Unmissable Legendary Inca Trail

• Day 1: Cusco - Km 82 (Piscacucho) - Wayllabamba.
• Early in the morning, we pick you up from your hotel and head to Piscacucho at kilometer 82 (2,800 m / 9,186 ft).

• En route, we pass through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the city of Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo. At km 82, you’ll meet the team accompanying us on the trek, including porters, camp staff, cooks, etc., and we begin hiking along the Urubamba River.
• This first section of the Inca Trail is relatively easy, offering a beautiful view of the Veronica snow-capped peak, until we reach the Patallacta archaeological site (2,750 m / 9,022 ft), an Inca construction. We’ll have lunch to recharge and continue to Huayllabamba, where we set up our first campsite.
• Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

• Day 2: Wayllabamba - Warmihuañusca - Pacaymayo.
• After a hearty breakfast, we begin our second day of trekking, facing a great challenge: ascending to the highest point of the Inca Trail, where we’ll appreciate the changing vegetation. This spot, the Warmihuañusca Pass, meaning “Where the Woman Dies” in Quechua (4,200 m / 13,779 ft), is one of the most beautiful.

• We’ll be rewarded with a stunning view of snow-capped peaks and Andean landscapes, enjoying a panoramic vista of the surrounding peaks.
• We then descend through a winding valley with lush vegetation to a point where we’ll have lunch.
• We continue hiking to the Pacaymayo River Valley (3,600 m / 11,811 ft), where we set up our second campsite.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

• Day 3: Pacaymayo - Phuyupatamarca - Wiñaywayna.
• After an energizing breakfast, we ascend a steep path to the Runqurakay archaeological site (3,800 m / 12,467 ft). From this point, the trail is paved, showcasing the quality of Inca engineering.

• We visit Sayacmarca (3,600 m / 11,811 ft), a beautiful architectural complex. Then, we continue uphill to the first tunnel and keep climbing to the Phuyupatamarca archaeological site, where we begin a descent along a highly attractive path with dense jungle-edge vegetation, rich in flora and fauna.
• We then arrive at the Wiñaywayna Archaeological Group, where we set up our third and final campsite.
• This is the last night, and we’ll bid farewell to our porters and excursion staff. A small party will be held in the evening to thank everyone for sharing this beautiful experience with the group.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 4: Wiñaywayna - Machu Picchu (2,490 m) - Cusco.
• On this final day, we have breakfast very early and continue hiking to Intipunku, or Sun Gate (2,490 m / 8,169 ft).

• If the traveler starts the hike early, they’ll arrive in time for sunrise, offering an excellent opportunity to witness the spectacular sunrise over the lost city of the Incas, “Enigmatic Machu Picchu.”
• We then descend to explore the Machu Picchu Inca Citadel with a guided tour by our guide for approximately 2 hours. Afterward, you can explore the mysterious city at your own pace and enjoy this world wonder. Optionally, you can visit Huayna Picchu.
• We descend to Aguas Calientes by bus. You’ll meet your guide in Aguas Calientes, with an optional visit to the town’s hot springs.
• In the afternoon, we take the return train to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco, arriving around 10:30 PM.
• Meals: Breakfast.

The Tour Includes:

• Pre-trek briefing with the guide for detailed information and delivery of the corresponding map.
• Transportation from Cusco to Km 82, Piscacucho (trek starting point).
• Professional tourism guide.
• Assistant guide (for groups of 9 or more people).
• Cook.
• Kitchen assistant for groups larger than 9 people.
• Entrance tickets to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
• Porters to carry camping equipment (tents, thin mats) and food.
• 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 snacks.
• Free vegetarian option; please inform in advance.
• Drinking water along the Inca Trail, available only at meal points.
• First aid kit, oxygen tank.
• Camping equipment (tents + mats).
• Kitchen equipment (kitchen tent, dining tent, utensils).
• 2-hour guided tour in Machu Picchu.
• Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
• Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

The Tour Does Not Include:

• Airfare.
• Breakfast on day 1 and meals after breakfast on day 4.
• Food and drinks not mentioned in the tour.
• Extra expenses.

Optional:

• Huayna Picchu Entrance: USD $65.00.
• Extra porter (14 kg) to assist with personal luggage: USD $150, can be shared by 2 people.
• Additional mat x 1 unit: USD $15.00.
• Additional tent x 1 unit: USD $25.00.
• Sleeping bag x 1 unit: USD $25.00 per person.
• Trekking poles pair: USD $10.00 per person.
• Entrance to the Aguas Calientes Hot Springs (entry fee 10 Soles).

Recommendations:

• Original passport.
• Sleeping bag (not included, but can be rented from us).
• Hiking boots.
• Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
• Wool jacket for warmth, hat, and gloves.
• T-shirts or polos.
• Comfortable pants.
• Sun hat.
• Sunglasses.
• Sunscreen (SPF 35 recommended).
• Reusable plastic or metal water bottles or camel bags.
• Water (only for the first 4 hours of hiking; we’ll provide boiled water afterward).
• Insect repellent.
• Hygiene items.
• Personal medications.
• Camera and video equipment.