Inca Trail Trek 4 Days

Overview

Day 1: Cusco - KM 82 - Llaqtapata - Huayllabamba
Day 2: Huayllabamba - Warmiwañuska Pass - Runcuracay - Pacaymayu
Day 3: Pacaymayu - Runcuracay - Phuyupatamarca - Wiñayhuayana
Day 4: Wiñayhuayna - The Citadel of Machu picchu - Cusco

Inca Trail Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - KM 82 - Llaqtapata - Huayllabamba

To hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, adventures need to take the train from Cusco to Machu picchu, getting off the train at km 82, from where the Inca Trail Trek begins on the far side of the Urubamba river, after crossing over a hanging bridge.

Along the hills that run at the right hand side of the trail, hikers will soon spot a complex of building known as Quente humming bird in Quechua, Following the route, We will arrive at the Llaqtapata ruins (2300 masl). After crossing the Cusichaca river twice, the trail turns south toward Huayllabamba (2850 masl) an ancient Inca's citadel who protects the entrance to two valleys.

Total distance: 12 km (7, 47 miles)
Estimated walking time: 5 to 6 hours
Maximum altitude point: 3,000 m (9,840 ft)
Campsite altitude: 2,850 m (9,840 ft)

Day 2: Huayllabamba - Warmiwañuska Pass - Runcuracay - Pacaymayu

From here on, Nature is the travelers sole companion. The Inca Trail continues to climb in a northwesterly direction through the Llullucha Valley toward the Warmiwañuska Pass the highest point along the trail (4200 masl), The mean in Quechua, is where the woman died, has a local legend attached to it.

From Warmiwañuska pass one spot the ruins of Runcuracay (3,600 masl) and the Pacaymayu river. Once on the top of the pass we go down until second campsite named Pacaymayu at 3,600 m.a.s.l (11,480ft)

Total distance: 11 km (6, 84 miles)
Estimated walking time: 6 to 7 hours
Maximum altitude point: 4,200 m.a.s.l (13,776 ft)
Campsite altitude: 3,600 m (11,480 ft)

Day 3: Pacaymayu - Runcuracay - Phuyupatamarca - Wiñayhuayana

From Pacaymayu a sheltered valley studded with trees and cacti. When the path runs climbs again, it showcases Inca engineering in all its magnificence, for a few hours, the path runs amidst a labyrinth of mountains until it reaches the second pass, Runcuracay pass (3,900 masl) before finally descending into the Aobamba valley and the Mysterious cloud forest to the ruins of Sayacmarca (3,700 masl), by means of a stone staircase that is nearly 1,600 m long.

From Sayacmarca, the trail climbs once more, this time gradually, passing by the dry lake Chaqui Cocha and through a 20 meters tunnel hewn into solid rock, arriving at the third and final pass Phuyupatamarca (3,900 masl), walking through the pass, hikers are greeted with an extraordinary view of the Urubamba Valley, then We will go down to Phuyupatamarca ruins (3,600 masl), reached via a spectacular series of staircases cut into the rock and magnificent agriculture terracing. Finally we get last Campsite in the beautiful Wiñayhuayana's Andean village.

Total distance: 16 km (9, 94 miles)
Estimated walking time: 6 to 7 hours.
Maximum altitude point: 3,900 m (12,792 ft)
Campsite altitude: : 2,650 m (8,692 ft)

Day 4: Wiñayhuayna - The Citadel of Machu picchu - Cusco

We wake up early!, From Wiñayhuayna (2,700 masl) whose name means u201cforever youngu201d in Quechua. The main trail to Machu picchu sets out from the ruins of Wiñayhuayna at first climbing gradually but then steepening in its final stretch before reaching a small pass.

This is a place covered by tropical plant life, Known as the Intipunku whose name means Sun Gate, here we will be able to enjoy the sunrise up Machu Picchu which is spread out before, an unforgettable experience.

From the Intipunku, the final descent is a quick 35 minutes walk that leads visitors past a small stone tambo into the citadel of Machu picchu, then you'll get plenty of time to take pictures and explore the citadel by yourself of course you can also climb up the Huaynapicchu mountain (2700 m.a.s.l).

On afternoon we go down by bus until Aguas Calientes town where we catch train back to Cusco for around four hours.

Total distance: 4 km (2, 49 miles)
Estimated walking time: 2 hours.
Maximum altitude point: 2,700 m (8,829 ft)
Campsite altitude: 2,400 m (7,872 ft)

Includes:

Hotel pick up in Cusco.
Private bus transportation from Cusco to km 82 (where we start the hiking).
Professional Bilingual tour leader (two leaders for groups over 8 people.
Porters to carry the company's stuff.
Cook and meals (03 breakfasts / 03 lunches / 03 dinners).
Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, tables, chairs, kitchen tent and dinning tent).
First aid kit and Oxygen balloon.
Bus down ticket from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes town.
Entrance fees to Inca Trail and Machupicchu.
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes town to Cusco (expedition service).