Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
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Availability Daily departures -
Transporte Hotel pickup -
Tour Guide Tour guide included -
Available languages Spanish, English & Portuguese -
Service type Shared service -
Cancellation policy Non-refundable -
Maximum altitude 4,215 m.a.s.l. -
Difficulty Intermediate
Itinerary
Day 01 Cusco – Km 82 – Wayllabamba
Early in the morning, we’ll pick you up from your hotel and drive through the Sacred Valley to Km 82 (Piscacucho), the starting point of the Inca Trail. After registering at the checkpoint, we’ll begin our trek along the Urubamba River, surrounded by stunning Andean landscapes.
We’ll visit the archaeological site of Patallacta, famous for its agricultural terraces and strategic location. Later, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch by our chef in Miskay. The journey continues through valleys and small forests until we reach Wayllabamba, our first campsite. Dinner and overnight stay surrounded by nature.
Details
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Distance
12 km
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Max altitude
3,000 meters above sea level
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Min altitude
2,700 meters above sea level
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Route
Cusco – Km 82 – Patallacta – Wayllabamba
Day 02 Wayllabamba – Pacaymayo
After breakfast, we’ll start a challenging uphill hike toward the highest point of the trail, Warmiwañusca Pass (Dead Woman’s Pass). The path reveals breathtaking Andean scenery, from cloud forests to towering peaks.
We’ll rest and have lunch in Llulluchapampa before continuing to the top at 4,215 meters. From there, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of snow-capped mountains and deep valleys. We’ll then descend to Pacaymayo, where we’ll have dinner and rest at our campsite.
Details
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Distance
11 km
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Max altitude
4,215 meters above sea level
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Min altitude
3,000 meters above sea level
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Route
Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayo
Day 03 Pacaymayo – Wiñay Wayna
After breakfast, we’ll continue the hike towards Runkurakay, an ancient Inca lookout point used by messengers. We’ll climb to the second pass at 3,900 meters (12,795 ft) before descending to Sayacmarca, an impressive archaeological site with stunning mountain views.
We’ll stop for lunch at Phuyupatamarca, known as “the city above the clouds.” Then, we’ll descend a beautiful stone staircase surrounded by lush vegetation until reaching Wiñay Wayna, our last campsite—just a few kilometers from Machu Picchu.
Details
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Distance
16 km
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Max altitude
3,900 meters above sea level
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Min altitude
2,650 meters above sea level
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Route
Pacaymayo – Runkurakay – Sayacmarca – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna
Day 04 Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco
We’ll have an early breakfast before saying goodbye to our porters and cooks. The final stretch of the trail takes us to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), where we’ll witness our first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu illuminated by the morning sun.
We’ll descend to the citadel for a 2-hour guided tour exploring the temples, plazas, and main sectors of this wonder of the world. Afterward, we’ll take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, we’ll board the train to Ollantaytambo, followed by private transport to Cusco.
Details
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Distance
4 km
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Max altitude
2,700 meters above sea level
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Min altitude
2,430 meters above sea level
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Route
Wiñay Wayna – Inti Punku – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Important note: Schedules are for reference only. One day before the tour, our operations team will contact you to reconfirm the schedules.
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Hear from Those Who Have Experienced the Magic of Our Tours
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Andrey S.
October 14, 2025
Punctuality, very attentive guide and perfect organization. From the hotel exit, transit by train, lunch schedule and guided tours.
Maria R.
October 12, 2025
A very enriching experience, a lot of history, although it rained that day, was a good for nothing our tour. Our guide was very attentive and professional.
Alejandra C.
October 12, 2025
The tour starts very early type 3-4 am, how good you can sleep on the way, we breakfast in a very good buffet and then depart for the mountain. Here the height is the problem, you can walk up but it requires a lot of condition, the good thing is that there are horses that you can pay and for 90 suns they leave you 15-20 minutes from the top. Wear layered clothes as you can warm up when climbing. We already walk down and the road is much easier. On horseback you go up in 40 minutes, you are on the mountain an hour to take pictures and the return is about 1 hour or so. In the end we still had lunch in the same very rich buffet!
Salvador M
September 19, 2025
I liked the Service and attention I received, plus the quality of the guide who touched us to know the sacred valley on the way to Machu Picchu was first class, with extensive knowledge of the Inca culture and with very good explanation, I highly recommend them.
Sarah E.
October 12, 2025
They were exceptional! Everything very organized, took care of all the details, we hired all the tours, lodging and transfer, we do not regret!
Veronica L.
October 12, 2025
Recommended 💯💯💯
What a beautiful place!!! Most of us went up there on mules. Important to clarify if the person weighs more than 110 kg he will not be able to carry it and will have to walk up . . . It is still very expensive, to have proper footwear
Andrey S.
October 14, 2025
Punctuality, very attentive guide and perfect organization. From the hotel exit, transit by train, lunch schedule and guided tours.
Maria R.
October 12, 2025
A very enriching experience, a lot of history, although it rained that day, was a good for nothing our tour. Our guide was very attentive and professional.
Alejandra C.
October 12, 2025
The tour starts very early type 3-4 am, how good you can sleep on the way, we breakfast in a very good buffet and then depart for the mountain. Here the height is the problem, you can walk up but it requires a lot of condition, the good thing is that there are horses that you can pay and for 90 suns they leave you 15-20 minutes from the top. Wear layered clothes as you can warm up when climbing. We already walk down and the road is much easier. On horseback you go up in 40 minutes, you are on the mountain an hour to take pictures and the return is about 1 hour or so. In the end we still had lunch in the same very rich buffet!
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