Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Experience the magic of the Inca Trail on this 4-day, 3-night trek to Machu Picchu. Led by experienced guides Raquel and Edwin, you’ll hike through stunning mountain scenery, lush forests, and ancient ruins.
On the first day, you’ll start your hike at Km 82, following the original Inca Trail to Wayllabamba. This beautiful valley is home to a variety of flora and fauna, and you’ll have the chance to see llamas, alpacas, and other Andean animals.
On the second day, you’ll hike to the highest point on the Inca Trail, Dead Woman’s Pass. At 4,200 meters above sea level, this pass offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
On the third day, you’ll hike to Winay Wayna, the last Inca settlement before Machu Picchu. This impressive site is full of ancient ruins, including temples, terraces, and fountains.
On the fourth day, you’ll hike to Machu Picchu, where you’ll have the whole morning to explore this incredible lost city. You’ll see the Sun Gate, the Temple of the Sun, and other important structures.
This is a challenging trek, but it’s also an incredibly rewarding experience. You’ll get to see some of the most beautiful scenery in Peru, and you’ll learn about the history and culture of the Incas.
All meals and transportation are included, and you’ll be accompanied by a team of experienced guides and porters.
Book your spot on the Classic Inca Trail today and experience the magic of Machu Picchu for yourself!
About Terra Quechua Peru
Terra Quechua Peru is a locally-owned and operated tour operator based in Cusco. We have been leading tours to Machu Picchu and other destinations in Peru for over 20 years. We are committed to providing our guests with the highest quality service and the most authentic travel experiences.
Our guides, Raquel and Edwin, are both certified by the Ministry of Tourism. They are passionate about sharing their knowledge of Peru’s history and culture with our guests. They will make sure that you have a safe and enjoyable experience on the
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Book your spot on the Classic Inca Trail today and let Terra Quechua Peru help you create memories that will last a lifetime!
We start our trip along the classic Inca Trail, early in the morning after picking up all our passengers we will go to Ollantaytambo, where those who wish can have breakfast, then we will continue to Km. 82 Piscacucho (2,700 masl.), where it is located the first control, then start the walk to Machu Picchu, after about 2 hours of walking we will arrive at Llaqtapata (2,750 masl.) Archaeological site of Inca construction that will be explained by our guide, after our visit to this interesting place we will have the lunch prepared by our experienced cook and his team which will surely leave you amazed with the food, after lunch we will continue with our walk to our 1st. Camp in Wayllabamba (3,000 masl.). Where after a well-deserved rest we will have lunch and then dinner, in order to spend the night.
1ST DAY
Our second day on the classic Inca Trail. In the morning after breakfast we will continue the walk, this time we will begin a slight ascent for 9 km towards the Warmiwañusca pass (4,200 masl), the highest point of the Inca Trail, which is a section with stairs that makes it heavier and hard on the legs, it is recommended to do it slowly at the pace of each one without worrying that the group will abandon us. Once all the members of the group are gathered, we will continue, but this time also descending by stone steps; In this section you will be able to appreciate a variety of flora and you will have views that make this Inca Trail unique, then we will arrive at our 2nd. camp in Pacaymayo (3,600 masl.), we will have dinner and then we will spend the night in that place.
2ND DAY
After breakfast we will continue our classic Inca trail, this section is 15 km. full of vegetation and number of Inca archaeological sites of different functions. The first archaeological site that we will visit will be Runkurakay (3,970 masl.) which is another Inca archaeological complex in the form of towers that has a strategic surveillance site of the east valley, then we continue to Chaquicocha where we will have lunch, then we will continue to Phuyupatamarka (which means place or town above the clouds), on the route we will pass inside a tunnel carved in rock and continue towards Wiñaywayna, another wonderful complex where we will spend the night hours, the route is 6 full of beautiful landscapes, vegetation in Wiñaywayna.
3RD DAY
Last day on the classic Inca Trail. Earlier than normal after breakfast we will continue the trek towards Machu Picchu, we will go through the last control and continue towards the Inti Punku (Puerta del Sol) and then to Machu Picchu, we will have a majestic panoramic view of the Inca City of Machu Picchu , then they will have their guided visit to the place full of history, together with the guide they will visit the most important and outstanding sites of the sectors of the ancient Inca City (Agricultural and Religious Sector), then they can have free time to take more photos, and explore the archaeological site on its own; then we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes where you can have lunch on your own and finally go to the train station to return to the town of Ollantaytambo and from there by tourist bus to the city of Cusco.
4TH DAY
Discounts available (these discounts are not cumulative)
Students: US$20.00 (Students require a valid International Student Identity Card. Please note that Youth Travel Cards are not valid)
Teenagers: US$ 20.00 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy is required for all reservations)
Children: US$ 30.00 (up to 7 years of age, passport copy is required for all reservations)
DEPARTURE IN 2023 – 2024
The exact information provided by you will be sent to the government institution in charge of regulating access to the Inca Trail and will be included in the official permit to enter the Inca Trail on the requested date. In case there is any change in the data mentioned above (ie new passport number), please inform the Reservations Department of Terra Quechua Tour Operator by email as soon as possible. The government reserves the right to deny entry to any visitor whose data is not accurate to that of the official permit. Terra Quechua Tour Operator excludes any responsibility for non-entry in case the passenger’s information has changed without prior notice.
Inca Trail permits are available. You can book your trip for this date, 2023 or 2024
February: Also note that the Inca Trail will be closed for general maintenance during the month of February each year. Additionally, closures may occur at various times during the year due to inclement weather or other conditions beyond our control. During these periods, any affected route will carry out the Lares Trek
Cusco’s climate is divided into two distinct seasons: the rainy season, from November to April (the heaviest rainfall generally occurs between January and March); and the dry season, from May to October. The dry season is cooler, so temperatures can drop below 0 degrees at night.
Along the Inca Trail, temperatures range from 15-20ºC during the day if it is sunny, to 05-10ºC during the day if there is no sun, or 0-05ºC at night. In Machupicchu, at a lower altitude, temperatures are usually warmer, although warm clothing is still recommended at night.
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging