Duration⏱ 4 days / 3 nights
Difficulty Challenging
Max altitude⛰️ 4,215 m
Group size👥 14 max · ES / EN
Tour highlights
- Arrival through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku)
- Warmiwañusca Pass at 4,215 m
- Wiñay Wayna and Runkurakay
- Porters and cook included
⛰️ High altitude: we recommend spending at least 1–2 days in Cusco before this tour.
ℹ️ Permits are limited and issued by name; we recommend booking several months in advance. The Inca Trail closes every February for maintenance.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Cusco to Wayllabamba
Start at km 82. An easy 12 km hike past Llactapata. Overnight at camp.
Day 2 – Warmiwañusca Pass
The toughest day: climb to the 4,215 m pass and descend to Pacaymayu.
Day 3 – Archaeological sites
Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna, the most beautiful stretch of the trail.
Day 4 – Machu Picchu
Pre-dawn departure to the Sun Gate, guided tour of the citadel and train back to Cusco.
Included
- Inca Trail permit and Machu Picchu entrance
- Pre-trek briefing
- Professional guide
- Porters, cook and camping gear
- Meals during the trek
- Bus down to Aguas Calientes
- Return train and transfer to Cusco
Not included
- Sleeping bag (rental available)
- Trekking poles
- Final lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Tips for the crew
- Travel insurance
What to bring
- 🎒 Original passport
- 🎒 30–40 L backpack
- 🎒 Thermal clothing and rain poncho
- 🎒 Headlamp
- 🎒 Broken-in hiking boots
Policies
Book with a 30% deposit (100% for tours with name-specific tickets such as Machu Picchu or the Inca Trail). Free date changes up to 72 hours before, subject to ticket availability. Please review the full policy before paying.
See full booking and cancellation policy → · Complaints Book (Libro de Reclamaciones)