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Classic Inca Trail Trek
4 days
T2 trails / no difficulty markings
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
500 - 1000 ascent per day
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The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a once in a lifetime experience and an opportunity not to be missed. It is one of the world’s oldest pilgrimages and is consistently ranked among the ten best hikes on the planet. Over four unforgettable days you will hike through different ecological zones which house an abundance of diverse flora and fauna. These include various orchids, bromeliads, hummingbirds, foxes and deer. Some lucky hikers may even catch a glimpse of the magnificent spectacled bear of South America during the trekking.
Along the trek you will have the opportunity to explore a number of breathtaking archaeological sites and farming terraces, which were left behind by the Inca Empire and remained undiscovered for over 400 years. Nothing quite compares the pinnacle of your journey; finishing the trek in Machu Picchu – one of the most majestic and spectacular places on earth.
Important Notice: The Inca Trail is the most popular trek of Peru and maybe even South America. Because of a limited amount of permits issued by the authorities, you have to book your spot at least well in advance. The months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October need reconfirmation.
Itinerary
Day
1
Cusco – km 82 – Llactapata – Ayapata
Duration: 05:50 h
Distance: 12.9 km
Ascent: 840 m
Descent: 190 m
Lowest Point: 2630 m
Highest Point: 3300 m
Your trekking team will pick you up from your hotel between 4:30-6:30am (depending on your location) and drive you to km. 82 – arriving at approximately 8.00am. After a delicious breakfast we will head straight to the checkpoint to begin your trekking to Machu Picchu. It’s a relatively easy walk to Patallacta; the first Inca site along the trail. From a unique, secluded location we will enjoy the breathtaking views of this ancient city. It’s another two-hour walk to Hatunchaca – located in the heart of the Inca trail – where lunch will be waiting. We will walk for another two hours to the first campsite located in Ayapata, arriving at approximately 5:00pm. Your tent, a snack and a hot drink will be waiting for you. You will then have some time to rest and enjoy the view of the mountains before dinner.
Ayapata Campsite
Day
2
Ayapata – Warmiwañuska– Runcuraccay – Chaquicochca
Duration: 06:20 h
Distance: 9.2 km
Ascent: 1210 m
Descent: 980 m
Lowest Point: 3320 m
Highest Point: 4190 m
We will wake you up bright and early with a hot cup of coffee or cocoa tea. Today will be the most challenging part of the Machu Picchu trek and after breakfast it’s a tough trek uphill to Dead Woman’s Pass. At 4215m / 13829ft., this is the highest point along the Inca Trail. At the summit, we will take time to appreciate the serenity of this location while your guide completes a traditional offering ceremony to the Apus (local Gods). After a short downhill trek to Pacaymayu Valley we will enjoy a well-earned lunch. The second pass is an easier climb and we will take time to explore two Inca sites along the way; RuncuRaccay and Sayacmarca. It’s then a short walk to the second campsite at Chaquicocha (dry lake, 3600m / 11811 ft.), where you will be able to admire a beautiful sunset over the Vilcabamba mountain range before dinner. With an unobstructed view of the constellations, this is the perfect place to stargaze!
Chaquicocha Campsite
Day
3
Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna
Duration: 05:00 h
Distance: 9.7 km
Ascent: 330 m
Descent: 1200 m
Lowest Point: 2630 m
Highest Point: 3650 m
With the hard part of the Inca Trail well and truly over, you can relax and enjoy the easiest and arguably most interesting day of the trek. Today’s route is extremely varied and it is only a 5-hour walk to the final campsite. Along the way you will pass through a number of different ecosystems, experience the atmospheric cloud forest and observe the magnificent panoramic view of Salkantay Mountain (the second highest in Cusco). We will visit two Inca sites; Phuyupatamarka (City in the Clouds) with spectacular views of the Urubamba River and the Machu Picchu Mountain, and Intipata (Terraces of the Sun). At Intipata, there will be time to rest and take in your magical surroundings. We will reach the campsite at approximately 1:00pm to have lunch and you can then enjoy some free time to relax and unwind. Later in the afternoon we will visit another impressive Inca site – Wiñay Wayna – where your guide will explain the history of this remarkable location. We will then return to the campsite for tea and dinner and a special surprise!
Wiñay Wayna campsite
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