The 4-day Inca Trail trek is an exciting, high mountain experience where we climb up to 4200 meters (over 13,000 feet!), passing glacier covered peaks and descending into lush, green cloudforest before arriving at the Gate of the Sun and the fabled ruins of Machu Picchu. Spend the rest of the day exploring Machu Picchu and the text morning as well, we'll get up early and arrive to the ruins before the train arrives and beat the crowds. Due to the altitude, we require that travelers spend at least two nights at high altitude prior to participating in this trek (Cusco, Sacred Valley, or Lake Titicaca for example) to prepare to hike the Inca Trail.

Activities

Places Visited

Peru
South America
Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo)
Andes Mountains
Cusco
Inca Trail
Machu Picchu
Ollantaytambo
Sacred Valley
El MaPi Inn
Inca Trail Day 1: Huayllabamba
Inca Trail Day 2: Pacaymayo
Inca Trail Day 3: Phuyupatamarca

Activity Level: Challenging

Requires high-intensity physical efforts that push the limits of one's fitness. May include tours with multiple days in a row of strenuous physical activity or single requiring more than 7 hours of activity. Recommended for travelers maintaining a demanding fitness level.

Full Itinerary

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Day 1-4: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Accommodations
3 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Meet your guide and depart from Cusco and drive to Kilometer 82, our starting point on the Inca Trail. Walk in the footsteps of the great Inca civilization as you journey along their ancient trail to the sacred city of 'Machu Picchu'. Andean history comes to life along this ancient route as each day you pass ever larger ruins. Scenery changes from snowcapped mountains to lush green cloudforest. The trek is made with pilgrims from all over the world, and your friendly crew of guides and porters will take great care of you along the way. On Day 4, the group descends 3,000 feet from the campsite at Phuyupatamarca to reach spectacular Machu Picchu, by way of the Sun Gate, in the early afternoon. Enjoy a brief tour of the ruins, and take some proud hero photographs, before continuing to the village of Machu Picchu Pueblo (formerly called Aguas Calientes) below the ruins. Enjoy one of many excellent local restaurants or end your day soaking in the hot springs after conquering days of hiking on the Inca Trail.

Trek Details

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Day 1 - KM 82 TO HUAYLLABAMBA -- Trek length: 7.8 miles (5-7 hrs) Camp elevation: 9,691 ft
Day 2 - HUAYLLABAMBA TO PACAYMAYO -- Trek length: 5.1 miles (5-7 hrs) Camp elevation: 11,833 ft. Warmiwanusca pass (13,776 ft)
Day 3 - PACAYMAYO TO PHUYUPATAMARCA --Trek length: 4.5 miles (4-6 hrs); Camp elevation: 12,067 ft
Day 4 - PHUYUPATAMARCA TO MACHU PICCHU -- Trek length: 6.9 miles (5-7 hrs); Machu Picchu elevation: 7,875 ft

Some itineraries will hike farther on day three and camp at a closer location to Machu Picchu, making the hike on day four shorter. This will be up to the discretion of your Tour Leader and the Peruvian National Park Service. Your Tour Leader will notify you locally of your camping itinerary.

Day 5: Free Day at Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco

Accommodations
1 Breakfast

Today you can return to the ruins at Machu Picchu for further exploration. Depending on your preference in permits, return early with the hope of catching the sun coming up over the mountains at Machu Picchu or arrive in time to hike to the top of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain for incredible views of the entire area. Today is also your chance to get a more comprehensive tour of the ruins themselves. In the afternoon, you'll return by train to Cusco with your guide. (Let us know if you would like help arranging hiking permits for today – these are not included and sell out in advance!)

Accommodations

Inca Trail - Campsites

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$176 Single Supplement
Additional Cost for Private Room when traveling with others. Traveling Solo? Contact us for a custom quote.

We require that travelers spend at least two nights at high altitude prior to participating in this trek to acclimatize (Cusco, Sacred Valley, or Lake Titicaca for example).

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4 Nights Accommodations
5 Days Locally Hosted Guide Service
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Activities as listed
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Entries to Machu Picchu - 2 Daily Entrance Fees
Gear Rental: All Camping Gear
Oxygen balloon, First aid kit andf Sleeping bag
1 porter to carry personal belongings up to 5 Kg

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The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.

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Day 1-4: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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Inca Trail Day 1: Huayllabamba

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