Cusco, Peru
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Trek
Overview
Follow the original stone paths built by the Inca through cloud forest and high mountain passes, camping along the way, and arrive at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate as the ruins wake up in the morning light.
Duration
7 days
Max Group Size
10
Category
Adventure
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Itinerary
Cusco acclimatization
City tour of Cusco and the Sacred Valley to adjust to altitude.
Trailhead to Wayllabamba
Begin the Inca Trail, hiking through small Andean villages.
Dead Woman's Pass
The trek's hardest day, crossing the highest pass at 4,215m.
Wiñay Wayna
Descend through cloud forest ruins toward the Sun Gate approach.
Machu Picchu at sunrise
Enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate at dawn, guided tour, train back to Cusco.
Sacred Valley
Visit Pisac market and Ollantaytambo fortress.
Departure
Free morning in Cusco before airport transfer.
What's Included
- ✓ Hotel & camping accommodation
- ✓ All meals during the trek
- ✓ Inca Trail permit
- ✓ Professional trekking guide and porters
- ✓ Train ticket back to Cusco
Not Included
- ✗ International flights
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Sleeping bag rental
- ✗ Personal expenses
- ✗ Tips for porters
Traveler Reviews
Margaret Ramirez
★★★★☆Verified traveler
Great value and a knowledgeable guide, minor scheduling hiccups.
Nancy Perez
★★★★★Verified traveler
A truly magical experience from start to finish.