Trace the path of the original Inca Trail during an unforgettable 4-day, 3-night trip along this classic road to Machu Picchu. Follow the footsteps of this ancient people as you cross mountain terrain and lush jungles and explore fascinating Inca ruins like Wiñay Wayna, hiking toward the 'Lost City of the Incas.' On your final day, wake up early to reach Machu Picchu's iconic Sun Gate at sunrise, watching the first rays of light creep across the landscape. Then spend the morning exploring this incredible mountaintop archaeological site with your guide. This classic Inca Trial trek also features hotel pickup, camping accommodations, bus and train transfers, entrance fees, three days of meals and snacks and porters to carry shared equipment.
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Small-group tour
Led by a local guide
Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Likely to Sell Out
Vegetarian meal option available
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Pre-departure briefing
Accommodation Pick-Up on Day 1
Bus Cuzco - KM 82 Piscacucho (starting point of trek)
Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Entrance Fees
Camping Accommodation during trek (including tent for 2 people & Basic sleeping pad)
Porters and cook to carry all shared camping equipment
First aid kit
Emergency oxygen bottle
Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 6
The COMPLETE option INCLUDES a Thermal Sleeping Bag, Porter & Duffel Bag to carry a total of 7kgs of personal gear for each trekker (3kgs for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 4kgs of personal items).
The BASIC option EXCLUDES a Thermal Sleeping Bag, Porter & Duffel Bag for personal gear.
Meals as per itinerary (Bbreakfast, Llunch, Ddinner) and three snacks (veggie option available)
Exclusions
Airport Pick-Up (please make your own way)
Sleeping Bag for BASIC package (Rental $15 USD for the trek)
Day 1 Breakfast, Day 4 Lunch, Bottled Water
Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
Optional Extras- Inflatable Sleeping Mattress ($15 USD for the trek)- Professional Trekking Poles ($15 USD for the trek)- Huayna Picchu Trek (200 Soles) - Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (200 Soles) Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.
Accommodation in Cuzco
Tips (Tipping is 100% optional depending on the service you received. Although tipping is customary in Latin America, it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, we recommend $40-50 USD per trekker for the entire team of porters, cooks and guides.
Departure & Return
Departure point
Hotels in Cusco
Departure Time
5:30am
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Minimum age is 7 years
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Note: There is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cusco office the evening before your trek. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Important: No more than 500 people per day are allowed to start the Inca Trail trek at km. 82; This number includes all support staff (ie. porters, cooks and guides) and is very tightly controlled; Once this limit of 500 people is reached, the Trail is effectively closed off for the day and no further bookings can be made; Reservations are not held on the Trail and all permits to trek must be bought as far as possible in advance with complete and correct passport information, to which no modifications can be made; Any attempts at modifications will result in a loss of the permit and any money paid
Accommodation options: During the trek single travelers will share a tent with another traveler of the same sex and couples will have a tent to themselves
Physical Requirements: This hike is demanding, it's important to be in good physical condition; The Inca Trail elevation changes make the hike strenuous as there are three passes during the hike and you will have 1.2 miles (1,950 meters) of uphill and 1.4-miles (2,250 meters) of descent
Important: You must provide the following information upon booking: Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport), date of birth, nationality, passport number, date of passport expiration, which must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel; Without this information, the local tour operator will be unable to make the booking
Small group experience
Daily departures with a group of 4 or more
No departures in February due to unfavorable climatic conditions
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.