The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is rated among the best trekking trips in the world because of the exquisite beauty of its natural surroundings. These include different ecological areas from high deserts to Andean tropical rain‐forest. Following this ancient Inca Trail, you will be walking past mysterious archaeological sites, half covered by the jungle overgrowth that looks like you are discovering them for the first time, and finally arriving to the lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu. The journey is conducted by experienced guides that will make your trip pleasant and safe. The service includes native "quechua" carriers and delicious meals during the trip.

LEVEL: Moderate trekking. No experience needed.
LOCATION: Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Cusco
DURATION: 4 days/3 nights
DESCRIPTION: Spectacular scenery and active hike to get to the amazing citadel. Recommended any time between March and January.
PRICE: £425 / US$640 Book here

ITINERARY

DAY 1 CUSCO - Km. 82 – HUAYLLABAMBA
Transfer from the hotel to Km. 82, where you will meet our porters and equipment. You will start the trek escorted by the porters, going through semi‐arid terrain along the Urubamba River with magnificent views of snow‐capped mountains, until you arrive to Llactapata. Here you will leave the Urubamba valley and set off up the Kusichaca river to our first camp site in Huayllabamba (around 3000 m.a.s.l – 9842 f.a.s.l.). Lunch and dinner included.
KM 82 – Llactapata: 5 KM / 3 hours approximately.
Km 82 to Huayllabamba: 11 km / 6 hours approximately.

DAY 2 HUAYLLABAMBA - PACAYMAYO
After a healthy breakfast you will begin to walk to the Warmihuañusca pass (4200 mts ‐ 13860 ft. approximately). After a short time, you will reach the top of the pass. From this place, it is possible to see the other side of the way leading to Runkurakay ruins. At the end of a gorge, you will stop at a place called Pacaymayo (3600 mts. – 11181 ft.), the second camp. Full meals included. Huayllabamba-Pacaymayo: 7km / 7 hours approximately.

DAY 3 PACAYMAYO – WIÑAYWAYNA
You'll depart from Pacaymayo and a while later a zigzagging but short ascent will take us to the Runkurakay circular ruins. There is no sign of human life, only great forests and abrupt hills. After a good rest, you will start your decent and clearly notice that the Inca Trail is well preserved from this point. After a short while you will get to the steps which go up to Sayacmarca ruins (3620 mts – 11946 ft approximately).

From Sayacmarca the stone road begins to go into the jungle, continuing our trek towards Phuyupatamarca ruins. The trail crosses the "Lago Seco" and for brief moments you’ll go up and down. You’ll then cross "The Tunnel", a natural cavity produced by a landslide but adapted by the Incas. The Inca Trail well‐traced borders continuous on the hills full of moss and fern. After crossing a small pass, you will see some steep steps and under these the Ceremonial Centre of Phuyupatamarca ruins. (3650 mts – 12045 ft approximately). Going down the trail you’ll be able to see the Urubamba valley and the river of the same name. The path goes down to Wiñay Wayna ruins(2650 mts. – 8745 ft approximately), the most important ruins after Machu Picchu and our last campsite. (B, L and D).

Pacaymayo – Phuyupatamarca: 7 km / 6 hours approximately.
Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna: 4 Km / 3 hours approximately.

DAY 4 WIÑAYWAYNA - MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
You will leave our camp very early in the morning, heading towards the Inti Punku, Gate of the Sun (2740 metres, 9042 feet approximately), the last pass. From this site, Machu Picchu (2450 meters, 8085 feet approximately) looks unreal and beautiful. You’ll have the rest of the day to visit the entire citadel. The train goes back to Cusco from the Aguas Calientes station. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Breakfast lunch included (5 Hours hiking)

OPTIONAL:
Stay an extra day at the Aguas Calientes (hot Springs) to get a second exquisite view of Machu Picchu. (This is not included and costs extra)
 

TRIP INCLUDES:

• Group services

• Orientation meeting in Cusco (previous to departure date)

• Bus to Km. 82

• All balanced meals during the trekking (4 days/3 nights), including snacks

• Backpacker train from Machu Picchu to Cusco

• All common camping gear: Mountain tent for two, mattress, kitchen dishes, kitchen tent, dining tent, table and chairs

• Cook

• Porters for the whole camping equipment

• First aid kit with oxygen

• Professional bilingual guide plus one assistant for every nine clients

• Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes train station

NOT INCLUDED:

• Sleeping bags

• Hotel or meals in Cusco

• Extra services not mentioned in the program

• Tips and extra expenses

• Peruvian taxes
   

TRIP INCLUDES:

• Backpacker train ticket

• Buses from Cusco – Poroy Train Station – Cusco

• Buses to the citadel

• Guide services group

• Entrances fees

DURATION : 1 Day
LOCATION : Machu Picchu. Cusco
PRICE: £360 / US$540 Book here
 

ITINERARY
From Cusco you will take a bus to Poroy train station and then the Vistadome Train (FIRST CLASS SERVICE) to Machu Picchu; one of the greatest archaeological wonders on the planet. During the train journey you will pass some breathtaking views providing great photo opportunities. Once you arrive at the Inca citadel (Inca Ruins), you be taken on a PRIVATE tour. An experienced and trained guide will walk you, alone, around the Inca ruins, providing information on its history and answering questions throughout. In the afternoon you will return to Poroy train station where you will take a bus back to Cusco.
 

TRIP INCLUDES:

• Vistadome train ticket

• Private van from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station and come back

• Buses to the citadel

• Private guide services group

• Entrances fees

DURATION : 2 Days
LOCATION : Machu Picchu. Cusco
PRICE: £425 / US$640 Book here
 

ITINERARY
DAY-1: Cusco – Machu Picchu
From Cusco you will take a bus to Poroy train station and then the Vistadome Train (FIRST CLASS SERVICE) to Machu Picchu; one of the greatest archaeological wonders on the planet. During the train journey you’ll pass some breathtaking views providing great photo opportunities. Once you arrive at the Inca citadel (Inca Ruins), you be taken on a PRIVATE tour. An experienced and trained guide will walk you, alone, around the Inca ruins, providing information on its history and answering questions throughout. After your tour you will return to Aguas Calientes village to stay the night in a hostel.

DAY-2: Machu Picchu - Cusco
You will breakfast in the hostel and then have some free time to explore the beautiful village of Aquas Calientes. You will also have the option to return to the citadel but this is not compulsory and will cost extra. During the afternoon you will return to the Ollantaytambo train station where a private car will be waiting.

TRIP INCLUDES:

• Vistadome train ticket

• Private van from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station and come back

• Buses to the citadel

• Private guide services group

• Entrances fees

• Overnight at Rupawasi Hostel or similar

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals

• Second visit to the citadel