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Classic Inca Trail Hike - 4 Days

  • Cusco Airport, Peru
  • Active & Adventure
Peru, South America

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from $650* per person4 DaysJuly-December
Basic accommodations Exertion level: 5
Operator: Adios Adventure Travel 12 people max
This is the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The trail winds through substantial archaeological ruins surrounded by dense vegetation and astonishing landscapes. The four-day trek takes you over amazing peruvian paths of large stones with carefully made stairs in the steeper parts, passing through impressive tunnels, valleys and high passes.  It finally crosses the mountain at Inti Punku, the Sun Gate, for your first glimpse of the magic and splendor of the Machu Picchu citadel below.

The Inca Trail is one of the most popular & amazing hikes in Peru.  In order to protect and preserve the heritage of the trail, access to the trail is regulated by the Peruvian government, the INC (National Institute of Culture) and the INRENA (National Institute of Natural Resources).  There is a limit of 500 people per day allowed on the trail, including 300 porters and guides.  Foreign visitors total no more than 200 per day. If you are planning to hike the Inca Trail,

We intentionally organize the logistics for our hiking groups to limit exposure to other hikers.  This ensures a quality hiking experience.  For most, this is a once in a lifetime experience and worth the extra attention it takes.  It's possible to have a moment when you think you are the only hiker on the Inca Trail! There are stories all over the internet about bad experiences on Inca Trail hikes due to lack of attention to group dynamics, poorly prepared meals or inexperienced guides.

Our groups are limited to 8 people & because we organize everything ourselves, we control the factors that make your hike enjoyable.  We do not sub-contract.  Our guides are exceptional & porters prepare meals using high quality ingredients. (Contact us if you have a large group, we can structure the hike to make it enjoyable even for large groups)

The process for applying for Inca Trail permits is best if arranged in advance.  It is advisable to book at least 4-6 months before your planned travel dates and 1 year in advance for a large group.

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Peru, South America

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3 testimonials about the provider, Adios Adventure Travel:

  • Reviewer: Richard Onorato located in Canada
    My wife, daughter and I had a wonderful four day hike along the Inca Trail. The guide, cook and porters made every effort to make our experience memorable. Vidal and his staff satisfied our every need from arranging pick-up to accommodations. The personal service was outstanding. In fact, our son who flew from Colorado to meet us in Macchu Picchu was shuttled through Lima, Cuzco and Aquas Calientes and was waiting for us as we descended from the Sun Gate. The smile on everyone's face spoke volumes about "Adios Adventure Travel".  We would not hesitate to book through them again.
  • Reviewer: Kris Januszkiewicz located in Canada

    Hola Vidal,

     
    I have just finished composing a slide show from our trip to Peru. Too bad that it is over.  We had a fantastic time!  We had a “wow moment” every day and the sights were breathtaking. We would go back to Peru any time and rely on you to make the arrangements. You guys came through on all your promises but also your team has astonished us by the warmth of the relationship and caring. John in Lima, Henry in Arequipa and Ciro in Cusco really spent a lot of time with us, explaining what we would not have noticed in the sculptures or architecture on our own. Washington, the driver in Arequipa, was also very personable, helping us through the trip to Colca and on to Puno (not to mention that he had fixed my suitcase damaged in air transit).
     
    We enjoyed the company of young Hubert.  He is a bright young man and extremely personable. On top of it, he had a lot patience for my broken Spanish without reverting to English, which he speaks very well. We felt that Hubert really cared about our well-being and coached us how to climb up Tequile Island to its whole 4010 m (at that plazoleta) without expiring of exhaustion.  I must say that your travel plan worked out very well. You included a lot of worthwhile places that we would not have seen without you. We loved the chicheria and the game of sapo. Thanks to your travel plan, we acclimatized very well to the heights by the time of reaching Qosqo. We also liked your hotel selection, which were either extremely comfortable (St.Augustin in Lima or Encantada in Cusco) or just convenient (Aguas Calientes), and the ones in Arequipa (Casa de Melgar), Ollantaytambo and Cusco (Encantada) had a lot of character and beauty.
     

    Feel free to give our phone number (613-353-7081) and email to any of your potential clients, we wil be happy to share with them our fantastic experience.

    Thank you amigos and see you again.  

    Kris

  • Reviewer: Mary Dluzak located in Wisconsin USA
    Hola Vidal,

    Looking at all our pictures from the trip, we cannot believe how many things we did on this trip to Peru!  Thank you for organizing our trip for us!  From start to finish we always were picked up on time, and we never had to worry about our hotels and our transportation.  What a wonderful way to spend our honeymoon. We think you have a great group working for you from Juan, the best guide ever, to the cooks, Jefferson and Alex and our driver, Joaquin.  The tours that you organized for us were perfect and most of the hotels exceeded our expectations.  Although we planned a busy schedule, you were willing to help us figure out where to take breaks to slow down.  When we arrived in Cuzco we were happy to finally meet you and it was wonderful to spend several days with Juan.  We loved his knowledge, patience and willingness to chat with us on all subjects.  Learning about the Quecha culture from you and Juan was especially fascinating. 
    Our special day cooking for the Quecha family in the small town near Pisac was something we will not forget.  We felt so welcomed by the family and privileged to be able to eat with them.  If Alex has a recipe for the soup we made that he can pass along to us that would be great!  If we get back to Peru we want to do a pacha manca meal like we talked about, someday!  
     
    Keep up the wonderful work with the sustainable tourism, it is why we chose to go with Adventure Holidays Peru.  It is great that you try to help the people and the environment of Peru.

    Mary

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Itinerary

Day 1
Hotel in Cusco - Wayllabamba /  Max altitude - 3000 m/9900 ft  Distance - 10 km/6 mi
Our team will arrive at 6:00 am to pick you up for your departure from Cusco to Km 82 in Piskacucho, with a brief stop in Ollaytaytambo, where you can buy last minute gear and personal items. We arrive in Piskacucho where the hike begins on a strolling, flat path along the Urubamba River and then shifts upward until our lunch stop. Along the way, we will get a close-up view of the archaeological ruins of Llactapata before we arrive at our campsite for the night.

Day 2
Wayllabamba - Warmiwanusca - Paqaymayu / Max altitude - 4270m/14,000 ft  Distance - 12 Km/7.5 mi
We'll start the day early with a healthy breakfast prepared by our chef and then hike up to the highest point of the Inka Trail (Dead Woman's Pass). We may notice several ecological zones and be able to discern between the different microclimates. The chef will have lunch ready and waiting at midday prior to passing the highest point, Warmiwañusca Pass at 4,200 meters/13,780 feet above sea level. Our descent will eventually take us to the campsite Pacaymayo, where will enjoy our dinner and a well-deserved rest.

Day 3
Paqaymayu - Chaq 'icocha - Winaywayna / Max altitude - 3600 m/11,800 ft  Distance - 15 km/9.3 mi
Our day begins with a nutritious breakfast and then a 45 minute hike up to the second pass on the Inka Trail (3950 meters/12,959 feet above sea level). Along the way we are able to visit Inka ruins including Runcuracay, Sayacmarca, and Puyupatamarka. Your guide readily provides additional information about the history and signaficance of ruins, wildlife and plants throughout the hike. After lunch we hike to the Wiñaywayna Camp site, for our last night on the Trail.

Day 4
Winaywayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco / Max altitude  2440 m/8000 ft  Distance - 12 km/7.5 mi
After an early breakfast, we begin the final trek to the lost city of Machu Picchu. We cross over the top of the mountain at Inti Punku “ the Sun Gate”, where we get our first inspiring and panoramic view of Machu Picchu. Then we descend to Machu Picchu where we will register at the check point and enjoy our private, guided tour of the ancient Inka ruins.  After the tour you can choose to rest or explore the ruins on your own before we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to board the train back to Cusco.

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