Inca trail to Machu Pichu
We have added the two most popular Inca trails at this part of the web page; the 2 day Inca trail and the 4 day Inca trail. Here you can also find some additional information about Inca Trail preparations.
2 Day Inca Trail
| Day 1 (10 km) |
You will be picked up from your hotel at 06.00 AM. By train you will head up for KM 88. At aprox. 11.00 you will reach point 88 and start a 5 hour trek (about 10 km) to the ruins of Wiñaywayna (2600 m) passing the smaller ruins of Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca on the way, as well as stopping for lunch and snacks. You'll pass through a varied selection of eco-systems along the way, ending up in overgrown lush rainforest. We'll try to arrive at Inti Punku (the sun gate) before 4 pm. From the Sun Gate you'll get beautiful views of Machu Picchu in the distance (depending on your luck with the weather). | |||||
| Day 2 (5 km) |
After breakfast we go back to Machu Picchu. We
should arrive at Machu Picchu ruins (2400m) at 7.30am and after a
little while alone to take in the magnificent view we'll commence a
guided tour of the 'Lost City of the Incas'.
Departures: Everyday of the week throughout the year except in February (Inca Trail closed).
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After
the tour you'll have time to climb Huayna Picchu (the huge Sacred
mountain you see directly behind the ruins). In Aguas Calientes there
are plenty of restaurants where you can have lunch and if you have
time you can visit the town's thermal baths (US$1.5 extra). The train
returns to Cusco late in the afternoon.4 Day Inca Trail
The itinerary below is to be used only as a guide to the Inca Trail. The actual campsites that we will use and the distances trekked each day will be dependent on the size and speed of group and will be decided on the day by the guide.
| Day 1 (10 km) |
We pick you up from your hotel between 6am and
6:30am anddrive by private bus to Kilometer 82 which is the start of
the trail. We'll stop briefly at the town of Urubamba in the Sacred
Valley for breakfast along the way. We should arrive at Kilometer 82
(2600m) at about 10:00am. We'll meet our porters and commence the trek at 10:30 am. The first day is relatively easy, walking 10 km, taking about 4 ½ hours. Lunch is provided just before the Inca ruins of Llactapata. The nights camp is just outside the small community of Wayllabamba, (3000m) where dinner is provided. If the group is making good progress we will move on and camp in one of the prettier campsites at Tres Piedres or Llulluchapampa. |
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| Day 2 (10 km) |
Today we'll ascend through dense vegetation to the first (andhighest) pass of the trail called the Warmiwañusca (or Dead Woman's) Pass at 4200m, taking about 5½ hours. Lunch is provided 10 minutes after the pass.It's another 1½ hours (easy walking) to our 2nd night's camp at Pacamayo. (3600 m), near to the ruins at Runkuracay, where we'll cook dinner. | |||||
| Day 3 (10 km) |
Leaving camp at 7am we'll walk another 15 km (approx. 7hours) to the ruins of Wiñaywayna (2600 m) passing the smaller ruins of Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca on the way, as well as stopping for lunch and snacks. You'll pass through a varied selection of eco-systems along the way, ending up in overgrown lush rainforest. At Wiñaywayna we'll set up camp and have dinner. There's also a place to take a hot shower (US$1.5 extra) and a small restaurant for those who may wish to participate in the consumption of well deserved alcoholic beverages! | |||||
| Day 4 (5 km) |
It's an early start, rising at 4.30am, breakfast for
5am and back on the trek to Machu Picchu. We'll try to arrive at Inti
Punku (the sun gate) just prior to sunrise before 7 am. From the Sun
Gate you'll get beautiful views of Machu Picchu in the distance (depending
on your luck with the weather). We should arrive at Machu Picchu
ruins (2400m) at 7.30am and after a little while alone to take in the
magnificent view we'll commence a guided tour of the 'Lost City of
the Incas'. After the tour you'll have time to climb Huayna Picchu (the huge Sacred mountain you see directly behind the ruins). In Aguas Calientes there are plenty of restaurants where you can have lunch and if you have time you can visit the town's thermal baths (US$1.5 extra). The train returns to Cusco late in the afternoon. Departures: Everyday of the week throughout the year except in February (Inca Trail closed).
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Inca Trail Preparations
To ensure that you are prepared and comfortable for the trek you will need to bring the following equipment:
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Note: Although the weather is usually dry between May and October it is always best to be prepared for sudden bursts of heavy rain at any time of the year.
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