OVERVIEW
Follow in the footsteps of the Incas and hike the world-famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, on this fully-equipped and guided 5-day Inca Trail itinerary. The 5-day Inca Trail follows the route of the world-famous classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Hikers will arrive at Machu Picchu on the fourth day of the trek and descend directly to the small town of Aguas Calientes, for a well-deserved night’s rest in a comfortable hotel. Starting early, on the following day a knowledgeable guide will provide a tour of Machu Picchu, after which there will be time for the optional ascent of Huayna Picchu Mountain or a visit to the Temple of the Moon, before the return train ride to Cusco.
QUICK FACTS
DAY 1: CUSCO / CHILCA / HUAYLLABAMBA
Trek length:12km/ 7.5mi; 5-6 hours
Main altitudes: Cusco 3400 m/ 11159 ft.;
Piscacucho (km 82): 2650 m/ 8692 ft.;
Llactapata: 2610 m/ 8563 ft.;
Huayllabamba: 2968 m/ 9737 ft
 
DAY 2: HUAYLLABAMBA / PACAYMAYO
Trek length:10.5km/ 6.5mi; 6-7 hours
Main altitudes: Huayllabamba: 2968 m/ 9737 ft.
Llulluchapampa: 3767 m/ 12359 ft.;
Warmiwañuska: 4205 m/ 13795 ft.;
Pacaymayo: 3604 m/ 11821 ft
DAY 3: PACAYMAYO / PHUYUPATAMARCA
Trek length:10.5km/ 6.5mi; 5-6 hours
Main altitudes: Pacaymayo: 3604 m/ 11821 ft;
Runkuraqay pass: 3950 m/ 12956 ft;
Phuyupatamarca: 3640 m/ 11942 ft
 
DAY 4: PHUYUPATAMARCA / MACHU PICCHU / AGUAS CALIENTES
Trek length: 12km/ 7.5mi; 5-6 hours
Main altitudes: Phuyupatamarca: 3640 m/ 11942 ft; Wiñay Wayna: 2665 m/ 8743 ft; Intipunku: 2693 m/ 8833 ft;
Machu Picchu: 2460 m/ 8071 ft; Aguas Calientes: 2070 m/ 6791 ft
ITINERARY
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WHAT’S INCLUDED?
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Transport and tickets
Private transport from your hotel in Cusco to the trailhead
Return train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (Poroy station). Expedition class train. We can provide an upgrade to Vistadome upon request
Transfer from the train station to your hotel in Cusco
Entrance tickets to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
Round trip bus ticket to and from Machu Picchu
Camping equipment
Personal tent
Air mattresses
Kitchen utensils, complete tableware, chairs and tables
Dining tent and kitchen tent
Latrine tent
First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle
Team
One of our team to facilitate process work and lead the group
English speaking guide
Cook
Porters to carry camping equipment, food and up to 7 kilograms of each participant’s personal gear
Food
Delicious meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Drinking water to fill your water bottle regularly (from natural sources, filtered and boiled)
Snacks in the morning and afternoon (fruit, biscuits, chocolate and energy bars, candy)
Hot drinks such as tea and coffee
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NOT INCLUDED:
Sleeping bags (we offer sleeping bags for hire at an additional cost)
Entrance fee to visit Huayna Picchu (subject to availability)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal items, including personal medical supplies
Hotel in Aguas Calientes
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WHAT TO BRING:
Passport (bring additional photocopies of your passport)
A daypack for personal items (to be carried personally)
Warm clothing for the Andean sections of the trek
Rain jacket
Long sleeved shirts (cotton)
Shorts for walking (optional).
Cap and sunglasses
Sun block
Camera
Binoculars for birdwatching enthusiasts
Good hiking boots
Walking poles (make sure they are not metal tipped, to protect the Inca Trail’s original stone steps)
Swimming gear and sandals (if you would like to visit the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes)
Flashlight
HOW TO GET THERE:
Fly into Cusco Airport. We will assist with transfers from the airport.