Salkantay & Inca Trail

The Inca Trail is a legendary trek that follows the ancient Incan path, leading to the iconic Machu Picchu. Renowned as one of the world’s top hiking routes, it offers a unique blend of breathtaking natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

Journey through diverse ecosystems, from Andean mountains to cloud forests, exploring hidden archaeological sites along the way. The trek concludes with a breathtaking sunrise at Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate. Book the Inca Trail tour up to 6 months in advance during peak season.

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DAY 01 - Cusco - Piscacucho (Km82) Huayllabamba

On the first day of the Inca Trail we will pick you up at your respective hotels around 7:00 am. We arrive at Km. 82, where the trek will begin, and after passing the control, we will walk for about 3 hrs, or until we reach the archaeological complex of Llactapata. Along the way we will have the opportunity to see different archaeological sites, as well as interesting fauna and flora. From this point you can also see the snowy Veronica mountain. Close to Llactapata we will have lunch and then we will walk for about 30 min. more to finally reach the isolated community of Huayllabamba, where we will arrive at around 5.30 pm. At this point we will camp and have dinner around 7 pm.

Includes: lunch and dinner
Maximum height: 2.954 m.s.n.m. / 9694 ft
Minimum height: 2,670 m.s.n.m. / 8761 ft
Height camp: 2.954 m.s.n.m. / 9694 ft
Distance traveled: 12.00 km / 7.47 ml
Approximate walking time: 5 – 6 hours.

DAY 02 - Huayllabamba - Warmiwañusca - Pacaymayo

Surrounded by birds and other exuberant nature will be the perfect setting to enjoy our breakfast. Then we will continue along the Inca trail ascending for about 4 hrs to the highest point (Warmiwañusca 4,200 m.s.), from where we will have the best panoramic views and we will have the opportunity to observe different ecosystems that go from the dry puna to the high jungle. Around 2 pm, after lunch the group will descend for about 3 hrs until reaching the Pacayamayo valley. In this journey of the Inca Trail we will pass through ancient stone paths, tunnels and wooden bridges. We will camp and have dinner near the river.

Includes: lunch and dinner
Maximum Height: 3974 masl / 13039 ft
Minimum height: 2729 m / 8954 ft
Camp Height: 2650 masl / 8692
Distance Traveled: 16.00 km / 9.94 ml
Approximate Walking Time: 8 hours

Day 03 - Pacaymayo - Puyapatamarka - Wiñayhuayna

After breakfast, we will continue descending for 45 min along the Inca trail. We will explore the archaeological complex of Runkurakay and the Inca city of Sayacmarca, and if we are lucky we could run into some Andean deer and foxes. Later we will go to the town of Puya Patamarka, where we will enjoy a delicious typical lunch and after a break the group will continue walking for 2 hrs approx. until we reach the impressive archaeological complex of Wiñay Huayna and we will camp nearby. Around 7 pm. We will have dinner and enjoy a night full of stars.

Includes: lunch and dinner
Maximum Height: 3974 masl / 13039 ft
Minimum height: 2729 m / 8954 ft
Camp Height: 2650 masl / 8692
Distance Traveled: 16.00 km / 9.94 ml
Approximate Walking Time: 8 hours

DAY 04 - Wiñayhuayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Around 5:00 am, on the last day of the Inca Trail, we will have breakfast and then we begin our journey. After 1 hr of trek ascending through the high forest we will arrive at Inti Punku (Puerta del Sol), from where we will have the most impressive view of the sanctuary of Machu Picchu and with a bit of luck we will be able to see the beauty of the sunrise. After passing the entrance, we will have a guided tour for 2 hours, visiting the main monuments, such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the royal rooms, the temple of the Three Windows, among others. After this tour, the group will be able to enjoy the place on their own, always keeping in mind the return time of their train. Later you will go down on foot for about 30 min to the town of Aguas Caliente and then travel by train for 1.45 hr approx. to the town of Ollantaytambo, where the private bus will be waiting to take you back to the city of Cusco. Our Inca Trail tour ends at the main square.

Includes: breakfast
Maximum height: 2,732 m.s.n.m. / 8964 ft
Height Machu Picchu: 2,400 m.s.n.m. / 7872 ft
Distance Traveled: 4.00 km / 2.49 ml
Walking time: 2-3 hours

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