moderate-challenging
4 days
Classic 4 Day Inca Trail Hike
Experience the bliss of hiking 4 days along the historic Inca Trail. Follow the footsteps of the ancient ones as you explore rivers and remote ruins on your way to Machu Picchu.
Duration
4 days
Group Size
2-15
Max Altitude
4270m
Destination
peru
Overview
Experience the bliss of hiking 4 days along the historic Inca Trail. Follow the footsteps of the ancient ones as you explore rivers and remote ruins on your way to Machu Picchu.
Trip Highlights
- Trek through the original Inca Trail
- Camp under the stars in the Andes
- Visit ancient ruins along the way (Llactapata, Runcuracay, Sayacmarca, Puyupatamarka)
- Arrive at Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate (Inti Punku)
- Expert bilingual licensed guides
- All permits and entrance fees included
- Professional trail chef and porters
- Small group sizes (max 15 people)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Cusco to Wayllabamba
Meals: lunch, dinnerStay: Camping at Wayllabamba
Day 2
Wayllabamba to Pacaymayo
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinnerStay: Camping at Pacaymayo
Day 3
Pacaymayo to Wiñay Wayna
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinnerStay: Camping at Wiñay Wayna
Day 4
Sun Gate & Machu Picchu - Return to Cusco
Meals: breakfastStay: End of trek - return to Cusco
What's Included
- Pre-departure hotel briefing
- Hotel-to-trailhead private transfer
- Inca Trail permits and Machu Picchu entrance tickets (upper circuit panoramic + circuit 3)
- Personal 3-season tents (2 persons per 3-capacity tent)
- One duffle bag per person (11 lb/5.5 kg capacity)
- Therma-rest sleeping pads
- Dining, kitchen, toilet tents with biodegradable facilities
- English-speaking licensed guide
- Professional trail chef and cooking equipment
- Porters for gear/equipment
- Trekking poles
- Staff accommodation and meals
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, daily morning snacks, tea service
- Filtered/boiled water service
- Biodegradable toiletries and dishwashing detergent
- Hot water for washing (morning/evening)
- First-aid kit
- Bus ticket to Aguas Calientes
- Train ticket to Ollantaytambo (panoramic windows, full-size seats)
- Hotel-to-train-station van transfer
- 24/7 travel assistance contact
Not Included
- Hotel accommodations in Cusco
- Gratuities (suggested: porters $35, cook $50, guide $100 USD)
- Personal backpack (max 28 liters)
- Pillows and sleeping bags (rental available at $20 per person)
- Lunch on final day
- Travel insurance
- Items subject to last-minute itinerary changes
Pricing
Starting from
$1,592
per person
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