4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Camping

4.5 (2 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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Duration4 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
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Overview

Hike the famous Luxury Inka Trail to the one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu. On this exciting trek you will see the exciting changing landscapes and scenery like mountains and cloud forest rich in flora and fauna. The Classic 4 day Inca Trail is Peru’s number one trek and one of the most well-known and popular treks in the world. Offering 4 days of trekking along original paved Inca pathways, a variety of fascinating Inca sites and the beautiful scenery of the Machu Picchu national park, the Inca Trail is one of those things that everyone should do once in their life. Be you young or old, in good shape or bad, the Inca Trail is for everyone and is a must do if you plan to visit Machu Picchu. Walk through typical andean valleys, grasslands, cloud forests, visit ancient Inca ruins along the way to arrive in Machu Picchu by sunrise! We have very prossional and knowledgeable Guides and there will never be a moment you’ll feel you don’t know what to expect each step.

What's included

  • Transfer from Poroy or Ollantaytambo station to your hotel in Cusco.
  • Private transportation
  • Permit and entrance fees to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
  • Camping equipment: double tents, sleeping pad, kitchen/dining tents, tables, stools, and all kitchen gear. There are basic toilet facilities at each campsite.
  • Train: Tourist ticket from Machupicchu town to Poroy station or Ollantaytambo station
  • Bus ticket: Machu Picchu /Machupicchu town – one way
  • Cook to prepare your meals
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bilingual guide (English-Spanish), an assistant guide accompanies groups of 9 people or more.
  • All meals on the itinerary (B= Breakfast L= Lunch, D= Dinner). Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals on request at no extra cost.
  • Porters to carry camp equipment.
  • First-aid kit and oxygen.
  • Breakfast on first day, Lunch last day in Aguas Calientes.
  • Extra porter to carry your baggage (per person-will carry 7kg/15lbs
  • Personal items like individual gear, sleeping bag, medicines, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
  • Single Tent: $30. Walking Pole set: $25. Sleeping bag with liner: $25

What to expect

Itinerary
We offer daily departures on the Inca Trail (excluding February when the trail is closed) It is strongly recommended to book your Inca Trail at least 6 to 7 months in advance as permits can quickly sell out.

Tour Type: Hiking, camping, adventure, history

Total Distance: 43km/26 miles

Good For: Special occasions or groups of friends

Difficulty: Challenging

Considerations: Permit required

Starting Altitude – 2720m / 8920ft.

Highest Altitude – 4217m / 13,780ft.

Walking Distance – 45km / 26 miles

Longest Day – Day 2, approximately 16km / 9.9 miles

Coldest Night – Day 2 around 0º celsius

Overall Difficulty – Moderately Difficult to Difficult (depends on your level of fitness and aclimatization)

Day 1: Cusco – Pisqacucho km 82 – Huayllabamba (easy day)

Day 2: Yuncachimpa – Llulluchapampa – Warmiwañusqa pass – Paqaymayo (challenge day

Day 3: Paqaymayo – Chaquiqocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna (unforgetable day)

Note: If the campsite wiñaywayna is not available which is a 2 hour hike to machupicchu, the official system will assign the campsite of phuyupatamarca which is 5 hours to machupicchu.

Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Sun gate – Machupicchu and Cusco by train

  1. Ollantaytambo
  2. Llaqtapata
  3. Runkuracay
  4. Sayacmarca
  5. Winay Wayna
  6. Machu Picchu

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The People have to be ready 30 minutes before of the departure at the lobby

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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