Departure City
Cusco
Guide
Professional guide
Maximum Altitude
4650 msnm
Transportation
Bus, train
Walking Hours
6-7 hours
Minimum Age
18
Maximum Age
50
Destinations
Machu Picchu
Activities
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Trip Type
Machu Picchu Travel Packages, Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Difficulty
Medium

Machu Picchu Inca Trail Classic

Machu Picchu Inca Trail Classic, is one of the best-known and most popular excursions in the world This route showcases the range of magnificent mountains, exotic vegetation and extraordinary ecological variety. The trail runs through the high mountains.

It is the highest pass at 4,200 meters above sea level (13,776 feet), which is Warmiwañusca Pass where you can get fantastic views, through cloud forest and tropical vegetation. The walk shows different altitudes ranging from 2,220 to 4,200 meters above sea level.

More than 250 species of orchids have been counted in the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, as well as numerous rare species of birds, reptiles, including several endangered species.

Peru is a country that invites you to live its soul. Imagine walking through the ancient stone streets of Cusco, where history whispers in every corner, or standing in awe as the morning fog lifts to reveal the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu.

Peru is not just about visiting places, it’s about feeling the heartbeat of a culture that is alive in its vibrant markets, colorful festivals and the warmth of its people.

What to wear

Original documents provided for your reservation. Machu Picchu Backpack – Luggage Transfer Policy on Board (Route to Machu Picchu): A small backpack that contains water and personal items. Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, lipstick. Water bottle Pills for altitude sickness. Camera, external battery, photo memory. Additional national currency (soles) Have your migration card with you (in case you stay overnight at the hotel in the city of Machu Picchu).

Day 1 :

Cusco - Km. 82 - Wayllabamba:

Machu Picchu Inca Trail Classic

Transfer from the hotel at 6:30 am. Come towards the Cusco highway 82 km – Quillabamba to see the snow like Chicón, Verónica and Salkantay.

Upon reaching km 82 and starting the Inca Trail, on the long trip we will be able to see the ruins of Patallaqta.

A lunch stop at the right time. In the afternoon we go up to our Wayllabamba camp, camp, dinner and accommodation.

Day 2 :

Wayllabamba - Warmiwañusca - Pacaymayo:

After breakfast, we begin our second day of trekking, through Tres Piedras, Llulluchapampa and reaching the top of the Warmiwañusca Inca Trail (dead woman) at 4200 m stopping for lunch at the right time.

Continuing the road we descend to our Pacaymayo camp (3500 m), camp, dinner and accommodation.

Day 3 :

Pacaymayo - Runkurakay - Sayacmarca - Wiñayhuayna:

After breakfast, the third day of trekking to Runkurakay ruins and Sayacmarca at lunch.

Then, walk along the road to reach Puyupatamarca (City of the Clouds), another important archaeological site.

After a short walk he takes us to our last camp Wiñaywayna (forever young). Visit the complex. Camp, dinner and accommodation.

Day 4 :

Wiñaywayna - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Cusco:

Before dawn, around 4:30 am. After breakfast, we begin a short walk to reach Inti IntiPunku (Puerta del Sol), which has a fantastic view of Machu Picchu.

Guided tour of about two hours through the main temples of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, and then have free time to climb Waynapicchu. In the afternoon we went to the town of Aguas Calientes to take our train back to Ollantaytambo and then the bus to Cusco.

Huayna Picchu is located behind the mountain, where Machu Picchu in order to take aerial view of the Inca citadel. There is a checkpoint at Machu Picchu to climb Huayna Picchu. You must enter your name and receive a ticket to climb Huayna Picchu.

The guide indicates how to get the ticket, but it is not necessary to pay anything else. Only 400 people can visit per day divided into two shifts. Machu Picchu receives more than 1000 visitors per day and there are generally no fees to climb Huayna Picchu.

No book has been done before. In general, travelers who arrive by other means are charged because they arrive at Machu Picchu earlier. In order to improve get up early and watch the sunrise.