Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days
The Inca Trail is a great experience that you have to do at least once in your life. With a route of 42 km from km 82 to the Citadel of Machu Picchu.
It combines beautiful mountain landscapes of incredible panoramic views, lush forests, a subtropical jungle of splendid natural surroundings, with the magnificent work of the Incas such as the exceptional stone pavement on the road, beautiful Inca cities, sumptuous temples, agricultural terraces, canals.
And water sources, tunnels and amazing archaeological sites including the famous Sun gate (Puerta del Sol), from where you can observe the Sunrise over the Inca City of Machu Picchu.
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It really is a unique experience, sharing unforgettable moments in full contact with nature, arriving at the famous Inca City of Machu Picchu, where we can admire its magic and charm. We will observe its great old buildings wrapped in a great history, which make it recognized as a Wonder of the World. Local Trekkers Peru, is an agency that has the permission to operate the famous Inca Trail granted by the Peruvian authorities.
The Inca Trail is a great experience that you have to do at least once in your life. With a route of 42 km from km 82 to the Citadel of Machu Picchu. It combines beautiful mountain landscapes of incredible panoramic views, lush forests, a subtropical jungle of splendid natural surroundings, with the magnificent work of the Incas such as the exceptional stone pavement on the road, beautiful Inca cities, sumptuous temples, agricultural terraces, canals. And water so See More
Locations Visited:
Inca Trail, Machu Picchu & Waynapicchu
Starting Altitude:
2720 masl = 8923 pieds
Highest Point:
4200 masl = 13780 pieds
Group:
Minimum 2 paxs & Maximum 10 paxs
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Itinerary
DAY 01: CUSCO – PISCACUCHO KM 82 – WAYLLABAMBA
On this first day of your Machu Picchu trek, we will pick you up around 5:00 am from your hotel. We’ll head towards Piscacucho (Km 82), the trailhead for our hike to Machu Picchu. Before we begin, we’ll make a quick stop in Ollantaytambo, where you can grab any last-minute gear, personal needs, or breakfast (Optional).
This day of hiking Machu Picchu will cover approximately 5 hours. The first two hours take us to Patallacta, an incredible Inca archaeological site where your guide will share its history. We’ll continue for two more hours to our lunch spot. After lunch and a short break, we’ll continue our journey for another 2.5 to 3 hours until we reach our first campsite, Wayllabamba (3000 masl).
Our campsites are designated by the Ministry of Culture and are subject to availability at the time of your Inca Trail trip booking.
CONSIDERATIONS:
- Meals: Lunch, snacks, afternoon tea time, and dinner.
- Accommodation: Camping facilities.
- Distance: 12 km / 7.5 miles.
- Difficulty: Easy/Moderate.
- Walking Time: Approximately 5 – 6 hours.
DAY 02: WAYLLABAMBA – WARMIWAÑUSCA (DEAD WOMAN PASS) PACAYMAYO
Your Machu Picchu hike continues on Day 2. You’ll wake up early to a cup of coca tea as a greeting to the “apus” (mountains). After breakfast, we’ll continue our hike to take advantage of the morning shade. This is often considered the hardest and one of the longest day of the Inca Trail hike, but it’s also one of the most rewarding as you’ll see the various ecological zones and microclimates that make up the area.
We will continue until we reach the Warmiwañusca Pass, or Dead Woman’s Pass, located at 4,200 meters (13,780 feet) above sea level. After a short rest, we will continue towards the Pacaymayo Valley, where you’ll be able to appreciate the Peruvian Andes in all their splendor, complete with streams and small waterfalls. It’s here, in the Pacaymayo River Valley (3,600m / 11,811ft), that we’ll have dinner and set up camp for the night.
CONSIDERATIONS:
- Meals: Lunch, snacks, afternoon tea time, and dinner.
- Accommodation: Camping facilities
- Distance: 13 km / 08 miles.
- Difficulty: Moderate/Challenge.
- Walking Time: Approximately 07 – 09 hours.
DAY 03: PACAYMAYO – PHUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAYWAYNA
Day 3 of our Machu Picchu tours begins with an early, nutritious breakfast. Many hikers consider this the most beautiful day of the trek. After breakfast, we’ll ascend along a steep path, crossing a second pass to encounter the remarkable archaeological ruins of Runkuracay (3,800m / 12,467 ft), with its unique semi-circular shape.
We’ll then walk for approximately two hours along what we call the “Inca Flat,” offering beautiful views of the Salkantay snowy mountain and the stunning Vilcabamba mountain range. After the “Inca Flat,” we reach the third and final highest point: Phuyupatamarca, or “Town in the Clouds,” located at 3,650 meters (11,975 feet) above sea level.
From there, we will continue into the cloud forest, where we can see small streams, waterfalls, palm trees, orchids, and various birds like parrots and parakeets, all typical of this tropical climate. After our lunch, we will head to the ruins of Wiñaywayna (“Forever Young”), a spectacular Inca site located just before Machu Picchu. This will be our last camp before the final leg of our Machu Picchu hike tour.
CONSIDERATIONS:
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, snacks, afternoon tea time, and dinner.
- Accommodation: Camping facilities.
- Distance: 15km / 9.3 miles.
- Difficulty: Moderate/Challenge.
- Walking Time: Approximately 08 – 10 hours.
DAY 04: WIÑAYWAYNA – SUN GATE – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
This is our last day of trekking and the day we finally arrive at the majestic Citadel of Machu Picchu. After an early breakfast, we’ll say goodbye to our porters and cook and begin the final of the hike to Machu Picchu. First, we will arrive at the Inti Punku (“Sun Gate”), where you’ll enjoy an inspiring panoramic view of the MachuPicchu Citadel from far.
Then we continue until to reach the uppert parts of MachuPicchu, from where you will have the best panoramic views and from where we can take the best panoramic pictures. After checking at the MachuPicchu entry, you’ll have a 2-3 hour guided tour of Machu Picchu, where your expert guide will explain the main highlights of this Wonder of the World.
After this incredible experience, you will take a bus down (included) or walk down (optional) to Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy lunch (on your own) and some free time before taking the train back to Cusco. The train ride to Ollantaytambo takes about two hours, where our transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco. This journey concludes one of the best Inca Trail trips available.
CONSIDERATIONS:
- Meals: Breakfast.
- Distance: 5km / 3.1 miles.
- Difficulty: Easy.
- Walking Time: Approximately 2 – 3 hours.
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Inclusions
Includes:
- Bilingual and certified Tour Guide
- A briefing about the machu picchu hike with your guide the day before
- Porters to carry all camping equipment and kitchen stuff
- Permits for the Inca Trail hike, including entrance to Machu Picchu and porters’ permits
- Pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco, Urubamba, or Ollantaytambo
- Private transportation to the Trailhead
- A Survivor T-shirt for each member of the group
- Touristic train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (for the return from your Machu Picchu hike tour)
- A Duffle bag for your personal belongings (7kg limit, including your sleeping bag), carried by porters
- Private Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Four-season Tents (Doite Andina XR4 ) – 2 trekkers per tent with plenty of space
- Camping equipment (kitchen tent, portable chairs, and tables)
- Bus ride from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes on the 4th day
- Comfortable Foam Mattresses for each trekker
- Small Pillow for each Trekker
- 3 Meals per day during the trek (buffet style)
- Professional Cook
- Snacks for each day of trekking
- Boiled water to drink during the trail
- Availability of meals to your preference (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, pescetarian, etc.)
- First Aid Kit with Oxygen balloon.
Doesn’t includes:
- Mineral water (you can buy bottled water in Ollantaytambo and at the first campsite)
- First breakfast and last lunch and dinner
- Upgrade your Touristic Train to a Luxury Vistadome Train to Ollantaytambo ($50 USD )
- Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu mountain ($65 per person)
- Tips for the team (not obligatory but welcome)
- Air Mattress – $20 USD per person (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
- Sleeping bag rental: $20 USD for a professional goose feather bag that can withstand up to -15 degrees Celsius
- Hiking pole rental: $20 USD for a professional pair.
packing list
- Original Passport
- A valid student card if you book this trek as student (25 years old as máximum)
- Travel Insurance card (you have to le tus know the name of your Travel Insurance company and you travel Insurance Number)
- Day Pack.
- Rain coat or Rain Poncho
- Cold Clothes (For the first and Second day)
- Trekking shirts and trekking pants
- Waterproof hiking shoes
- Bottle of Water
- Flash Light
- Toilet Paper
- Sun Block
- Sun Glasses
- Caps or Hats
- Gloves (for the first and second day)
- Insect Repellent (30% DEET Recommended)
- Sleeping Bags
- Walking sticks
- Camera with extra batteries
- Extra money especially in soles to buy thing along the trek
POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE.
Price
CLASSIC INCA TRAIL PRICE FOR THE REST OF 2025 AND 2026
SHARED SERVICE – PRICE PER PERSON:
- From 795 USD for Adults
- From 765 USD for Children and Students (up to 17 years old)
PRIVATE SERVICE – PRICE PER PERSON:
- From 1250 USD for Adults
- From 1220 USD for Children and Students (up to 17 years old)
To book the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you will need to make an initial payment of 300 USD per person or 370 USD If You want to add the visit to the Huaynapicchu Mountain. The rest of the total Price you can complete it 10 days before the Trek starts, or 2 Days before the Trek starts directly at our Office once you are in Cusco.
STUDENT DISCOUNT:
- All travelers under 17 will have a $30 discount.
If you are 25 years old or under when traveling, you can get a 30$ discount with your Student ID Please advise by email to give you the discount.
VALID STUDENT ID FOR INCA TRAIL AND MACHU PICCHU
To get the student discount, travelers should have a Valid ID with the following:
- 25 years or less at the time of entering Machu Picchu. Older than 25 can not enter as a student
- The ID must have the Name of the university, name, and photo of the student
- The ID must have a valid expiration date
