InkaTrail 4 days & 3 nights

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Live the experience of traveling the legendary and world-renowned Inca Trail.
You will explore ancient ruins through the mountains until reaching the stunning ruins of Machu Picchu.

InkaTrail 4 days & 3 nights

Andean Hikes

13 829 f.a.s.l. (4 215 m)

Landscape, ruins, culture, adventure, nature & trek

Moderate

Group tour

English & Spanish

4 days & 3 nights

Km 82, Wayllabamba, Warmiwañuska, Pacaymayo, various archaeological sites, Machu Picchu & Aguas Calientes

Explore the Incas’ legacy on this Inka Trail Tour that will take you along the route of the ancient Inca Trail, prevailing cultural heritage of humanity. You will take a tour through the mountains and tropical jungle, an experience to exploit your adventurous and trekking side until you reach the legendary ruins of Machu Picchu. The adventure begins at the famous KM82, after passing through Ollantaytambo, where you will admire this ancient town. The first trip will be to the archaeological site of Patallacta where the guide will tell you its history. You will continue through Inca trails and beautiful landscapes on this Inka Trail Tour until reaching Warmiwañusca on the 2nd day. This is the highest point of this Inca challenge at 13 829 f.a.s.l (4 215 m). You will descend to Pacaymayo where a well-deserved rest and delicious food wait for you, like along the entire route.

The next day you will learn more about the Inca history and culture by visiting the Inca terraces of Wiñayhuayna. On the 4th day you will continue walking until you see the legendary ruins of Machu Picchu in the distance. The entrance gate to the citadel will be the Inti Punku and you will keep on descending to the citadel, where you will have an exceptional guided tour.

Finally you will descend to the town of Aguas Calientes, from where the train to Ollantaytambo will depart, and then by bus to Cusco full of experiences and challenges accomplished.

 

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Why to book this tour with What a Trip?

• We will pick you up from your hotel in downtown Cusco.
• It is a very complete experience to learn about the Inca history and culture.
• A professional guide will accompany you throughout the Inka Trail tour and will ensure that you live an unforgettable experience.
• You will have fresh food with natural ingredients and with vegetarian and vegan choices.
• We will make sure that you have adequate and clean transportation and camps throughout the Inka Trail.
• You will discover one of the 5 best walks in the world.
• You will be able to enjoy the sunrise at the Inti Punku.
• You will meet and share with travelers from all over the world.

Day 1:
• We pick you up at the hotel lobby.
• We drive you to Ollantaytambo where you will purchase stuff that you may need.
• We continue our bus ride to Piscacucho, where the walk begins. Then you will walk for approximately 2 hours to the place where a freshly prepared lunch waits for you.
• We walk for approximately 3 hours to the camp in Wayllabamba, for you to take a break, have dinner and spend the night.
Day 2:
• You eat a good breakfast in Wayllabamba.
• You start the walk uphill to the second control point (approx. 1 h).
• You keep going up to 3 Piedras where we will see the landscape and take a break (approx. 90 min).
• We walk again uphill to Llullucha Pampa where you will have a moment to enjoy the landscape and rest.
• We keep moving toward the highest point of the 4-day Inka Trail at the Waramiwañusca Pass at 13 829 f.a.s.l (4215 m) on a 2-hour journey.
• We start descending to our camp in Pacaymayo (11 811 ft./3 600 m) where you will eat lunch and enjoy nature and the mountains.
• You end the day with a replenishing dinner and a good rest.
Day 3:
• You eat a good breakfast in Pacaymayo.
• We walk to the Runcurakay archaeological site on a 1-hour route.
• We climb to the Runcurakay Pass at 12 795 f.a.s.l. (3 900 m).
• We walk toward the archaeological site of Sayacmarka (approx. 90 min).
• We walk to Chaquicocha where lunch waits for you.
• We continue the Inca trail to the Inca ruins of Puyupatamarca (approx. 2 h 30 min).
• We descend to the Inca terraces of Wiñayhuayna where we will camp.
Day 4:
• You eat a good breakfast before walking to the control point prior to the ruins of Machu Picchu.
• We walk to the Puerta del Sol or Inti Punku, from where you will be able to see the ruins of Machu Picchu (approx. 90 min).
• We begin the descent to Machu Picchu (approx. 1 h).
• The guide will tell you the secrets and history of the ruins of Machu Picchu while you explore its different areas and take pictures (2 h).
• You visit the Mountain or Huayna Picchu (optional extra).
• You go back downhill to Aguas Calientes choosing between 2 options:
– Taking the private bus (20 min, optional extra)
– Walking (approx. 1 hour).
• You enjoy free time in the town of Aguas Calientes until it’s time to take the train.
• You take the train to Ollantaytambo.
• We take you from Ollantaytambo to downtown Cusco (approx. 2 hours).

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