Classic Inca Trail
The most legendary trekking route in the world
⏱ 4 days / 3 nights📍 Cusco · Machu Picchu👥 Shared service
Km 82 → Wayllabamba → Warmiwañusca → Pacaymayo → Wiñaywayna → Inti Punku → Machu Picchu → Cusco
Day 1Cusco — Patallaqta — Willkarakay — Wayllabamba
- Hotel pick-up in Cusco and tourist transport to Km 82.
- Start of the trek and visit to the Llaqtapata archaeological site.
- Walk along the Urubamba River valley.
- Arrival at the Wayllabamba campsite (3,000 m).
- Lunch, dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Day 2Wayllabamba — Warmiwañusqa — Pacaymayo
- Early breakfast and ascent to the Warmiwañusqa pass (4,215 m), the highest point of the Inca Trail.
- Impressive Andean landscapes and panoramic views.
- Descent to the Pacaymayo valley (3,600 m).
- Lunch, dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Day 3Pacaymayo — Wiñaywayna
- Breakfast and a hike through a cloud-forest landscape, visiting archaeological sites such as Runkurakay, Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca.
- Descent to the impressive Wiñaywayna archaeological complex (2,650 m).
- Lunch, dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Day 4Wiñaywayna — Inti Punku — Machu Picchu — Cusco
- Very early breakfast and hike to Inti Punku (Sun Gate) for the first panoramic view of Machu Picchu.
- Descent to the Inca citadel.
- 2-hour guided tour of the main sectors.
- Free time for photos and your own exploration.
- Scenic train back to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco.
- Hotel accommodation in Cusco and end of our services.
- 3 nights of camping on the trail (Wayllabamba, Pacaymayo, Wiñaywayna)
- 1 night of hotel accommodation in Cusco
- Tourist land transport (Cusco – Km 82)
- Official bilingual tour guide
- Inca Trail and Machu Picchu permits and entrance fees
- Camping equipment (tents, mats)
- Full meals during the trek
- Scenic return train ticket
- Ollantaytambo – Cusco transfer
- Domestic and international flights
- Sleeping bag (optional)
- Trekking poles (optional)
- Meals not described
- Additional drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Good physical condition
- Trekking shoes with good grip
- Comfortable, quick-drying clothes
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap
- Insect repellent
- Small daypack
- Trekking poles (recommended)
- Carry your ID and passport
- Camera and plenty of energy