Classic Inca Trail 4 Days Group Tour

Overview

1. Day 1Cusco - Km 82 – Huallabamba
2. Day 2Huayllbamba - Pacaymayo – Chaquicocha
3. Day 3Pacaymayu alto - Phuyupatamarca - Wiñahuayna
4. Day 4Wiñahuayna - Machu Picchu – Return Cusco

1. Day 1Cusco - Km 82 – Huallabamba

   We will depart from Cusco at 4:30 a.m. in a private transport and head toward KM 82. First we will stop at Ollantaytambo where we will have breakfast and then continue driving until Km 82 to start our hike. At the entrance gate you will have to shown your passport and entrance ticket which we have already bought for you. During the first couple of hours we will be hiking over flat Inca paths until we reach the Inca site of Llaqtapata. This is where you will get first information about the Inca culture and Peruvian history. After your first Inca lesson we will hike for another hours until we arrive at our first lunch place where your porters will be waiting with a delicious organic buffet lunch. After lunch we will have a relax of 15 to 20 minutes and then continue hiking for another couple of hours until our first campsite at Huayllabamba. In all day we will be walking 14 km in about 7 hours and arrive at the campsite at approximately 4:00pm. we will have an amazing dinner at night and talk about the next day’s hike.

   Overview:

   • Tour Location: Cusco Inca Trail, Peru
   • Tour Type: Hiking / 6 hours
   • Start/End Time:  Pickup is at 4.00 am from your hotel and you will be finishing at 3.30 pm
   • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary hiking cloths, boots follow all the company recommendations
   •  Starting Altitude - 2100m / 6900ft
   • Total, Walking Distance – 12 km / 7.4 ml
   • Highest Altitude - 2730m / 8,792ft
   • Overall Difficulty - Easy to Moderate
2. Day 2Huayllbamba - Pacaymayo – Chaquicocha

   We wake up early to begin our ascent to the Dead Woman's Pass, and we will have breakfast at 5:00 a.m. and then we will leave.  The second day is considered as the hardest day of the Inca trail because we will hike up to highest summit of our trip. The Dead Woman's pass (4215m / 13828ft) perfect spot to enjoy the view and to take beautiful and unique photos. On the the way going up we will find a variety of plants such unka forest - Unka (Myrcianthes oreophyla)

   This 15-meter-tall tree, whose wood is rather white and very hard, was used by the Incas to make their ceremonial glasses - The Keros. The white flowers are used for ornamental purposes and to prepare diuretic decoctions. And also you observe different kind of highland animals like the Patagonian humming bird and the white tailed deer. After 4 hours hike up you will fanally arrive to the top of the maountain the highest summits (Dead Woman pass) where you can breathe and finally say, "I did it." After you will decesnding for 2 hours downhill arrive to our lunch spot “Pacaymayo alto and the same place for our campsite.

   Overview:

   • Tour Location: Cusco Inca Trail, Peru
   • Tour Type: Hiking / 6 hours
   • Start/End Time:  At 6.00 am starting time and you will be finishing at 1.30 pm
   • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary hiking cloths, boots follow all the company recommendations
   •  Starting Altitude:  3100 m / 10170.6 ft
   • Total, Walking Distance:  12km / 7.4 miles
   • Highest Altitude:  - 4215 m / 13828.74ft
   • Overall Difficulty: - Difulcult - Moderate
3. Day 3Pacaymayu alto - Phuyupatamarca - Wiñahuayna

   Today our hike begins at 5.30 am with our beakfast at 5.00 am. The first 2 hours will be uphill to second highest point (Runku Rakay - 4000m / 13123ft) betwen Pacaymayu alto and Phuyupatamarka there are two archaeological sites where you will visit and enjoy, we are sure that the third day will be your favorite because in this section we will enjoy spectacular views of the Andes. Once seth to the pass of Phuyupamarca (3870m/12696ft) we will be able to see Mach Picchu and Huayna Picchu mountain, here is the beginning of the amazon jungle. Once Seth to Phuyopatamarka this point will be to enjoy our delicius organic buffet lunch with amzing scenery. After that we will continue in order to explore one of the archaeological sites called  Phuyupatamarca where you will have interesting explanations about the Incan culture and the Spanish invaders. After that we will continue hiking all the way down, enjoying the rain and cloud forest until we arrive at our campsite. On the way we will visit Intipata (a sun terrace), from where you will have a beautiful view through the valley of Urubamba and on Vilcanota river. We will arrive in the earlier afternoon at our campsite, have lunch and then visit together with your tour guide Wiñaywayna inca site, where you will get a lot of information about the place and Inca history. In the afternoon we will get back to the campsite to had the las dinner. After that farewell our amazing porters and show our appappreciation with a tipping if you want. Tipping is customary, but not compulsory and you should never feel pressured to do something you are not comfortable with. For more information, check our helpful tip section.

   Overview:

   • Tour Location: Cusco Inca Trail, Peru
   • Tour Type: Hiking / 8 to 9 hours
   • Start/End Time:  At 6.00 am starting time and you will be finishing at 1.30 pm
   • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary hiking cloths, boots follow all the company recommendations
   • Starting Altitude:  3600 m / 11811.02 ft
   • Total, Walking Distance:  16 km / 9.9 miles
   • Highest Altitude:  - 3750 m / 12,303 ft
   • Overall Difficulty: - Difulcult - Moderate

    

4. Day 4Wiñahuayna - Machu Picchu – Return Cusco

   Today is a very important day - because we will visit one of the Seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. Our wake up will be at 3:00 am with cup of coca tea and snack box breakfast for the way. We start our hike so early in order to be on time at sun gate and Machu Picchu. From the camp site we just walk 5 minutes to the check point and stay at piont for 1.30 hours in order to be open the main gate at 5.30 am. Once we have passed the check point we will hike for 2 hours until we get to the citadel of Machu Picchu. One the way we will visit the sun gate from where we will be able to see Machu Picchu in distance. Here we will have a short break to take pictures and then continue our way to the lost city of the Incas. The first visit will be the circuit #1 from where you have impressive views, the classic pictures and then keep goint to the main control. At the main entrance point you will have to show your original passport and your admission ticket which your tour guide provide you. Finally, we will enter the citadel of Machu Picchu by circuit #3 la clásica diseñada - and our tour guide takes you on a 2 hours guided tour, visiting the most important places such as temple, plazas, palaces and altars. After the guided tour you will have free time to explore Machu Picchu by yourself.

   If you booked either Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu mountains you can climb them now. In the afternoon we will catch our bus from to the town of Aguas Calientes. If you want you can have the last lunch in one of the restaurant together with your guide. finally  the train will take you to Ollantaytambo, followed by a private transfer back to Cusco.

   Note: the last lunch is not include in your trip. Then you will go to the train station and take your train back to Ollantaytambo, where our minivan will be waiting for you to take you back cusco hotel. 

   Overview:

   • Tour Location: Cusco Inca Trail, Peru
   • Tour Type: Hiking / 2 hours
   • Start/End Time:  At 3.00 am starting time and you will be finishing at 7.00 pm
   • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary hiking cloths, boots follow all the company recommendations
   • Starting Altitude:  2600 m / 8,530 ft
   • Total, Walking Distance:  5 km / 3.10 miles
   • Highest Altitude:  - 2600 m / 8,530 ft
   • Overall Difficulty: - Easy

Included

Recommendations

• Arrive in Cusco at least two days before the trek.
• Bring your original passport at all times.
• Wear comfortable and well-used hiking boots.
• Dress in layers for changing weather conditions.
• Carry a lightweight rain jacket or poncho.
• Use sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
• Stay well hydrated throughout the trek.
• Avoid alcohol and heavy meals before hiking.
• Bring a small backpack for personal items.
• Carry some cash in Peruvian soles.
• Purchase travel insurance that covers trekking.
• Respect nature, local culture, and archaeological sites.

Route map

Approximate route. Your guide will share the detailed map before departure.

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