Inca Trail 4 Days to Machu Picchu
4 Days
Cusco
Every day
Moderate
2,280 m.a.s.l.
General Description
The Classic 4-day Inca Trail is the most famous trekking route to Machu Picchu. Over 43 km, you’ll visit archaeological sites such as Patallacta, Runkuracay, Sayacmarca, and Wiñayhuayna, and cross two mountain passes over 4,000 m (13,123 ft) above sea level before reaching the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate.
Remember to check the availability of the Inca Trail in advance, as places are limited and sell out quickly.
Itinerary
DAY 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Wayllabamba
The tour begins early with pickup from your hotel in Cusco. We will travel to kilometer 82, the official starting point of the Inca Trail, where we will cross the Urubamba River and visit the archaeological complex of Patallacta (Llactapata). After lunch in Miskay, we will continue along the Inca Trail to our campsite at Wayllabamba, located at 3,000 meters above sea level (9,842 feet), for the night.
DAY 2: Wayllabamba – Warmiwañuska – Pacaymayo
This is the most challenging day of the trek. We will ascend to the Warmiwañuska Pass at 4,200 meters (13,779 feet), the highest point of the route, where we will pause to enjoy the views. Then we will descend to the campsite at Pacaymayo, one of the coldest on the classic Inca Trail, located at 3,600 meters (12,000 feet).
DAY 3: Pacaymayo – Puyupatamarca – Wiñayhuayna
After breakfast, we’ll ascend to the second pass: Abra de Runkuracay at 4,000 meters above sea level (13,123 feet), and visit its archaeological site. Then we’ll head towards the archaeological site of Sayacmarca. After lunch, we’ll arrive at Puyupatamarca, “the city among the clouds,” and descend to Wiñayhuayna with its terraces and views of the high jungle; this will be our campsite for the night on the third day of the Inca Trail.
DAY 4: Wiñayhuayna – Inti Punku – Machu Picchu – Cusco
On the last day, after breakfast, we will depart very early for the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), where we will have panoramic views of Machu Picchu at sunrise. We will enter via Circuit 1 – Panoramic Route, currently the only authorized route for those arriving via the Inca Trail.
Después tendremos un reingreso a los principales sectores de Machu Picchu, como el sector de la realeza, Circuito 3. Luego del tour guiado, bajaremos en bus a Aguas Calientes, tomaremos el tren hacia Ollantaytambo y finalizará con el traslado a su hotel en Cusco.
Includes
✅ Informative talk about the hike with our official guide the day before.
✅ Transfer with assistance from your hotel in Cusco to km 82 (start of the hike).
✅ Three nights in igloo tents for 2 people.
✅ Entrance to the traditional Inca Trail.
✅ Entrance to the citadel of Machu Picchu (Circuit 1 and 3).
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✅ Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners and tea time.
✅ Boiled water to refill bottles during the 3rd and 4th day.
✅ Porters for transporting food and camping equipment.
✅ Camping equipment (tents, tables and chairs).
✅ Inflatable thermal insulator for the three nights.
✅ Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
✅ Guided tour in Machu Picchu and throughout the hike.
✅ Return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Expedition or Voyager service).
✅ Transfer from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco.
✅ First aid kit and oxygen tank.
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Does not include
❌First breakfast (day 1) and lunch (day 4).
❌ Trekking poles (rental: US$15).
❌ Access to showers at campsites.
❌ Sleeping bag rental (US$20).
❌ Additional personal porter (US$150, maximum load 7 kg).
❌ Tips for guide, cook, and porters (optional).
❌ Food and drinks not specified above.
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Recommendations
🪪 Bring a valid passport.
🥾 Appropriate layered clothing, sturdy trekking footwear, and a waterproof jacket.
🕶️ Lightweight backpack, sunscreen, sunglasses, reusable water bottle, and snacks.
💪 Maintain good physical condition, especially for climbs.
📅 Avoid the rainy season (February) and book in advance.
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