This is when the adventure really starts. The Incas were great builders who created the most astonishing road network in the world. Almost 42,000 kilometers of Inca roads ran through a sizable part of South America. Many of roads are still in use today. The Inca Trail is a 45km mountainous trek famous for its beauty and Inca ruins along the way. After spending two days in Cusco you should be fully acclimatized to the high altitude. We'll pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and drive to km 82, which is the start of the trail.The first day of the trek is relatively easy, following a winding path beside the Cusichaca River. The second day is more demanding as you climb the highest pass at 4200m. The third day is
a long but beautiful day passing many of the Inca ruins such as Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Wiñaywayna. The trail also passes through a small tunnels as well as a cloud forest filled with colorful birds and wild orchids. You also have a chance to see nice views such as snow- capped Salkantay, Humantay, Pumasillo, and Palcantay. Arrival at Machu Picchu for sunrise in the morning of the final day is the climax of a tiring yet rewarding trek through the Andes. Late in the afternoon you'll return by train to Cusco.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4d / 3n itinerary Day 1 Ollantaytambo - KM 82- Pisqaccuchu / Huayllabamba
Our bus takes us to KM 82, the starting point of our trek, in the national park of Machu Picchu. The trail follows the left bank of the Urubamba River with views of Veronica Mountain, “Huequewilka”. There is also a nice archaeological site, Llactapata. From here we will enter a side valley following the River “Cusichaca”. A gentle walk takes us to the Indian community of Huayllabamba where we will camp for the night.
Day 2 Huayllabamba / Pacaymayo
From here the trail ascends gradually to the first pass. After a gradual uphill 4 hour hike we reach Warmiwañusca Pass (4,200m / 14,000 ft).The trail then descends and we have lunch. We continue walking down hill for 3km into Pacaymayo Valley to our second camp. We camp along side the Pacaymayo Stream in a cloud forest with a nice view of Veronica Mountain Day 3 Pacaymayo / Wiñaywayna
We climb slowly to the archeological site of Runkurakay. The Inca trail starts here! We walk up a nice stone path and
Continue to the secondpass. We get incredible views of snow covered Pumasillo Mountain in the Vilcabamba Range. The trail then descends to the archeological site of Sayacmarka. It is in a cloud forest. We see a lot of orchids and showy flowers and very colorful birds. An enjoyable and unforgettable hike then takes us to the Inca ruins of Phuyupatamarka. We have lunch first and then visit the ruins. We will descend the “1500 steps” toward the archaeological site of Intipata and Wiñaywayna. This part of the Inca Trail provides one of the most spectacular adventures one can imagine. We camp a 10 minute walk from Wiñaywayna in the cloud forest!
Day 4 Wiñaywayna / Machu
Picchu
After an early breakfast we hike about 1 hour to Sun Gate Intipunku from where we have our first breathtaking view of The Lost City of the Incas …. Machu Picchu! We then enjoy one hour more of hiking to the Machu Picchu site. We then have a guided tour through Machu Picchu for 2- 3 hours. The rest of the day is free to explore this magical site or to climb the famous peak of Wayna Picchu. In the late afternoon we can choose to take a bus or go by foot down to the town of Aguas Calientes, where we can again enjoy civilization and have a nice lunch. We then go on the afternoon train back to Cusco.
Classical Inca trail $380
The Services Includes
Two guides for groups over 9 persons; one guide for smaller groups
Bilingual guides knowledgeable about of the area and its customs.
Camping equipment including bathroom, cook and dining tents
Tables, chairs
Kitchen personnel
Three hot meals a day tea, hot water and snacks
Porters (extra porter to carry your personal items at extra charge $80)
Making a
reservation for a private trek service:
In order to make a reservation for this private service, would you please send
us an email, stating the number of persons in your group and the preferred trek
departure date. We will then confirm availability or offer you an alternative
departure date closest to the date that you want to depart. We will also send
you all the booking details and deposit requirements.
This is when the adventure really starts. The Incas were great builders who created the most astonishing road network in the world. Almost 42,000 kilometers of Inca roads ran through a sizable part of South America. Many of roads are still in use today. The Inca Trail is a 45km mountainous trek famous for its beauty and Inca ruins along the way. After spending two days in Cusco you should be fully acclimatized to the high altitude. We'll pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and drive to km 82, which is the start of the trail.The first day of the trek is relatively easy, following a winding path beside the Cusichaca River. The second day is more demanding as you climb the highest pass at 4200m. The third day is
a long but beautiful day passing many of the Inca ruins such as Runkurakay, 
Pacaymayo Stream in a cloud forest with a nice view of Veronica Mountain 
