Overview
Classic Inca Trail Trek «the ancient stone paved Inka trail to Machu Picchu is Peru’s number one Inca tours 4-Day tour and one of the most impressive treks in South America. Hiking the Inca trek tours with us, you’re going to travel with healthy organic food and official site that operates Classic Inca Trail - Group Service
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- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bus ticket Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes town
Lunch
Dinner
Train ticket Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco
Breakfast
Inca Trail & Machu Picchu entrence tickets
A Tent for 2 travelers and a foam mattress per person
Tips for your Inca Trail team (Guide, porters and chef).
Sleeping bag and walking sticks (Can be rented from us).
The first morning breakfast and last lunch
Huayna Picchu & Machu Picchu mountain tickets
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
The tickets are provided directly by your guide
What to expect
Day 1 Cusco - Km82 - Ayapata
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Inca Trail
30 min
The pick up from your hotel then, you go driving to the trailhead KM82, there is a checkpoint where youmust show up your passport which has to match with your permits, after you will start hiking the first couple hours, it will be pretty flat to arrive to the first Inca ruin of Llactapata, after it will be another couple hours to arrive to the first lunch spot - where the porters will be waiting with amazing fresh lunch. After lunch comes the first uphill but you'll get some time for breaks and continue for another couple hours to reach our first campsite Ayapata.
Day 2 Ayapata - Pacaymayo Alto - Chaquicocha
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Runkuracay
45 min Admission ticket included
Breakfast in the morning. Then climb up 5 hrs to the highest point of our journey which is the famous “Dead Woman's Pass” (4215 meters/13779 feet). This day will be memorable and unforgettable as its considered to be the most difficult day of the Inca Trail, after the summit 2 hour downhill through Inca steps which is very steep to arrive to the second lunch spot. After lunch you will have 2 hour uphill and 2 downhill including breaks in each Inca site Runkurakay and Sayacmarca, afterward the last site it is only 30 minutes away to get the campsite at Chaquicocha.
Day 3 Chaquicocha - Phuyupatamarka - Wiñay Wayna
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30 min Admission ticket included
After breakfast, we'll hike for 2 hour to the last pass of Phuyupatamarca. The best area to enjoy the flora, fauna and views. Phuyupatamarca means “City in the Clouds” and Inti Pata ” Sun above the terraces” visited in the morning. Afterward lunch you get to visit Winay Wayña “Forever Young” amazing Inca site, after visiting the ruins you get back to the campsite for dinner and say goodbye your amazing team "the porters".
Day 4 Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco
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Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
3 hours Admission ticket included
The porters will wake you up early in the morning, today is the highlight of the Inca Trail, we head straight to the checkpoint to enter Machu Picchu and once the site opens we hike to the Sun Gate, where you’ll get your first fantastic view of Machu Picchu, once arriving you get to visit the most important temples of Machu Picchu. In the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo from where you will carry on by bus back to Cusco.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 6 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel between 2 and 6 days before the start time: 50% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (America/Lima).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (4 Days / 3 Nights).
How long does Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (4 Days / 3 Nights) take?
It takes about 4 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Bus ticket Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes town
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Train ticket Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco
- Breakfast
- Inca Trail & Machu Picchu entrence tickets
- A Tent for 2 travelers and a foam mattress per person
What's not included?
- Tips for your Inca Trail team (Guide, porters and chef).
- Sleeping bag and walking sticks (Can be rented from us).
- The first morning breakfast and last lunch
- Huayna Picchu & Machu Picchu mountain tickets
Which places does it visit?
It visits Inca Trail, Runkuracay, Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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