4-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu

4-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu

Day 1: Urubamba - Wayllabamba

Pickup at your hotel in Urubamba will occur at the scheduled time, followed by a journey to the village of Piscacucho to begin the first trek. The hike follows the Inca Trail of Pachacutec through the Andes, featuring views of La Veronica and the Vilcanota River, culminating at the archaeological site of Llactapata. After visiting Llactapata, we'll have lunch at the village of Taray and continue to the Wayllabamba camp at an altitude of 3300 meters (10,826 feet) for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Warmi Wañusqa - Pacaymayo

Following an early breakfast, we embark on a challenging uphill hike to Warmi Wañusqa at 4200 meters (13,780 feet). The panoramic views from the top are rewarding. After this, we will descend to Pacaymayo for dinner and rest.

Day 3: Runkuracay - Sayacmarca - Puyupatamarca - Wiñay Huayna

After breakfast, we conduct the longest hike to Runkuracay, then explore Sayacmarca and Puyupatamarca, with a lunch stop in between. Continuing to Wiñay Huayna, we will explore this archaeological site and have dinner before sleeping.

Day 4: Inti Punku - Machu Picchu

We will hike to Machu Picchu after breakfast, passing through Inti Punku for excellent views. A three-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu will follow, after which there will be time for exploration before taking a bus to Aguas Calientes. From there, we can return to Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Yucay, or Cusco.

Accommodation

The tour includes three nights of camping at Wayllabamba, Pacaymayo, and Wiñay Huayna. Sleeping bags and trekking poles are available for rent.

Difficulty of the Hike

The hike varies in difficulty and distance over four days, covering 12, 11, 16, and 6 kilometers (7.5, 5.6, 10, and 3.7 miles) respectively. Good physical condition is required for medium to high-intensity hikes at high altitude.

Options

When reserving, choose between two package options: one without a porter, requiring you to carry your own luggage, or one with a porter for luggage up to 6 kilos (13.2 pounds).

Important

If the activity is canceled due to strikes or weather conditions, an alternative date will be offered. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund will be issued for the tour cost, excluding non-cancellable Inca Trail entrance fees (approximately 292 PEN).