Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Tour 4 days
Discover the original routes of the Incas
TRIP SUMMARY
The Inca Trail is a well-established and iconic 4-day, 3-night hike which leads travelers from km. 82 (the start point 40 minutes outside the town of Ollantaytambo) all the way to Machu Picchu via its exclusive Sun Gate (also called Inti Punku).
The real reason for its popularity lies at the very end of this four-day adventure; passing through the Sun Gate for that first magical sighting of Machu Picchu in the distance.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Tour Itinerary 4 Days
Day 1: Cusco – Km82 – Ayapata
The first day of the Inca Trail is easy going to help you settle into the trek. Covering 14km of the trail climbing gently up the Cusichaca Valley you pass by the Inca site of Llactapata, enjoy great views of the snow-capped peak Veronica (5900m / 19000ft), and get to see a variety of native plant life and birds throughout the day.
Our campsite for the night is at Ayapata (3300m / 10829ft) which is a little further along the trail than most groups go; as we’re camping further up the trail the next day’s trek up to the pass is a little easier for us and with fewer tourists at the campsite we can enjoy the peace and tranquility of this beautiful place.
Day 2: Ayapata – Chaquicocha
Today is considered by many to be the hardest day of the trek; with 2 high passes (Dead Woman’s Pass is the highest at 4200m / 13779ft) to cross and nearly 16km to walk today tests your spirit. There’s no need to worry though as thanks to our enthusiastic guides and the team of porters helping you along you’ll have all the moral and physical support you need to make it.
Today we get fantastic views of the high mountain ranges as we cross the 2 passes and will have the chance to visit 2 Inca sites (Runcuraccay and Sayacmarca). We will also see a variety of plants and life in the Polylepsis forests that cover this area and hopefully spot White-Tailed Deer as we near Dead Woman’s Pass. Our campsite tonight is at Chaquicocha (3600m / 11800ft) which like Ayapata is one of the quieter campsites and affords beautiful views of the sun setting over the mountains in the distance.
Day 3: Chaquicocha – Winay Wayna
Having made it over the 2 passes yesterday we’re now treated to a relaxing day through some of the most beautiful scenery the Inca Trail has to offer. With a relatively short distance to cover along what is known as Inca Flat (gentle ascents and descents), we get to enjoy the lush and verdant cloud forest around us and the spectacular views of the Andes in the distance.
With visits to 2 Inca sites (Phuyupatamarca and Winay Wayna) this is by far one of the most impressive days of the trek. Our campsite for tonight is at Winay Wayna (2680m / 8792ft) which we will arrive to be early afternoon and get to have an extended guided tour of once we have settled in.
Day 4: Winay Wayna – Machu Picchu
Today is the highlight of the trek. Waking up early you head straight to the checkpoint to enter Machu Picchu and once the site opens can carry on to the Sun Gate where you’ll get your first fantastic views of Machu Picchu.
On arrival to Machu Picchu, you’ll have a guided tour of the site during which you’ll learn about the Incas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel. After your tour you’ll have free time to explore the site by yourself and if you have permits to climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. In the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo from where you will carry on by bus back to Cusco.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TRIP?
Includes
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
- Transfer to KM 82, starting point of the tour.
- Spanish and English-speaking professional guide.
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu archaeological sanctuary.
- Porters to carry all the equipment, tents, food, cooking equipment, tents, and restaurants
- Permits and tickets for our porters and cooks.
- 3 breakfasts, 3 appetizers, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners. All these meals are prepared by our cook and his assistant
- Coca tea is served every morning in your tent.
- Boiled water after breakfast, to refill their water bottles (1 liter per person)
- Lunch with hot drinks like coca, tea, and coffee.
- Appetizers or snacks each morning.
- Oxygen and first aid kit.
- Vegetarian and special diets request.
- All equipment, including tents for personnel.
- 2 hours Guide tour in Machupicchu
- Bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
- Expedition train to return to Ollantaytambo and then by bus to Cusco.
Doesn't include
- Sleeping bag can be rented at our office (USD 25.00 for the whole trip).
- Lunch on the fourth day and breakfast on the first day.
Recommendations
- Original Passport and card of migration.
- ISIC card (www.isic.org) if applicable (must be submitted at the booking time).
- Sleeping bag (can be rented at the agency).
- Hiking boots and sandals (very important).
- Trekking poles (can be rented at the agency)
- Coats: layers of varying temperatures, especially at night. Thermal/gloves/scarves: woolen socks/woolen hat for cold nights, shirts for the whole trek
- Headlamp (very important)
- Camera and extra batteries.
- Sunscreen/hat and sunglasses.
- Personal medical kit.
- Insect repellent.
- Rain gear: a good raincoat and rain pants and a plastic rain poncho.
- Toilet paper.
- Small towel.
- Extra money for drinks and gratuities, souvenirs, etc. (soles or dollars).
- Bathing suit for the hot springs.
- Water bottle (recommended 1 liter).
PRICES Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Tour 4 days
Group Price Service
- US$ 600.00 per person
Private Service
- US$ 720.00 dollars per person (Based 2 & 3 people)
- US$ 680.00 dollars per person (Based 4 & 5 people)
- US$ 620.00 Dollars per person (up 6 people)
Special Offer: Personal porter up to 6kg to carry your personal stuff/Belonges included in a private service.
Discounts:
- Student Discount: US$.25.00 (Requires ISIC Card to qualify)
- Under 18’s Discount: US$25.00
Additional /Extras Not Included (Need to book in Advance):
- Machu Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 55.00
- Huayna Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 55.00
- Vistadome Train Aguas Calientes-Cusco: USD 50.00
Optional Extras
- Personal porter 6kgs US$ 50.00 or 12kgs US$100.00
- Sleeping Bag US$ 15.00
- Walking Poles (Pair) US$ 10.00
- Air Mattress US$ 10.00
- Single Supplement Tent US$ 15.00
