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Cusco: Machu Picchu Inca Trail 4-Day Trek
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Cusco: Machu Picchu Inca Trail 4-Day Trek

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Overview
  • Trek the famous Inca trail to Machu Picchu
  • Take in sunrises, sunsets, and spectacular mountain views
  • Savour typical Peruvian meals prepared by the chef and porter
  • Sleep in the great outdoors at 3 different campsites
  • Walk through the Sun Gate and take in views of Machu Picchu

Activity location

    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPre-departure briefing in Cusco
  • What's includedWhat's included Bilingual tour guide (2 guides for groups of over 10 people)
  • What's includedWhat's included Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included Transfers to and from the start of the trail
  • What's includedWhat's included Camping tent
  • What's includedWhat's included Air mat
  • What's includedWhat's included 3 breakfasts, 3 snacks, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners
  • What's includedWhat's included Hot drinks and happy hour before dinner
  • What's includedWhat's included Boiled water for drinking
  • What's includedWhat's included Vegetarian/special diet options available
  • What's includedWhat's included Porters to carry all the equipment, tents, food, and cooking gear
  • What's includedWhat's included Permits and entrance fees for the porters and cooks
  • What's includedWhat's included First-aid kit including an emergency oxygen bottle
  • What's includedWhat's included Entrance fee to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary
  • What's includedWhat's included Guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBreakfast on the first day
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Train from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo (can be chosen as an add-on)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Transfer from Ollantaytambo to your hotel (can be chosen as an add-on)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Extra porter for 15.4 pounds or 7 kilos (can be chosen as an add-on)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Sleeping bag (can be chosen as an add-on)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Trekking poles 1 pair (can be chosen as an add-on)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Lunch on the last day
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Tips

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Drones, Luggage or large bags, Smoking, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: Children under 8 years, People with heart problems, People with low level of fitness, People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Take on one of the most spectacular sections of the vast Inca trail network on a 4-day trek over 45 kilometre (28 miles) of mountain trails. The adventure ends at the famous Inca citadel, Machu Picchu.
Day 1: Cusco to WayllabambaThe journey begins with hotel pickup in Cusco. Make a quick stop in Ollantaytambo to buy any last-minute supplies before heading to Kilometre 82, the official starting point of the Inca trail to Macchu Picchu. Hike for 3 hours through farmland along the Urubamba river to reach the Llactapata archaeological site where lunch will be served by the chef and porter. After lunch, hike another 3 hours to reach the campsite in Wayllabamba where you will have dinner and enjoy the mountain scenery.

Accommodation: Wayllabamba
Maximum altitude: 3,000 m (9,850 ft)
Temperature during day: 10ºC - 23ºC (50ºF - 74ºF)
Hiking distance: approx. 12 km (7.5 mi)

Day 2: Wayllabamba to Pacaymayo
The day starts with breakfast at camp followed by an uphill climb of approximately 7 km (4.3 mi). This is considered the hardest part of the trail, but the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys at the end make it worth the climb. After enjoying the vistas, hike 3 km (2 mi) downhill to the second campsite where the porter will be waiting with lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the mountain scenery.

Accommodation: Pacamayo
Maximum altitude: 4,200 m (13,779 ft)
Temperature during day: 3ºC - 20ºC (37ºF - 68ºF)
Hiking distance: approx. 10 km (6.2 mi)

Day 3: Pacaymayo - Wiñayhuayna
Start the day with remarkable views from the Inca lookout of Runcurakay. Learn the historic significance of this site while admiring the mountain passes below. Next, descend 1.5 hours of stairs to Sayacmarca, perched high on the ridge. Lunch will be near the archaeological site of Puyupatamarca, known as the “City Above the Clouds.” Keep descending into a rainforest filled with orchids, bromeliads, and ferns. The day ends in Wiñayhuayna, the Quechua term for “forever young.”

Day 4: Wiñayhuayna - Sun Gate - Machu Picchu - Cusco
The adventure ends with a 2-hour hike to the Machu Picchu archaeological site. Upon arrival, pass through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) and marvel at the panoramic views of Machu Picchu. After a guided tour and some time to snap some pictures, travel 1.5 hours to Ollantaytambo by train and then 1.5 hours to Cusco by bus (both tickets available as add-ons).
Maximum altitude: 2,900 m (9,514 ft)
Temperature during day: 10ºC - 27ºC (50ºF - 80ºF)
Hiking distance: approx. 6 km (3.7 mi)

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Activity location

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    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru