Inca Trail Trek

A legendary hike tracing the 500-yearold Incan Trail – a pilgrimage route laid to honour the mountains and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. After acclimatising in Cusco, you’ll spend four days weaving through the Andes Mountains to reach Machu Picchu.

HIGHLIGHTS

Classic Inca Trail | Fully supported four-day trek camping away from the crowds

Machu Picchu | Get your first glimpse arriving at the Sun Gate on foot

PRODUCT

At A Glance

WALKING GRADE:

Moderate and Challenging

ACCOMMODATION:

3 nights simple camping

5 nights comfortable hotel

Optional single rooms available

MEALS:

Breakfast: 8 | Lunch: 4 | Dinner: 3

WANT

Cusco | Wander the cobbled streets of the ancient Inca capital MONTHS

OF TRAVEL:

DAY 1: Join trip in Cusco, the ancient capital city of the Incas. Relax and acclimatise to the altitude.

DAY 2: Explore the fascinating city of Cusco on foot. Visit the fortress of Sacsayhuaman and colourful Mercado de Wanchaq.

DAY 3: Free day. Option to trek to Moray, stand up paddle board on Piuray Lagoon or take a brewery tour.

DAY 4: Drive via Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley to the start of the Inca Trail. Walk to first campsite – Llaqtapata (2,625m), opposite Inca ruins.

DAY 5: Follow the Inca trail along the river to Wayllabamba, and Llulluchapampa (3,800m). Views to snowy peaks of the Veronica Mountain range.

DAY 6: Cross Dead Woman’s Pass (4,200m). Walk through cloud forest and ruins to Phuyupatamarca (3,579m).

DAY 7: Visit the Winay-Wayna ruins. Arrive in the ‘Lost City’ of Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate (2,438m).

DAY 8: Guided tour of Machu Picchu. Opportunity to climb Wayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains. Train to Sacred Valley.

DAY 9: Trip ends in Cusco.