4 Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu - Private Service

4 days
Private
About this activity
Day 1:

THE START OF THE ADVENTURE – PISKACUCHO 

Pick you up from the Regocijo Plaza at 4-4:30am and travel by bus to

Piskacucho where the trail starts. There will be a breakfast stop in Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at kilometer 82.

The first day is relatively easy and will have great views of the site of an

Incan Fortress ('Huillca Raccay'), the vast and incredible Incan site of Llactapata or 'Patallacta', the

Urubamba mountain range that divides the jungle, the Andes and the beautiful snow-capped peak of 'W'akay Willca' known in books as Veronica. Our first campsite (Ayapata)

Day 2:

THE TRAIL TRIAL! WE GO OVER 2 PASSES 

After waking up at 5:30am (or 5:00 depending on your guide) and breakfast, we will start a steep ascent towards the highest pass (Abra de Warrmihuañusca or 'Dead Woman's Pass' . On this day, a

real sense of achievement is felt upon reaching the top! After a rest here, we begin the descent to our lunch stop which is located at Pacaymayu.

On the way up to the pass, we will be able to see lots of

hummingbirds and other birds. We will have the time to appreciate an incredible variety of native plants and trees such as the ´Polylepis´ or Q'ueuña trees which grow in the astonishing cloud forest located

After lunch, begins the second two hour steep climb to Runkuraqay pass , we arrive at our campsite by 5 pm. Temperatures at this campsite are around 4ºC during the nights.

Day 3:

BACK IN THE PAST! BEAUTIFUL SCENERY AND A SHORT WALK TO CAMP 

We wake up for breakfast at 6am and afterwards we will start the day with a gentle climb to visit the archaeological site of 'Phuyupatamarca' (meaning 'Town in the Clouds') and reach the third

highest point on the trail . The views of the mountains, canyons and surrounding areas are spectacular!

The Incan site of 'Phuyupatamarca', is located a few minutes walk from the third pass and after visiting this, we continue walking through the cloud forest and the impressive agricultural Incan site of 'Intipata' until we arrive at our third campsite Wiñay Wayna (2680m/8792ft). Today, we will only walk about 4 to 5 hours and have arrive to camp by lunch time! A short distance from this campsite is located the Incan site of the same name 'Wiñay Wayna' ('Forever Young'). 

Day 4:

MACHU PICCHU IN ITS GLORY! 

We leave the last campsite at about 5:00am on the final day (breakfast is around 4:30-5:00am). It is an early start in order to get to 'Inti Punku'

('Sun gate') ,we visit

Machu Picchu and surrounded by its beautiful surroundings.

A walking tour (2 hours) is given by your guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves.
Included
  • Professional bilingual tour guide.
  • Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 or more people)
  • Transportation - bus to kilometer 82 and train back (train service to Ollantaytambo)
  • Collection from Ollantaytambo train station (on day 4)
  • Bus trip from Machu Picchu down to Aguas Calientes.
  • Water (you need to bring water for the first morning then we will provide you with drinking - previously boiled - water)
  • 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks, 3 dinners and various snacks to be eaten throughout the day (breakfast on day 1 + lunch in Aguas Calientes are not included)
  • Dining tent with tables and chairs. Cook.
  • 4-man tent (per 2 people)
  • Foam sleeping mattress.
  • Porters (they carry cooking and camping equipment)
  • Oxygen bottle.
  • Personal porter to carry 7 Kg of your personal effects.
  • First Aid kit.
  • Fuel surcharge
Not included
  • Single supplement fee $60.00
  • Walking sticks
  • For the Inca trail – first breakfast, lunch and dinner on the last day are not included
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu.
  • Gratitudes
  • Meals that are not stated otherwise
  • Personal porter to carry 7 Kg of your personal effects.
  • Travel insurance - You are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age is 10 years
  • Important: If you wish to climb Huayna Picchu, tickets need to be booked well in advance. There are two time sessions: 7am - 8am or 10am -11am. If you get the permits for the 7am start, you may probably have to miss the Machu Picchu guided tour
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100% Cultural
65% Aquatic
25% Original
20%