful days of the Inca Trail. We will visit the archaeological site of Runkurakay from which we will have a spectacular view of the area, we will go up the pass of the same name (3,800 m.a.s.l.), we will continue to the archaeological sites of Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Wiñaywayna, which are linked together by a wonderful original Inca trail of white granite, among the abundant vegetation of the forest. We will observe the remarkable balance achieved by the Incas and their environment. We will have our lunch halfway in a beautiful camp known as ChaquiCocha. Our camp will be located in the surroundings of the archaeological site of Wiñaywayna (2,700 m.a.s.l.).

Estimated walking time: 7 to 8 hours.
Total distance: 16 km
Altitude of our campsite: 2,700 masl.

DAY 04: WIÑAYWAYNA – INTI PUNKU – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO

This day we wake up early at 4:00 AM, have breakfast and start the trek at 5:00 AM. We say goodbye to the porters because they will return to Cusco with all the camping equipment.

We will hike in the middle of a dense vegetation typical of the rainforest towards the Puerta del Sol or Inti Punku, from where we will have a formidable panoramic view of the Inca Citadel. At Machu Picchu we are arriving approximately at 7:00 AM. Once here we will have a guided tour of 2 hours and a half to visit the most important places of Machu Picchu. Then you will have free time to visit Machu Picchu on your own.

At appropriate time we will go down by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch in one of the many restaurants that exist in this place. In the afternoon 4:12 PM we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo and from there by car to Cusco, the proximate time of arrival to Cusco will be 8:00 PM, the tour ends with the transfer to their respective hotels.

Estimated walking time: 3 hours.
Total distance: 5 km
Altitude of Machu Picchu: 2,430 masl.
End of services.

• Pick up from hotel in Cusco.
• Transfer to KM 82, starting point of the tour.
• Professional guide in English and Spanish.
• Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary.
• Porters to carry all equipment, tents, food, cooking equipment, restaurants and tents.
• Permits and entrance fees for our porters and cooks.
• 3 breakfasts, 3 snacks, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners. All these meals are prepared by our cook and his assistant.
• Coca tea is served every morning in your tent.
• Boiled water after breakfast, to refill your water bottles (1 liter per person).
• Lunch with hot drinks such as mate de coca, tea and coffee.
• Snacks every morning or snacks.
• Oxygen and first aid kit.
• Vegetarian food and special diets upon request.
• All equipment, including tents for staff.
• Bus down from Machu Picchu to the town of Aguas Calientes.
• Train back to Ollantaytambo and then by car to Cusco.
• Transfer to the hotel at the end of the tour.

• Bolsa de Dormir, puede alquilar en nuestra oficina ($ 25.00 USD por todo el viaje).
• Almuerzo del cuarto día y desayuno del primer dia.
• Porteador extra para llevar su equipaje o mochila personal (Opcional $ 60 USD, derecho a 8 kilos de equipaje).

• Original passport.
• ISIC card or student card, if applicable (must be sent at the time of booking).
• Sleeping bag (can be rented at the agency).
• Hiking boots and sandals (very important)
• Trekking poles (can be rented at the agency)
• Warm clothing: layers for variable temperatures, especially at night. Thermals / gloves / scarves: wool socks / wool hat
• for cold nights, T-shirts for the whole hike.
• Headlamp (very important).
• Camera and spare batteries.
• Sunscreen / hat and sunglasses.
• Personal medical kit.
• Insect repellent.
• Rain gear: a good raincoat and rain pants and a plastic rain poncho.
• Toilet paper.
• Small towel.
• Extra money for drinks and tips, souvenirs, etc (soles or dollars).
• Bathing clothes for the hot springs (optional).
• Water bottle (1 liter recommended).

We can depart any day of the week, as long as permits are available. Please remember that permits are only required for your start date.

Price:
$650 per person

Student discount:
$15 discount per person.

Student discounts apply to anyone with a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of travel or who is 17 years of age or younger. For those using a university student card or under the age of 17, we need to see a copy of your card or passport at the time of booking to receive the discount.