“Mystical hike on the stone-paved paths”
4 Day Classic Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu in Peru
Cusco, Cusco Province, Cusco Region, Peru
Peru Hiking Tour
Recognized by many as one of the most beautiful trekking routes in the world, the Inca Trail is perfect for those who enjoy long treks and dare to walk in the footsteps of Peruvian ancestors.
Meet the instructors
Alfredo
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Highlights
- Daily treks fully supported
- Entering Machu Picchu on foot through the Gate of the Sun, as the Incas once did
- Incomparable Machu Picchu with a private guide
- Informative session
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- Ground transportation
- Inca Trail trek tickets and camping equipment
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
4 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Spanish
Group size: 2-8 participants
Airport transfer available:
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (US$ 20 per person)
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (US$ 20 per person)
Accommodation
You will camp for three nights on the Inca Trail. The toilet facilities along the Inca Trail to Machupicchu have been improved both in infrastructure and in quantity and quality along the route, so a portable chemical toilet is not necessary for Wari Adventures due to sanitation issues with the staff in charge.
Inca Trail camping equipment
- Eureka high mountain tent, which is waterproof and thermal, for up to four people, but for comfort, it is only used for two people
- Special sleeping bags for frigid areas
- Polar blankets and pillows
- Thermarest inflatable mats
- Dining tent
- Kitchen tent
- Camping tables and comfortable chairs
- Dishware
- Biodegradable bags
- First aid kit and remote doctor assistance including alcohol, bandages, pills for altitude, hydrogen peroxide, cotton, oxygen, rescue ropes, etc.
- Radio communication (configured with radios that workers use to maintain constant contact in case of emergencies during Inca Trail and Machupicchu)
- Only Wari Adventures provides battery chargers for cell phones and any device on the Inca Trail
- Personal porter
Program
Along Inca Trail's 44 kilometers (27 miles), you will discover the most beautiful landscapes, enigmatic mountains, glaciers, and inter-Andean valleys on this fantastic route to Machu Picchu. Likewise, food is one of Wari Adventures' priorities, so they offer healthy and highly nutritious food, considering your energy requirements for the journey. The lunches will be prepared by a chef who is specialized in traditional dishes from the Cusco region, prepared with organic produce grown on organic farms, for a wholesome culinary experience.
They also offer flexibility in the schedule during the tour to give you greater freedom. You will walk in small groups of people, which will make your experience more intimate, and you will take away wonderful memories of the Inca Trail. Wari Tours is an indigenous-led and official tour operator of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The briefing before your trip will be virtual, through the Zoom or Meet platform, under coordination with Wari Adventures.
Itinerary summary
- Day 1: Cusco - Piskacucho - Km 82- Patallaqta - Cusichaka-Wayllabamba (Camping)
- Day 2: Wayllabamba - Ayapata - Llulluchayoq - Paso de la Mujer Muerta - Pacaymayo (Camping)
- Day 3: Runkurakay - Sayaqmarka - Chakicocha- Phuyupatamarka - Intipata - Wiñaywayna (Camping)
- Day 4: Wiñaywayna - Intipunku (Sungate) - Machu Picchu - Cusco
The itinerary provided here is subject to change without notice, depending on factors such as strikes, weather conditions, roadblocks, or other situations beyond Wari Adventures' control. They remain committed to following this itinerary as accurately as possible.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1 - Training day: Cusco - Piskacucho - Km 82- Patallaqta - Cusichaka-Wayllabamba
To begin this adventure, you will meet at your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley of the Incas, at 5:00 a.m. First, you will stop at the organic farm in Urubamba to enjoy a healthy breakfast before starting the Inca Trail. Here, you will meet the trekking team that will accompany you throughout your journey (the cooks, driver, and indigenous porters) and you will have a little introduction ceremony to get to know each other better.
Then you will head to Piskacucho (2720 meters above sea level or 8923 feet) or kilometer 82 in your private transportation, where you will pass the first Inca Trail control checkpoint, crossing a suspension bridge that will lead you to the other side of the Urubamba River and start walking with a gentle ascent. You will have three hours of relatively flat terrain as you advance alongside the river, where your reward will be the magnificent views of La Veronica Mountain (5,750 meters). The hike passes through a forest of giant cacti.
When you reach Miskay, you will ascend gradually to the Willkaraccay Ruins, which are located well above the mouth of the Cusichaka stream, as well as in front of Llactapata (Terrace Village), an Inca village. After a detailed explanation of the Willkaraccay Ruins, you will have time for lunch and restore your energy. You will walk for approximately another hour and a half to reach the community of Wayllabamba, where you will spend your first night.
- Distance: 12 kilometers
- Hiking hours: six to seven hours
- Lowest altitude: 2720 meters or 8923 feet
- Highest altitude: 3000 meters or 9842 feet
- Campsite altitude: 3000 meters or 9843 feet
Day 2 - Challenging day: Wayllabamba - Ayapata - Llulluchayoq - Paso de la Mujer Muerta - Pacaymayo (Camping)
The second day is your biggest challenge, the highest climb of your trek. You will leave after a nutritious breakfast and start your hike to get to Ayapata, which will take you approximately one hour, crossing beautiful high Andean forests on your way. This Inca Trail trek becomes more strenuous as it gains elevation, but its reward will be the spectacular views of the mountains and the ancient Inca stone staircase, surrounded by impressive snow-capped peaks such as Apu Huayanay. You will continue walking for two or three hours to reach Llulluchapampa, where you will have lunch.
During the walk, you may see some species of birds, such as hummingbirds, hawks, and eagles, or, perhaps, you could see the king of the Andean heights, the condor, so greatly respected and revered by the people from the Andes. Soon, you will reach a beautiful cloud forest or polylepis forest (small Andean forests of queuña and chachacomo trees) and treeless grasslands in the puna ecoregion, which serve as a habitat for deer and pumas.
You will continue your route ascending to the highest point of the Inca Trail - Warmiwañusca (4200 meters or 13,850 feet), where you will stop for a small ceremony to give thanks to the protective mountains of the indigenous inhabitants of the area, and then descend for an hour or two to camp at Paccaymayo Alto, along a trail paved by the ancient inhabitants, the Incas.
- Distance: 11 kilometers
- Hiking hours: seven to eight hours
- Lowest altitude: 3000 meters or 9842 feet
- Highest altitude: 4215 meters or 13828 feet (first pass - Warmiwañusca)
- Campsite altitude: 3000 meters or 9843 feet
Day 3 - Lovely day: Runkurakay - Sayaqmarka - Chakicocha- Phuyupatamarka - Intipata - Wiñaywayna (Camping)
After breakfast, you will start the third day of trekking. It will take you approximately one hour to get from the Pacaymayo Alto campsite to Runcuracay, which is a ruin or Tambo del Inca where the chaskis used to rest, a guard post, lookout point, or ritual building and you will be able to see it from the top of the trail. You will continue ascending until you reach the second highest pass, called Runcuracay (3950 meters or 12,959 feet), from where you will have a fantastic panoramic view of the magnificent cloud forest.
You will then descend to the Sayaqmarca Ruins, the place of military administration of the Incas. You will continue descending to a small Inca construction called Conchamarqa surrounded by Andean or native forests. From here onward, the route will be truly unforgettable because of the beauty of its landscapes and the authenticity of the path. You will pass through Chakicocha until you reach Phuyupatamarka, where you will have lunch and see majestic panoramic views.
After lunch, you will begin the descent along a steep path until reaching the wonderful Intipata Ruins; agricultural terraces to cultivate Andean products, and enjoy the fantastic view of the Urubamba River. You will then continue to the campsite located in Wiñaywayna. You will visit the Wiñaywayna Ruins, where you will enjoy the sunset, a truly magical moment, as the natural beauty of the scenery will fill you with many emotions. You will have a special dinner with the team on the trek to celebrate the adventure on the route.
- Distance: 16 kilometers
- Hiking hours: eight to 10 hours
- Lowest altitude: 2700 meters or 8858 feet
- Highest altitude: 3900 meters or 12467 feet (second pass - Runkuracay)
- Campsite altitude: 2700 meters or 8858 feet
Day 4: Wiñaywayna - Intipunku (Sungate) - Machu Picchu - Cusco
On this day, you will wake up very early, at around 3:00 a.m. The chef prepares a healthy breakfast before you hit the trail again, after which you will head toward the checkpoint, where you will wait your turn to start walking over to the exclusive sun gate, also called Intipunku. Here, you will witness the first rays of the sun while having breakfast. Depending on the allocation of the campsite, you will either camp at Phuyupatamarka or Wiñaywayna and this means the time you arrive at the Sun Gate will vary.
Then, you will head towards the iconic Sanctuary or Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. There will be plenty of time to explore the complex, and the explanations provided by the guide will make you really feel the profound connection and the harmonious way it was built around nature. It was worth your four days of adventure and effort. Finally, you will take the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes to have the last lunch with your guide, then you will take the train back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. Private transportation will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel.
- Distance: 6 kilometers
- Hiking hours: three hours
- Lowest altitude: 2040 meters or 6693 feet
- Highest altitude: 2730 meters or 8956 feet
Camping staff on the trek
- Professional tour guide fluent in English, specialized in trekking, with many years of experience and trained in first aid and rescue, who will attend from the first to the last day of the trek, leaving you at your hotel
- Professional indigenous chef, kitchen assistant, and waiter for customer service. The chefs are graduates of culinary schools with many years of experience cooking in the mountains.
- Indigenous porters are in charge of maintaining all your trek logistics (camping equipment, food) and carrying eight kilograms of your personal belongings
Inca Trail trek tickets
Tourist ticket to the Inca Trail and Machupicchu. This ticket will be given on the first day of the trek and used on the way to Machupicchu.
Instructors
Alfredo Huari
Alfredo developed a special interest in exploring the mountains, learning as much as he could about the native plants, animals, and local customs. He loves learning about the plants that local people use to make medicines, shampoos, and dyes for textiles. His story begins a long time ago with a dream of visiting Machu Picchu from a different perspective riding Peruvian horses and hiking through Andean communities.
Location
The tour will take place in Peru.
Food
You will be served all meals on the Inca Trail trek included in the price. You will have a memorable dining experience while you are on the Inca Trail with Wari Adventures. They strive to provide you with healthy and sustainable food at every single meal. The products are grown on an organic farm.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Pescatarian
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Excursion to Huayna Picchu Mountain - 75 USD per person (please request when booking your trek)
What's included
- Program
- Informative session
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily meals on the Inca trail trek
- Tourist bus for transportation to the beginning of the classic Inca Trail: Km 82
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Expedition train leaving Aguas Calientes in the afternoon
- Pick up from the train station and transfer to Hotel in Cusco or Urubamba
- Camping staff on the trek
- Inca Trail trek tickets
- Inca Trail camping equipment
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Tipping for the guides, porters, and other staff
- Travel insurance
- Personal tent (30 USD, only for individual travelers)
- Vistadome train (50 USD per person)
- Hiram Bingham train (380 USD per person)
- Additional night in Aguas Calientes
- Huayna Picchu Mountain (75 USD per person)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CUZ
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
2 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 20 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ). Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request at an additional cost of 20 USD. You will coordinate the pick-up times with the group leader and they will do this from your hotel, lodging, and Airbnb, for which you must provide the exact address and reference. The pick-up time is usually at 5:00 a.m.
The return from the city of Machupicchu requires absolute punctuality for the transportation organization, for which they will provide all the return details. They buy the train tickets usually for 2:55 p.m., so you can arrive at 7:00 p.m. in the city of Cusco, considering the time delay due to traffic in the city of Cusco. The return includes transportation and transfers. They will be pending any change or delay in transportation and train services.
Airport: Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (US$ 20 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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