Experience the mystery of South America’s greatest civilization on a tour that takes you from the imperial capital of Cusco, along the sacred pilgrimage route of the Incas, all the way to one of the world’s wonders: the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
Itinerary Overview
| Day | Service | City | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inka Trail – Wayllabamba | Trek | B – L – D |
| 2 | Inka Trail – Pacaymayu | Trek | B – L – D |
| 3 | Inka Trail – Wiñayhuayna | Trek | B – L – D |
| 4 | Inka Trail – Machu Picchu – Cusco | Cusco | B – L |
Day 1: Inca Trail KM 82 – Wayllabamba (11 KM / 6 walking hours)
After breakfast, our guide will pick us up from the hotel to take the bus to Km 82, the starting point of the Inka Trail. After passing the checkpoint, we will walk to Llactapata, one of the largest Inca remains. Here we will stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we continue towards the first campsite at Wayllabamba. Dinner and overnight camping. (B, L, D)
Day 2: Wayllabamba – Pacaymayu (11 KM / 7 walking hours approx.)
After a delicious breakfast, we begin the most challenging part of the trail, ascending to the highest point called Warmiwañusca (Dead Woman’s Pass) at 4,270 masl. After enjoying lunch amidst stunning mountain views, we descend to our second campsite at Pacaymayu. Dinner and overnight camping. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Pacaymayu – Wiñaywayna (12 KM / 8 walking hours approx.)
Following breakfast, we descend to Runkurakay (3,850 masl), then continue to the Inca site of Sayacmarca, where we will have lunch. In the afternoon, after a short rest, we resume trekking to our final campsite at Wiñaywayna. Here, we enjoy a guided tour of this spectacular site. Dinner and overnight camping. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco (2 walking hours approx.)
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we head to Intipunku (Sun Gate) for our first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu. From there, we descend to the citadel for a guided tour, followed by free time to explore. We then go to Aguas Calientes for lunch and take the train back to Cusco. Transfer to the selected hotel. Overnight in Cusco. (B, L)
End of Our Service
The Program Includes
- Inca Trail – Machu Picchu
- Briefing before the trek
- Tourist bus transportation to and from the trek
- One-way train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (tourist service)
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu Sanctuary
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (nutritious, high-energy, hygienically prepared)
- Vegetarian food on request
- Daily snack bags
- Boiled water daily
- Oxygen and first aid kit
- Free storage in Cusco for excess luggage and valuables
- Professional English/Spanish-speaking guide
- Porters (carry tents, cooking equipment, and toilet tents only)
- Camping equipment: tents and mattresses
Optional
- Sleeping bag
- Extra porter (up to 6 kg of personal belongings)
The Program Does Not Include
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Domestic or international flights
- Meals not specified
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, porters, etc.
- Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, calls, etc.)
- Excess baggage charges
- Additional nights due to flight cancellations
- Alcoholic beverages, bottled water, snacks, insurance, or other personal items
