From Cusco: 4-day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

The classic Inca trail is one of the most famous and incredible trekking routes in the world! Undertaking this trek is an opportunity to go back in time and live with the Incas for 4 amazing days.
Day 1 Piscacucho (Km.82)–Huayllabamba: Pick you up from your hotel located in the city of Cusco to travel by bus to Piskacucho. There will be a stop in Ollantaytambo, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, to have a little rest. Our adventure begins upon arrival at kilometer 82. We will ascend along a parallel road to Urubamba River for 3 hours until reach Miskay, a lovely small town where you will try the popular drink known as Chicha, which is offered by the ladies. Going up you will have views of Patallacta, an Inca building located at the bottom of the mountain. Walking for 2 hours along Cusichaca River, we will arrive to a beautiful spot to rest and enjoy a lunch. After the break, we will continue walking until our first camping in Huayllabamba. Distance traveled: 6.8 miles – Approximate time of walk: 5 to 6 hours.

Day 2 Huayllabamba – Pacaymayu: After waking up at 05:30 a.m. and having breakfast, we will start a steep ascent where you will climb several steps through a spectacular jungle, until reach Llulluchapampa to take a short rest, and then continuing climbing to the highest point of our walk through the Abra de Warrmihuañusca or Dead Woman`s Pass with a high altitude of 4,215 meters above sea level. This place is considered one of the most beautiful landscapes of the world. Later, after the ascent, we will set out on the descend to have lunch. After lunch, we will get our camping in Pacaymayo to spend the night. Distance traveled: 6.21 miles – Approximate time of walk: 6 to 7 hours.

Day 3 Pacaymayu– Wiñaywayna: This day will be unforgettable. We wake up for breakfast at 6:00 a.m., to then start a light climb for 2 hours to visit the archaeological site of Runkurakay located at 4,000 meters above sea level, that is believed it has been a control tower. Along the way, you’ll see amazing vegetation, birds and lagoons. We will descend until we reach the ruins of Sayacmarka, to continue to Puyupatamarka, an awesome archaeological complex with a complete engineer water system. We will arrive to Wiñay Wayna, wich means “Forever Young”, considered one of the most beautiful ruins after Machu Picchu. Our camping is located a within walking distance. Distance traveled: 9.9 miles – Approximate time of walk: 7 to 8 hours.

Day 4 Wiñaywayna– Machu Picchu: Wake up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast. Then, depart from the campsite around 5:30 am to head towards Machu Picchu. We will reach "Inti Punku" before sunrise to see the wonderful Inca citadel. Then, you will enjoy a 2-hour guided walking tour. After touring the area, you will have time to climb the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountains (optional). We will back to the town of Aguas Calientes by bus, and then take the train towards Ollantaytambo. From there, we are going to travel to the city of Cusco to drop you off at the hotel. Distance traveled: 3.1 miles – Approximate time of walk: 3 to 4 hours.

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This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.