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4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Availability : Closed in February

CUSCO - KM 82

MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

Min Age : 8+

Max People : 2 - 10

Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days

This unique wonder, the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days, is one of the most significant treks that Peru and the world have that showcase the Peruvian Andes best, it is widely recognized as the iconic trail of South America. Perfect for mountain lovers, on this picturesque hike you will walk the original Inca path that has been built by our ancestors and take in stunning views of the snow-capped Urubamba and Vilcabamba Mountain ranges.

As you hike through the lush green tropical forest you will be surrounded by a variety of beautiful native Andean flora and fauna and at night you will be spoilt by the impressive star-lit skies of the Southern hemisphere. This Inca Trail Hike is one of the most important hikes from the Inca period because it was built for religious purposes as a road for both pilgrims and Incan royalty, they followed this path to reach the sacred site of Machu Picchu. After you have enjoyed the beauty of the hike you will marvel at the wonders of the Machu Picchu Inca archaeological site. Entering through the Sun Gate you will experience panoramic views of the ancient Incan wonder.

Hiking the Classic Inca Trail will be an unforgettable and truly unique experience. Due to its unmatched beauty and historical significance, this trail is now considered as one of the top 10 hikes in the world for Mountain lovers.

If you have too short a time to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days, do not worry because we have for you an alternative Inca trail hike known as the Short Inca Trail 2 days with the hotel, or if you want the outdoor experience, you can customise this shorter trek with 1-night of camping in Puente Ruinas which is 20 minutes away from Aguas Calientes Town.

Why should you hike the Inca Trail 2-day trek with us?

We are a reliable travel company providing excellent quality and tour services, welcoming individuals or groups. To see what our satisfied customers have to say about our exceptional service, please check out our excellent reviews on Trip Advisor
Our guide will accompany you every step of the way, even on the train
Our guide service is door to door, from pick up in Cusco to your safe return back to Cusco at the end of the tour
To ensure our excellent service, we operate our tours personally from end to end and don’t use third-party providers as other tour companies do
We organize small groups of 2 to 10 people (max). This sets us apart from other travel companies that run bigger groups and offer less personal service
We are a 100% local owned Travel Company and a fully licensed Inca Trail operator
We exclusively work with the most knowledgeable local staff to give customers the best local experience, in this way we also create opportunities and give back to the local communities

Classic Inca Trail – Highlights

Splendorous vistas of Veronica Mountain peak
Epic Mountain ranges of Urubamba
Unique cloud forest and lush vegetation
Amazing lakes and grassland
Stunning Inca Archaeological sites
Historical and Cultural immersion in Peruvian civilisations
Beautiful streams and waterfalls
Delicious Peruvian food and local cuisine
Experience the amazing Wonder of the World of Machu Picchu (” Llaqta” )

Inca Trail 4 Days Pre-Trip Briefing

Your Classic Inca Trail briefing will be organized 1 day or 2 days before your trek where you will meet your professional tour guide. At the briefing time in your hotel and you will have the opportunity to ask any last questions you have about the 4 Days Inca Trail.

Classic Inca Trail – Summary

Trip style : Adventure, Historical & cultural immersion
Length : 4 days/ 3 nights
Frequency : From March to January (the Inca trail closes in February every year)
Group : 2 people (min) to 10 people (max)
Physical grading : Moderate, Challenging
Total distance hiked : 45 km / 28 miles
Starting altitude : 2,900 m /9,512 ft
Maximum altitude: 4,215 m /13,910 ft

Classic Inca Trail Hike

Day 1: Cusco – 82 Km – Huayllabamba (Meals: L/D)
Day 2: Huayllabamba – Pacaymayo(Meals: B/L/D)
Day 3: Pacaymayo – Winay huayna (Meals: B/L/D)
Day 4: Machu Picchu Wonder of the World – Cusco (Meals: B)

4 Day Inca Trail – Itinerary

DAY 1:CUSCO – 82 KM – HUAYLLA BAMBA

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 5:30am and then we’ll drive by private bus for two hours to Ollantaytambo where we will stop for a quick breakfast. Then we continue driving for another hour until we reach the start point of the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Once everyone has had the chance to prepare their belongings we will pass through a control point to enter the National Park. Then the real adventure begins, we follow a gently undulating path for one and a half hours, before we ascend gradually for another half an hour until we reach the Incan site of Llactapata. From here we will enjoy the amazing snow capped views of the Veronica mountain peak and begin our short descent to our lunch spot. After lunch we will continue hiking for another two and a half hours until we reach our camping site at Huayllabamba. After enjoying our afternoon tea we will have the opportunity to meet the incredible porters who will be helping us along our journey.

WALKING DISTANCE: 5 to 6 hours
STARTING ELEVATION: 2,800 m /8,765 ft
HIGHEST ELEVATION: 3,000 m / 9,840 ft
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
OVERNIGHT: Camping
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (including a snack and afternoon tea).
ACCOMMODATION: Camping

DAY 2:HUAYLLA BAMBA – PACAYMAYO

Our wake up call will be at approximately 5:30am and then following a lovely breakfast we start the hike up to Dead Woman’s Pass, which at 4,215m is the highest point of the Inca trail to Machu Picchu. Along the way we will explore the amazing forest with its native trees and hanging mosses and we will enjoy the other beautiful natural scenery. After reaching the pass, we will take some time to enjoy the stunning snowy mountains surrounding us. We then begin our descent to the camping site at Pacaymayo where we will have lunch and enjoy a relaxing free afternoon to recover from the day of hiking.

WALKING DISTANCE: 7 to 8 hrs
STARTING ELEVATION: 3,000 m / 9,840 ft
HIGHEST ELEVATION: 4,215 m / 13,828 ft
OVERNIGHT: Camping
DIFFICULTY: Challenging
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (including a snack and afternoon tea)
ACCOMMODATION: Camping

DAY 3:PACAYMAYO – WIÑAY HUAYNA

Like every day, we wake up early again and following a hearty breakfast we hike for two hours up towards the second mountain pass of the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. From there we can take in stunning views of the snow-capped Pumacillo peak. We then drop down from the second pass to visit and explore the beautiful Incan site of Sayacmarka after which we hike gently back up to the third mountain pass, which we cross before we take a break for lunch.

This is the most beautiful day of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu as we will enjoy views of the Veronica mountain peak, Vilcabamba mountain ranges and the magical Cloud forest. Along the way we will also stop to visit and explore the Incan sites of Phuyupatamarka and Intipata. We will hike for another three hours before we complete our descent to the campsite at Winay huayna.

WALKING DISTANCE: 9 to 10 hrs
STARTING ELEVATION: 3,600 m / 11,896 ft
HIGHEST ELEVATION: 3,600 m / 12,465 ft
OVERNIGHT: Camping
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (including snack and afternoon tea)
ACCOMMODATION: Camping

DAY 4:WIÑAY HUAYNA – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

This is the earliest start of the trek as we wake up at 3:30am in order to catch a spectacular view of the sunrise at the Machu Picchu ruins. We will enter the Incan site of Machu Picchu as the ancient Incas did, through the Sun gate entrance (“Inti Punku”). Once we have taken in the breath taking panoramic views we will descend into the main part of the site of this archaeological wonder. We will enjoy a two hour guided tour with the best local guide after which you will have time to continue exploring the beauty of this vast site. Following this, we will travel down to Aguas Calientes Town by bus and then catch the train back to Ollantaytambo, before returning to Cusco by private bus.

WALKING DISTANCE: 3 hrs / 6 km
STARTING ELEVATION: 2,600 m / 7,956 ft
HIGHEST ELEVATION: 2,700 m / 8,233 ft
OVERNIGHT: Camping
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: N/A

Includes

Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+
Chef (and Assistant Chef for groups of 9+)
Porters for trekking
6 kg of your personal items
Pick-up from and Drop-off at your hotel
Private bus from your hotel to 82 Km
Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
Bus from Machu Picchu ruins to Aguas Calientes
Train back from Agua Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Private bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own)
4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Afternoon Snacks and 3 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know in advance.
Kitchen tent and Dining tent with tables and chairs
Spacious 4 man tent for every 2 trekkers
Sleeping mattress
Oxygen bottle
First aid kit

Doesn't Include

Sleeping Bag (Can be rented from us: US$ 20)
Hiking poles (Can be rented from us: US$ 15)
Air mattress (Can be rented from us: US$ 20)
Lunch and Dinner on Day 4
Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain
Tips
Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your Classic Inca Trail.

What do I need to bring?

Original Passport
ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
Walking boots
Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
Warm jacket
Hat and gloves
T-shirts
Comfortable Trousers
Sun hat
Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
Insect repellent
Toiletries and hand sanitizer
Personal medication
Camera and film with extra batteries
Torch with spare batteries
Daypack (we recommend 28l back pack as larger backpacks are not permitted in the Machu Picchu complex)
Extra power bank
Ear plugs
Toiletries

Prices

Group Service Price

Price per person US$ 750 (Adults)

Private Service Price

Price per person US$850.00 (Adults)

Important: Price includes up to 6 kilos of your personal belongings to be carried by the porters (NO need of extra Porter hire unlike other tour companies!)

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