4-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu

Emperor Pachacutec ordered the construction of a trail through the majestic Andes mountains linking the imperial city of Cusco to Machu Picchu. This 4-day Inca Trail hike allows participants to follow in the footsteps of the Inca ruler.

4-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu

Day 1: Urubamba - Wayllabamba

Pickup will occur at your hotel in Urubamba. The trek begins at the village of Piscacucho, where we'll walk through the Inca Trail of Pachacutec. Highlights include views of La Veronica and a visit to Llactapata. Lunch will be at the village of Taray, followed by a hike to Wayllabamba camp at 3300 meters (10,826 feet) for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Warmi Wañusqa - Pacaymayo

After breakfast, we will hike to Warmi Wañusqa at 4200 meters (13,780 feet). The descent leads to Pacaymayo camp for dinner and rest.

Day 3: Runkuracay - Sayacmarca - Puyupatamarca - Wiñay Huayna

After breakfast, we will hike the longest segment, visiting the ruins of Runkuracay, and the citadels of Sayacmarca and Puyupatamarca. Lunch will be served before exploring Wiñay Huayna. Dinner will be prepared at the campsite.

Day 4: Inti Punku - Machu Picchu

Breakfast precedes the hike to Machu Picchu. We will pass through Inti Punku and enjoy a three-hour guided tour of the site. Afterward, there will be free time for exploration before returning via train to your hotel in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Yucay, or Cusco.

Accommodation

The tour includes three nights of accommodation in camps at Wayllabamba, Pacaymayo, and Wiñay Huayna. Sleeping bags and trekking poles are available for rent at the camp.

Difficulty of the Hike

Trail difficulty varies each day, covering 12, 11, 16, and 6 kilometers (7.5, 5.6, 10, and 3.7 miles). A good physical condition is recommended for medium to high intensity hikes at elevation.

Options

During reservation, choose between two package options: one with a porter and one without, where self-carrying luggage is required. Luggage for the porter option cannot exceed 6 kilos (13.2 pounds).

Important

If the tour is canceled due to strikes or weather, an alternative date will be offered. For rescheduling impossibility, a full refund, excluding non-cancellable Inca Trail entrance fees (approx. 292 PEN), will be provided.