Machu Picchu: Original 4-Day Inca Trail with Vistadome Return

5.0 (2 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration4 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on the legendary Inca Trail, the most iconic route to reach Machu Picchu. This 4-day, 3-night trek is a life-changing journey that blends adventure, history, and breathtaking scenery, guiding you along ancient Inca pathways deep into the Andes.

The Inca Trail is the most famous and highly demanded way to access Machu Picchu, and permits often sell out months in advance. By booking ahead, you secure your spot on this unforgettable adventure—a fully organized experience that includes all meals, official permits, entrance tickets, professional guides, transportation, and high-quality camping equipment.

During this immersive journey, you will hike through cloud forests, high Andean valleys, archaeological sites hidden in the mountains, and original Inca stone paths. On the final morning, you’ll reach the iconic Sun Gate (Inti Punku) and enjoy a breathtaking first view of Machu Picchu at sunrise, long before the large crowds arrive.

What's included

  • All camping equipment (carried by the porters)
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • All taxes and booking fees
  • Breakfast
  • First-aid kit, satellite phones, oxygen supply
  • Hotel pickup and drop off in cusco or Sacred Valley
  • Official tickets to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
  • Safety briefing the day before the tour
  • Drinkable boiled water and daily snacks
  • 3-night camping in top-end, comfortable tents
  • Personal Porter for you to carry up to 7kg / 15lb
  • Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
  • Experienced Local chefs and porters from the sacred valley
  • Return Train to Ollantaytambo Vistadome Train Panoramic
  • All meals are prepared with fresh local ingredients
  • Professional Tour Guide English and Spanish
  • Day 1 Breakfast, Day 4 Lunch, Bottled Water
  • Tips - Tipping is 100% optional depending on the service you received.
  • Inssurances

What to expect

Day 1: Cusco-km 82- Wayllabamba
  1. Mirador de Llactapata
    6h
    This tour begins collecting every trekkers from their hotels and drive to km 82. Once we have done with the check point, we’ll begin with our hike to reach the first Inca archaeological site where we’ll take the time to explore it and have the explanation, before to get the lunch spot we are going to visit another Inca site called Llactapata beautiful views and history around it.
Day 2: Wayllabamba- Paso Alto- Pacaymayu.
  1. Inca Trail
    20m · Admission ticket included
    This day is the most challenging day but also the most incredible. We’ll hike through the ancient Inca trail as the Incas did hundred years ago, it takes about 5 hours to reach the highest pass over 4,216 meters / 13,828feet, this is the most challenging section of this four-day hike.
    Once we reach the summit, we take the time to rest and enjoy the views surrounding, finally we descend for a few hours to reach the lunch spot and our campsite, after lunch we have our free time to relax and spend the second night about 3,600 meters. (Pacaymayu)
Day 3: Pacaymayu-Puyupatamarka-Wiñaywayna
  1. 6h · Admission ticket included
    On this day, after the breakfast we begin the most beautiful section of the trail which combines between the high mountain and the cloud-forest. In the morning we have some hours up to the next pass 3,960 meters and down for the lunch, during the morning hike you’ll explore some Inca’s site where your guide will tell you the history. After the lunch we climb gradually up to reach the last pass 3,660 meters, from here you will see the Machu Picchu mountain, and descend for a couple hours to reach the campsite. Also in the afternoon you’ll visit other Inca sites that have impressive views. During the dinner your guide will organize a ceremony to say thanks to our team you will take another path to the town.
  2. Runkuracay
    20m · Admission ticket included
    You will take the time to explore and capture the best photos after your tour guide explain you about the history.
Day 4: Wiñanaywayna-Puerta del Sol-Machupicchu-Cusco
  1. Inti Punku Sun Gate
    2h · Admission ticket included
    This last day of the trek, we’ll check the next control and hike to reach the famous Sun Gate of Machu Picchu, the trail is beautiful under the dense high rain-forest, after a few hours of hike finally we arrive to this incre …
  2. Machupicchu
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The main goal of our trek is to reach Machu Picchu and after 42km hiking we will arrive to this historical Inca site to say you Made It!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will have a meeting a night before the depart, so there you will be confirmed the exactly time that we will collect from your hotel.

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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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