Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

We leave Cusco very early in a bus to km 82 where the Inca Trail begins.

You'll relax on the adventure trail with an easy day of hiking through winding streams, stunning Andean scenery, and ancient Inca ruins. This will be a small sample of the days to come.

We will walk through beautiful landscapes, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons, passing through various ruin sites such as Llactapata.

A team from our company consisting of porters, cooks and local guides will take care of all the details during the trek. The porters carry most of the equipment, so you will only need to bring a small backpack with water, rain gear, snacks, a camera, etc.

 The trek is fairly easy and serves as good training for the next few days

• Accomodation for today: Camp .
• Min Altitude: 3200 m. / 10298 ft.
• Max Altitude: 3400 m. / 11155 ft.
• Distance to walk for today: 11 Km. / 6.84 mi.
• Weather Sensation: Warm.
• Transportation of this day: Bus.
• Difficulty of this day: 3.
• Time Statics for this day: Start and End Time: 04:00 am to 06:00 pm, Total enjoying hours for today: 14:0 hours, Total Walking Time: 07:00 hours,

The second day we start early to climb the long and steep road to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman's Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,200 m (13,770 ft). Most visitors arrive at the campsite in the early afternoon, with plenty of time to kick back and relax.

The terrain and scenery is spectacular, in addition to the steepest section of the Inca Trail. We will have a strong climate with a powerful sun and sometimes very cold winds. We will walk calmly, drinking plenty of water.

• Accomodation for today: Camp .
• Min Altitude: 3400 m. / 10941 ft.
• Max Altitude: 4200 m. / 13780 ft.
• Distance to walk for today: 12 Km. / 7.46 mi.
• Weather Sensation: Warm, Cool, Wind.
• Transportation of this day: Walk.
• Difficulty of this day: 3.
• Time Statics for this day: Start and End Time: 06:00 am to 06:00 pm, Total enjoying hours for today: 12:0 hours, Total Walking Time: 08:00 hours,

Today we will walk through flyovers and Inca ruins. The first pass is Runquraqay at 3,950 m (13,110 ft) where, on a clear day, hikers can glimpse the snow-capped Cordillera Vilcabamba.

Walking through the cloud forest on a gentle climb to the second pass of the day will be very welcoming to rest the mind, and we will go through original Inca constructions. The highest point of the pass is 3,700 m (12,130 ft). On a clear day, we will enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba Valley.

At 3,650m (11,972ft), reach the ruins of Phuyupatamarca, the "town above the clouds".  Here we will camp and we can also visit the ruins of Wiñay Wayna ("forever young") located at 2650 m (8694 feet) 1.5 hours away.

• Accomodation for today: Camp .
• Min Altitude: 2648 m. / 8521 ft.
• Max Altitude: 3950 m. / 12960 ft.
• Distance to walk for today: 16 Km. / 9.94 mi.
• Weather Sensation: Warm, Cold.
• Transportation of this day: Walk.
• Difficulty of this day: 3.
• Time Statics for this day: Start and End Time: 06:00 am to 06:09 pm, Total enjoying hours for today: 12:9 hours, Total Walking Time: 09:00 hours,

We will start at 03:30 to arrive at Sun Gate (Puerta del Sol) as soon as possible. Head to the checkpoint and join the line to wait for the gate to open. Catch your first views of the impressive ruins of Machu Picchu (fingers crossed for a clear day). Walk to Machu Picchu (approximately 45 minutes) for a 1.5-hour guided tour of the site and free time to explore. Opt to visit the Inca Bridge (a 15-minute hike one way) at no extra charge, weather permitting.

Rise and shine: the best time to see the Lost City of the Incas is first thing in the morning. Follow the local guide to Machu Picchu to learn about its history at a leisurely pace. Get local information about the Inti Mach'ay cave, Inti Watana, the Water Temple, the Temple of the Condor, and the Hall of Three Windows. Take time to sit back and feel the energy of this 15th-century site, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World (in a global online poll).

Catch the bus outside the Machu Picchu gate after your visit for a 25-minute downhill ride to Aguas Calientes. Eat and relax before the train ride back to Cusco tonight.

• Min Altitude: 2800 m. / 9010 ft.
• Max Altitude: 3400 m. / 11155 ft.
• Distance to walk for today: 6 Km. / 3.73 mi.
• Weather Sensation: Warm, Humid.
• Transportation of this day: Bus, Train, Walk.
• Difficulty of this day: 3.
• Time Statics for this day: Start and End Time: 03:30 am to 12:00 pm, Total enjoying hours for today: 8:30 hours, Total Walking Time: 03:00 hours,