Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 4 Days

Day 1: Cusco - KM 82 - Wayllabamba

1. Centro Historico De Cusco
   2h
   We’ll collect you before dawn from your Cusco hotel and travel through the Andean highlands to the Inca Trail trailhead. If you’re staying in the Sacred Valley, pick-up will be approximately two hours later.
2. Ollantaytambo
   1h
   Enjoy breakfast at a local Ollantaytambo restaurant overlooking ancient stone houses and terraced slopes.
3. 1h · Admission ticket included
   We’ll then drive to the Km 82 checkpoint. The official starting point of the iconic Inca Trail.
4. 4h
   Begin your first hike on forested paths, reaching the atmospheric Llactapata ruins just in time for a gourmet lunch. Continue alongside the Cusichaca River, admiring verdant hills and orchids as you make your way to camp.
5. 2h
   Arrive at Wayllabamba camp to a refreshing pisco sour or glass of wine, then soothe tired muscles with a hot shower and optional massage before settling in for a sumptuous dinner under the stars.

Day 2: Wayllabamba - Wamiwañusca - Pacaymayo

1. 2h
   Start your morning in camp with a hot cup of Andean tea and a hearty breakfast before setting off on a rewarding climb. Trek through pockets of cloud forest, pausing among Polylepis trees whose twisted trunks glow in the mist.
2. 2h
   Break for lunch on the open Llulluchapampa plateau, where valley panoramas stretch out beneath soaring peaks.
3. 3h
   Then, summit Dead Woman’s Pass (the highest point of the Inca Trail) and take time to admire the sweeping views of snow-capped mountains stretching across the horizon, an unforgettable reward after a challenging ascent.
4. 2h
   The descent delivers us to Pacaymayo camp, where hot showers, soothing massages and hearty dinner await, accompanied by mountain-fresh air.

Day 3: Pacaymayo - Runkuraqay - Phuyupatamarca

1. 2h
   As dawn breaks over the Urubamba Valley, you'll wake to breathtaking views of the Andes and nearby waterfalls before setting out on a two-hour hike toward Runkuraqay Pass, the trail’s second-highest ridge
2. Pass by
   Visit the Runkuraqay archaeological site before crossing the trail’s second-highest point with sweeping views of the surrounding Andes.
3. Sayacmarca
   2h
   From the pass, descend for two hours through fern-filled cloud forest to explore the circular Inca ruins of Sayacmarca, perched beside a high-Andean lake, where ancient stone walls rise mysteriously from the mist and a delicious lunch awaits. Lunch amid ancient stones, then onward through hanging valleys carved by centuries of water.
4. Pass by
   Arrive at Phuyupatamarca camp, the “City in the Clouds,” perched high above the valleys, and be greeted with a refreshing welcome drink. As you settle in, watch the sun slowly sink behind Machu Picchu Mountain, casting golden light over distant glaciers and the endless ridges of the Andes.

Day 4: Phuyupatamarca - Sun Gate - Machu Picchu

1. Pass by
   Wake at 5:00 a.m. to watch the mountain sunrise with coffee, then enjoy your final trail breakfast before bidding farewell to the chef, porters, and massage team.
2. 1h
   Follow the trail to sweeping agricultural terraces. Learn how the Incas shaped the slopes for farming and views across the Urubamba Valley.
3. 1h
   Enter a pocket of cloud forest with orchids and mossy walls. Explore graceful terraces and vaulted niches set on a steep hillside.
4. 1h
   Arrive at the Sun Gate. Take in your first panorama of Machu Picchu framed by rugged Andean Mountains.
5. Machupicchu
   3h
   From the Sun Gate we will follow Circuit 1 on a gentle descent to the iconic photo viewpoint, then head to the main entrance for your second entry via Circuit 2, a relaxed, guided exploration of the citadel’s plazas, temples, and sacred lookouts
6. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy an unrushed lunch just steps from the entrance of Machu Picchu at the exclusive Sanctuary Lodge, savoring gourmet dishes in a serene setting with views of the surrounding cloud forest.
7. Aguas Calientes
   2h
   Take the bus down to Aguas Calientes and board the Vistadome Observatory Train back to Ollantaytambo, with panoramic windows and an observatory car featuring live music.
8. Cusco
   Pass by
   Meet your private driver upon arrival in Ollantaytambo for a comfortable transfer back to your hotel.

Pickup details

We offer early morning pickup from Airbnbs and hotels in Cusco’s Historic Center (around 4:30 a.m.) and from Sacred Valley locations such as Urubamba and Ollantaytambo (around 6:00 a.m.). Enter your address or hotel name in the search bar to verify pickup availability for your stay.

• 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
• You’ll receive confirmation within 24 hours of booking, depending on availability.
• Only after Manual confirmation from our team, you tour will be 100% confirmed.
• Vegetarian and vegan meals are available. Kindly inform us of any specific dietary needs when booking
• At the time of booking, please submit each participant’s passport name, number, expiration date, and issuing country.
• Travelers are required to carry a current, valid passport on the day of departure.