Enjoy the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu at a relaxed pace, with more time to appreciate the landscapes and archaeological sites.
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Difficulty
Moderate
Maximum altitude
4,215 m
Group size
Up to 12 people
Tour overview
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Difficulty
Moderate
Max altitude
4,215 m
Group size
Up to 12 people
English and Spanish
Enjoy the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu at a relaxed pace, with more time to appreciate the landscapes and archaeological sites.
Your journey
Discover what each day of your adventure has in store, from unforgettable landscapes to authentic experiences in the Andes.
Day 1
Cusco → Km 82 → Chamana → Tarayoc. Drive to Km 82, starting with short distances for optimal acclimatization. Lunch in Chamana and early camp at Tarayoc.
Day 2
Tarayoc → Wayllabamba → Llulluchapampa. We climb through a native Queñua forest and camp at Llulluchapampa, a high, strategic spot to cross the pass well-rested the next day.
Day 3
Llulluchapampa → Warmiwañusqa Pass → Pacaymayo → Runkurakay → Chaquicocha. We cross the famous Dead Woman's Pass (4,215 m) early in the morning, descend to Pacaymayo for lunch, and visit Runkurakay before arriving at Chaquicocha.
Day 4
Chaquicocha → Phuyupatamarca → Wiñay Wayna → Aguas Calientes. Continuous descent through tropical landscapes, visiting Phuyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna. Instead of camping, we descend to Aguas Calientes for a comfortable hotel night.
Day 5
Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu Sanctuary → Cusco. We enter the citadel with the first rays of sun for a thorough 2-hour guided tour, then return by train to Ollantaytambo with final transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
Your itinerary may be adjusted slightly depending on weather and local conditions.
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