Classic Inca trail 4 days
Tour Overview
The Inca Trail is regarded as the most famous trek in South America and is rated to be one of the top 5 treks in the world. is perfect for those who like the hike and the adventure. “Lets survive this adventure”
IMPORTANT: Due to restrictions issued by the Peruvian government about the number of passengers allowed on the Inca Trail per day, we recommend you book at least 6 months in advance (8 months for the May to September high season), this making sure to have the permit ,we are guides in the inka trail and we know how works this. However, you can ask us by phone or email about permit availability.
Overviews
- Tour service: History, Culture, Hiking and Adventure (2-8 passengers)
- Duration: 04 Days
- Good For: Those with a sense of adventure and in good hiking shape
- Distance on the Inka Trail : 47km/ 22 miles
- Elevation: 2,030m (6,660ft) – 4,600m (15,091ft)
- Departure Point: Customer’s Hotel in Urubama, Ollantaytambo or Cusco City
- Ending Point: The Same or a different Hotel
- Pick-up Times: To be Confirme one day before start the tour
- Mode: Private service
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (you should be able to walk stairs up and down)
- Group Size: Private and Semi-private 2 – 8 travelers (Bigger groups, please contact us)
Itinerary
Day 1: CUSCO -WAYLLABAMBA (L) (D)
Very early in the morning we pick you up at your hotel by bus that will take us to kilometer 82, arriving at about 11:00 a.m. to meet the entire team of professionals who will make your trip a success. Then we will begin our trek. This first day is beautiful and the first few miles are easy to walk. We will have the beautiful sight of the snow-capped Veronica peak and will also be walking near the Vilcanota River until arriving at the Llactapata archaeological complex, where we will have lunch and later continue up to our first camp at Wayllabamba where will overnight after a restorative dinner.
Day 2: WAYLLABAMBA – WARMIWAÑUSCA – PACAYMAYO (B) (L) (D)
After having breakfast starts the most difficult, but not impossible, part of the trek towards the highest part of the Inca Trail, where you will have an amazing panoramic view of the whole area, where you will be able to observe the different types of micro-climates existing in the area. After a 3-hour trek, we will pass the clearing called Warmiwañiusca or dead woman, at about 4.200 m ASL. Here you will have the enormous satisfaction of reaching the highest point of the entire Inca Trail. After this fabulous experience, we will have lunch to then continue descending to Pacaymayo, where we will have dinner and overnight.
Day 3: PACAYMAYO – PUYUPATAMARKA – WIÑAY HUAYNA (B) (L) (D)
After breakfast, we will start trekking up to the second most important Inca Trail pass at 3.850 m ASL, until arriving at the Runkurakay archaeological site where we will have a guided tour throughout the complex as well as the Sayacmarca citadel. After the guided tour, we will continue our trek up to another important monument, the Puyupatamarka archaeological site, where we will have lunch. After a short break, we will continue on our trek until getting to the last Wiñay Huayna (forever young) camp, where we will have a guided tour of this impressive archaeological site. After the tour, we will have dinner and our last overnight.
Day 4: WIÑAY HUAYNA – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (B)
After breakfast, we will continue our trek very early so as to be on time to see the sunrise at Machupicchu. After a one-hour trek, we will pass through Inti Punku or Puerta del Sol, also known as the entrance gate to Machupicchu, where you will have an amazing panoramic view of the entire citadel. After this experience, we will visit the Inca citadel surroundings for about 3 hours, visiting the main sites such as precincts, plazas, Sacred fountains, Temples, the farming and urban sector. After our guided tour, you will have free time to take photos, etc. We will later reunite with the rest of the group to take the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon we will return to Cusco by train. End of our services.
Inclusions
Included
- Pick up from the hotel in Cusco.
- Bus to kilometer 82 at the trek start.
- Entrance tickets to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
- Tourist train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- Tent or tents (quad tent for two people), mattresses or mats.
- Porters (only for tents, lunch and camping equipment).
- First aid kit; oxygen tank.
- Veggie option (no extra charge).
- Meals: 3 Breakfast, 3 Lunches and 3 Dinners.
- All taxes.
Not included
- First breakfast (first day) is normally provided at your hotel before leaving.
- Last lunch (fourth day) at the end of the tour.
- Bus tickets down from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes.
- Tips.
- Personal expenses.
- Huayna Picchu entrance ticket ( USD 70)
Notes
Important Notes
IMPORTANT: The permits for the Inca Trail will be issued by the Peruvian government through the Regional Direction of Culture (DRC). Remember there are only 500 permits per day for all the travel agencies, of which approximately 180 are tourists, while the rest is for support staff, such as guides, cooks and porters, for which we recommend that you book many months in advance.
FAQs
How far in advance do I need to book the Classic Inca Trail?
Well in advance. The Peruvian government issues only 500 Inca Trail permits per day across all agencies, of which roughly 180 are for trekkers (the rest for guides, cooks and porters). Permits sell out months ahead, especially for the June-August high season.
What is the highest point of the trek?
The highest point is Warmiwanusca, also known as Dead Woman’s Pass, at approximately 4,200 meters above sea level, reached on Day 2.
Do porters carry my personal luggage?
Porters carry the group’s tents, cooking and camping equipment. You carry your own daypack with personal items during the trek.
Is the Huayna Picchu hike included?
No, the Huayna Picchu entrance ticket ($70 USD) is not included and needs to be booked in advance separately, since spaces are limited.
Is a vegetarian option available?
Yes, a vegetarian meal option is available at no extra charge.
How difficult is this trek?
It is rated challenging, involving four days of hiking at high altitude, including the demanding climb to Dead Woman’s Pass.
What's included on the last day?
Breakfast, the guided visit to Machu Picchu, the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, and the transfer back to Cusco.
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