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Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Small Group Trek

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Activity provider:Inkayni Peru Tours
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Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Small Group Trek

Activity provider:Inkayni Peru Tours
5  / 5
6 reviews
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The classic 4-day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu is an unforgettable experience for any visitor who wants to dive deep into ancient history, and learn about the essence of Inca culture.

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Duration 4 days
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
Hotels around Cusco city center.
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Trek to Machu Picchu along the Inca Trail
  • Walk along the original paved Inca pathways
  • Enjoy personalized service in a small group
Full description
Day 1: Cusco to Wayllabamba After pick-up Cusco, drive for 1.5 hours by bus to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where the trek begins. The walking on the first day is relatively easy. Along the way you will visit the ruined city of Patallacta, and Willkarakay, a military post located above Patallacta. Then enter the lush valley of Wayllabamba, walking along the banks of the Cusichaca River. The trail continues gradually upward through dense Andean forest, to the first campsite in Wayllabamba. Day 2: Wayllabamba to Pacaymayu You will start early, as the walking is physically intense for those who are not accustomed to high altitudes. Trek through the densely vegetated Andean forest until you arrive at a campsite, where you will take a short rest. Continuing your ascent in the afternoon, the habitat will begin to change. After another rest, with snacks and hot drinks, begin the final ascent to a 4,215 meter pass, the highest point of the trek. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding valleys below, then descend to the campsite in Pacaymayu for the night. Day 3: Pacaymayu to Wiñay Wayna  Visit the archaeological site of Runkurakay, a former resting lodge for ancient pilgrims. Then after a 45-minute ascent, you will reach the second highest pass of the Inca trail. Descend to the archaeological site of Sayacmarca. After visiting the site, continue down the beautifully paved road to the lunch stop. From here you will enter the high Andean cloud forest. The trail continues along a narrow ridge, arriving at a natural viewing area, where it is possible to see the Sacred Valley and numerous mountain peaks, as well as Machu Picchu. From here, descend to the campsite at Wiñay Wayna, passing an important archaeological site and a temple where offerings are made to the sacred mountain spirits. Day 4: Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu Rise early to complete the final stretch of the Inca Trail. After about an hour you will reach the Sun Gate, and see the sunrise over the Andes (weather permitting). A 45-minute walk will take you into the higher area of Machu Picchu. Take a 2-hour tour to learn more about this magical place, and then you will have time to explore the citadel by yourself. The climb to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain is optional (at additional cost and must be booked in advance). In the afternoon you will descend by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will receive your train tickets for the return journey to Cusco. The train will arrive to Ollantaytambo, where you will be picked up and driven by bus back to your hotel in Cusco.
Includes
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Professional cook
  • Porters to carry all equipment
  • Duffel bag to pack your equipment in
  • Pick-up and drop off at your hotel
  • Transportation by bus to the start point of the trek
  • Transportation by train and bus back to Cusco
  • Water (excluding the first day of the trek when you need to bring your own)
  • Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks, and 3 dinners)
  • Campsite accommodation (3 nights)
  • Sleeping bag (available for rent)
  • Trekking poles (available for rent)
  • Breakfast on day 1, and lunch and dinner on day 4
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain ($85 per person)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Sun hat
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain gear
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Intoxication
  • Alcohol and drugs

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  • This is a small group tour with a maximum of 10 people per group
  • All accommodation is camping
  • There will be a tour briefing one or two days before your departure date
  • This tour will operate with a minimum of 2 participants
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It is an incredible and amazing experience! The trail itself is amazing, and the arrival to Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate is at a whole other level than accessing Machu Picchu by the regular entrance. Our guide Paul was also incredible: always eager to make us discover more and learn about the Inca and the Quechua history and culture during the whole trail! Our cook Mario was also exceptional, with different meals every day all typical from the mountains! He even accommodated with talent to our diets (1 vegan and 1 vegetarian). Shout-out to the porters as well, incredibly nice to us. Inkayni organisation was also top-notch, very available and quick to answer our questions. I can only recommend strongly to live this experience (and hopefully you will get to travel with Paul and Mario!)

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Very good organized trip. Very friendly guide and porters. Everyday excellent food was made. Like we were having breakfast lunch and dinner in a real restaurant. We look back at a very interesting and nice hiking 4 days to Machu Pichu. Thank you Paul and the porters

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