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The 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for adventurous hikers. This trekking route is one of the most popular hikes in the world.

During this 4-day Inca Trail, you will discover various fascinating Inca archaeological sites, hike along original paved Inca pathways, and admire the stunning scenery of the Machu Picchu national park. The trek starts in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and finishes in the Peruvian jungle. You will walk along the original Inca paths, built nearly 500 years ago, and explore the stunning Andean Mountain landscape.

Day 1

We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 5:30 am and drive to the village of Ollantaytambo. Here we will enjoy a nutricious breakfast (not included) and have the chance to buy some snacks before we finally start with our trekking adventure. We will head on to Piscacucho (KM 82) and start with our first 2-hour hike to Patallacta (2,750m/ 9,020ft), an Inca archaeological site with spectacular scenery, located in the lush and green Urubamba valley. After the visit of this fascinating place, we will continue to hike for 45 minutes to our lunch spot. Our cook will prepare a delicious meal for us and we will have some time to rest. We will then hike for 1.5 hours to our campsite Wayllabamba (3,000m/ 9,800ft), where you will have a well-deserved rest and an afternoon snack, followed by a tasty dinner before heading to bed.

Patallacta

Day 2

After a large breakfast and a hot cup of coca tea, we will hike for roughly 4 hours to the highest pass of the trek, the Dead Woman’s Pass (4,215m/ 13,829ft). On reaching the pass, we will stop for a short break to enjoy the fascinating views before setting off again to our 2,5 hours descent to the next valley of Pacaymayo (3,600m/ 11,800ft). We will have some tea and a freshly prepared dinner and spend the night at our campsite.

Warmi Wañusqa

Day 3

This day will be the longest and most challenging, which is why we have a breakfast to get ready for the day. We will continue our hike surrounded by jungle vegetation and a number of incredible archaeological The first archaeological site we visit are the Runcurakay ruins (3,760m/ 12,300ft). Ruins present the peculiarity of having circular enclosures among its structures, After a short break, we hike for 1.5 hours to the archaeological site of Sayacmarka. These ruins are located on a rocky cliff road at 3,600 m altitude and look like a labyrinth of houses, squares with fountains in the middle, and narrow streets. We then reach our lunch point at Chaquicocha, where we have some time to relax. After 2.5 hours of hiking, we reach the next archaeological site of Puyuptamarca (3,600m/ 11,810ft), also known as the “The City Above the Clouds”. There are Inca ruins with five small stone baths, From there we start our 3-hours descent to our campsite Wiñayhuayna, where we will have dinner. 

Winay Wayna

Day 4

Today we will wake up at 3:30 am, have breakfast and descend to the control point. We will wait there for a bit more than one hour until the gates open. Once we have passed through the control point, we will hike 1.5 hours to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), the ceremonial gateway into Machu Picchu. We will get our first glimpse of the majestic Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. From there, we will descend for 40 minutes to the citadel of Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas“. This complex is considered a jewel of the Inca architecture. It is a complete town with different quarters, squares, alleys, buildings, astronomical observatories and terraces. Our local guide will share his knowledge about this sacred place and show us the whole complex. Later, you have enough free time to explore the archaeological site on your own. In the afternoon, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes and have lunch at a local restaurant. We then take the train to Ollantaytambo then to Cusco.

4 Days Small Group Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu

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