Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, 4 Day Guided Trek

Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, 4 Day Guided Trek

Let the best certified guides take you on a 4-day trek on the famous Inca Trail in the Andes of Peru to the mythical Machu Picchu ruins.

Group

Andes

4 Days

Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Fit

Intermediate

Highlights

Spend 4 days hiking along the incredible Inca Trail.
Spend hours exploring the glorious ruins of Machu Picchu.
Enjoy a number of amazing views in the Peruvian Andes.

Description

One of the most famous ruins in the world, Machu Picchu is an absolute wonder. And the route to get there, the famed Inca Trail, is just as impressive as the ruins themselves.

On these 4 exciting days, we would like to guide you along the Inca Trail to the ruins of Machu Picchu. With your comfort, enjoyment, and wonder in mind, we will make sure your trip is absolutely unforgettable.

Due to the limited number of permits per day, the trail will not be very congested. As a result, you will get to enjoy the amazing views and environment without feeling stressed or pressured.

Throughout the trip, you will get to explore a variety of different areas, from the rain forest to a variety of high altitude passes, to several incredible archaeological sites.

The hiking will be strenuous at times. This is mainly due to the altitude. However, we will give you all the time you need to acclimatize. Furthermore, we will provide you with many tips to better deal with the altitude, including the suggestion to have chocolates and coca leaves with you.

Every night of this trip, you will get to rest in a scenic and comfortable camp site. At the sites, you can discuss the day’s events, while enjoying a delicious meal.

Finally, when we reach Machu Picchu, hoping with the weather cooperating so you can enjoy a glorious sun rise, you will get to enjoy hours exploring the legendary ruins before returning to Cuzco.

Walking the Inca Trail is a mesmerizing experience. If you would like to do it, all you have to do is send us a request.

If the Inca Trail is full, we can also take you to Machu Picchu along an alternative path on this 4 day trek.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Accommodation included

- Transport during the trip

- Permit and entrance fees

- Group porters

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

Price details

Please contact us for a price quote.

The cost includes your train tickets to Cuzco or Ollantaytambo from Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu, your bus to Km 82 (the start of the trail), entrance fee to the ruins, porters, cooking service, transfer to and from your hotel, camping equipment, meals, and bus ticket to Aguas Calientes.

The price does not include breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day, any extra nights accommodation, sleeping bag (20 USD for the 4 days), extra weight carried by porters (95 USD for 6 KG and 190 USD for 12 KG for the 4 day trek), walking sticks (can be rented for 20 USD for the 4 days).

NOTE: Your reservation is fixed and unchangeable! Please check your name and passport number!

After reservation the Inca Trail Peru, it’s impossible to change the date of departure, Name or Passport number; there are no refunds for permits!

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Wayllabamba (4h)

On the first day of the trip, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cuzco at 5:30 am. From there, you will be transferred to Ollantaytambo, where you can enjoy some breakfast. Afterwards, you will take a bus to Piskacucho, where we will start hiking for approximately 12 kilometers along the Urubamba river. After having lunch in a beautiful spot, we will continue on for another 2 hours to our campsite, where we will spend the night.

Day 2: Wayllabamba - Warmiwanusca - Pacaymayo (7h)

Today’s trek will begin with a 9 kilometer trek up a narrow ravine to Lluluchapampa. Afterwards, we will start climbing the famous Abra Warmihuañusca mountain pass (4,200m). Once we reach the top, we will take a break. From there, we will make our way down to the Pacaymayo valley (3,650m), where we will have dinner and spend the night in a campsite.

Day 3: Pacaymayo - Puya Patamarka - Wiñay Huayna (8-9h)

On the third day of the trek, we will eat breakfast and start trekking for 15 kilometers. Our hike will include a steep trek up to the Runkurakay pass (3,970m) where you can see the Runkurakay ruins (3,800m). Afterwards, we will make our way down to the rain forest. In the forest, we will climb to the Abra de Phuyupatamarca pass (3,650m). Finally, from there, we will continue on to Winay Huayna, where you can enjoy hot showers, great food, and maybe even a party before going to sleep in the camp site.

Day 4: Wiñay Huayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco

On the final day of the trip, we will wake up at 4:00 am. After breakfast, at about 4:30 am, we will hike to Inti Punko (the sun gate). From there, we will go to Machu Picchu, which you will get ample time to explore as the sun rises. After Machu Picchu, you will take a bus to Aguas Calientes and then a train back to Cuzco.

Details

Accommodation

Camping at various campsites during the trek.

Meeting point

Your hotel in Cusco where you will be picked up.

Equipment you will need to bring

Other gear: Participants should bring the following items with them: Your passport and student card if you have one, personal sleeping bag (can be rented if you don't own one), backpack, trekking shoes, water bottle, flash light, sun hat, water purifying tablets, personal clothing, insect repellent, snacks and emergency money.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any other special requirements such as permits/insurance/vaccines that I need to consider before the tour?

Where can we see if there are any available permits left for the Inca Trail?

Will we see the sunrise in Machu Picchu?

Will we pass through the sun gate?

How big is the group?

How far in advance do we need to book an Inca Trail adventure?

What is the average distance and altitude gain that we will hike each day?

How long do I need to acclimatize?

From what age is the Inca Trail recommended?

What is the best season for the Inca Trail?

How will accommodation and meals be handled during the trek?

What is the best time of the year for this hike?

What happens in the event of bad weather?

What will we have to carry during the trek?

What experience do I need to have? How fit do I need to be? Is this program suitable for children or older people?

How can I get to the trailhead/meeting point?

What is NOT included in the 4 days Inca trail tour?

Can I join a group?

About the guide

Southamericaplanet

5.00

(14)

Tour Operator

We “Southamerica planet” are a Belgian / Peruvian travel agency. Our main offices are located in the INCA capital “Cusco”+ Lima

Vicky (Peruvian who work many years for tourists in Cusco and Arequipa) and Dirk (Belgian who traveled many years around South America as tourist and tour leader) are the owners.

Southamerica planet have already 18 years experience in the travel industry. We started 18 years ago in cusco. We like to show you this amazing different continent. With our professional team we show you this adventure in individual tours or in a tour group with professional tour leader.Read our clients travel reports, all happy with our service!

Also this year 2021-2022 we are official Inca trail operator. With all good tents and material, good cooks and good English speaking guides.

Your good holiday is our best promotion!

Languages

English | Dutch

What people are saying about this trip

helga marzouca

4.00

April, 2023

The experience exceeded our expectations. The trail and its historical importance in addition to the ruins through the trail provided a rich background for our final destination. The crown of the jewel, Machu Picchu was magnificent and it's importance and beauty enhanced by our guide's knowledge of the Incas and their customs and beliefs. It was an unforgettable journey filled with physical and mental challenges but most rewarding on so many other levels beyond this famous trail. It was an unforgettable experience.

Daniel Marques

5.00

August, 2022

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James Davenport

5.00

September, 2021

Alfredo was intelligent, hard working, a bundle of energy, patient, caring, informative, and entertaining. He is one of the best guides I have seen with a perfect set of skills. My only negative would be that the quality of the camp gear (chairs, dining tent) were worn and should be replaced. The food was sub par and a bit disappointing. The soup was good, the desserts appropriate for the conditions, the hot chocolate appreciated. The porters were kind, hard working and helpful

Dean Riley

5.00

July, 2021

Excellent trip and seamless booking

Jimmy Grant

5.00

January, 2020

I booked the 4 day Inca trail trek with this company. All round it was a pretty great experience. Food on the trip was simply amazing and our guide did everything he could to make our trip comfortable and enjoyable. Our group was 5, smaller than other companies, which was great on the trail. There were a couple of miscommunications between the office, but these were solved in the end and didn't create any major issues. I would book again with this company.

Ravi & Hansanee

5.00

July, 2019

We had a lovely time in Peru and we enjoyed every moment of it! Everything was organised perfectly and we did not have to worry about anything! the Machu Picchu Inca trail was amazing and we are very happy and proud that we have done it. We would like to thank you all, especially Dirk. He has informed us well and was always available for our questions :) We also want to mention that Francesco, our trekking guide, was really good. He guided us well and provided with detailed information about Peru and machu picchu. The food on the trail was amazing, even better than any restaurant in our Peru trip. If everyone wants to travel to Peru, we would definitely recommend SAP :)

Kieran Anderson

5.00

April, 2019

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