The Inca Trail 4 Days Trek to Machu Picchu is a 26-mile-long trail through stunning mountain landscapes, breathtaking wilderness, and fascinating archaeological sites. Built by the Incas over 500 years ago, this Inca Trail is considered one of the most famous and classic treks in the world. By hiking this road you have the privilege to experience the ancient trail as the Incas did five hundred years ago.
Our classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu starts at Km-82 in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The 4-day Inca Trail slowly ascends up to a maximum height of 13,828 feet before descending into the inca citadel. Along the Inca Trail, you are surrounded by majestic peaks, lush cloud forests, and a diverse range of flora and fauna. The popular trek also passes through several Inca sites, such as Llactapata and Wiñay Wayna and others. This offers a great opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the Inca civilization.
This Inca Trail 4 Days Trek to Machu Picchu is the only tour that takes you through the Sun Gate to the Inca city. As you make your way to the final stretch of the trail, you are greeted with breathtaking views of the historic site of Machu Picchu. The iconic monument of the incas remains surrounded by the lush green mountains and the Urubamba River below. This is a moment that is sure to take your breath away and leave you in awe of the incredible engineering and architectural skills of the Inca civilization.
The classic Inca Trail 4 Days Trek is not only an adventure for fun, but also offers a deep spiritual and cultural connection with the ancient Inca civilization. The Incas hiked and considered this epic trail as a sacred route to Machu Picchu. It is also believed that completing the Inca Trail brings purification and connects trekkers to the natural Andean world. Additionally, the 4-day Inca Trail is a reflection of the Inca’s deep connection to the mountains and their respect for the mother earth.
The Inca Trail 4 Days Trek gives the opportunity to explore various Inca sites besides Machu Picchu. Your local Inca Trail operator hires the best tour guides to show all interesting Inca sites complemented with historical information. Embark on this 4-day Trek to Machu Picchu and discover why the Inca Trail is among the best adventures in world.
Similarly, the 2-day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is available for those with limited time. During which, you experience the 2-day Inca Trail, archaeological sites, pass through lush tropic vegetation and sun gate until you reach Machu Picchu.
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Day 1: Cusco – Piscacucho Trailhead – Huayllabamba
The classic Inca Trail 4 days Trek to Machu Picchu begins with a pick up from your hotel at 5:00 am and takes you to Piscacucho trailhead. Once there, we will meet the entire team of professionals who will make your trip a success. Then we will begin our trek.
The first day is easy and let you prepare for the days to come. We will have the beautiful sight of the snow mountains and will also be walking near the Sacred Valley River. After 2 hours hike, we will find the first Inca site of Patallacta, where we will have lunch and later continue to our first camp at Wayllabamba.
⛺ Campsite assigned by the Ministry of Culture
🍽 Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 2: Huayllabamba – Death Woman’s Pass – Pacaymayo
After enjoying our breakfast, start the most difficult section of the hike to the highest pass of the Inca Trail. This day will also offer stunning views of the Andean scenery and also observe the different types of micro-climates existing in the area.
The arduous ascent continues, we will pass the dead woman, at about 4200 masl. Here you will have the enormous satisfaction of reaching the highest point of the entire Inca Trail. After this experience, we will continue descending to Pacaymayo and have our delicious lunch. This place will also be our campsite, meaning you will spend the afternoon resting in your tent.
⛺ Campsite assigned by the Ministry of Culture
🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 3: Pacaymayo – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay huayna
After eating our breakfast, we will start the way up to the second Inca Trail pass at 3850 masl. On the way, we will visit the small Inca sites of Runkurakay and Sayacmarca with our knowledgeable guide. After this experience, we will continue our hike to Chaquicocha, where we enjoy our lunch.
From here, the Inca Trail trek offers amazing views with verdant vegetation and mossy trees. The 2-hour hike brings us to another Inca complex, where we will start a long descend. We will continue our hike to the last campsite called Wiñay Huayna (forever young). Our guide will take us to visit the impressive archaeological site. After the tour, we will have dinner and say goodbye to the adventure team.
⛺ Campsite assigned by the Ministry of Culture
🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 4: Wiñay Huayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Today we will get up very early and eat our small breakfast. We will continue our hike very early in order to be on time and see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. After a one-hour trek, we will pass through Inti Punku or sun gate to Machu Picchu, where you will have an amazing panoramic view of the Inca citadel. After this experience, we will visit the Inca citadel for about 3 hours.
Later, ride the bus down to Machu Picchu Village, Here, you will have time to enjoy lunch before taking the Vistadome train service to Ollantaytambo Train Station. Once in Ollantaytambo you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.
🍽 Breakfast
Our private Machu Picchu 4-day hike is perfect for friends, couples, and families because you can leave on any date you wish. You don’t have to wait for anyone else, Inca Trail tour starts with only 02 passengers.
Prices are per person based on 2 people, valid through 2025
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For this trek, you need to pack a duffel bag that will be carried by our porters. Max. 5 kilos / 11 Pounds. Your daypack with essentials should be carried by you during the hike.
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Length: 4 days/3 nights
Tour Type: Shared Service
USD $: 950
Hiking, Trekking, Archaeology, Adventures