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Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 4 Days

From US$790 per person

Overview

Duration

4 Days

Type tour

Difficulty

Moderado

Altitude

Acomodation

Group size

Min 2 Passengers

Día 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Llactapata – Ayapata

  • 5:00 a.m. Comienza tu aventura con un viaje panorámico en minibús turístico desde Cusco hasta el Km 82.
  • 9:00 a.m. Pasa por el puesto de control del Camino Inca e inicia la caminata.
  • 12:00 p.m. Disfruta de tu primer almuerzo delicioso cerca del sitio arqueológico inca de Llactapata.
  • 2:00 p.m. Llegada y acomodo en el campamento de Ayapata.
  • 5:30 p.m. Hora del té, seguida de una cena bajo las estrellas.

Día 2: Ayapata – Paso Warmiwañuska – Pacaymayo

  • 6:00 a.m. Despierta con un desayuno nutritivo.
  • 7:00 a.m. Comienza el desafiante ascenso al Abra Warmiwañuska (Paso de la Mujer Muerta), el punto más alto del Camino Inca.
  • 12:00 p.m. Almuerzo reparador cerca de la cumbre.
  • 4:00 p.m. Llegada al campamento de Pacaymayo y descanso.
  • 5:30 p.m. Hora del té y cena caliente.

Día 3: Pacaymayo – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna

  • 6:00 a.m. Inicia el día con un desayuno.
  • 7:00 a.m. Caminata por los impresionantes paisajes andinos, visitando fascinantes sitios arqueológicos incas en el camino.
  • 12:00 p.m. Almuerzo en Chakiqocha, rodeado de naturaleza.
  • 3:00 p.m. Llegada al último campamento en Wiñaywayna.
  • 4:00 p.m. Visita guiada a las hermosas ruinas de Wiñaywayna.
  • 5:30 p.m. Última hora del té y cena de despedida.

Día 4: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco

  • 4:00 a.m. Desayuno temprano y despedida de los porteadores y el cocinero.
  • 6:30 a.m. Asómbrate con la primera vista de Machu Picchu desde la Puerta del Sol (Inti Punku).
  • 8:30 a.m. Visita guiada por Machu Picchu (aproximadamente 2 horas).
  • 2:55 p.m., 3:30 p.m. o 4:20 p.m. Aborda el tren de regreso a Ollantaytambo, seguido de un viaje en bus turístico a Cusco.

Itinerary Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 4 Days

Day 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Wayllabamba

Starting altitude: 2,680 m (8,792 ft)
Ending altitude: 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Distance: 12 km / 7.4 miles
Hiking time: ~6 hours

We’ll pick you up early from your hotel and drive to Km 82, the official starting point of the Inca Trail. From here, we begin hiking along the Urubamba River, enjoying stunning views and visiting the archaeological site of Llactapata. After a scenic trek, we’ll camp at Wayllabamba, surrounded by the Andes.

 

Day 2: Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayo

Highest altitude: 4,215 m (13,828 ft) – Dead Woman’s Pass
Distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles
Hiking time: ~8 hours

This is the most challenging day of the trek. We’ll climb to Warmiwañusca Pass, the highest point of the trail, and enjoy incredible views. After a break at the summit, we descend into the Pacaymayo Valley, where we’ll set up camp and enjoy a warm meal.

Day 3: Pacaymayo – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna

Minimum altitude: 2,650 m (8,694 ft)
Distance: 15 km / 9.3 miles
Hiking time: ~9 hours

After breakfast, we continue toward the archaeological sites of Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, and Phuyupatamarca, nestled in the cloud forest. We’ll then descend to Wiñay Wayna, one of the most beautiful Inca sites on the trail, where we’ll spend our last night camping.

 

Day 4: Wiñay Wayna – Inti Punku – Machu Picchu – Cusco

This is the final and most anticipated stretch of the popular 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, as you’ll finally visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World — Machu Picchu.

Begin your final day of trekking before dawn with a hearty breakfast at 4:00 a.m. Say goodbye to your porters and chef, and start walking at 4:30 a.m., following a trail through the lush tropical forest filled with diverse flora and fauna.

You’ll reach the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), from where you’ll get your first breathtaking view of the majestic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Then, descend to the main entrance of the site and enjoy a 2-hour guided tour with your local expert guide.

After the tour, take the bus down to Aguas Calientes and enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice (not included). Later, head to the train station to board your train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy (departure at 2:55 p.m., 3:20 p.m., or 4:20 p.m.). Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting to transfer you by private vehicle back to your hotel in Cusco.

Note: If you have a ticket to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you can do so on your own after the guided tour.

Includes

  • Pre-trek briefing one day before the tour.
  • Tourist transportation from your hotel in Cusco to Km 82 (Inca Trail starting point).
  • Entrance tickets to the Classic 4-Day Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
  • A certified bilingual guide specialized in the Inca Trail (an assistant guide for groups larger than 12).
  • Porter service to carry all camping equipment and passenger duffle bags (up to 6 kg per person).
  • Professional local chef.
  • Dining and kitchen tents with chairs and dining tables.
  • Four-season tents (shared between 2 people) and foam sleeping pads.
  • Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, and daily snacks. Vegetarian option available at no extra charge.
  • First aid kit and oxygen tank.
  • Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (downhill).
  • Expedition train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station.
  • Tourist minivan transfer from Ollantaytambo or Poroy station to your hotel in Cusco.
  • Group tour service.

No Incluye

  • Sleeping bag (available for rent with us).

  • Personal belongings and medications.

  • Breakfast on the first day.

  • Lunch and dinner on the last day.

  • Entrance tickets to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (available upon request with extra booking).

  • Travel insurance – we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.

  • Trekking poles (available for rent with us).

  • Hotel accommodations in Cusco.

  • Tips for the guide, cook, and porters (optional)

Packing list Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 4 Days

To do the Classic Inca Trail 4 Days, we will provide you with a duffel bag in which you can pack everything listed below. You must also carry a small personal daypack to bring your passport, water, snacks, camera, and other personal items, since the duffel bag will be transported by the porters.

Inside your personal backpack:

  • Passport or personal documents

  • Warm sweater or jacket

  • Pajamas

  • Hiking boots

  • Rain jacket or poncho

  • Two T-shirts

  • Long pants and shorts

  • Personal items and prescribed medications

  • Water bottle

  • Lip balm

  • Sunglasses

  • Plastic bag

  • Camera with extra battery

  • Flashlight or headlamp

  • Insect repellent

  • Sunscreen

  • Toilet paper

  • Water purification tablets

  • Sandals for relaxing at camp

  • Hat or cap

  • Extra money (in Peruvian soles – PEN)

Recommendations

To participate in the 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, please consider the following:

  • Check availability with us before booking your trek. Permits often sell out quickly, especially during high season. It’s recommended to book at least 5 to 6 months in advance. Contact us to check available dates.

  • Arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek begins for proper acclimatization.

  • Before and after arriving in Cusco, take altitude sickness pills (soroche). We also recommend drinking coca leaf tea at your hotel – this helps reduce headaches, dizziness, and nausea. Avoid coffee, alcohol, and cigarettes, as they hinder oxygen absorption.

  • Take short acclimatization hikes in Cusco or book a short tour around the area. Recommended tours include:

    • Cusco City Tour (5 hours)

    • Chinchero – Maras Salt Mines – Moray (6 hours)

    • South Valley Tour (6 hours)

    • Sacred Valley of the Incas (full day)

    These tours must be booked separately.

  • Leave your heavy luggage at your hotel in Cusco. Only take what is necessary for the trek.

 

Prices Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 4 Days

PRECIO POR PERSONA: $790.00

Overview

Duration

4 Days

Type tour

Difficulty

Moderado

Altitude

Acomodation

Group size

Min 2 Passengers

Día 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Llactapata – Ayapata

  • 5:00 a.m. Comienza tu aventura con un viaje panorámico en minibús turístico desde Cusco hasta el Km 82.
  • 9:00 a.m. Pasa por el puesto de control del Camino Inca e inicia la caminata.
  • 12:00 p.m. Disfruta de tu primer almuerzo delicioso cerca del sitio arqueológico inca de Llactapata.
  • 2:00 p.m. Llegada y acomodo en el campamento de Ayapata.
  • 5:30 p.m. Hora del té, seguida de una cena bajo las estrellas.

Día 2: Ayapata – Paso Warmiwañuska – Pacaymayo

  • 6:00 a.m. Despierta con un desayuno nutritivo.
  • 7:00 a.m. Comienza el desafiante ascenso al Abra Warmiwañuska (Paso de la Mujer Muerta), el punto más alto del Camino Inca.
  • 12:00 p.m. Almuerzo reparador cerca de la cumbre.
  • 4:00 p.m. Llegada al campamento de Pacaymayo y descanso.
  • 5:30 p.m. Hora del té y cena caliente.

Día 3: Pacaymayo – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna

  • 6:00 a.m. Inicia el día con un desayuno.
  • 7:00 a.m. Caminata por los impresionantes paisajes andinos, visitando fascinantes sitios arqueológicos incas en el camino.
  • 12:00 p.m. Almuerzo en Chakiqocha, rodeado de naturaleza.
  • 3:00 p.m. Llegada al último campamento en Wiñaywayna.
  • 4:00 p.m. Visita guiada a las hermosas ruinas de Wiñaywayna.
  • 5:30 p.m. Última hora del té y cena de despedida.

Día 4: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco

  • 4:00 a.m. Desayuno temprano y despedida de los porteadores y el cocinero.
  • 6:30 a.m. Asómbrate con la primera vista de Machu Picchu desde la Puerta del Sol (Inti Punku).
  • 8:30 a.m. Visita guiada por Machu Picchu (aproximadamente 2 horas).
  • 2:55 p.m., 3:30 p.m. o 4:20 p.m. Aborda el tren de regreso a Ollantaytambo, seguido de un viaje en bus turístico a Cusco.

Day 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Wayllabamba

Starting altitude: 2,680 m (8,792 ft)
Ending altitude: 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Distance: 12 km / 7.4 miles
Hiking time: ~6 hours

We’ll pick you up early from your hotel and drive to Km 82, the official starting point of the Inca Trail. From here, we begin hiking along the Urubamba River, enjoying stunning views and visiting the archaeological site of Llactapata. After a scenic trek, we’ll camp at Wayllabamba, surrounded by the Andes.

 

Day 2: Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayo

Highest altitude: 4,215 m (13,828 ft) – Dead Woman’s Pass
Distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles
Hiking time: ~8 hours

This is the most challenging day of the trek. We’ll climb to Warmiwañusca Pass, the highest point of the trail, and enjoy incredible views. After a break at the summit, we descend into the Pacaymayo Valley, where we’ll set up camp and enjoy a warm meal.

Day 3: Pacaymayo – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna

Minimum altitude: 2,650 m (8,694 ft)
Distance: 15 km / 9.3 miles
Hiking time: ~9 hours

After breakfast, we continue toward the archaeological sites of Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, and Phuyupatamarca, nestled in the cloud forest. We’ll then descend to Wiñay Wayna, one of the most beautiful Inca sites on the trail, where we’ll spend our last night camping.

 

Day 4: Wiñay Wayna – Inti Punku – Machu Picchu – Cusco

This is the final and most anticipated stretch of the popular 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, as you’ll finally visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World — Machu Picchu.

Begin your final day of trekking before dawn with a hearty breakfast at 4:00 a.m. Say goodbye to your porters and chef, and start walking at 4:30 a.m., following a trail through the lush tropical forest filled with diverse flora and fauna.

You’ll reach the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), from where you’ll get your first breathtaking view of the majestic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Then, descend to the main entrance of the site and enjoy a 2-hour guided tour with your local expert guide.

After the tour, take the bus down to Aguas Calientes and enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice (not included). Later, head to the train station to board your train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy (departure at 2:55 p.m., 3:20 p.m., or 4:20 p.m.). Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting to transfer you by private vehicle back to your hotel in Cusco.

Note: If you have a ticket to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you can do so on your own after the guided tour.

Includes

  • Pre-trek briefing one day before the tour.
  • Tourist transportation from your hotel in Cusco to Km 82 (Inca Trail starting point).
  • Entrance tickets to the Classic 4-Day Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
  • A certified bilingual guide specialized in the Inca Trail (an assistant guide for groups larger than 12).
  • Porter service to carry all camping equipment and passenger duffle bags (up to 6 kg per person).
  • Professional local chef.
  • Dining and kitchen tents with chairs and dining tables.
  • Four-season tents (shared between 2 people) and foam sleeping pads.
  • Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, and daily snacks. Vegetarian option available at no extra charge.
  • First aid kit and oxygen tank.
  • Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (downhill).
  • Expedition train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station.
  • Tourist minivan transfer from Ollantaytambo or Poroy station to your hotel in Cusco.
  • Group tour service.

  • Sleeping bag (available for rent with us).

  • Personal belongings and medications.

  • Breakfast on the first day.

  • Lunch and dinner on the last day.

  • Entrance tickets to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (available upon request with extra booking).

  • Travel insurance – we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.

  • Trekking poles (available for rent with us).

  • Hotel accommodations in Cusco.

  • Tips for the guide, cook, and porters (optional)

To do the Classic Inca Trail 4 Days, we will provide you with a duffel bag in which you can pack everything listed below. You must also carry a small personal daypack to bring your passport, water, snacks, camera, and other personal items, since the duffel bag will be transported by the porters.

Inside your personal backpack:

  • Passport or personal documents

  • Warm sweater or jacket

  • Pajamas

  • Hiking boots

  • Rain jacket or poncho

  • Two T-shirts

  • Long pants and shorts

  • Personal items and prescribed medications

  • Water bottle

  • Lip balm

  • Sunglasses

  • Plastic bag

  • Camera with extra battery

  • Flashlight or headlamp

  • Insect repellent

  • Sunscreen

  • Toilet paper

  • Water purification tablets

  • Sandals for relaxing at camp

  • Hat or cap

  • Extra money (in Peruvian soles – PEN)

Recommendations

To participate in the 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, please consider the following:

  • Check availability with us before booking your trek. Permits often sell out quickly, especially during high season. It’s recommended to book at least 5 to 6 months in advance. Contact us to check available dates.

  • Arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek begins for proper acclimatization.

  • Before and after arriving in Cusco, take altitude sickness pills (soroche). We also recommend drinking coca leaf tea at your hotel – this helps reduce headaches, dizziness, and nausea. Avoid coffee, alcohol, and cigarettes, as they hinder oxygen absorption.

  • Take short acclimatization hikes in Cusco or book a short tour around the area. Recommended tours include:

    • Cusco City Tour (5 hours)

    • Chinchero – Maras Salt Mines – Moray (6 hours)

    • South Valley Tour (6 hours)

    • Sacred Valley of the Incas (full day)

    These tours must be booked separately.

  • Leave your heavy luggage at your hotel in Cusco. Only take what is necessary for the trek.

 

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