Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: 4 Days and 3 Nights
Hike the Inca Trail from km 82 to Machu Picchu, with three nights of camping, archaeological sites, and mountain scenery.
Highlights
- Four Days on the Inca Trail
- Patallacta, Andean Passes, and Wiñay Wayna
- Arrival at Machu Picchu on foot
Service Details
- Type of experience: Multi-day package
- Duration: 4 days
- Departure from: Cusco
- Group: Medium
- Difficulty: High
- Guide: Travel Guide
Overview
The 4-day, 3-night Inca Trail to Machu Picchu begins in Piscacucho, at kilometer 82, and combines mountain trails, archaeological sites, and nights spent camping. The first day follows the Vilcanota Valley toward Huayllabamba; then, the route climbs to Warmiwañusca and continues through cloud forest landscapes.
Phuyupatamarca, Intipata, and Wiñayhuayna are included in the program’s itinerary. The final day includes a visit to Inti Punku and a guided tour of Machu Picchu, depending on the terms of the ticket purchased. The return trip includes a train ride from Aguas Calientes and transportation to Cusco.
Check the equipment and packing list before your trip: trekking poles, a sleeping bag, and personal gear are not included. The itinerary combines stages of varying difficulty and requires preparation for several days of hiking.
Photo credits: Patallacta — Bruno Girin (CC BY-SA 2.0); Warmiwañusca — Dmitry Brant (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiñay Wayna — Matt Austin (Public Domain). Images resized for the web.
Itinerary
Pickup in Cusco and transfer to Kilometer 82, with a stop for breakfast in Ollantaytambo (at your own expense). After passing through the entrance checkpoint, the hike begins along the Vilcanota River, with views of the Inca sites and the snow-capped Mount Verónica, all the way to the campsite in Huayllabamba.
- Destinations: Cusco · Piscacucho · Huayllabamba
- Meals: Lunch, snacks, and dinner
- Accommodations: Camp in Huayllabamba
After breakfast, we begin the ascent to the Warmiwañusca Pass. The day continues with the descent to Pacaymayo and the planned mountain hike before settling in at camp for the night. This is one of the most physically demanding stages of the program.
- Destinations: Warmiwañusca · Pacaymayo
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accommodations: Camp
Hike to Phuyupatamarca to admire its ruins and the mountainous landscape. The descent continues through the cloud forest and the terraces of Intipata to Wiñayhuayna, where you’ll visit the archaeological site and spend your last night camping.
- Destinations: Phuyupatamarca · Intipata · Wiñayhuayna
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accommodations: Camp at Wiñayhuayna
Early morning departure to hike the final stretch to Inti Punku and continue on to Machu Picchu. After the guided tour included in your ticket, descend to Aguas Calientes and return by train, with a connecting shuttle to Cusco.
- Destinations: Inti Punku · Machu Picchu · Aguas Calientes · Cusco
- Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
Includes
- Information and assistance prior to departure.
- Tourist transportation to and from the hotel.
- Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy station.
- Tourist guide.
- Consettur bus to Machupicchu Sanctuary.
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail.
- Entrance ticket to Machupicchu Sanctuary.
- Professional cook
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners (Options: Vegetarians, vegans, celiacs, etc.)
- One liter of water (1st day).
- First Aid Kit.
- Accommodation in quadruple tents (capacity 2 pax).
- Camping equipment such as: Dining tent, kitchen, tables, chairs, cooking equipment (transported by our porters).
Does not include
- Trekking poles $10 USD
- Additional costs or out-of-control delays such as bad weather, protests, political instability, etc.
- Additional income (Huayna Picchu - Machupicchu Mountain) $60 USD
- First breakfast, last lunch and dinner.
- Sleeping bag (our bags can withstand very low temperatures like 18ºC, they are shaped like a mummy) $20 USD
- Personal equipment.
- Travel Insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The program lasts 4 days. The itinerary includes Cusco, the Inca Trail, Wiñayhuayna, and Machu Picchu. See the itinerary for each day for details on activities and transfers.
Yes. The program spreads the hike over four days, with ascents and descents before reaching Machu Picchu. Review the daily itinerary and what’s included in terms of equipment and lodging before booking.
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