Classic Inca Trail 4 Days to Machu Picchu Tour with 26 Reviews by Alpaca Expeditions

4 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

8 - 70 yearsAge range for participants

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Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

4215mHighest point reached

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Cusco, Peru

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Hike the ancient Inca Trail with ALPACA EXPEDITIONS, Peru's #1 Tour Operator!

Enjoy this multi-day hike at the best campsites and with the best equipment

Satellite phones are included to stay connected. Safety first!

We work with small groups to guarantee the best experience. Attention to detail is key!

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The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is widely regarded as one of the best hikes in the world. It is also one of the most approachable, as no special skills are required to complete it – although good health and fitness will certainly help you make the journey from the trailhead to Machu Picchu.

Compared to other famous treks, this trail is relatively short, making it perfect for those with limited time. Despite its length, the route is incredibly diverse and captivating: along the way you will encounter fascinating ruins, snow-capped peaks, beautiful waterfalls, and lush jungle. At the end of the trail, you will pass through the Sun Gate for your first glimpse of Machu Picchu – an unforgettable view of the ruins from above at their most breathtaking.

The government has preserved a portion of the thousands of miles of original Inca trails for this classic hike. This popular route covers 26 miles and takes four days to complete. Travel and book with confidence through the #1 local Inca Trail tour operator in Cusco.

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day 1Cusco - Piskacucho Km 82 - Llactapata- Ayapata

The team will pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 a.m. and drive for about two hours to the Porters’ House in Ollantaytambo, where our trekking chef will have a delicious breakfast waiting for you.
After breakfast, we will continue for another hour to the trailhead at Piscacucho, also known as Kilometer 82. Upon arrival, you will have time to organize your gear and prepare for the adventure ahead before we begin our journey along the ancient path of the Incas.
Our first stop will be Llactapata, the first Inca site on the trail. From here, we will hike for another two hours until we reach our lunch spot, where our team of porters and trekking chefs will have the campsite set up and a freshly prepared hot meal ready for you. All meals are cooked on the spot, and you will also have the chance to refill your camel bags with safe, drinkable water.
After a well-deserved rest, we will continue hiking for about two more hours until we reach Ayapata, our campsite for the night. Here you will enjoy dinner prepared by our chef and then relax under the open sky, surrounded by silence and nature, before resting for the next day’s adventure.

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation: Camping

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 2Dead Woman´s Pass - Runcuraccay Pass - Chaquiccocha

day 3Chaquiccocha - Wiñaywayna

day 4Sun Gate - Machu Picchu - The Lost City Of The Incas

Classic Inca Trail 4 Days to Machu Picchu

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Meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners. We cater to all diets.All entrance fees (Inca Trail & Machu Picchu)Trekking guidesTrain ride back to CuscoPersonal porterDrinkable water along the trekCamping in 4-man Eureka tents only used for 2 peopleDoor to door service (pick up and drop off)Briefing sessionFirst aid kit and oxygen tank

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day 1Cusco - Piskacucho Km 82 - Llactapata- Ayapata

day 2Dead Woman´s Pass - Runcuraccay Pass - Chaquiccocha

day 3Chaquiccocha - Wiñaywayna

day 4Sun Gate - Machu Picchu - The Lost City Of The Incas

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day 1Cusco - Piskacucho Km 82 - Llactapata- Ayapata

day 2Dead Woman´s Pass - Runcuraccay Pass - Chaquiccocha

day 3Chaquiccocha - Wiñaywayna

day 4Sun Gate - Machu Picchu - The Lost City Of The Incas

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