INCA TRAIL HIKE TO MACHUPICCHU
5 Days & 4 Night
Group Size
Up to 8 people
Transportation
Van, Train, Bus
Max Altitude
4200 m.s.n.m
Difficulty
Challenging
Service
Group
Duration:
5 Days
WALK A LITTLE BIT SLOW AND MORE RELAXED ON THIS 5 DAY/4 NIGHT TREK ALONG THE INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU.
The five days Inca Trail is a 41 km trek, it is done in more time and quiet this option takes in visits to military, religious and agricultural Inca areas, imposing mountain scenery and lush cloud forests, flora and fauna. It is a wonderful alternative to the classic Inca Trail route and sleeps in quieter camps and away from the hustle and bustle of the other groups. It is also recommended for families with children and seniors, all culminating in the Sacred Inca City of Machu Picchu, with the perfect guided tour.
5-DAYS INCA TRAIL TRIP DETAILS
DIA 1: CUSCO - KM 82 (PISKACUCHO) - PATALLACTA
Muy temprano, a las 6:30 a. m., el personal de Machupicchu Condor Trek estará en su hotel para recogerlo en nuestro autobús a Ollantaytambo. Pasaremos por diferentes pueblos, incluyendo Chinchero y Urubamba. Desde aquí, continuaremos hasta el km 82, donde comenzaremos una caminata de 3 horas hasta Patallaqta (2650 m/8747 pies). Haremos una parada para almorzar y montaremos nuestro primer campamento. Por la tarde, visitaremos el increíble sitio arqueológico de Patallaqta, disfrutando de las construcciones incas, la flora y fauna, y las montañas y nevados circundantes.
Resumen día 1 – Camino Inca.
Nivel de dificultad : Moderado.
Distancia : 6 km / 3,7 millas aproximadamente.
Tiempo de caminata : 3 a 4 horas.
Comidas incluidas : Almuerzo, meriendas, té y cena.
DAY 2: PATALLAQTA - WAYLLABAMBA - LLULLUCHAPAMPA
El personal de Machupicchu Condor Trek lo despertará a las 6:00 a. m. con una bebida caliente para disfrutar en su saco de dormir antes de desayunar y disfrutar de una mañana fresca con vistas extraordinarias. Después de un delicioso desayuno, comenzaremos una caminata por el valle de Kusichaka durante 3 horas hasta llegar a Wayllabamba para almorzar. Posteriormente, caminaremos cuesta arriba durante 4 horas por el valle de Llullucha para llegar a nuestro segundo campamento en Llulluchapampa (3800 m/12537 pies). Desde este punto, tendremos la oportunidad de observar animales como venados, colibríes y disfrutar de extraordinarias vistas del paisaje. A su llegada, le brindaremos bebidas calientes y refrigerios, y las carpas estarán listas para que descanse antes de la cena.
Resumen día 2 – Camino Inca.
Nivel de dificultad : Moderado a difícil.
Distancia : 7 km aproximadamente.
Tiempo de caminata : 6 a 7 horas.
Comidas incluidas : Almuerzo, meriendas, té y cena.
DAY 3: LLULLUCHAPAMPA - PAQAYMAYU - CH'AQICOCHA - PHUYUPATAMARCA.
Today is the spectacular and long day of the trek. After a nice breakfast, we hike uphill for two hours approximately to reach the highest point and get Warmiwañusqa Pass (Dead Woman’s Pass), located at 4,200m/13,907ft., from here, you will enjoy a spectacular view of magnificent mountains, beautiful green valleys and a variety of flora and fauna. After enjoy on top it is a two hours approximately downhill hike to Pacaymayu for lunch. Later we start climbing up to the archaeological site of Runkuraqay (3,800m/12,540ft) to visit it, before get to the second Runkuraqay pass (3,977m/13,127ft) you will enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and extraordinary lagoons. Continuing our journey, we descend for an hour to the next archaeological site of Sayaqmarca (3,600m/11,877ft). Finally, we hike for two more hours to our third campsite at Phuyupatamarca (3,650m/12,047ft). Walking through the Peruvian jungle top, we can enjoy great views of the Machu Picchu mountain, Urubamba Canyon and the snow-capped mountains.
Summary day 3 – Inca Trail.
Difficulty level : Difficult to challenge.
Distance : 13 km approximately.
Hiking time : 9 to 10 hours.
Meals included : Lunch, snacks, tea time and dinner.
DAY 4: PHUYUPATAMARCA - WIÑAY WAYNA - MACHU PICCHU - AGUAS CALIENTES.
This day we appreciate the best scenery of the Inca Trail, after breakfast with an impressive view of the Vilcabamba mountain range, we start to downhill more than 1000 stairs to the archaeological site of Intipata, then we descend to the campsite of Wiñay Wayna (2,650m/8,747ft) for lunch. After lunch we go to visit the impressive Inca site of Wiñay Wayna, before to continue for an hour and a half to the Sun Gate (2,720m/8,977ft), here we enjoy the first spectacular view of Machu Picchu. After enjoy one of the best landscapes we begin to descend and approach little by little to the place where you can take the most popular photos that are look at in the postcards of Machu Picchu. Finally, we board our bus to Aguas Calientes where we spend the night in a hotel.
Summary day 4 – Inca Trail.
Difficulty level : Moderate to easy.
Distance : 10 km / 6.2 miles approximately.
Hiking time : 5 to 6 hours approximately.
Meals included : Lunch, snacks and dinner.
DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES – CUSCO.
Definitely this day you will enjoy Machupicchu with our tour Guide, from the hotel we go to Aguas Calientes bus station to board the bus that will take us to the Inca site of Machupicchu. Upon arrival, you will appreciate the sunrise over this great Inca city. Then we begin our guided tour inside Machupicchu for approximately 2 hours, our tour Guide will give you a detailed explanation, as well as visit the most important places within the place, at this time you can also take advantage of taking pictures.
You will also have time to enjoy some activities, if you wish (not included in the price), these free activities are:
- Climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain and enjoy the beauty and the magnificent Llaqta of Machu Picchu from the top (request reservation together with the Inca Trail reservation and has an additional cost).
- Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the local museum or a visit to the thermal baths.
After the tour in Machu Picchu, we will go down by bus (included) to the town of Machu Picchu, also called Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch (not included).
In the afternoon we will return by Expedition or Voyager train, which will take us to Ollantaytambo station. Here our private transportation will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco.
Summary day 5:
Machupicchu : Very exciting day of achievement, visiting Machu Picchu.
Area : Subtropical forest.
Weather : Varied.
Meals included : Breakfast.
INCLUDED
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Cusco.
- Briefing at our office. This will be done the night before the trek at 5:00pm
- Hotel pick up the first morning of the trek
- Private transportation from Cusco to Piscacucho (in our company van) Km 82
- Extra porter for your belongings (7 kg) you will need only a day backpack to carry what is needed during day.
- 4 season Tents, (large & comfortable).
- Comfortable foam mattresses
- Professional English speaking tour guide who is highly experienced in trekking.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional: vegetarian or other dietary needs upon request)
- First-aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle
- Porters to carry tents, food and cooking equipment
- Boiled water to fill water bottles or Camelback (the chef will provide clean water after each meal)
- Hot water for washing purposes (in the camp)
- Expedition Tourist Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and private transportation to Cusco (in our company van)
- Permit to the Classic Inca Trail & entrance ticket to the Machu Picchu Archaeological site
- Private toilet tent, with a normal toilet seat – this is only for our group
- 1 1/2 hour guided tour in Machu Picchu
- Three Bus ticket from Machu Picchu down to Aguas Calientes
- Dining and cooking tents with tables and chairs
- Chef and cooking equipment
NO INCLUDED
- First breakfast
- Last lunch in Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance ticket to the hot springs.
- Huayna Picchu Mountain: $75 USD – This needs to be booked in advance and please let us know at the time of booking (it books out very quickly).
- Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters of Machupicchu Condor trek!
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
- Original passport required (the same used for booking your trek)
- International Student Card (if you booked as a student)
- Daypack (the smaller, the better)
- Water storage: 2-3 L (Camelbaks are encouraged)
- Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
- Sleeping bag (can be rented from Machupicchu Condor Trek)
- Headlamp: essential
- Toilet paper
- Good rain gear
WHAT TO PUT IN THE DUFFEL BAG
We are direct tour operators, we provide you with a canvas bag at the time of information for the Inca Trail, you will be given more information about an additional porter, who will carry up to (7 kilos), including your sleeping bag, camping mat and extra clothes. We recommend to bring:
- 2 t-shirts
- 2 hiking pants at least
- 4 sets of undergarments
- 3 sets of hiking socks
- Fleece/ Thermals
- Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º C
- Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
- Comfortable shoes for camp
- Quickdry towel. We provide small ones; you might prefer something larger
- Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash
- Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
- Large plastic bags will be provided at the office — Please ask for them
- Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us for $20 USD
TOILETRIES
- Face moisturizer
- Hand Sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Personal medications
- First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc
WHAT TO PUT IN THE DAY BACKPACK
We highly recommend a small backpack 30 to 40L for hiking in the day. A big backpack will not be allowed into Machu Picchu. The remainder of your belongings will be in your duffel bag at camp.
- Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch spot, Afterwords will provide you with cold boiled water at every meal time. Please bring your canteens.
- Sun Hat
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Headlamp: essential
- Wool Hat
- Rain gear
- Fleece
- Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits
- Rain plastic poncho
- Gloves
- Camera
PRICES OF THE INCA TRAIL 5D/4N TO MACHU PICCHU
The Inca Trail Tour 5 day is available on any date that is best suited to you as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers and Inca Trail permits are available.
PRICE FOR GROUP SERVICE
$000 USD per person Personal porter included!
This price includes the extra porter who will carry your belongings up to 7kgs, we provide you a duffel bag, where you can put your things.
We provide large 4 person tents for each 2 trekkers.
PRICES - Private service
- 2 – hikers: $000 USD per person
- 3 – 4 hikers: $000 USD per person
- 5 – 6 hikers: $000 USD per person
- 7 – 8 hikers: $000 USD per person
DISCOUNTS
- 18 to 25 years old: $30 USD. Information required on student card: name of university, student name, photo of student, expiration date etc. A copy of the card at booking is required & government approval for discount.
- Under 18 years old: $30 USD. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
- Under 11 years old: $40 USD. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
EXTRAS
- Sleeping Bag –$20 USD per person per trek (It will be clean and !warm)
- Air Mattress –$20 USD per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
- Walking Poles –$15 USD per pair per trek (Professional poles that can be extended)
- Personal tent- $30 USD- (For solo travelers only)
- Additional Night in Aguas Calientes – From $55 USD per person (depending on availability)
- Vistadome Train Upgrade – $67 USD per person (For the return to Cusco at 4:43pm)
- Huayna Picchu Mountain – $75 USD per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
**Huayna Picchu Mountain is optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel which does not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.
Classic Inca Trail
5Days
Price
$
500
USD
Per Person
Group Size
Up to 16
Activity Level
Moderate
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THE MACHUPICCHU CONDOR TREK DIFFERENCE
Since its inception, Machu Picchu Condor Trek has been dedicated to providing authentic and enriching tours to Machu Picchu, combining exploration of archaeological sites with immersion in local culture. With a team of expert local guides and meticulous attention to detail, the agency has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional experiences that go beyond travelers’ expectations.
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7 kg personal porters included
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At Machupicchu Condor Trek, we understand that travel can present logistical problems, so we are committed to making your experience as safe as possible. We have a detailed manual that covers all logistical aspects, from proper storage of camping equipment to recommendations on accommodation and restaurants in Cusco. In addition, our staff is available at all times to answer any additional questions you may have. From your arrival to your last day in Cusco.
SIMILAR TRIPS IN CUSCO
The traditional Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a unique experience and the most requested in Latin America, Machupicchu Condor Trek takes you on a trek of 04 days and 03 nights, where we will have the joy of enjoying a unique experience, there is no similar trek for its ecological and archaeological diversity.
It is a wonderful classic Inca Trail 05D/04N route and sleeps in quieter campsites away from the hustle and bustle of the other groups. It is also recommended for families with children and seniors, and it all culminates in the Sacred Inca City of Machu Picchu, with the perfect guided tour.
This 7 day Salkantay and Inca Trail trek is the best for those who want to live a unique experience in the middle of nature, enjoying views of the snow-capped Salkantay and the original Inca Trail. In addition, you will visit Inca constructions such as Wiñay Wayna, a wonderful Inca city located on the side of a mountain near Machupicchu.
Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in only 2 days and see impressive Inca constructions. The ‘Inca Trail’ crosses the national park and enters through the Sun Gate, where you will see spectacular views of Machu Picchu. Excited to start the adventure trek, and camp in the dense vegetation.
If your dream is to visit Machupicchu through the Inca Trail and you only have a few days, we offer you this exciting trip by train and trek to Machupicchu. The 2-day Inca Trail combines beautiful scenery and archaeological sites. This trek is ideal for those who have limited time to visit the Inca Trail and Machupicchu.
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