Inca Trail Trek Machu Picchu
Days
5
Theme
Trekking
From
$ 750 USD
WALK YOUR WAY THROUGH INCAN RUINS TO ONE OF PERU'S MOST ICONIC SITES
Peru’s Inca Trail is one of the most well known and must do adventures in all of South America and the world. Is this adventure on your bucket list? This five-day adventure will take you from Cusco all the way to the epic destination of Machu Picchu. You will pass plenty of Inca ruins, mountain views and gushing rivers along the way. Our team of cooks, guides and porters will accompany you so you can focus on the adventure and stunning views.
Start: Cusco, Peru
Finish: Cusco, Peru
Destination: Machu Picchu, Peru
Theme: Trekking
Physical Rating: 3/5
Ages: 12+
Group size: Min 1, Max 16
Why You'll Love This Adventure?
- Explore the ancient iconic destination of Machu Picchu.
- Immerse yourself in the Sacred Valley and Peruvian culture.
- Get a taste of Andean life in the Peruvian Andes.
Is this experience right for you?
- Great for those that are interested in doing multi-day treks that are well organized and have the necessities taken care of
- This trip will take you into high altitude regions. Take into consideration if prone to altitude sickness
- Customizations and alternate itineraries always possible
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Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO
ACCOMMODATION
- Hotel (1 night)
DAY 2: CUSCO / INCA TRAIL
Leave Cusco in a van to km 82 where the Inca Trail starts. An easy day of hiking through streams, with some ancient Incan ruins and Andean vistas.
Journey through a variety of flora that changes with the seasons and trek past some smaller ruins such as Llactapata.
Your cooks, guides and porters will take care of most of the necessities throughout the course of your journey. The only items you will be caring will be a small day pack with any rain gear, snacks, personal water, camera, etc.
INCA TRAIL HIKE
Inca Trail KM 82 - Wayllabamba Camp 5-6h 7mi
Get your body moving on your first day on the Inca Trail. Pretty easy trekking to prepare your body for the next couple of days. A taste for what’s yet to come
ACCOMMODATION
- Tents for duration of trek
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Please note that today’s included tour of Napoli Sotteranea Underground City is on a join-in basis, which means that there will be other participants apart from our group members.
DAY 3: INCA TRAIL
Make an early start to climb up the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, or Dead Woman’s Pass. This will be your highest peak of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). The majority of groups reach camp just after lunch.
INCA TRAIL HIKE
Wayllabamba Camp - Paqaymayo Camp 6-7h 7.5 mi
Get your body moving on your first day on the Inca Trail. Pretty easy trekking to prepare your body for the next couple of days. A taste for what’s yet to come
Move along continually steeper terrain until reaching Dead Woman’s Pass. On the pass be ready for strong sun or cold winds depending. You will find amazing views a the top
ACCOMMODATION
- Tents for duration of trek
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
DAY 4: INCA TRAIL
Pass more ruins and passes on this last full day of hiking. Runquraqay will be the first pass at 3,950m (13,113 ft). On a clear day you will have views of the gorgeous Cordillera Vilcabamba. Journey through the cloud forest to reach the second pass of the day while walking through Incan Ruins at 3,700 m (12,136 ft). On a clear day you will get astonishing views of the Urubamba Valley.
As you start to descend you will reach the ruins of Phuuyupatamarca or if you are feeling good continue to Wiñay Wayna ruins.
INCA TRAIL HIKE
Paqaymayo Camp - Wiñay Wayna 9h 10mi
ACCOMMODATION
- Tents for duration of trek
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
DAY 5: MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO
Your last day on the Inca Trail will be a pre-dawn start to catch the Sun Gate at sunrise. Get this exclusive view to those on the Inca Trail on a clear day. Journey down for a tour of Machu Picchu and explore at your free will.
Take the bus or hike to Aguas Calientes and return to Ollantaytambo via train. Making it too Cusco by evening.
Congratulations!!
INCA TRAIL HIKE
Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu 2-3hr 3.7mi
MACHU PICCHU TOUR
TRAIN
Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo 2-3hr 73mi
PRIVATE VEHICLE
Ollantaytambo - Cusco
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
Inclusions
Meals
4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Transport
Hiking, Train, Private Vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night) Camping (3 nights)
Included activities
- Hotel in Cusco
- Inca Trail guided hike with cooks and porters
- Tour of Machu Picchu
- All transport to and from activities
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