The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is beyond a doubt one of the most beautiful trails in America and an unforgettable experience not to be missed. This trail (total distance 43 km) offers a combination between pushing your

conditional limits and enjoying the amazing panoramic views - merge with the nature while hiking and become part of the mystical Andean history.

The trail leads through the protected wild nature of the Peruvian jungle and forest steppe, passes several archeological Inca sights and offers impressive views. The Incas used this itinerary for their pilgrimage to the sacred citadel Machu Picchu. inca trail to machu Picchu

Inca Trail 4 Days Itinerary:

1st Day: Cusco - Km 82 – Wayllabamba - Yuncachimpa

we will leave Cusco (3350m/10990f) at 5:30 am by tourist bus to and head for the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Before we reach our starting point km 82, we make a short break in Ollantaytambo for having the option to get breakfast. The official beginning of the Inka Trail is called km 82. Here we will meet the rest of the group and take care of the registration facilities. After crossing the Rio Urubamba (2200m) we will start the legendary Inca Trail. The first day the trail is easy to walk and a good warm up for the fallowing days. In Miskay we’ll have lunch at a small river bank while getting some information about the archaeological complex of Llactapata. After that, we will continue our hike to Wayllabamba (3100m/10170f) and ascend to Yuncachimpa (3300m/10826f), the camping site we will spend the night in. From here, we have a great view of the mysterious Nevado de Verónica

Level of difficulty: normal (easy)
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Total distance: 11km approx.

2nd Day: Yuncachimpa - Llulluchapampa – Warmihuañusca pass - Pacaymayu - Runkurakay pass - Chaquicocha

The second day is the ‘Free-Hike-Day’; that means, that everybody should walk in his/her own pace – of course you will meet during the small breaks or see each other while beating the stairs. Early in the morning the trails first leads through the Valley of Llulluchapampa (3850m/12631f). The first 3km are step - enjoy the humid woodland and the water sounds. From Llulluchapampa fallow the way for 2-3 hours until you crest the highest point of this section, the Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman Pass) (4200m/113780f). This climb is known as the most difficult part of the Inca Trail. After a short break at the summit, you continue your hike down with a long and steep descent to the river Pacamayo (Sunrise River) towards the Runkurakay pass (3050m/10007f) until you reach our camping site called Chaquicocha at (3650m/11975f). Here you can relax your body from the tough day while enjoying an amazing view over the mountains.

Level of difficulty: challenge
Hiking time: 7-8 hours
Total distance: 15 km approx.  

3rd Day: Chaquicocha - Phuyupatamarca – Wiñayhuayna

The third day is the most beautiful one. You can notice a change in the eco-system while walking to the tropical forest of Wiñaywayna. We will pass two small lakes at the top of the second pass (3950m). It’s a gentle climb through beautiful cloud forest and a small Inca tunnel before the third pass (3700m) offers a grand view over the Rio Urubamba Valley. The nearest settlement is named Phuyupatamarca/"Town above the clouds" (3600m/11811f). A well preserved site with long chain Inca baths where one can enjoy impressive ancient engineering. We pass another Inca Tunnel before visiting the ruins of Wiñaywayna/"Forever young" (2650m/8694f). The Inca stairs change into a zigzag trail until you reach a red-roofed white building, our last camping site, and also a location with hot water (5S) and bottled drinks.

Level of difficulty: normal, unforgettable (easy)
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Total distance: 10 km Approx.

4th Day: Wiñayhuayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco

After our breakfast at 4:30 am, we will head - equipped with our flashlights - to the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) to get the first glimpse of Machu Picchu and watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu and Wayna Picchu. The last triumphal descent will take you almost one hour before we visit the citadel of Machu Picchu (2400m//7874f) around 8.00am. You can enjoy its spiritual charm during a guided tour (about two hours) that helps you to understand the meaning and ancient use of the different buildings. After this tour you will have enough time to explore the archeological site on your own (f.ex. go to the Inca Bridge, explore the variety of buildings or climb Wayna Picchu for an amazing panorama picture). A bus takes you down to Aguas Calientes. Here you can soak away your aches and pain in the town’s hot springs (S10). We will leave Aguas Calientes in the afternoon.

Level of difficulty: normal, unique (easy)
Hiking time: 2-3 hours
Total distance: 7 km approx.

Group Departures

Included:

* Transport
* Private transfer from your hotel in Cusco to km 82
* Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (Poroy)/or Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco
* Transfer from the train station in Cusco to your hotel in Cusco
* Entrance fees to the Inca trail and Machu Picchu
* Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
* Camping equipment (professional two-persons tents: Doite, model Cima 4, extra light/4kg, Doite, model Kailas 3, extra light/4.5kg and Doite, model Himalaya, extra light/4.5kg; sleeping mats, dining tent equipped with a table and chairs, a sanitary tent)
* Cook, cooking equipment, meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners). Food includes pancakes, omelettes, soups, fresh fruit and spaghetti, chicken, fish, meat and rice, all rich in carbohydrates and very suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leafs tea which is excellent for the altitude
* Tea and snack time everyday (tea, coffee, wantan, popcorn, cracker)
* Porters to carry the main luggage (all the equipment and cooking stock)
* First-aid kit and oxygen bottle

Not included:

* Breakfast on the first day and last lunch in Aguas Calientes
* Bus going downhill from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes where the train station is situated; you can either pay the cost of $8.00 for the bus-Service or walk back to Aguas Calientes which will take you about an hour
* Sleeping bag (if you don’t have a sleeping bag there is the possibility of renting one)

Inca Trail 4 days (Private)

Included:

* Transport
* Transfer from your hotel in Cusco to km 82
* Bus going downhill from the Machu Picchu ruins to Aguas Calientes where the train station is situated
* Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (Poroy)/to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco
* Transfer from the train station to your hotel in Cusco
* Entrance fees to the Inca trail and Machu Picchu
* Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
* Camping equipment (professional two-persons tents: Doite, model Cima 4, extra light/4kg, Doite, model Kailas 3, extra light/4.5kg and Doite, model Himalaya, extra light/4.5kg; sleeping mats, dining tent equipped with a table and chairs, a sanitary tent)
* Cook, cooking equimpment, meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners). Food includes pancakes, omelettes, soups, fresh fruit and spaghetti, chicken, fish, meat and rice, all rich in carbohydrates and very suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leafs tea which is excellent for the altitude
* Tea time everyday (tea, coffee, wantan, popcorn, cracker)
* Porters to carry the main luggage (all the equipment and cooking stock)
* Porters to carry the personal luggage of customer (8 kilos maximum)
* First-aid kit, oxygen bottle and safety rope

Not included:

* Breakfast on the first day and last lunch in Aguas Calientes
* sleeping bag (if you don’t have a sleeping bag there is the possibility of lending one)

Note:

(1) Extra porter: According to the law (26702) and supervised by the Ministry of Employment, the collaboration of an extra porter is given under the conditions the customer requires. However, the customer’ luggage musn’t exceed 15 kg, since the porter is only allowed to carry 20 kg. The Service costs 90 USD and includes transport, entrance fee to the Inca Trail, food and camping equipment.

(2) Tips for porters, cooks and guides are always welcome. The porters are also very grateful for a small donation, for example clothes or school equipment for their childen.

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