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The 4 Day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu or Inca Trail Peru tops the bucket list of many travellers in South America. Dotted with many Inca ruins, on this four day Inca trail to Machu Picchu, you will be retracing the footsteps of Incas all the way on the road they built 500 years ago.

National Geographic Travel magazine recognised the trail among the best 25 trails in the world.

Inca Trail Peru offers a bit of everything. Apart from experiencing the hike on the 500 years old trail, you will also get to see different archaeological sites. You will be descending from the snow capped Andean peaks to the cloud forests. Along the way, you will be witnessing different flora and fauna, most are typical to the region.

Only those on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu get to see the sunrise from the Sun Gate or Intipunku before reaching the lost city of Incas. 

Inca Trail Peru:

Every part of the trail Peru is well preserved by the authorities to maintain the authenticity.

They have imposed a regulation where they restrict the access on the trail to just 500 people a day. This includes porters, guides and cooks. So barely 200 tourists gets to access this in a day. The permit gets sold 6-7 months in advance.

Why SAMEX Tours Peru?

Samex Tours Peru is a fully locally owned licensed tour operator based in Cusco. We have an excellent team of professionals who are passionate about what they do. They have an excellent knowledge about the routes, history and culture. 

 The 4 day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu is one of our signature treks. We maintain high safety standards. Our main aim is to offer you a pleasant and a safe experience on any of our tours. 

We highly recommend you to spend three to four days in Cusco before the trek to Machu Picchu to avoid altitude sickness. The highest point of Inca Trail is the Dead Woman’s pass at 4,200 metres. 

Do take a moment to check out our reviews on TripAdvisor.

Overview

Inca Trail Peru Highlights

We operate the 4 day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu on a daily basis. Every year in February the trail is closed by authorities for maintenance. It is highly recommended you to book your 4 Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu at least six months in advance and the permits get sold out.

Inca Trail Information:

  • Tour Type: Hiking, camping, adventure, history
  • Total Distance: 43km/26 miles
  • Good For: Reasonably fit travellers
  • Inca Trail Difficulty: Challengin
  • Considerations: Inca Trail Permit require
  • Starting Altitude – 2720m / 8920ft
  • Highest Altitude – 4217m / 13,780ft
  • Walking Distance – 45km / 26 mile
  • Longest Day – Day 2, approximately 16km / 9.9 mile
  • Coldest Night – Day 2 around 0º celsiu
  • Overall Difficulty – Moderately Difficult to Difficult (depends on your level of fitness and aclimatization)

4 Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu Overview

  • First Day: Cusco – Pisqacucho Km 82 – Huayllabamb
  • Second Day: Yuncachimpa – Llulluchapampa – Warmiwañusqa pass – Paqaymay
  • Third Day: Paqaymayo – Chaquiqocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna

Note: If the campsite at Wiñay Wayna (which is a 2 hour away from Machu Picchu) is not available, the official system will assign the campsite at Phuyu Patamarca. It is 5 hours away from Machu Picchu.

  • Fourth Day: Wiñay Wayna – Sun gate – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco

INCLUSIONS

  • Trip briefing.
  • Bilingual guide (English-Spanish).
  • Cook to prepare your meals.
  • Porters to carry camp equipment.
  • Private transportation to the start point.
  • Train Tickets.
  • Inca trail Permit and entrance fees to Machu Picchu.
  • Portable biodegradable bag in toilet with tent.
  • Camping equipment.
  • All meals on the itinerary (B= Breakfast L= Lunch, D= Dinner). Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals on request at no extra cost.
  • Boiled Water.
  • Bus ticket.
  • First-aid kit and oxygen.
  • Samex tours Peru uses walkie talkies.

EXCLUSIONS

  • Domestic flights. (we can book for you)
  • Cusco and Sacred Valley tours (we can book for you).
  • Breakfast on first day, Lunch last day in Aguas Calientes.
  • Extra porter to carry your baggage (per person-will carry 7kg/15lbs to include weight of your sleeping bag for the entire trek) US$85. Per person.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Entrance fee: Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain $70 per person
  • Single Tent: $25.
  • Walking Pole set: $20
  • Sleeping bag with liner: $25.

RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Original passport and (University, College valid student card if applicable).
  • A comfortable 45 Lt trek backpack if you want to carry all your belongings.
  • T-Shirt
  • Trekking poles with rubber tips. (metal tips are not allowed on the trail).
  • Thermal underwear can be worn in the sleeping bag or in cold conditions.
  • Gloves or mittens, scarf, wool socks, woolen hat for cold night.
  • Flash light, head torch and extra batteries.
  • Toiletries, toilet paper, small towel
  • 2 litre water bottle, (disposable plastic bottles are forbidden).
  • Extra money for drinks en route, Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes.
  • Tips for (porters, cooks and guides. ($50-60) It is a tradition. Not mandatory.
  • Emergency money at least 300 soles. Total per person ($70-90) Approximately.
Itinerary

Day 1CUSCO – PISCACUCHO (KM 82) – WAYLLABAMBA

We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you along the sacred valley of Incas to Ollantaytambo. 

Here we will be boarding the train to Pisacacucho or Km.82. It is the trailhead of the 4 day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. 

The trail head is named after its distance from Cusco to Aguas Calientes. Here you will be presenting your Inca Trail permit to the authorities along with your original passport. 

We will then begin the 4 day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu with a gradual climb along the Urubamba river. On our way, we will be visiting some Inca ruins. We will be reaching Miskay. Here we will be stopping for lunch. 

After lunch, we will be hiking to Llactapata Inca ruins. Our local expert will be giving you a guided tour of the complex. After the tour, we will be hiking to Wayllabamba. We will be camping here for the night.

Meals: Launch and Dinner.

Day 2WAYLLABAMBA – WARMI WAÑUSCA (DEAD WOMAN'S PASS) – PACAYMAYO

After relishing a typical breakfast, we will begin hiking quite early in the morning. We will be hiking up to the highest point of the Inca Trail – Warmi Wañusca or the Dead woman’s pass. 

On our way, you will be witnessing the gradual change in weather. You will also experience different ecological zones. 

Once we reach the top of the Dead Woman’s Pass, we will have a short deserving break. From here you will get a panoramic view of the Andean tropical region. 

We will then hike down the hill to our lunch camp. Our chef will serve an exquisite Andean meal.

After lunch we will hike to Pacaymayo campsite. Here we will be serving dinner. 

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3PACAYMAYO – PHUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAY WAYNA

After breakfast, we will begin the third day of the Inca Trail with a hike to the second highest pass at 3850 metres | 12631 feet above sea level. On our way up, we will be visiting Runcuracay archaeological site. 

Our guide will be giving you a guided tour of the complex. We will also be touring the Sayacmarca complex and Phuyupatamarca ruins. 

After lunch, we will be hiking to our campsite near the ruins of Wiñay Wayna. While our chef will be preparing dinner, we will be touring the ruins.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Note: If the campsite Wiñay Wayna is not available which is a 2 hour hike to Machu Picchu, the official system will assign the campsite of Phuyu patamarca which is 5 hours to Machu Picchu.

Day 4WIÑAY WAYNA – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

After an early breakfast, we will hike the final part of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. We will be reaching the Sun gate at sunrise so you will be able to get an enchanting view of the sun rising over the walls of the iconic Incan citadel. 

We will then hike down to the Machu Picchu citadel. Here we will be presenting our entrance ticket. Our local expert will then give you a two hours detailed tour of the citadel. 

After the tour, you will have some free time to explore the citadel on our own. If you have booked to hike Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain, our guide will be directing you to the respective entrance. 

At an advised time, we will be taking a bus down to Aguas Calientes. Here you will have some free time to saunter on the arrow cobble stoned streets rimmed with local shops. 

We will then take a train back to Ollantaytambo. Here our representative will be meeting and will be transferring you back to your respective hotel in Cusco.

Breakfast included

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