Classic Inca Trail

Day 1 - Cusco>Piscacucho>Wayllabamba
Early this morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in a private bus. Pass through the Sacred Valley (Chinchero, Urubamba y Ollantaytambo) and arrive at Piskacucho, Km. 82, where you will have breakfast and start the trek. After several hours of trekking, stop for lunch in the small village of Miskay. Along the way you will visit archaeological sites such as Llactapata before continuing on to your first campsite in Waillabamba.

Day 2 - Wayllabamba>Warmiwañusca>Pacaymayo
Today presents the toughest challenge of the trek. After a hearty breakfast, you will start trekking to the highest point of the Inka Trail (Warmiwañusca Pass 13,780 ft.) passing through several different ecological and climatic zones. Cross the Warmiwañusca Pass and descend to a beautiful lunch spot with panoramic views of the lush cloud forest. After lunch, continue on to your campsite at Pacaymayo and enjoy dinner, hot drinks, and a much-deserved rest.

Day 3 - Pacaymayo>Chaquicocha>Wiñaywayna
After breakfast, you will hike up approximately 45 minutes to reach the second pass at 12,631 feet above sea level. Along the way, your guide will offer detailed explanations putting the ruins of Runcuracay, Sayacmarca, and Phuyupatamarca into their fascinating historical context. Late this afternoon you will arrive at Wiñaywaina, your final campsite.

Day 4 - Wiñaywayna>Machu Picchu
After an early wake-up and breakfast, you will embark on the final leg of the trek to Machu Picchu. Depart Winñaywayna for the Untipunku or "Gate of the Sun" where you have a breathtaking panoramic view of Machu Picchu’s majestic palace and temples at sunrise. After a short hike down to Machu Picchu, you will register and start a 3-hour guided visit. After enjoying the ancient ruins, you will take the bus to Aguas Calientes where you will have free time to enjoy the town before returning to Cusco with your guide. (Optional overnight at Michu Picchu.)