Why Visit the Inca Trail?
The Inca Trail is a once-in-a-lifetime journey combining adventure, history, and stunning natural beauty. Trek through ancient paths, explore breathtaking Inca ruins, and immerse yourself in the cloud forest and Andean landscapes. End your hike at the iconic Sun Gate with a spectacular view of Machu Picchu. It's a perfect blend of culture, nature, and unforgettable memories.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ First Aid
✔ Trekking Chef and Food:
✔ Equality Matters
✔ Satellite Phones
✔ Equipment logistic for the trek
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ A Porter for your Personal Belongings
✔ Professional Guides
✔ Sustainable and Responsible Tour Operator
✔ Pick from Hotel to Hotel Service
✔ Transportation and Train Service
✔ Briefing
✔ Taxes and Fees
✔ Permits and Machu Picchu
✔ Water, on the trek
✖ Rentals Sleeping Bag: $25 Air Mattress: $20 Walking Sticks (Pair): $20
✖ Huayna Picchu A 45-minute steep hike after touring Cost: $75. Book at least one month ahead.
Pickup Locations
1. Estancia San Pedro Hotel
2. Hotelmer
3. Hotel Urpi Inn
4. Casa Familiar Ccaccacvollo
5. Kaaro House Cusco
6. Hotel Piedmont
7. Hidden Garden
8. Hostal Sol Imperial
9. Yuyay Apartaments Cusco
10. Hostal Sofia
11. Romero Urpi Inn Cusco
12. New Day Hotel
13. Sol Andino
14. Vitoque 611
15. Ayenda San Cristobal Premium
16. Luna De Oro Hotel
17. Hostal Sumac Tika
18. Hostal Kuntur Cusco
19. Terrapartment Cusco
20. Valicha Casa Hotel
Additional Info: A meeting must be held one or two days before the tour to provide information about the trips.
Itinerary
Cusco - Piskacucho Km 82 - Llactapata- Ayapata
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Cusco
We will pick you up in Cusco, Urubamba, or Ollantaytambo, with times confirmed at the briefing. After breakfast in Ollantaytambo, you’ll meet the porter team and drive to Km 82 to start the Inca Trail.
Bring your passport for the checkpoint. The trek begins with a 2-hour hike to Patallacta, followed by another 2-hour hike to the lunch stop. After lunch, you’ll hike 2½ hours to the first campsite at Ayapata (3300m), passing small communities for snacks or essentials. Dinner is served at 7:30 PM, followed by rest.
Duration: 10 hours
Dead Woman´s Pass - Runcuraccay Pass - Chaquiccocha
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Inca Trail
Your porters will wake you early with coca tea for the trek’s longest day. A 4-hour hike takes you to Dead Woman’s Pass (4215m), followed by a descent to Pacaymayu Valley for lunch. Afterward, a 2-hour ascent leads to the second pass and the Inca site Runcu Raccay, with views of waterfalls.
Descending an hour, you’ll visit Sayacmarca and enjoy a sunset over the Vilcabamba range. After a short hike, you’ll reach the Chaquicocha campsite (3600m) for dinner and optional stargazing under the stunning Southern Hemisphere sky.
Duration: 8 hours
Chaquiccocha - Wiñaywayna
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Inca Trail
Day 3 begins at 6:30 AM with a 2-hour "Inca flat" hike into the Cloud Forest, offering views of Salkantay and the Vilcabamba range. After reaching Phuyupatamarka (3600m), enjoy panoramic views of the Urubamba River and a glimpse of Machu Picchu Mountain. A 3-hour descent with stops at Phuyupatamarka and Intipata leads to the final campsite near Wiñay Wayna, arriving by 1 PM for lunch and relaxation.
In the evening, visit Wiñay Wayna ruins for a guided tour, followed by a farewell feast and ceremony with the porters and chefs. Rest early to prepare for the sunrise at Machu Picchu on Day 4.
Duration: 9 hours
Sun Gate - Machu Picchu - The Lost City Of The Incas
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Machu Picchu
Day 4 starts at 3:30 AM with breakfast at 4:00 AM. At 5:30 AM, begin trekking to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) for stunning views of Machu Picchu, arriving by 6:30 AM. A 1-hour hike leads to the Lost City of the Incas, where you’ll enjoy a 2-hour private guided tour.
Afterward, take a bus to Aguas Calientes for free time or optional activities like climbing Huayna Picchu (pre-booked). Meet your guide for lunch (optional), collect your train tickets, and board the Expedition train at 2:55 PM or 3:20 PM to Ollantaytambo. From there, an Alpaca driver will transfer you back to your Cusco hotel.
Duration: 9 hours
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Tickets for the Inca Trail should be booked at least 4 to 6 months in advance, especially during the high season (May to September), due to high demand and limited availability.
