Classic 4 Day Inca Trail Hike

Highlights

• Explore Cusco
• Visit Pacaymayu
• Explore Machu Picchu

What's this trip about?

The popular Inca Trail & Hike in Machu Picchu takes you through the Inca highway, past the Inca ruins, through cloud forests and moorlands, and to its crowning glory, Machu Picchu. You get to climb the endless Inca steps high up in the Andes and catch a glimpse of the Inca citadel from the Sun Gate. The trail starts at the railway line at the town of Pisqakucho, after which a modern suspension bridge over the Vilcanota River will be passed, small communities like Wayllabamba, and Warmiwanuska pass at 4200 mm (13,780 feet) will be passed along the way. From Warmiwanuska the trail descends to Pakaymayu, then ascends to the mountain pass of the same name, it descends again until it reaches Sayaqmarka, Phuyupatamarka, and Winaywayna where it goes along a flat path and then goes some steps leading to Intipunku. From here it finally leads into the Inca city of Machu Picchu. Bear in mind that due to the huge number of people that come to the Inca Trail daily, the Peruvian Government has ruled the entrance to a maximum of 500 people in a day including tourists, tour guides, cooks, and porters.

What's excluded

• Entrance to Huayna Picchu – there is a fee of $75 per person payable via Paypal in advance so we can secure permits
• Sleeping Bag – $20 per bag for the entire trek
• Gratuities (Porters, Cook and Trail Guide)
• 1st breakfast and lunch on day 4.
• 1 Extra porter to carry personal items ($85)
• Walking sticks ($15)
• Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

Accommodation