The 4 days Inka Trail.

difficulty: 3/3

4 days

from 501 to 1000 US$

The 4 days Inka Trail.

The Inca Trail, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most beautiful treks in the world. Over 4 days, you walk in the footsteps of the Incas, through mountains and cloud forest, discovering archaeological sites that can only be reached on foot.

On the last morning, you pass through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) to see Machu Picchu from above, before visiting the citadel. The trek is suitable for anyone in good physical shape, with porters and a guide. Permits are limited and sell out fast: book several months ahead. The trek is also available as a 2-day version.

Like all our trips, this tour is fully customizable: we adapt it to your dates, your pace and your budget. Ask us for a free quote.

All the answers to your questions in our guide Frequently asked questions about the Inca Trail.

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Day by day

day 1: Departure day to the 4 days inca trail
Early in the morning from your hotel, you'll go through the sacred vally of the incas, crossing the Ollantaytambo village we arrive to the famous kilómetro 82. Départure place to the inca trail (8530 feet over the sea level).

Trespassing the control point, we go up the VILCANOTA river we can see up across from the Verónica mountain, we follow our trail to the Llactapata archeological complex. we just visit the upper site.

In the afternoon we arrive to Huayllabamba village (10170 feet over the sea level), then we continue to the Yuncachimpa camp site (10826 ft.) where our camp is set up.

Walking time: 5/6 hours.
Positive altitude difference: + 700 meters / 2297 feet.

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Inca Trail Cusco Huayllabamba Km 82 Llactapata Ollantaytambo – Village Inca site on the Inca trail
day 2: The 4 days inca trail
After the breakfast, you will begin the ascent to the Warmiwañusca pass which reaches an altitude of 4215 meters.

During the ascent, you will go through a small forest of Queuñas, a typical tree of the Andes.

Once you have passed this difficulty you will begin the descent towards a valley, where you will camp on the edge of Pacaymayo at about 3620 meters of altitude.

You will be able to see some vestiges of the original Inca Trail.

Night in a tent.

Walking time: about 7 hours
Positive altitude difference: + 900 meters

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Inca Trail Paq’aymayo Inca site on the Inca trail Warmiwañusca
day 3: The 4 days inca trail
This day's hike, longer but less difficult than the previous one, will be a very beautiful hike through the Inca archaeological sites connected by cobblestone roads.

You will start with the visit to the Inca complex of Runkurakay, then you will make the ascent to a pass at 3950 meters.

The day will end with the visit of the sites of Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, Intipata and Wiñaywayna, where you will be able to observe a more exuberant nature.

We will camp near the site of Wiñaywayna (2700 meters).

Night in a tent.

Walking time: 7/8 hours
Positive altitude difference: + 500 meters

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Inti pata Phuyupata-marca Sayacmarca Wiñayhuayna
day 4: Arrival to Machu Picchu by the 4 days inca trail
This day will begin very early in order to be among the first in the last stretch to the Inca citadel.

After passing the last checkpoint, you will continue the path in the midst of vegetation that is becoming increasingly dense.

You will arrive at the Gate of the Sun. It is the entrance to the citadel of Machu Picchu that offers one of the most grandiose panoramic views of this Inca citadel.

You will visit the citadel for approximately 2 hours, then you will have free time to visit the site, rest or make one of the additional ascents that are offered to Huayna Picchu (the peak next to the citadel) or the mountain Machu Picchu (this additional activity is not included).

At the end of the visit, descent by bus to Aguas Calientes.

Free lunch in Aguas Calientes.

Departure by train to Ollantaytambo and continuation by bus to Cusco.

Free dinner in Cusco.

Night in Cusco

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Inti-Punku Machu Picchu Montaña Machu-Picchu The 3 windows temple temple of the moon Temple of Sun Wiñayhuayna

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