Inca Trail 4 Days to Machu Picchu
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
4/5
4215 MASL / 13779 FT
INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
387 Review
from $850.00
Inca Trail 5 Days To Machu Picchu
This trek takes 5 days/4 nights and ends in Machu Picchu.
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS Inca Trail
23 reviews
Inca Trail 5 Days To Machu Picchu
This trek takes 5 days/4 nights and ends in Machu Picchu.
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS Inca Trail
23 reviews
Altitude
4215 MASL / 13779 FT
Departure
CUSCO
Physical Level
4/5
Duration
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Group Size
8 PER GROUP
Seasson
MARCH TO DECEMBER
Accomodation
CAMPING
Trip Style
HIKING AND CAMPING
Overview
The famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 5 days is one of the ten best hikes in the world because most of it is in the original Stone path made for one of the essential civilizations on the planet, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The famous Quechuas conquered almost all of South America, and the capital was Qosqo (nave of the world). From there you can take the bus to km 82 (Trailhead and star the Inca to Machu Picchu 5 days).
This tour offers breathtaking views of Machu Picchu from the entrance to the Inca Trail that otherwise you usually would not see. The trek is extensive, passing through the “Puerta del Sol” (the Sun Portal) traveling through various deserts, incredible landscapes, and numerous Inca ruins. The journey is laid out through a magnificent stone pathway. This excursion finishes descending to the famous citadel of Machu Picchu. (Porters will carry your belongings throughout the trekking tour). You need to take your day pack. If you want to do this trek, you must book 4 or 5 months before.
CAUTION: Please allow a minimum of two (02) days to acclimate before considering beginning your adventure package to Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
Day 1: CUSCO – HUAYLLABAMBA
Our adventure starts with a pick-up at your hotel (5:00 a.m.), where we’ll drive to “Kilometer 82”. But before we stop in Ollantaytambo (part of the sacred valley of the Incas to get our breakfast and then going to be one hour more to the Trailhead. Once we pass the control, our trekking of the Inca Trail begins. Our first hike is approximately 3 hours to reach the “Llaqtapata” archaeological complex. Afterward, lunch will be served. And take a break.
Following lunch, you’ll continue hiking towards a high Andean community, “Huayllabamba.” In the afternoon, you’ll pitch a tent to spend the first expedition night, and you will have dinner.
Day 2: HUAYLLABAMBA – WARMIWAÑUSCA – PACAYMAYO
Our morning begins with a nutritious breakfast prepared by our specialized chef. Then we’re off to continue our expedition of the famous Inca Trail.
We’ll ascend this part of the trek (4 hrs. approx.) to the highest point of our tour, “WARMIWAÑUSCA.” Here you’ll appreciate your efforts to indulge in the excellent panoramic view of the valleys below. After a short break, we’ll descend to the high forest, where we will have lunch (around 2:00 p.m.).
After lunch, we’ll continue our downhill hike to the Pacaymayo Valley (3 hours), where we will cross small streams, creeks, and tunnels with stone steps to reach our camp near the river.
Day 3: PACAYMAYO – PUYAPATAMARKA
Of course, we will have a coca tea and then a good healthy breakfast to regenerate from yesterday’s hike. We’ll start with a 45-minute walk until we reach two archaeological complexes, “Runkurakay” and “Sayacmarka.” You’ll have the opportunity to explore and take photographs.
Later we will head towards Chaquicocha, which is going to be our lunch spot; after lunch, we will keep going up and down to “Pjuyupatamarca,” on the way you’ll see beautiful views and pass the amazing Inca tunnels, from the lunch to our base camp is going to be one hour and a half, once there we will have a stunning view of the Machu Picchu mountain.
Day 4: – PUYAPATAMARKA – WIÑAYHUAYNA-MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN
Our morning begins with coca tea and nutritious breakfast prepared by our specialized chef. Then we’re off to continue our expedition of the famous Inca Trail. We’ll continue hiking for 2 hours until we reach the archaeological complex of “Wiñaywayna,” where we will visit this fantastic Inca site and have lunch; after lunch, we will have a good bay with our porters. Then where we will hike up for about an hour between the high forest to reach the “Inti Punku” (Puerta del Sol – Sun Door); from here, you’ll get a breathtaking panoramic view of the Lost City of the Incas Machu Picchu. Then we descend to reach your destination, the Machu Picchu Inca site. After taking nice pictures will take the bus to Aguas Calientes town, where we will have dinner in the excellent restaurant and sleep in the super hostel.
Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Cusco
After a delicious early breakfast, we will board the bus transporting us to the Majestic Lost City of the Incas, “Machu Picchu.” The trek leader will impart the history of this mystical place. We will have the opportunity to visit the “Temple of the Sun,” the “Royal Palace,” the “Main Temple,” the “Temple of the Three Windows,” and the “Sun Dial.” Here, we promise an unforgettable experience. After your guided tour, you’ll have free time to do your exploring.
If you have reserved your visit to “Huaynapicchu” (tickets limited to 400 per day – not included), you’ll begin your hike at 7:00 – 10:00 a.m.; please coordinate with the Tour Guide for your visit depending on Municipality’s programmed time.
There are many more activities that you can do. These activities are optional (not included with the package), for example, The “Puerta del Sol” (2 hours hike up and down), where you will appreciate the Inca city from a different viewpoint.
In the afternoon, we catch the train to reach the City of Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival to Ollantaytambo, we will have transportation waiting to drive you back to your hotel in Cusco
Included
- Trek briefing with your guide.
- HOTEL IN CUSCO
- HIKING POLES
- SLEEPING BAG
- Professional trek guide
- Private transport and professional driver (to the starting point of hike – km 82)br
- All entrance tickets and permits for Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Park.br
- Indigenous porters to carry camping equipment: client tents, dining and cooking tents, table, stools, cooking
gear, stove, gas container, cutlery, plates, food and fresh vegetables.br - Extra porter to carry 7 kg personal items (You just need to carry your day backpack with everything you will
need during the day.)br - Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes Villagebr
- Machu Picchu guided tour (2 hrs) and free time for you.br
- 1 train ticket from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambo village (Expedition Tourist Train)br
- 1 bus ticket from Machu Picchu Park to Machu Picchu Pueblobr
- 3 nights camping “Inca Trail Trek”br
- Spacious tents/Sleeping mat.br
- We provide a duffle bag for personal items.br
- Boiled water provided from 2nd day on (for drinking during hike)br
- One chef and assistant cookbr
- Excellent Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinnersbr
- Food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, and rice, all rich in
carbohydrates and suitable for trekking. (Vegetarian, vegan or special diet meals upon request.)br - Tea time before dinner (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn)br
- Wake up to coca tea in your tent.br
- Buckets of hot water for washing in your tent every daybr
- Biodegradable soap and hand cleansing gelbr
- Cusco Journeys & Adventure uses walkie-talkies on all treks.br
- Oxygen Tank & First aid kitbr
- All local taxes
No Included
- lunch day 5
- Tips: Guide, Cook, Porters
- Energy snacks. So it would be useful to bring some such as as chocolate bars and dried fruits.
- In an effort to reduce plastic waste on the trail we encourage our guests to use refillable water bottles
Recommendations
- Backpack waterproof layer
- Loose pants and better long
- Feather coat and waterproof jacket.
- Gloves and skullcap.
- Trekking shoes with thick orm.
- Micro fiber or wool socks.
- Walking sticks.
- Sunscream and glasses.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Original passport.
- Purifiying pills.
- Personal higiene items.
- Torch with replacement battery.
- Camera.
- Extra Money to tipping guides, cookers and porters
Packing List
What To Bring
- A good day pack: such as Eagle Creek Afar Backpack (Appropriate pack to carry your personal belongings.)
- Original passport (International Student Identity Card “ISIC” if applicable)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended but not required
- Lighter trekking boots (with good ankle support)
- 3 pairs of trekking pants (not jeans), 1 hiking, 1 cotton–which is just enough. Please spray both pairs with an insect repellent spray before the trip.
- Layers for variable temperatures especially at night.
- 1 rain jacket: The first night the temperature can be as low as – 5 degrees Celsius/23 degrees Fahrenheit. A rain jacket can be helpful because there are rainy days even in the dry season!
- 1 warm/winter jacket (Thermals: wool socks/gloves, scarf and woolen hat for cold nights).
- 4 pairs of underwear, 6 pairs of socks (Bamboo or cotton/nylon-blend socks dry faster than 100 percent cotton, which lose their softness when air-dried.) It is nice to have a couple of extra pairs of socks to change into at night when you’re not hiking. Also, we recommend bringing both really heavy hiking socks and lighter socks, as well as the weather, is variable, so you want to make sure you’re not too cold or too hot.
- 4 t-shirts, 2 long sleeve shirts
- 1 good sleeping bag liner which is super lightweight and easy to pack. This definitely does its job!
- Travel-size tissues and wet wipes.
- Iron tablets and pills for altitude sickness. Several people on the hike have varying degrees of altitude sickness and both of these remedies (in addition to the coca tea) are very helpful in alleviating the symptoms.
- Sun protection cream (SPF 45 or higher recommended).
- Bug spray with 30% DEET in it–which you need, but it doesn’t work very well. The issue with Cusco outdoor is that most of the bugs are not mosquitoes. They are these small flies you can’t even see that leave weird bites that first look like you pricked your finger and then blow up into itchy red bumps. Unfortunately, these bugs seem to bite you no matter what kind of spray you put on, so bringing some anti-itch ointment could be helpful.
- Re-usable plastic or metal water container or a hydration pack such as Camelback
- Water (Only for the first day of the hike, as we will provide you with water throughout the rest of the hike).
- Camera
- A headlamp to navigate camp in the evenings and pre-dawn mornings with spare batteries
- Bandages or moleskin
- Flip flops to change into at night. Your toes will thank you!
- Toiletries
- Medication (Imodium AD or something for your stomach) because some people get an upset stomach on the trek. Also, Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen can be helpful to help with aches and pains after 8-10 hours of hiking each day.
- Plastic bags for dirty and wet clothes
- Something to read in the evenings
- Extra money for drinks, tips insoles for cooks, horsemen, guides. (USD$60-70).
- Emergency money at least 300-450 extra soles (USD$ 220)
Travel Guide
The Inca Trail 4 day Trek
The Inca Trail 4 day Trek to Machu Picchu is a truly amazing, educational, challenging and must-have experience in your life time. Our 4 day trek on the traditional Inca trail covers 33.7 miles over 4 days. We cross over 3 passes with the highest at 4,215m/ 13,828 feet. Cusco sits at 3,400m/ 11,152 feet and the city of Machu Picchu sits at 2,430m/ 7,972 feet on the edge of the Amazon. The positioning of Machu Picchu and the incredible way the Inca’s re enforced the mountain below the city from possible earthquakes, hand-carved each structure, managed to cultivate crops, redirect water and positioned the city out of reach of invaders in truly remarkable. The journey to Machu Picchu will leave you inspired with true admiration for the incredible Incan people who ran these trials over 500 years ago. Read all the information you need for an Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu.
Prices
| Number of persons | Price per person |
| 1 | $$1100.00 |
| 2 | $$1070.00 |
| 3 | $$1040.00 |
| 4 | $$1010.00 |
| 5 | $$980.00 |
| 6 | $$950.00 |
| 7 | $$920.00 |
| 8 | $$890.00 |
Permits are needed for your chosen start date. Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2022 through January 2023. All prices quoted are $USD
- group price : $890 per person
Important: Price includes up to 7 kilos of your personal belongings to be carried by the mules (NO need of extra Porter hire!).
Discounts:
- Student Discount 20$ dollars
- Under 15 years will pay as student: US$20.00
- Under 7 years Discount: US$35.00
Why Choose us
SUMAQ ENCANTO TRAVEL is a Local Travel Agency and Tour Operator with 10 years of experience in the world of tourism. We are specialists in organizing travel packages that include Machu Picchu (the main tourist destination in our country), Adventure tours such as the Inca Trail and alternative tours that also reach Machu Picchu. This article will help you know why you should choose SUMAQ ENCANTO TRAVEL, the local travel agency that personalizes services for demanding clients like you.
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SUMAQ ENCANTO TRAVEL – Travel Agency and Tour Operator, meets all the requirements and licenses necessary to operate and offer various services in the field of tourism throughout the Peruvian territory. The institutions mentioned below are in charge of regulating the tourism industry in Peru and we are subscribed to them:
We have the authorization of the DIRCETUR (Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Cusco), a government organization that promotes competition, sustainability and the diversification of Peruvian exportable products, tourism and crafts.
We are subscribed to PROMPERU (Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism), an institution belonging to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of our country.
We are also subscribed to SERNANP, to be able to operate on the Inca Trail Network. The National Service of Natural Protected Areas by the State, which is a specialized public technical body of the Peruvian government, dependent on the Ministry of the Environment of Peru, in charge of directing and establishing the technical and administrative criteria for the conservation of the Natural Protected Areas of Peru.
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