On this day, we will begin our journey at approximately 8 am. The first destination is Chinchero (3,754 meters / 12,316 feet), an ancient Inca city with a well-preserved main square and a textile center where visitors can learn about the art of Andean fabrics.

Then, we will continue towards Moray (3,500 masl / 11,482 ft), an archaeological site with agricultural terraces of concentric rings believed to have been used for agricultural experiments. The next destination will be the Maras Salt Mines (3,000 meters / 9,842 feet), a pre-Inca salt production center with more than 3,000 salt wells.

Having known these magnificent places, we will return to Cusco City and take you back to your hotel.

Note: The order of destinations may vary, but the experience will remain the same.

The first day of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu begins with the pick up of travelers in their hotels in Cusco. Then, they move by private transport to kilometer 82- Piskacucho (2,720 meters / 8,923 feet), where the trail begins.

The walk on the first day is relatively easy and flat. Travelers pass through the archaeological site of Patallacta (2,850 meters / 9,350 feet), an important administrative, economic, and religious center of the Incas. They also visit Willka Rakay, an Inca military outpost.

Travelers then enter the Wayllabamba Valley, walking along the Kusicacha River (Feliz River). Along the way, observe Inca platforms, and the archaeological sites mentioned above.

Finally, travelers arrive at their first camping area in Wayllabamba (3,000 meters / 9,842 feet), where they can rest and enjoy a delicious dinner before spending the night.

The second day of the Peru Inca Trail begins with an early breakfast to prepare hikers for the day hike. The first leg of the hike is two hours and takes hikers through an Andean forest to the archaeological site of Tres Piedras.

After a short break, hikers continue to Llulluchapampa (3,800 masl/ 12,460 ft), where they can rest and have a snack before beginning the ascent to Abra Warmiwañusca (4,200 masl/ 13,779 ft), the highest point of the Inca Trail.

After reaching the top, hikers descend for two hours until (Pacaymayu 3,580 masl / 11,700 ft), where they can rest and relax before dinner.

The morning begins with a 45-minute ascent to Runkuracay archaeological site (3,650 m / 12,000 ft), followed by a 50-minute ascent to the Runkurakay Abra (4,000 m /13,123 ft). After a short rest, we will descend to Sayacmarca archaeological site (3,650 meters / 12,000 feet). Then, a 2-hour descent takes hikers to Chaquicocha (3,600 masl/ 11,800 ft) for lunch.

After lunch, hikers continue their trek to Phuyupatamarca. The trail passes through a cloud forest before reaching the Abra Phuyupatamarca (3,680 masl / 12,073 ft). From here, we will have a small panoramic view of Machu Picchu.

After that, we will descend to Wiñay Wayna (2,680 meters / 8,792 feet), the last camp of the Inca Trail. Wiñay Wayna is an important archaeological site with terraces, temples, and other remains of the Inca civilization. Here also awaits us a delicious dinner by our team of Inkayni Peru Tours.

The fourth and final day of the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu begins early with a one-hour walk to the Puerta del Sol – Sun Gate (2,730 m /8,956 ft), the main entrance to the citadel. From here, you can appreciate the sunrise over the Andes and the citadel in all its glory.

After IntiPunku, you descend 45 minutes to the upper area of Machu Picchu (2,400 meters / 7,873 feet), where the main viewpoint is located. Here visitors are registered and a guided tour of the citadel takes approximately two and a half hours.

At the end of the tour, lunch and then take the train back to Cusco (3,350 masl / 10,990 ft). The journey takes about two hours and at the train station, you will find the private transport that takes travelers back to their hotel in the city.

Start this day with peace of mind; it will be a relaxation day. Cusco City offers interesting places to explore, such as 7 Borreguitos Street, famous for being one of the most Instagrameables, or the restaurants near the Plaza de Armas, where you can enjoy delicious food.

If you are looking for an extra activity to your day, we have rides available that you can purchase through our Inkayni Peru Tours agents. Thus, you can make the most of your time in this fascinating city.

Having enjoyed your trip these days, today you will have the morning free in Cusco. You can take a last walk through some streets or places that you may not have had the opportunity to know as:

• Main Square / Main Square, which houses the main cathedral and colonial houses
• Plaza Nazarenas
• Barrio de San Blas
• The stone of twelve angles
• San Pedro Local market

On the other hand, we will be watching your flight schedule to be able to transfer it and give a warm farewell thus ending our services.

The Inca Trail is an ancestral network established by the Inca empire and was part of the Qhapaq Ñan. This route starts from km 82 of the railway near Piskacucho and ends with the reward of reaching the majestic Machu Picchu.

The Inca Trail is one of the most popular treks made. The stretch that connects with Machu Picchu has an extension of approximately 44 km / 27 miles.

If you have a member who wants to travel with us, we inform you that there is no specific age restriction to perform the Inca Trail. However, it is important to remember, that in the absence of such a restriction, it is necessary to be careful with fellow travelers. Therefore, in Inkayni Peru Tours we accept reservations from 12 years of age to make the Inca Trail tour. Minors must be accompanied by their parents or guardians.

• Under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• For travelers over 60 years, we recommend hiring an additional carrier.
• We advise you to acclimate for at least 3 days when arriving in Cusco city.

Booking with Inkayni Peru Tours is easier than you think. Just click this link. You will find a form that must be filled out with your data properly. Then, you must make the corresponding payment. To be sure your booking was successful, we will send you a confirmation email for your purchase.

Note: Before making your reservation, you must check the availability of the Inca trail tour to Machu Picchu. You can contact our agents through different channels, such as our email info@inkayniperutours.com. In addition, you have the option to use WhatsApp or our online chat.

The best season for the Inca trail tour to Machu Picchu is during the dry season, which includes the months of May to September. This season is preferred by many travelers, as it offers facilities and provides incredible panoramic views.

Keep in mind that the tourist influx is high between June and August. Moreover, the Inca Trail is not available during February.

Of course, this service is included in our packages for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, both on the way out and back. However, remember Cusco City has some streets that are difficult to access. If necessary, a member of our Inkayni Peru Tours team will come looking for you to take you to our transport.

Note: Don’t forget to tell us about the location of your hotel. This information is crucial to facilitate our operations.

Quiet, the Inca trail tour to Machu Picchu offers different difficulty levels, from moderate to demanding. This is because different terrain, altitudes, and climatic conditions can be experienced along the route.

Remember to acclimate properly before doing this trekking. Proper acclimatization is essential to enjoy the hike and avoid altitude sickness. We recommend taking short trips near Cusco, which are perfect for this.

The walking hours we will provide below are not always accurate. Why? Keep in mind that each traveler has a different pace when walking. It, therefore, takes some travelers more or less time to reach each arrival point each day.

Time of the Inca trail tour to Machu Picchu:

• Day 01: 5 hours approximately
• Day 02: 6 hours approximately
• Day 03: 6 hours approximately
• Day 04: 7 hours approximately
• Day 05: 2 hours approximately

At Inkayni Peru Tours, we care a lot about your comfort. For this reason, part of the camping equipment is included in our services.

Our priority is that you enjoy your trip without worrying about what you can carry in your backpack. We recommend you take your sleeping bag, which is not included, but you can rent it with us.

Traveler, there’s no weight limit set for the Inca trail tour to Machu Picchu. However, the purpose of this tour is to enjoy it to the fullest. Therefore, we recommend you carry only the necessary.

To help you prepare your luggage, we invite you to check our “What to bring?” button. There you will find a list of items that could be useful for your trip. Remember that the intention is to enjoy your tour and leave aside any inconvenience that may cause you a poorly packed backpack.

At Inkayni Peru Tours we have a highly effective team. As part of our services, we include one porter per traveler. However, the porter will carry baggage with a weight limit.

How many kilograms of baggage can the personnel porter carry?

To ensure the safety and well-being of our staff, we have established that each porter will carry a maximum of 5 kg per traveler during the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This measure is essential to preserve the integrity of our porters.

Note: If you have additional baggage, you can carry it by yourself or hire an extra porter.

Traveler, it is important to note that the start dates for the Inca Trail tour to Machu Picchu cannot be changed. Why? Reserved permissions have a specific date for use. Therefore, when planning your trip to the Inca Trail, you should be careful and make sure you meet the dates booked.

The deposit for the Inca trail tour to Machu Picchu is not refundable once we get them. Why? The deposit is used to purchase the necessary permits, and tickets to secure your trip on the date you have scheduled.

Remember that most permits for the Inca Trail are booked in advance due to high demand and limited availability.

We recommend you book it as soon as possible. Why? The Machu Picchu Inca Trail tour is one of the most popular treks. The detail comes to be the limited permits per day since it has 500 tickets: 200 are for travelers and 300 are for porters.

Please consider booking at least 5 to 6 months before your departure date. Also, note that the Inca trail is not available in February.

Unfortunately, these permits cannot be transferred to another person and are not refundable. Once issued, they may only be used by the person who has the name on the permit.

Therefore, it’s important to plan the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu trip in advance. To do this, you can contact our agents of Inkayni Peru Tours, who will gladly help you to organize your trip.

It is essential to contact our sales agents before depositing to verify the availability of the Inca Trail on the desired travel date. After confirming availability, deposit 40% of the trip cost by credit card, bank transfer, Western Union, or PayPal. The reservation is confirmed by email.

The remaining balance is settled upon arrival in Cusco, preferably in cash in US dollars or Peruvian soles. The initial deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable, as it is used to purchase the Inca Trail permit and secure the space. Changes to the reservation are not allowed once permits have been acquired.

We invite you to review our terms and conditions to check our policies. You can click on this link, you will find relevant information about our trips.

Note: Remember to contact our Inkayni Peru Tours agents to check availability.

Do not worry! to make the Inca trail tour to Machu Picchu, you must carry only the necessary items. Most hotels offer free luggage storage. This way, you could drop him off at the hotel where you’re staying.

In case your hotel does not offer this service, we can safely store your luggage in our office and you can pick it up on your return.

¡Sure! Along the route of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you will find squat bathing services with cold running water. However, remember these bathrooms are often unhygienic and difficult to access.

On the other hand, at Inkayni Peru Tours we provide services that include ecological portable toilets as part of our commitment to nature and the comfort of our travelers.

For the fourth day, you will stay in a hotel where you can enjoy all the necessary amenities, including the possibility of getting properly cleaned.

Remember the following: The Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu is located on a remote route where mobile network coverage and internet signal can not work. However, you can enjoy these services on part of your first, fourth, and fifth days of the journey.

Eye: Do not forget to bring your camera to capture those spectacular images and record small videos to share on social networks.

Preventing altitude sickness will be one of your first tasks before doing this trekking. Before embarking, you will reach Cusco City, located at more than 3,000 meters / 9,842 feet. Those who come from altitudes below 1,000 meters / 3,280 feet, may experience symptoms of altitude sickness.

We have a specific blog on this topic, entitled How to deal with altitude sickness in Cusco? «. We invite you to review it to be well prepared and enjoy the Inca trail tour without worries related to altitude sickness.

At Inkayni Peru Tours, we strive to ensure that our tours are accessible to all. Although many of them involve a degree of mobility and physical endurance, some tours, especially those exploring archaeological sites, may include challenging stretches that could pose risks to travelers, especially those with disabilities.

¡Relax! Do not hesitate to contact our agents. We have some activities that you can do fully and enjoy to the fullest.

Of course, you can; we know that it’s important to have pictures of your travels. We recommend you bring a camera or, in the best case, an action camera so that it does not occupy much space in your luggage.

Note: If you plan to bring your drone during this tour, please note that you WON’T use it, as the Peruvian government prohibits its use in protected areas.

For you, a traveler who wants to modify your journey by train, Inkayni Peru Tours offers the possibility of making changes in the modality of your train, the route, or, perhaps, the railway company. However, please note that these changes must be made in advance and additional charges will apply.

For more information, we recommend you contact our agents, who will be happy to help.