Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Trip highlights

1. Beautiful Andean scenery
2. Arriving at Machu Picchu ahead of the crowds
3. 2, 4 and 5 day treks
4. Following in the footsteps of the Incas

Itinerary

2 Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Train from Cusco to Km104.Hike to Machu Picchu. Overnight Hatuchay Towers at Aguas Calientes. (L)
2. Day 2: Explore Machu Picchu with guide. Train back to Cusco. (B,L)
   

4 Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Cusco to Huayllabamba. (L,D)
2. Day 2: Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo. (FB)
3. Day 3: Pacaymayo to Winay Wayna. (FB)
4. Day 4: Winay Wayna to Machu Picchu. Guided visit of ruins. Return by train to Cusco in the afternoon. (B,L)
   

5 Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Cusco to Llaqtapata.  (L,D)
2. Day 2: Llaqtapata –Llulluchapampa. (FB)
3. Day 3: Llulluchapampa –Phuyupatamarca.  (FB)
4. Day 4: Phuyupatamarca - Machu Picchu. (FB)
5. Day 5: Guided visit of ruins. Train to Cusco in the afternoon. (B,L)

 

 

Price

From £470 per person not including flights.

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Duration and details

2, 4 or 5 days

Is it for you?

This is a moderately challenging trek. You will need to carry a small backpack with your requirements for the day, but porters will carry the rest of your gear. You need to be relatively fit to cope with the trek bearing in mind the altitude you will be at (as high as about 4200m). We strongly recommend that you spend 2 days in Cusco before the trek to acclimatise.

Best times to go

Between April and October (dry season)

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Included

Transfers, ground transport, guide and camp staff (inc cook), park and entrance fees, camping equipment (except sleeping bag).

Getting there

Services begin in Cusco or the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

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Comments

We did many, many exciting things but the highlight was the Inca Trail. It was hard work at altitude and physically demanding. The views looking over the mountain passes above the clouds were out of this world. It was worth being so tired at night. To finish the Inca Trail by walking to Machu Picchu at sunrise was awesome. The both of us will never forget that moment.
David Johnson and Lindsay Sharp