Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Follow one of Peru’s most iconic ancient routes through mountain landscapes, cloud forests, and sacred Inca paths leading to Machu Picchu.
Duration
4 DaysLocation
Cusco, PeruCategory
GeneralRoute Type
Multi-day TrekWalk through ancient paths toward Machu Picchu
The Inca Trail is located in the northwest part of the city of Cusco, eventually leading to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
The trail is 42 km long, and you must take a bus to reach the starting point. The scenery along the Inca Trail changes dramatically. The first two days offer views of snow-capped mountains, valleys, forests, and small streams.
Along the trail, travelers pass ruins such as Llactapata, Runcuracay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, and Wiñay Huayna. The Inca Trail was considered sacred by the Incas.
Day by day journey
Day 1 Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Wayllabamba
We will pick you up from your hotel very early in the morning, then head to Km 82 (Piscacucho) where our trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu begins. After approximately 3 hours of hiking, we will stop for lunch. We will continue to our first campsite in Wayllabamba, followed by a guided tour of the Llactapata Archaeological Complex. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.
Day 2 Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayo
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Day 3 Pacaymayo – Wiñay Huayna
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Day 4 Wiñay Huayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Use the exact old website itinerary content here.
Included
- Transportation to the start of the hike
- Tickets to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
- Bus ticket to Aguas Calientes
- Return train ticket to Cusco
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Professional English/Spanish speaking guide
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Camping equipment
Not Included
- Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day
- Extra nights in Aguas Calientes
- Personal porter
- Sleeping bags
Journey Route
Starting from Cusco through the Sacred Valley toward Machu Picchu.
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