Itinerary

1. Day 1: Cusco - Km 82 - Wayllabamba

   • Get an early transfer to km 82, the beginning of the Inca Trail.

   • Pass the checkpoint, and hike along the Urubamba River for 4 hours to the first Inca Site of Llaqtapata, where a delicious lunch is served by your expert trekking chef.

   • Enjoy your fresh meals, and hike upstream along the Cusichaca River to the village of Wayllabamba.

   • Camp near the local houses.

   Total distance: 12 km (7.4 miles)

   Approximate time: 5 – 6 hours

   Maximum altitude: 3000 m (9842 ft)

   Considered: Moderate

   Meals: B, L, D

2. Day 2: Wayllabamba - Dead Women’s Pass - Pacaymayo

   • Wake up in your tent with a freshly brewed coffee and get ready for the most challenging day.

   • Eat breakfast, and start with a 6-hour hike to the highest pass in the Inca Trail: Dead Woman's Pass or Warmiwañusca (4200 m / 13,779 ft).

   • Reach the top, and you will have time to admire the wonderful view of the Andes.

   • Descend for 2 hours into the second campsite at Pacaymayo Valley (3600m / 11811 ft).

   Hiking distance: 11 km (6.84 miles)

   Approximate time: 7 - 8 hours

   Maximum altitude: 4200 m (13,779 ft)

   Considered: Challenging

   Meals: B, L, D

3. Day 3: Chaquicocha - Intipata - Wiñaywayna

   • Eat a delicious breakfast, and start a 2-hour ascent to the second pass at Runcuracay (4000 m / 13123 ft).

   • Continue for 2 hours down into the cloud forest for lunch at Chaquicocha.

   • Visit the impressive Inca sites of Runcuracay and Sayamarka along the way.

   • Eat lunch and hike for 4 hours down to the next campsite at Wiñaywayna (2600m – 8530ft).

   • Visit the Inca sites of Phuyupatarmaka, Intipata, and Wiñaywayna.

   Total distance: 16 km (9.9 miles)

   Approximate time: 8 hours

   Campsite Altitude: 2600m – 8530ft

   Maximum Altitude Point: 4,000 (13,123 ft)

4. Day 4: Discover Machu Picchu

   • Start with a 1-hour early hike towards Inti Punku (2700m -8858ft), also Called Sungate, where you will catch your first glimpse of the mysterious Lost Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.

   • Enjoy the sunrise, and start descending for another hour to the archaeological complex. Your tour guide will take you on a tour exploring the most beautiful and important places of Machu Picchu.

   • Next is a free time to explore by yourself or either take the extra hike to Huayna Picchu (not included), before taking the Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo and then a private van back to your hotel.

   Hiking hours: 2 hours

   Guided Tour in Machu Picchu: 3 hours

   Considered: Easy

   Meals: Breakfast