Sustainable Tourism: Inca Trail Machu is very keen and happy to promote and practice sustainable tourism by being eco-friendly and supporting local communities and also, this year we has planting more 30´000 native plant in Cusco.
Physical Activity: 3-Moderate to difficult - Some points are high.
Service Level: All-Inclusive and Comfortable.
Age Requirement: 4+. Please note: all participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Difficulty: ♦♦♦◊
Physical Rating: ♦♦♦◊
Permits: Included the Inca Trail permits and Machu Picchu ticket.
Accommodation: Campsite (3 nights), Hotel Machu Picchu (1 night).
Meals: 3x breakfast, 3x lunch, 3x dinner, 3x afternoon tea.
Transportation: Transportation by private vehicle, 1x train ticket;
Camping equipment: A double tent, air mattress, rain poncho, hand towels;
Day 01: Cusco - KM 82 - Wayllabamba
Day 02: Wayllabamba - Pacaymayu
Day 03: Pacaymayu - Phuyupatamarca or Wiñaywayna
Day 04: Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
Day 05: Machu Picchu - Aguas Caliente - Cusco
Picture: Inti Punku(sun's gate), View to Machu Picchu entrance.
Do I need to book it in advance? 5 day Machu Picchu tour has departures guaranteed, but Inca Trail permits, train tickets, and entrances to Huayna Picchu Mountain are subject to availability! For that reason, we HIGHLY recommend booking it well in advance to ensure you receive exactly what you want!!
PLEASE NOTE: May, June, and July are peak months of a HIGH TOURIST SEASON in Cusco. It means that Inca Trail permits are SELL OUT MANY MONTHS IN ADVANCE!!
Please fill in your personal details in our booking form at the following link: Booking Inca Trail Online to request a reservation.
Please note: You must complete all information correctly to obtain your Inca Trail permits and Machu Picchu tickets! Except for this, please do not forget to read and accept our service policies before clicking on the Registration & payment option. Please call us at (+51) 997434941 with any questions or to confirm availability over the phone.
One of our Trip Coordinators will contact you, often within two business hours, to confirm the availability of the trip and/or provide you with other options. Once availability is established, we will ask for a deposit of 50% of the total amount to confirm your spot on the trek! The remaining balance can be paid in cash upon your arrival to Cusco.
To pay your deposit, you can choose one of the following methods:
Early morning, we pick you up from your hotel and take you by private transport to the point we will start the Inca Trail Trek 5 Days - Piscacucho, also called Km 82 (2,350 m). Once there your tour Guide gives you a briefing about your Inca Trail 5 Day Hike, and then you will cross the Inca Trail checkpoint (this marks the start of your journey on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu). The first day is relatively easy, considered a warm up day since the terrain is mostly flat, you will enjoy wonderful views of the Inca fortress Huillca Raccay. In the afternoon, we will reach the campsite in the Hatunchaca or Chamana sector, near the Inca site of Patallaqta, where we will spend the first night.
Estimated trekking time: 7-8 hours
Trekking distance: 17 km
Max. elevation: 3,850m (12,630 ft)
Min. elevation: 2,600 m (8,530 ft)
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
On this day, you will wake up early and, after a good breakfast, begin the hike towards Wayllabamba. The trail is almost flat until you reach the village of Huayllabamba, the last settlement you will encounter along the Inca Trail. After passing through the village, you will continue to the Ayapata rest stop, where you can appreciate the stunning views of snow covered mountains and cloud forests. This part of the hike is surrounded by lush vegetation, and as you ascend higher, the environment changes, and the hike becomes more challenging. Eventually, you will arrive at Llulluchapampa, our next campsite (this location offers incredible views, and you might spot Andean deer and llamas grazing nearby).
Estimated trekking time: 7-8 hours
Trekking distance: 12 km
Max. elevation: 4,200 m (12,630 ft)
Min. elevation: 3,500 m (11,480 ft)
Difficulty: Challenging
After starting the day with a delicious breakfast, we will continue towards the first and highest mountain pass on the route: Abra Warmiwañusqa (translated from Quechua: The Dead Woman's Pass). Climbing to the top and conquering the highest point is a strenuous hike, but the scenery beyond the mountain is beautiful, making the effort worthwhile. This ascent may take approximately an hour and a half, plus another two hours to reach Pacaymayo, our designated lunch spot. After lunch in the Pacaymayo area, we will resume our trek along the Inca Trail, which offers beautiful views accompanied by the local flora and fauna. Along the way, we will visit the Inca sites of Runccurakay, Sayacmarca, and Conchamarca, enjoying the impressive views of the Salkantay and Vilcabamba mountains. Eventually, we will arrive at Phuyupatamarca, where we will set up our camp.
Estimated trekking time: 5-6 hours
Trekking distance: 10 km
Max. elevation: 3,670 m (12,040 ft)
Min. elevation: 2,700 m (8,860 ft)
Difficulty: Moderate
Today, as usual, after breakfast, we will begin our journey through the Inca site of Phuyupatamarca, descending the long stone steps until we reach the Inca site of Wiñay Wayna, where we will have lunch. The fascinating thing here is the architectural complexity of the dwellings, with structures in the upper section connected to the lower section by a long staircase. Additionally, the impressive terrace design makes Wiñay Wayna a beautiful Inca site, also offering close views of the Urubamba River. Afterward, we will bid farewell to our support team and continue our hike towards the Sun Gate, walking along a leveled Inca trail for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, until we reach this magical entrance with views of Machu Picchu. As the sun sets, we will gradually approach Machu Picchu, where we will take photographs before boarding the bus that will take us to the town of Aguas Calientes for the night.
Estimated trekking time: 3 hours
Trekking distance: 4 km
Max. elevation: 2,700 m (8,860 ft)
Min. elevation: 2,400 m (7,875 ft)
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
On this last day of the 5 day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, we will wake up early and board one of the first buses to the Inca citadel, which drops us off at the gates of the ancient site. Then, we will start the guided tour of Machu Picchu Peru, where we will explore and observe the various attractions of this place, and during this tour, you will have enough time to take the best photos of this archaeological site; moreover, depending on the chosen circuit, you can hike the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain. The Inca Trail 5 Days 4 Nights ends with an afternoon descent to the town of Aguas Calientes, here you can enjoy some Inca leisure activities; and then take the train back to the city of Cusco.
Meal budget: Please allow USD 20-50 for meals not included.
Solo Traveler: Please note that if you have booked the "Solo Traveler" option for this trek, you also receive your own single tent.
Local flights: No local flights are included in any of our Inca Trail packages!
Extra Porter for your Inca Trail: On the Machu Picchu trek has included a personal porter, our super porter will carry 7 kg of your personal belongings including the sleeping bag (2 kg). In case you want to take extra personal equipment, you can rent an extra porter, its cost is the following:
Inca Trail Machu Tour operator will provide the double tent. Our tents are of the brand TIMBERLINE SQ 4XT TENT designated for 4 seasons. We provide 4-person capacity tents; however, just 2 trek participants use them! In this way, we provide you with more space and comfort. In case of a single traveler, we provide a 2-person capacity tent. After each trek, we carefully check our tents and fix them if necessary Inca Trail Machu will provide a clean Sleeping bag, Inflatable pillow, and blanket. Our porters will leave inside your tent. Once arrived at the camping, you will find inside your all camping equipment.
The last night you spend at a small hotel in Machu Picchu Peru. All of the hotels we reserve for you are located within walking distance of the train station and are safe and comfortable with friendly and very helpful staff. They have private Twin, Double and Triple rooms, with small private bathrooms and a hot gas water system. Also, this hotel is located 10 minutes walk from the hot springs pools.
We try to include an economical accommodation option for this trek to make it accessible for everyone but if you would like to stay in a Hotel 3 star or more, you have to pay extra. Please request this at the time of booking.
The following hotels are used to accommodate you during your tour:
Hotel Casa de Luz
