Classic 4 day Inca Trail
This stunning 4 day trek involves a high pass of 4200ms and incredible access to some of the most amazing flora and fauna on the planet. The River Urubamba is going to accompany us throughout our trip.
Classic 4 day Inca Trail
Day 1. An easy start
After a short drive we arrive to the town of Ollantaytambo where we stop for breakfast. A quick opportunity to photograph Ollanta if you have not visited before.
Continuing on to KM82 and the beginning of the inca trail and its 42kms of glory. Today is easy trekking past small towns selling chicha to your local porters.
Your 6 hours walking on the inca trail includes visits to ruins and eating time. An easy day.
| Accommodation | Camping |
| Hiking distance | 6.6 miles 10 kms |
| Hiking time | 6 hours |
| Minimum altitude | 2650ms 8000 feet |
| Maximum altitude | 3000ms 9000 feet |
Day 2. Dead Womans Pass
Today the high pass, Dead woman at 4200ms, 12600 feet, the walk is long but slow as we climb 1000ms over 5 kms approx. A fabulous day to see hummingbirds and listen to them singing in the trees. After the pass a serious downhill to our campsite for the night.
| Accommodation | Camping |
| Hiking distance | 5 miles 8 kms |
| Hiking time | 8 hours |
| Minimum altitude | 3000ms 9000 feet |
| Maximum altitude | 4200ms 12600 feet |
Day 3. The longest day
ay 3. Waking up early we begin our trek to chaki cocha (dry lake). We go upwards again approx. 350ms (1050feet) to 3950 (11850 feet) and the Runkurakay Pass which means The round construction. It is possible to see Andean Geese and Deer. After the pass we have beautiful views of the Vilcabamba Mountain Range. We have lunch and continue on through cloud forest and a spectacular inca tunnel which is part of the original inca trail. Camping in Winay Wayna, and for those that still have energy the opportunity to visit the archaeological site of the same name.
| Accommodation | Camping |
| Hiking distance | 12 miles 17 kms |
| Hiking time | 9 hours |
| Minimum altitude | 2700ms 8100 feet |
| Maximum altitude | 3950ms 11850 feet |
Day 4. The jewel
Against the normal rules we depart a little later than everyone else to enjoy the stunning scenery. On arrival to Inti Punku (Sun Gate) we have the prospect of taking photos without the normal group of 300 tourists.
Today is play day, we descend to the front gate to leave our rucksacks and get our passports stamped with the log of Machu Picchu where your guide is available all day to visit Huayna Picchu (limited numbers due to government regulations), The Inca Bridge or even for extreme hikers Machu Picchu mountain and its wonderful array of orchids. Not for the faint hearted.
We recommend that you spend the night in Aguas Calientes and have another day in Machu Picchu as you see very little of this incredible citadel in one day.
Afternoon train to Ollantaytambo or night in Aguas Calientes.
| Hiking distance | 5 miles 7 kms |
| Hiking time | 2.5 hours |
| Minimum altitude | 2040ms 6120 feet |
| Maximum altitude | 2700ms 8100 feet |
Price Information
Starting at: US$ 625.00
Difficulty
Moderate to Hard
Included
- Professional guide with Wilderness First Aid (1 guide for 8 people max).
- Chef specializing in Andean Cuisine.
- Professional Porters.
- Private transportation.
- Train tickets.
- Entrance fees.
- Meals as stated.
- Camping Equipment (based on 2 sharing).
- Bus tickets from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
- First Aid Kit.
- Oxygen bottle.
- Our home made biodegradable soap.
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Beverages