Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 5D/4N
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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 – Chillca – Llaqtapata – Wayllabamba
We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 6:00 AM and drive to Km 82 in Piscacucho, the official starting point of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 5D/4N. The adventure begins with scenic views of the Urubamba River and sacred mountains.
We’ll visit the archaeological site of Patallacta, known for its agricultural terraces and ancient Inca settlements. Enjoy a delicious lunch surrounded by nature before continuing toward Wayllabamba, where we’ll set up our first campsite. Dinner will be served under the starry Andean sky.
Day Stats:
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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: 2,650 meters above sea level
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Route: Cusco – Km 82 – Patallacta – Wayllabamba
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Level: Moderate
Day 02 Llaqtapata – Llulluchapampa – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayo
After a nutritious breakfast, we’ll begin our ascent through Andean forests rich in flora and fauna. We’ll reach Llulluchapampa for lunch while enjoying breathtaking mountain views.
Then, we’ll face the challenge of Warmiwañusca Pass (Dead Woman’s Pass) at 4,215 meters, the highest point of the trail. From the summit, you’ll feel the spiritual energy of the Andes. We’ll then descend to Pacaymayo, where we’ll camp and enjoy dinner together after this rewarding day.
Day Stats:
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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: Llaqtapata – Llulluchapampa – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayo
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Level: Difficult
Day 03 Pacaymayo – Runkurakay – Sayacmarca – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñayhuayna
After breakfast, we’ll hike toward Runkurakay, a circular archaeological site that once served as a resting post for travelers. Continue to Sayacmarca, an impressive Inca city built on a steep cliff, where we’ll explore its temples and narrow streets.
We’ll have lunch at Phuyupatamarca (“the town above the clouds”) while admiring panoramic views of the mountains. Then we’ll descend through stone paths surrounded by tropical vegetation until reaching Wiñayhuayna, one of the most magical sites on the trail. Dinner and overnight at our final campsite.
Day Stats:
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Distance: 15 km
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Max altitude: 3,650 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 – Wiñayhuayna
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Level: Moderate – Difficult
Day 04 Wiñayhuayna – Inti Punku – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, we’ll say goodbye to our porters and continue to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), where you’ll enjoy your first awe-inspiring view of Machu Picchu at sunrise.
We’ll descend to the citadel and pass through the control gate for a 2-hour guided tour of temples, plazas, and agricultural areas. Learn about Inca history, religion, and architecture before taking the bus to Aguas Calientes, where we’ll have dinner and rest at a comfortable hotel.
Day Stats:
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Distance: 6 km
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Max altitude: 2,720 meters above sea level
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Min altitude: 2,040 meters above sea level
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Route: Wiñayhuayna – Inti Punku – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
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Level: Easy – Moderate
Day 05 Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
After breakfast, we’ll take the bus back up to Machu Picchu Sanctuary for free time to explore at your own pace. You can visit additional temples, terraces, and viewpoints to capture stunning photos and feel the sacred energy of this wonder.
In the afternoon, we’ll return to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included), then board the Expedition Train to Ollantaytambo, and continue by bus back to Cusco.
Day Stats:
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Distance: approx. 4 km (within Machu Picchu)
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Max altitude: 2,430 meters above sea level
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Min altitude: 2,040 meters above sea level
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Route: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
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Level: Easy
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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