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The Classic Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu in Peru is one of South America’s most famous treks and is constantly voted among the top 10 treks in the world. This fantastic four-day tour will give you both a taste of the rich cultural past and the stunning natural environment. It includes visiting the ancient Inca sites and temples and reaching the Sun Gate (Intipunku) right at the break of dawn to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
Cusco — Km 82 — Patallacta — Ayapata (14 km, 6 hrs)
- You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco and travel by car to Kilometre 82 to start the Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. The first campsite is located at 3,300 meters or 10,826 feet. We sleep in comfortable tents.
Ayapata — Warmiwañuska — Chaquicocha (16 km, 10 hrs)
- This is the toughest and longest day of the Inca Trek. You’ll pass through two mountains in 10 hours of hiking: Dead Woman’s Pass, the highest point of the Inca Trail, and Runkuraqay Pass.
Chaquicocha — Phuyupatamarca — Wiñaywayna (10 km, 6 hrs)
- One of the most beautiful and relaxing days. Trek for 6 hours through various ecosystems and travel to the mysterious archaeological terraces of Phuyupatamarca, Intipata, and Wiñaywayna.
Wiñaywayna — Machu Picchu — Cusco (6 km, 2 hrs)
- Get up early to trek for 2 hours to Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate and get your first glimpse of Machu Picchu. After visiting Machu Picchu, take the Panoramic Vistadome train and bus back to Cusco. Arrive at your hotel around 7:30 p.m.
Includes
- Safety briefing the day before the tour
- Complimentary luggage storage
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- All transportation during the tour
- Professional Tour Guide
- Return on train
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Entry tickets to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
- All camping equipment (carried by the porters)
- Personal Porter to carry up to 7kg / 15lb
- Experienced chefs and porters
- 3-night camping in top-end, comfortable tents
- All meals prepared with fresh local ingredients
- Drinkable water and daily snacks
- First-aid kit, oxygen supply
- All taxes and booking fees
Not Included
- Sleeping bag, air mattress, or trekking poles (you can rent them from us)
- Last day lunch after the Machu Picchu Tour
- Entry to Huayna Picchu Mountain (optional)
- Travel Insurance
Preguntas Frecuentes
Guide, transportation, camping equipment, meals, entry tickets to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
The average group size is 12 people.
The best time is from April to October during the dry season.
The trek is moderate to challenging; previous hiking experience is recommended.
If needed, emergency evacuation will be arranged to ensure your safety.
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