Official Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days from Cusco

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About this activity

Duration

4 days, 3 nights

Ticket/Voucher

Voucher on smartphone accepted

Instant confirmation

Confirmation will be sent by email

Languages

English, Español

Overview

The Official Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a 4 day 3 night trek which is considered as one of the world’s oldest routes and one of the ten best hikes in the world. On this trek you will be able to follow the old traditional trail used by the Incas to reach Machu Picchu over hundreds of years. At the same time you will enjoy incredible sacred landscapes and you will be able to immerse within the mystic history of the Inca Empire. As a reward the last day this mystic trek will end in Machu Picchu (ticket included), the Inca citadel.

Departure time: 4:30am on day 1
Pick from hotel in central Cusco between 3:30-4:00am

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco to Wayllabamba
Day 2: Wayllabamba to Pacaymayu
Day 3: Pacaymayu to Wiñay Wayna
Day 4: Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu and back to Cusco by transport

More details of the itinerary on the itinerary section below

HIGHLIGHTS

Official trek to Machu Picchu within the Inca Trail
Walk along the original paved Inca pathways
Machu Picchu Circuit 3 access (no need to buy Machu Picchu ticket)

Included/Exclude

Professional English and Spanish speaking guide
Porters to carry equipment
Pick-up at your hotel in Central Cusco
Drop off in Central Cusco
Transportation from hotel to the start point of the trek by bus
Transportation back to Cusco by train and bus
Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks, and 3 dinners)
Water (excluding the first day when you need to bring your own bottles)
Accommodation (3 nights)
Machu Picchu Circuit 3 access (excluding Huayna Picchu and Mountain Hike)

Breakfast on day 1, and lunch and dinner on day 4
Sleeping bag (available to rent)
Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain a hike (available with extra $81 per person)
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expensive

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All our exclusive tours activities have been selected and set up in order to bring the best experience while you travel in Peru.

The train departure/arrival times may vary depending on availability. Once your reservation is made we will be able to confirm the exact timetables of the trains.
The order of the visits could change, but it will not affect the content of the program. The schedules of the tickets and transports are subject to modifications.

Your original passport
Student card (if student)

We recommend not to forget:

Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
Warm jacket
Walking boots
Swimwear for rafting
Hat and trek gloves
Various T-shirts and comfortable trousers
Sun cream (preferable 50+ due to altitude)
Insect repellent
Sun hat
Toiletries
Personal medication
Flashlight with extra batteries
Camera and/or mobile phone with camera

The tour start on Day 1 with a pick up at your hotel at around 6:00am. The exact pick up time will be communicated in a confirmation email.

On Day 4 after the guided visit to Machu Picchu you will be stay in Machu Picchu on your own. You will need be sure to have enough time to arrive on time to take your train to Ollantaytambo. Then you will be dropped off in Central Cusco at the end of the day. The exact train time and time of arrival to Cusco will be communicate to you by the staff.

It is recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek in order to acclimatize and get used to the altitude.

Pregnant women
Visitor with strong back problems
Visitors with heart problems

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Donna - United States

2019-06-12

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We hesitate to go to Machu Picchu by train or book a trek. We finally booked this inca trek and we are happy with the decision. We spent 4 unforgeable days.

John - Germany

2019-03-12

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Date

2025-11-23

Adults

Age 12-99