Small Group: 4-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

Day 1: PISCACUCHO TO WAYLLABAMBA (15 KM)

1. Inca Trail
   5h · Admission ticket included
   We will pick you up from your hotel and depart on a private bus toward the Sacred Valley, passing through Chinchero, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo. After a 2.5-hour scenic drive, we’ll reach Km 82, the official starting point of the Inca Trail.
   
   The adventure begins with an ascent to Wilka Rakay, offering breathtaking views of the Inca site of Patallacta and the Kusichaca Valley. As we continue along the trail, you'll be immersed in stunning Andean landscapes, with ancient Inca ruins and diverse flora surrounding us.
   
   By late afternoon, we will arrive at Wayllabamba (3,000 masl / 9,842 ft.), where we’ll set up camp for the night. Here, you can relax and enjoy the serenity of the mountains as our team prepares a nourishing dinner. Rest well—tomorrow, we tackle one of the most challenging yet rewarding sections of the trail.

Day 2: WAYLLABAMBA TO PACAYMAYO (16 KM)

1. Inca Trail
   7h · Admission ticket included
   After a hearty breakfast, we begin our ascent, hiking for about one hour to Tres Piedras (The Three Stones). From here, we enter the enchanting cloud forest, surrounded by lush vegetation and fresh mountain air. As we continue, we approach the most demanding yet rewarding section of the Inca Trail, the Abra de Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman’s Pass, 4,215 masl / 13,828 ft.), the highest point of our trek.
   
   Crossing this vast high-altitude grassland, we’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the rugged Andean terrain. After celebrating this milestone, we begin a steep descent toward our campsite at Pacaymayo (3,600 masl / 11,811 ft.), where we’ll settle in for the night. Here, surrounded by towering mountains, you can unwind and enjoy a well-earned meal before resting for the next day’s adventure.

Day 3: PACAYMAYU TO WIÑAYHUAYNA (10 KM)

1. Inca Trail
   8h · Admission ticket included
   We begin the day with a 45-minute ascent to Runkurakay, an ancient Inca resting site once used by travelers. Another 45-minute climb brings us to the Runkurakay Pass (4,000 masl / 13,123 ft.), the second highest point of the Inca Trail. From here, we descend to the spectacular Sayacmarca ruins, strategically built on a steep mountainside. After exploring its impressive stone structures, we continue along a well-preserved Inca path to our lunch site at Chaquicocha.
   
   From this point, the trail enters the high Andean cloud forest, a stunning ecosystem filled with lush vegetation and unique wildlife. We follow a narrow ridge leading to Phuyupatamarca Pass, where breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley, towering peaks, and Machu Picchu await. Our descent takes us past ceremonial sites and agricultural terraces, arriving at Wiñayhuayna, our final campsite before reaching the Lost City of the Incas.

Day 4: WIÑAYHUAYNA TO MACHU PICCHU (5 KM)

1. 9h · Admission ticket included
   We rise early to complete the final stretch of the Inca Trail, leading to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), the entrance to the legendary city of Machu Picchu. This section of the trail is relatively easy, and after about one hour, we arrive at Inti Punku, a spectacular viewpoint where, weather permitting, we’ll witness the sunrise over the Andes and enjoy our first breathtaking glimpse of Machu Picchu.
   
   A 45-minute descent takes us to the upper terraces, the perfect place for classic photos. OPTIONAL (Extra cost for a new ticket for re-entry to Machu Picchu): Inside the Inca citadel, your guide will lead a detailed tour, exploring its temples, ceremonial sites, terraces, and storage structures.
   
   If pre-booked, you may also hike Huayna Picchu (2,720 masl / 8,924 ft.) or Machu Picchu Mountain (3,082 masl / 10,111 ft.) for a panoramic view. Afterward, we return to Aguas Calientes for a break and lunch before boarding our train to Ollantaytambo, where a private van will take you back to Cusco.

Pickup details

We'll pick you up from the lobby or front door of your hotel, Airbnb, hostel, or any
accommodation located in Cusco's historic center.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Minimum age is 6 years
• Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart disease or other serious medical conditions
• Important: Upon booking, please contact the email address on your voucher to advise of any specific requirements and flight information
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Important: Since 2000 the Inca trail has been regulated by the country of Peru. This has provided many wonderful things, like clean trails and camping sites, but it has also limited the amount of people on the trail each day. Now only 500 people are permitted on the trail every morning – this includes hikers, guides, porters and cooks.
• It is strongly recommended to book your Inca Trail at least 5 months in advance as permits can quickly sell out. What you need to bring:
• Original Passport, ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
• Clothes: Walking boots, Waterproof jacket / rain poncho, Warm jacket, Hat and gloves, T-shirts, comfortable trousers
• Other items: Sunscreen (factor 35 or higher), insect repellent, toiletries and hand sanitizer, personal medication, camera and film, torch with spare batteries
• If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know.