Cusco | Piscacucho (KM 82)

Our tour guide and hiking team will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel. If you are in Cusco, we will pick you up between 4:25 and 4:50 am; if you are in Urubamba, between 5:40 and 6:00 am, and if you are in Ollantaytambo, you can sleep a little longer because we pick you up between 6:40 and 7:00 am.

You will board our private transport that will take you to Ollantaytambo, here you have breakfast, then we continue driving to Piskacuchu (Km 82), the starting point and checkpoint of the Inca Trail. Once you pass the checkpoint and the Urubamba River, we will begin our 4-day trek to Machu Picchu. The first 2 hours of the trail are relatively flat. In this beautiful valley, we will walk between agricultural fields of potatoes, corn, barley and others, always in the company of the Sacred Urubamba River and the imposing Veronica glacier.

Canabamba | Llactapata | Huayllabamba

We will head to Wilkarakay and admire the archaeological site of Llactapata that shows its stone constructions in the middle of three valleys. We will continue for 20 more minutes until we reach Tarayoc , our lunch spot. You will be amazed by the delicacies that we have prepared for you by our chefs. of mountain.

Ayapata

We have 3:30 hours of walking to reach our first camp located in Ayapata (3,300 m / 10,827 ft). In this last part, we will pass through 2 small communities where you can do your shopping. We will arrive at the camp at approximately 17:30 hours. Now just relax while having a snack or a hot drink. Dinner will be ready at 7:20 pm. After dinner rest for the next day.

Ayapata | Warmi Huañusca | Pacaymayu

We will wake you up very early for a nutritious and delicious meal. We will start walking the second day's tour early in the morning to take advantage of the cool morning hours and the shade of the mountains. That way, it will be convenient to walk to the first step of the Inca Trail Warmi Huañusca (Dead Woman Pass 4,215 m / 13,829 ft) and consequently the highest point of the 4-day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. Dead Woman Pass seals the difficulty of the Inca Trail, but the reward is that we will definitely see the various ecological zones of the Inca Trail and notice the microclimates that make up the area in front of us. And once we reach the top, we will be able to see the snow-capped mountains, the Andean Alps, and the high, jagged, dark mountains that surround us. Once the time for rest and photographs is over, we will start the march to Pacaymayu Camp at 3,600 m. / 11,800 our lunch spot.

Runkurakay Pass

After lunch we will continue towards the summit for about 45 more minutes to reach the Runkurakay pass . Enjoy the landscapes that surround you because this is the last stretch of the Andes on the way. This place is good to do a small ceremony and leave an offering to the mountains and our Mother Earth.

Sayacmarca | Chaquicocha

Afterwards, we will descend for 1 hour to the archaeological site of Sayacmarca , where we will stop to discover the secrets of this ancient site in the company of our guide. The mysteries of the Incas will be revealed, little by little, as the sun descends and reddens the Vilcabamba mountain range.

After 25 minutes we will reach our second campsite at Chaquicocha (3,600 m / 11,811 ft). After dinner, we will be able to stargaze and appreciate the fascinating constellations of the Andean sky.

Chaquicocha | Phuyupatamarca

Wake up with a nutritious breakfast, we will walk for an hour and a half. As you walk, the vegetation and fantastic scenery will open up as the jungle begins to thicken. You will enjoy a stunning view of the Salkantay glacier (this is the second most important mountain in Cusco). Be amazed by the panoramic view of the Vilcabamba mountain range

Intipata

Then, amidst the vegetation, we will descend for 2 hours and a half to Intipata , an incredible agricultural site with large terraces. We will have a few minutes for photographs and to appreciate an incredible panoramic view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Urubamba River, which runs through the Valley like a snake amidst large mountains.

Thirty more minutes await us until our camp near the Wiñay archaeological site. Wayna . This complex is considered the most impressive of the entire route, not counting Machu Picchu. We will arrive at the camp at approximately 1:00 pm for lunch.

Wiñay Wayna

At around 3:00 PM. Together with your guide you will visit the complex, Wiñay Wayna , means forever young and is considered one of the most impressive stops on the Inca Trail.

Once back at the camp, you will have a small celebration together with your entire team of guides, porters and cooks. After your celebration, it is time to go to bed early to rest well, since the next day you will be up at dawn.

Wiñay Wayna | Puerta del Sol

We will wake you up early today to ensure you arrive early at the Sun Gate (San Gate) to see the sunrise. Our Chef will provide you with water and a breakfast box, and you will be on your way. We will be one of the first groups to enter the checkpoint and walk an hour or so to the Sun Gate. Be prepared because once we are there, you will get your first views of the incredible wonder.

Machu Picchu

Bow down to the sacred place that patiently awaits your arrival, this will change something hidden deep within you. We have just one more hour of walking until we enter the site of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. We will arrive at the last checkpoint to begin our 2-hour guided tour.

After you have been amazed by the unique beauty and taken your first photographs, our expert private guide will take you on a 2-3 hour guided tour of the site. Machu Picchu is a key center of spiritual energy. Follow your guide through the main streets of this marvel of ancient engineering. Learn about the history and layout of the site as you tour the town square, key religious sites, an elaborate network of agricultural terraces, and intricately designed stone staircases.

Aguas Calientes | Cusco

After spending a few hours at the site, return by bus to the Aguas Calientes train station. You will have time to select a restaurant of your choice for a bite to eat before taking the return train. At the time indicated on your ticket, you will board the train that will take you back to Ollantaytambo. Here our driver will be there to pick you up and take you back to your hotel in Cusco. Approximate arrival time 18:00PM.