Inca Trail Tours Itinerary: Inca Trail Tours 5 Day / 4 Night

Day 01 \ Cusco • Piskacucho • Wayllabamba

We will depart from Cusco by bus through Urubamba before stopping briefly at Ollaytaytambo where you can buy last minute gear and personal supplies.  Next we move on Piskacuchu (Km 82) and the start of the Inca Trail hike. We will have lunch in Miskay and relax a bit before hiking to our first campsite.  Along the way we will visit the Llactapata archeological site.

Day 02 \ Yuncos Chimpana • Llulluchapampa • Warmiwañusca.

After breakfast we will begin our walk through the Huayllabamba valley. We will observe nature’s ecological changes here until we arrive at Yuncos Chimpana. We will prepare to climb to Wayllabamba Llulluchapampa (3.750 m). From this point we can see the valley below and Huayanay above, located (4.200 m). Later we will stop to camp at Llulluchapampa (3750 m).

Day 03 \ Warmiwañusca • Runkurakay • Sayaqmarca • Phuyupatamarca.

On day 3 we will ascend to (Warmiwañusca) 4.200 (m) as the second step called Runkurakay which is (3.860 meters). Visit the complexes Runkuracay and Sayacmarca before stopping at Phuyupatamarca to camp for the night.

Day 04 \ Wiñayhuayna • Phuyupatamarca • Intipata • Intipunku • Machu Picchu

Rise for an early breakfast and visit the archeological complex of Phuyupatamarca.  Then hike 3 miles to Wiñaywayna and visit the Intipata Wiñaywayna complex.  Next continue until we reach Intipuncu or Puerta del Sol ( The Sun Gater) where we will dramatically see the Lost City of the Incas, Machu picchu. 

After a short visit here we will continue by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes and check in to our hostel.  You will have time to enjoy the hot springs and climb Putucusi if you wish for more breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and Machu picchu.

Day 05 \ Machu Picchu Tour • Cusco

Early in the morning after breakfast we will ascend to Machu picchu by bus from Aguas Caliente. You will have the option to climb Huayna Picchu if you arrive early enough.  For 3 hours the guide will lead you through Machu picchu explaining everything about how the city was designed and the significance of the buildings.

  You will have time to experience Machu picchu on your own after the tour.  When finished take the bus back to Aguas Caliente and board your train back to Cusco.  You will be greeted at the train station and retuned to your hotel in Cusco in the evening.

Tour Includes:

• Airport, hotel and train station transfers.
• English or Spanish speaking professional guides.
• All meals mentioned in itinerary.
• Camping equipment and tents (2 people per 3 man tent).
• Chefs.
• Porters to carry group equipment (personal porters can be hired for additional cost).
• Backpacker class train from Aguas Calientes – Poroy (Cusco).
• Bus from Aguas Caliente - Machu picchu - Aguas Calientes.
• Machu picchu and Inca trail entrance tickets.
• Bring passport to receive Machu picchu stamp.
• Mention when you book tour if you prefer vegetarian meals.

Tour does NOT Include:

• Airfare
• Travel Insurance
• Private Porters
• Sub-zero sleeping bag
• Tips
• Personal Expenses
• Personal Porters

What to Bring: