INCA TRAIL
Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4-Days /3-Nights
The famous Inca trail hike is the best option for travelers who are interested in trekking as well as experiencing the Inka trail for 4 days, culture, history, and traditions throughout this stunning natural area. You will travel through mountains and cloud forests, spotting rivers and local animals along your Machu Picchu 4 day hike, as well as countless ruins of other Inca sites. Before ending your Inca trail in Machu Picchu with a local Tour guide.
- Enjoy a fascinating adventure with your friends on a trip with 4-day hike to Machu Picchu.
- Walk in the Incan trail to the iconic citadel of Machu Picchu, following the footsteps of the Incas and ancient civilization
- Immerse yourself through majestic landscapes and impressive archeological sites in your Classic Inca trail 4 days hike to Machupicchu the lost city of the Incas
- Day 1: Cusco city – Machu Picchu Km 84 – Inca trail Wayllabamba.
- Day 2: Wayllabamba– Pacasmayo.
- Day 3: Pacasmayo –Wiñay Wayna.
- Day 4: Wiñay Wayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu Citadel!
Day 1: Inca trail from Cusco – Km 84 – Best Inca trail Wayllabamba.
We start the Inca Trail from Cusco picking you up from your Hotel in Cusco at 05:00 am; we will drive through the Sacred Valley to km 84 where we must register Inca Trail tickets or Inca Trail permits to enter the Inca Trail 4 days and where we will meet all the members of the porters who will do this Inca Trail trek. Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with us. From Km 84 which is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will start the Inca Trail until we reach our private place for lunch called Miskay. After lunch, we will take some time to rest, then we will continue with our Inca journey for 4 hours until we reach Huayllabamba, which is part of the Inca trail to Machu Picchu. Finally, in Huayllabamba we will have dinner and tents ready at the campsite.
- Walking Distance: 12km / 7.45 miles.
- Starting Elevation: 3000 meters / 9842 feet.
- Campsite Elevation: 3000 meters / 9842 feet.
- Difficulty: Moderate.
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner (Snack and afternoon tea).
- Accommodation: Camping.
Day 2: Huayllabamba – highest point Dead woman’s pass Warmihuañusca –Pacaymayo.
During the morning time, we will drink Inca Power coca tea, recommended for Altitude Sickness in Peru; Afterwards, we will have breakfast prepared by our Peruvian Chef of the Inca Trail. With Inca energy, we will start our second day Inca Trail.
We will walk the best Inca Trail for around 5 hours when we will see Llamas on the way to the Abra to reach the top Apu Warmihuañusca Dead Woman’s pass altitude there we will make coca Kintu or a small offering to Pacha mama from the place you will have, a view incredible of the Peruvian Andes; after resting we will start going down the cloudy road for about 1 hour until we reach our Peruvian lunch spot. After lunch, we will continue trekking until we reach Pacasmayo camp along the Inca Trail; where we will have the afternoon free to rest and relax and sleep in tents.
- Walking Distance: 13 km.
- Starting Elevation: 3800 meters.
- Campsite Elevation: 3800 meters.
- Maximum Altitude: 4215 meters – Warmy Wañuska Pass.
- Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Snack and afternoon tea).
- Accommodation: Camping.
Day 3: Pacaymayo –Sayaqmarca –Wiñay Wayna.
On the third day of the 4-day Inca Trail Machu Picchu tour, we will start by having a good tea, after a strengthening breakfast we will continue with the Inca Trail tour through the Qhapaq Ñan. We start in Pacasmayo, we pass through the Sayaqmarca archaeological site where we will see traces of the Inca culture, where after visiting the beautiful Inca structures also fauna such as hummingbirds from Peru, and flora such as Orchids and others, then we will stop to have a tasty Lunch. After lunch, we will continue the walk to Wiñay Wayna, we arrive at Wiñay Wayna, and we have a place to camp, have dinner, sleep, and enjoy the climate of Machu Picchu.
- Starting Elevation: 3800 meters.
- Walking Distance: 15km.
- Campsite Elevation: 3700 meters.
- Difficulty: Moderate.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: Camping.
- Adventure: Absolutely.
Day 4: Machu Picchu Lost City Tour – return to the city of Cusco.
Explore Machu Picchu on the day 2 , one of the 7 Wonders of The World. The Machu Picchu sanctuary that is open from 6:00 am. We will start with breakfast at our hotel and our guide will explain the restrictions of Machu Picchu. We will take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu park and them we need to have entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and a personal passport. Once we enter the Inca city, we have a 3-hour guided in Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu Park was declared a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.this important archaeological park was built by the Inca Pachaquteq around 1450. Admire the architecture and the Inca hydraulic engineering and important sites of the archaeological center. Return from Machu Picchu and enjoy your lunch in one of the good restaurants in Machu Picchu. Make sure you arrive at the train station 30 minutes early. To board the return train, our staff will wait for you at the Ollantaytambo station and take you to your hotel in Cusco.
- Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your tour guide at 19:00 pm, the evening before the trip begins.
- All Entrance fess (Inca Trail and Machu Picchu).
- All Transport: pick up from your hotel at 4.00 am on day 1, drop off in your hotel en Cusco.
- official tour Guide: English-speaking
- Personal tents: 2 people in a comfort tent.
- Camping equipment: Dining and kitchen tents, tables, and chairs.
- 3 nights camping in the mountains with comfortable equipment
- 1 Duffle Bag: Where you can put your personal belongings (5 kilograms) which includes your sleeping bag.
- Porters: We include your porter, who is responsible for carrying your Duffel with your items.
- Professional Chef: preparing all the meals along the Inca trail.
- Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 dinners, and Snacks (Vegetarian, vegan, or special menus are available at no extra cost).
- Wake-up tea: Every morning at the campsite, we will wake you up with a cup of tea
- Every afternoon 1 hour before dinner the cooks will put on the dining table popcorn, biscuits, coffee, chocolate, different type of teas, hot water, etc.
- Water for bathing: Each morning warm water with a towel.
- 1 Pillow per person.
- Medical kit: Our crew brings the First-aid kit including an emergency oxygen bottle.
- Bus ticket one way.
- Train tickets: From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
- Transport: Ollantaytambo Train Station to the hotel in Cusco (Day 4).
- Sleeping Bags: (you can hire from our company
- Walking Sticks: you can hire from our company.
- Last Day: Lunch and Dinner.
- Travel insurance (recommended).
- Gratuities for our staff: please note that our agency staff is well paid, so please feel free to tip or not as you wish.
- Original passport and (University, College valid student card if applicable).
- A comfortable 25 Lt trek backpack to carry your personal belongings. (If you want more than 5 kg and need an extra porter let us know in advance, please)
- Warm sleeping bag.
- Lighter style trekking boots with good ankle support or tough sports shoes, (light sandals or clogs are recommended to rest at campsites).
- Trekking poles with rubber tips. (Metal tips are not allowed on the trail).
- Warm clothes, and layers for variable temperatures especially at night.
- Thermal underwear can be worn in a sleeping bag or under cold conditions.
- Gloves or mittens, scarf, wool socks, woolen hat for cold nights
- T-shirts and trekking pants that zip off to short pants for comfort.
- Flashlight, head torch, extra batteries and camera
- Wear a hat with a broad visor to keep the sun off your face.
- Sunscreen and sunglasses.
- Personal medical kit, insect repellent.
- Rain Gear: a good rain jacket.
- Toiletries, toilet paper, small towel.
- 2-liter water bottle, (disposable plastic bottles are forbidden).
- Extra money for drinks on the route, Machupicchu and Aguas Calientes.​
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Thank you for your time and interest in touring with Peruvian Culture Tours.
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- Select a day from the calendar.
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Group service price
- Adult Price: $ 790 per person.
- Student Price: $ 770 per student.
Private service price
- Adult Price: $ 1080 per person.
- Student Price: $ 1060 per student.
*Minimum 2 passengers.
We offer a special discount of $20 off for students. Students must have the original student card issued by the university up to 25 years of age,
We are containing the following: university information, personal information of the student, photo of the student, and effective date no later than December 31 of the current year.
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- Huayna Picchu: Tickets must be booked in advance and cost an additional $75 per person.
- Machu Picchu Montaña: Tickets need to be booked in advance and cost an additional $75 per person.
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