Acknowledged by numerous travelers as one of the most stunning trekking paths globally, this Inca trail is ideal for those who love long hikes and wish to follow in the footsteps of our forebears.Â
Spanning 44 kilometers (27 miles), this remarkable journey to Machu Picchu unveils breathtaking scenery, mysterious mountains, glaciers, and picturesque inter-Andean valleys.
2 Trekkers USD 900.00 per person
4 + trekkers USD 780.00 per person
The visit to these sites is subject to limited capacity, and must be booked in advance.
The briefing before your trip will be at your Hotel in Cusco or Sacred Valley as coordinated by us.
There is no internet service during the 3-day trek, so you will experience a better connection with nature. In case of emergency, we have specialized doctors we can contact over the phone.
Note: The toilet facilities along the Trail to Machu Picchu have been improved both in infrastructure and in quantity and quality along the route, so a portable chemical toilet is not necessary.
To begin this adventure, we will meet at your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley of the Incas, at 5:00 am. First, we will stop at the organic farm in Urubamba to enjoy a healthy breakfast before starting the Trail. Here, we will meet the trekking team that will accompany us throughout our journey (the cooks, driver, and indigenous porters) and we will have a little introduction ceremony to get to know each other better. Then we will head to Piskacucho (2720 mt/8923 ft) or kilometer 82 in our private transportation, where we will pass the first Inca Trail control checkpoint, crossing a suspension bridge that will lead us to the other side of the Urubamba River and start walking with a gentle ascent.
We will have 3 hours of relatively flat terrain as we advance alongside the river, where our reward will be the magnificent views of La Veronica Mountain (5,750 mt/18,864 ft). The hike passes through a forest of giant cacti. When we reach Miskay, we will ascend gradually to the Willkaraccay Ruins, which are located well above the mouth of the Cusichaka stream, as well as in front of Llactapata (Terrace Village), an Inca village. After a detailed explanation about the Willkaraccay Ruins, we will have time for lunch and restore our energy.
We will walk for approximately another hour and a half to reach the community of Wayllabamba, where we will spend our first night.
Distance: 11 km/6.831.
Hiking Hours: 6-7 hours
Lowest Altitude: 2720 mt. / 8923 ft.
Highest Altitude: 3000 mt. / 9842 ft.
Campsite Altitude: 3000 mt. / 9843 ft.
Suitable for all levels
Campsites are subject to change according to the designation of the governmental institution regulating the use of the Trail.
Eureka high mountain tent, waterproof and thermal, sleeps up to 4 people, but for comfort, we use it only for two people.
Our duffel bags are the bags we provide you to store your personal belongings for the duration of the trek. These will be handed out to clients one day before the start of the hike at our offices or Hotel. There is where you will put the personal belongings you want to take on the trek. As part of your tour Inca Trail package, you will be assigned a porter who will carry up to 6kg of your gear. Hand your duffel bags to our porters on the first day of the hike. The duffels will be given back to you at each campsite. At the end of the hike, the duffels must be returned to the agency, something you will have to coordinate with your guide. The measurements are 65 cm long x 40 cm wide.
