4-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu with Vistadome Return
About This Tour
Discover the legacy of the Inca civilization on this 4-day trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu, exploring sites such as Llaqtapata, Runkuraqay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupat...
Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Challenging · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Cusco, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Wiñay Wayna · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: Available every day with a minimum of 2 people per booking.; Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary options are available on request.; Travellers need a moderate physical fitness level.; Initial payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.; Single tents are available on request.
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What's Included
- Pre-tour safety briefing the day before departure, plus complimentary luggage storage.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cusco's historic center or Sacred Valley (Urubamba or Ollantaytambo).
- Vistadome train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
- Professional guide, and a second guide for groups of 9 or more.
- Inca Trail entrance ticket and Machu Picchu.
- 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners, plus daily snacks and purified water.
- 3 nights of camping with high-quality gear: spacious 4-person Eureka tents for every 2 trekkers.
- Sleeping bag, pillow, and inflatable air pad. Also includes rain poncho, hand towels, and trekking poles.
- Personal porter service, plus a duffel bag to carry up to 7 kg (15 lb) of your belongings.
- Private portable toilets and dining tents with chairs and tables for comfort at meals.
- Satellite phones, first aid kit, and emergency oxygen provided.
Not Included
- Huayna Picchu Mountain entrance tickets (subject to advance booking)
- Last day lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Cusco to Km 82 and Ayapata Camp
Start with an early pick-up from your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley, then drive through the Andes and stop in Ollantaytambo for breakfast. At Km 82, meet your trekking team, pass the checkpoint, and hike along the Urubamba River through Andean villages. Visit Llactapata, see Patallacta's terraces, continue to Hatunchaca for lunch, then hike to Ayapata camp to settle in, enjoy tea, and relax before dinner under the stars. Hiking distance: 14 km (8.7 miles) Approximate time: 6 hours Maximum altitude: 3,300 m (10,826 ft) Difficulty: Moderate Meals: B, L, D, snacks and tea time
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2Day 02
Ayapata to Warmiwañusca Pass and Chaquicocha
Wake up to hot drinks served at your tent, enjoy a hearty breakfast, then hike through mountain valleys to Warmiwañusca Pass (4200 m / 13,779 ft) for panoramic views. Descend into the Pacaymayo Valley for lunch, then climb to Runkuraqay Pass, passing the Inca sites of Runkuraqay and Sayacmarca through lush landscapes. End the day at the peaceful Chaquicocha campsite, where dinner and stargazing await. Hiking distance: 16 km (10 miles) Approximate time: 10 hours Maximum altitude: 4,215 m (13,828 ft) Difficulty: Challenging Meals: B, L, D, snacks and tea time
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3Day 03
Chaquicocha through the Cloud Forest to Wiñaywayna
Start your day with a nourishing breakfast before trekking gently into the cloud forest, where snow-capped peaks frame the horizon. Visit the archaeological site of Phuyupatamarca and catch distant glimpses of Machu Picchu. Descend to the terraces of Intipata for sweeping views, then continue to the Wiñaywayna campsite to explore its remarkable ruins before enjoying a well-earned dinner. Hiking distance: 10 km (6.2 miles) Approximate time: 6 hours Maximum altitude: 2,600 m (8,530 ft) Difficulty: Moderate Meals: B, L, D, snacks and tea time
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4Day 04
Sun Gate Arrival at Machu Picchu and Vistadome Return
Start before dawn with a light breakfast to fuel your final ascent to the Sun Gate, where the first light reveals the majesty of Machu Picchu. Enter the citadel via Circuit 1 for your initial glimpse, then continue to the main entrance and re-enter for Circuit 3, where a full guided tour unveils iconic landmarks of this amazing place. After exploring, take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for free time to stroll through the town before boarding the panoramic Vistadome train to Ollantaytambo and continuing by private transfer back to Cusco. Hiking distance: 6 km (3.7 miles) Approximate time: 3 hours Maximum altitude: 2,430 m (7,972 ft) Difficulty: Moderate Meals: Breakfast
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Centro Histórico, Cusco, Perú · Tour start: Cusco, Perú — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.