4-day classic inca trail to machu picchu
follow in the footsteps of the incas on this world-famous trek
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4-day classic inca trail to machu picchu from $660 / per person
Cusco/Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
Trekking, Andes, History & Culture, Camping
The Inca Trail is the most iconic hike on the continent, and possibly the planet.
On this 4-day trek you'll walk the very pathways created by the Incas centuries ago. It will lead you through high mountain passes, from ancient ruin to ancient ruin, and down into orchid dotted cloud forests all the way to the mystical Inti Punku Sun Gate. Along the way you'll get stunning views of distant snowy peaks and valley rivers, and camp beneath starry Andean skies just as the Incas themselves did. And just like their trek, yours will culminate by passing through the Sun Gate and arriving at the awe-inspiring lost city of Machu Picchu. You'll be accompanied the whole way by one of our expert guides who'll share with you the fascinating history of everything you discover on your trek.
There's no more special way of experiencing the world wonder of Machu Picchu than by immersing yourself in its landscapes and trekking there the way the Incas once did, True Peru invites you on the journey of a lifetime!
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itinerary
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Day 1
5.30am pick-up in Cusco
Transport to Ollantaytambo for breakfast
Transport to trek start point, Piscacucho
Trek to Miskay
Lunch in Miskay
Hike to Wayllabamba
Hike to Yuncachimpa campsite
Level of difficulty: Normal (easy)
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Total distance: 11 km
Day 2
Breakfast at campsite
Trek through the valley of Llulluchapampa
Trek to Warmihuasca Pass
Descent to Pacaymayo River and Runkurakay Pass
Trek to Chaquicocha campsite
Level of difficulty: Challenging
Hiking time: 7-8 hours
Total distance: 15 km
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Day 3
Trek into cloud forest of Wiayhuayna
Trek to settlement of Phuyupatamarca with Inca baths
Trek to ruins of Wiayhuayna
Trek to campsite
Level of difficulty: Normal (easy)
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Total distance: 10 km
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Day 4
4.30am breakfast
Trek to Inti Punku to watch sunrise over Machu Picchu
Descent to Machu Picchu (arriving at 8am)
2 hour tour of Machu Picchu
Afternoon bus to Aguas Calientes
Level of difficulty: Normal, unique (easy)
Hiking time: 2-3 hours
Total distance: 7 km
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All meals included.
Make sure you bring your original passport and ISIC student card (if applicable)!
Please note that travel insurance is mandatory for this trek.
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Due to high demand for permits, we have to check availability before completing bookings for the Inca Trail, for this reason Book Now is unavailable. To book, please click Ask a Question and let us know what dates you'd like to book and what your group size is. We'll check availability and reply to you as soon as possible. We recommend that you book as far in advance as possible.
If this package is unavailable, check out our alternative Lares Valley and Salkantay Jungle Treks!
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