4-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu

Emperor Pachacutec ordered the construction of a trail through the Andes mountains linking Cusco to Machu Picchu. The 4-day Inca Trail hike follows this historic route.

4-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu

Day 1: Urubamba - Wayllabamba

Pickup from your hotel in Urubamba will take you to the village of Piscacucho to begin the first trek along the Inca Trail of Pachacutec. The hike includes views of La Veronica and the Vilcanota River, culminating at the archaeological site of Llactapata. After lunch at Taray, you'll hike to the Wayllabamba camp at 3300 meters (10,826 feet) for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Warmi Wañusqa - Pacaymayo

After an early breakfast, commence a challenging uphill hike to Warmi Wañusqa at 4200 meters (13,780 feet). Then, descend to Pacaymayo for dinner and rest.

Day 3: Runkuracay - Sayacmarca - Puyupatamarca - Wiñay Huayna

After breakfast, embark on the longest hike to the ruins of Runkuracay and the citadels of Sayacmarca and Puyupatamarca. Lunch will be taken on the route before reaching the archaeological site of Wiñay Huayna for exploration, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 4: Inti Punku - Machu Picchu

Breakfast precedes the hike to Machu Picchu, passing through Inti Punku for views of the citadel. A three-hour guided tour will follow, with free time for exploration before taking the bus to Aguas Calientes and returning to your hotel in Urubamba or to Ollantaytambo, Yucay, or Cusco.

Accommodation

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

Difficulty of the Hike

The difficulty varies day by day, covering 12, 11, 16, and 6 kilometers (7.5, 5.6, 10, and 3.7 miles). Good physical condition is necessary for medium to high intensity hikes at high altitudes.

Options

Reservations can be made with or without a porter. If without, you'll carry your own luggage. If with a porter, your luggage should not exceed 6 kilos (13.2 pounds).

Important

If the activity is cancelled due to strikes or weather conditions, alternative dates will be offered. Refunds will be provided for the tour cost, excluding non-refundable Inca Trail entrance fees (approx. 292PEN).