Machu Picchu 4 day Hike | Inca trail to Machu Picchu
$689
per personThe Machu Picchu 4 day hike is a once in a life time experience. It’s physically challenging yet mesmerising, walking around 6-7 hours a day and it’s 44 km in length. This trek has been hand crafted for those people who want to get to Machu Picchu along the incredible ancient Inca route. You also visit Inca ruins along the way, as well as breath-taking scenery. It’s a trek that suits very well to people who are considering staying in Cusco for 5 to 6 days (or longer).The Machu Picchu 4 day is ideal for couples looking for a rare and thrilling trek in nature. It’s also perfect for groups of friends and lone travellers who enjoy a challenge as well as the pure, unadulterated beauty of the Sacred Valley.
Highlights
Machu Picchu 4 day Hike – Overview Itinerary
DAY 1-CUSCO |KM 82 | WAYLLABAMBA
After a nutritious breakfast, you will leave your hotel in Cusco. In tandem with your tour guide, you will travel on a private van toward the start the Machu Picchu 4 day hike. This starting point is the village of Piscacucho, which is 82km away. Here you begin your expedition at 2400 m.a.s.l. and you will ascend smoothly toward the ancient archaeological ruins of Llactapata (2650 m.a.s.l.). And after another 2 hours of enthralling trekking, you end up at the famed archaeological site of Wayllabamba. Finally, setting up camp and enjoying a delicious, well-earned dinner will be served and you will spend the night here.
DAY 2-WAYLLABAMBA| WARMIWAÑUSKA| PACAYMAYU
You’ll start your day with another delicious breakfast. You will head off early towards the highest point on the Inca trail, the Warmiwañuska Pass. After approximately 3 hours of trekking the Warmiwañuska Pass, also known as “The Dead Woman Pass” (4215 m.a.s.l.), will be finally within reach. After lunch, you will ascend once more up until the Pacaymayu Gorge, where you will set up the campsite, eat dinner, and rest for the night.
DAY 3-PACAYMAYU| WIÑAYWAYNA
The third day of the Machu Picchu 4 day hike is long but beautiful. Here you will find the stunning archaeological remains of Runkuracay (3800 m.a.s.l). From Conchamarca you will see the village of Phuyupatamarca, otherwise known as the ‘town above the clouds’ (3665 m.a.s.l.). Afterwards, you will take the stone steps (around 2000 steps), until you reach Wiñaywayna Citadel “Forever Young” (2700 m.a.s.l.) to finish the day. Finally, you arrive to your campsite to eat, relax and get some sleep ahead of the final day.
DAY 4-WIÑAYWAYNA | MACHU PICCHU | CUSCO
You will begin the day very early and enjoy yet another delightful breakfast. Afterwards, you will walk for approximately 3 hours, trekking around 6 km until the next point. Thereafter, you will arrive at the ‘Sun Gate’ Inti Punku (2490 m.a.s.l). The Machu Picchu Citadel (2430 m.a.s.l) is finally visible. Upon arrival in the Machu Picchu Citadel, you will undertake a guided tour for approximately 2 hours. After you will have lunch in Aguas Calientes and then, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, a private van will be waiting fro you at the train station and will drive you to your hotel in Cusco.
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Day One: Cusco | Km82 | Wayllabamba
- Distance:12 Km.
- Walking Hours:4-6 hours
- Low Altitude:2600 m. / 8228 Ft.
- High Altitude:3000 m. / 9842 Ft.
- Campsite Altitude: 3000 m. / 9843 Ft.
- Meals: L, D
- Entrances : Inca Trail
- Accommodation: Tent with mattresses
- Transport: tourist transport to Km82
- Activities: All the ones described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide
Day Two: Wayllabamba | Warmiwañuska | Pacaymayu
- Distance:11 Km.
- Walking Hours: 6-7 hours
- Low Altitude:3000 m. / 9842 Ft.
- High Altitude:4215 m. / 13828 Ft. (First Pass – Warmiwañusca)
- Campsite Altitude:3300 m. / 9843 Ft.
- Meals: B, L, D
- Entrances : Inca Trail
- Accommodation: Tent with mattresses
- Activities: All the ones described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide
Day Three: Pacaymayu | Wiñaywayna
- Distance:16 Km.
- Walking Hours:8-10 hours
- Low Altitude:2650 m. / 8694 Ft.
- High Altitude:3900 m. / 12467 Ft. (Second Pass – Runkuracay)
- Campsite Altitude:2650 m. / 8694 Ft.
- Meals: B, L, D
- Entrances : Inca Trail
- Accommodation: Tent with mattresses
- Activities: All the ones described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide
Day Four: Wiñaywayna | Machu Picchu | Cusco
- Distance: 4 Km.
- Walking Hours: 2 hours
- High Altitude: 2700 m. / 8829 Ft.
- Meals: B,
- Entrances : Inca Trail & Machu Picchu
- Guided tour in Machu Picchu
- Bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Transport: train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo , tourist transport from Ollantaytambo to accommodation in Cusco.
- Activities: All the ones described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide
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