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Machu Picchu

CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU


Hiking

Category

4 Days

Duration

Open to all

Experience

Medium

Fitness

From 1 to 12

Partecipants


What you'll do

Trek the 4-day Inca Trail adventure leading to the iconic Sun Gate's first breathtaking glimpse of Machu Picchu. Along the trek, uncover historic Inca ruins set against the backdrop of lush cloud forests, majestic Andean passes, and expansive scenic vistas, weaving together a tapestry of natural splendor and ancient mystique.


Itinerary

We pick you up early from your stay in Cusco (3400 m), Urubamba, or Ollantaytambo (depending on where you stay, pick-up time will be confirmed at your briefing but will be around 4-5 AM). Today's hike is a good warm-up. We'll pass an old Inca site and walk for about 6 to 7 hours to our camp at Ayapata (3300 m). Here, you can chill, have a hot drink, and rest for the night.Length: 14 km (8.7 miles)Time: 6-7 hours
This is our big day. We wake up early and hike to Dead Woman's Pass, the highest spot on the trail. After enjoying the view, we go down and back up to the second pass, seeing more ruins on the way. We camp at Chaquiccocha (3600 m) and if you're up for it, we can look at the stars before bed. Length: 16 km (9,94 m) Time: 7-8 hours
We start early again and enjoy the most beautiful day of the hike. We'll be walking through the jungle part of the trail called the Cloud Forest. We'll see great views before heading down to our last campsite near Wiñay Wayna (2600 m). There's another cool Inca site here to check out after lunch. Length: 10 km (6,2 m) Time: 5 hours
We get up super early to walk to Machu Picchu by sunrise. It's amazing! After getting there, we have a tour and head down to Aguas Calientes. We'll have lunch together if you like (not included), and then take the train at 2.55 PM and bus back to Cusco. We recommend departing from Cusco after 8 PM.

Important stuff

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What's included

Accident insurance
Medical and luggage insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Hiking Guide
Pre-trip briefing in Cusco
Cooker to prepare all meals
Mules carry gear and your 7 kg of items
Hotel pick-up in central Cusco
Water after first 4 hours (bring your own initially)
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, snacks, dinners
Tent with tables and chairs for meals
Tea served every morning in your tent
Big shared tents for two (spacious for comfort)
Sleeping mattress and pillow (you carry these)
Emergency oxygen and first aid kit
Tickets for the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, and train
Bus and train transport back to Cusco
Flight
Visa (if applicable)
Sleeping bag: rent for US$25.
Walking poles: rent for US$15.
First day's breakfast
Last day's lunch
Tips
Tickets to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
Cusco accommodation

Accomodations

Campsites


Campsites along the Inca Trail in Peru offer a unique blend of breathtaking natural beauty and historical richness. Nestled amidst stunning Andean landscapes, these sites provide trekkers with a serene setting to rest, surrounded by panoramic views of mountains and ancient ruins. Equipped with basic amenities for comfort, they serve as gateways to experiencing the trail's cultural heritage, connecting hikers to the path once walked by the Incas.


Guides

Raul & Alpaca Expeditions

Raul & Alpaca Expeditions

Raul is the owner and director of Alpaca Expeditions. They have tour guides 100% local. They mastered the craft of leading groups through the most beautiful places and over the highest elevations without losing any bit of information and any tip to make the hiking more enjoyable. All the guides have graduated in Tourism and passed tests to be able to guide along the treks.


Meeting point

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Machu Picchu


Frequently asked questions


Departures

All departures are guaranteed to run

April 2025
Fri
18 Apr
4:30 AM
Mon
21 Apr
8:00 PM

Confirmed

12 spots left
1040 €
(343 € deposit)
Fri
13 Jun
4:30 AM
Mon
16 Jun
8:00 PM

Confirmed

12 spots left
1040 €
(343 € deposit)
Fri
11 Jul
4:30 AM
Mon
14 Jul
8:00 PM

Confirmed

12 spots left
1040 €
(343 € deposit)
Fri
1 Aug
4:30 AM
Mon
4 Aug
8:00 PM

Confirmed

12 spots left
1040 €
(343 € deposit)
Fri
31 Oct
4:30 AM
Mon
3 Nov
8:00 PM

Confirmed

12 spots left
1040 €
(343 € deposit)
Fri
21 Nov
4:30 AM
Mon
24 Nov
8:00 PM

Confirmed

12 spots left
1040 €
(343 € deposit)

1040 €

(343 € deposit)
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