Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Piskacucho Km 82 - Llactapata- Ayapata
Stop At: Inca Trail, Machu Picchu Peru
Alpaca Expeditions team will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4,20 am and take you to the Porters' House in Ollantaytambo, where our trekking chef will have breakfast ready for you.
After that, we will drive one hour more to the trailhead located at Piscacucho or Km 82. Upon arrival at Kilometer 82, you will have some time to organize and get ready for the hike. We will start our journey along the ancient path of the Incas.
We will hike to Llactapata, our first Inca site. From here we will hike for another 2 hours until our lunch spot. Our team of porters and trekking chefs will have the campsite ready for you to enjoy a hot lunch. All the meals will be cooked at the spot and you will have the chance to refill your camel bags with safe drinkable water.
After a rest, you will continue for about 2 hours until getting to Ayapata. Our campsite to spend the night. Dinner will be served here and you will enjoy the open sky and the silence before resting.
Duration: 7 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping
Day 2: Dead Woman's Pass - Pacaymayu - Chaquicocha
Stop At: Inca Trail, Machu Picchu Peru
After a well-deserved breakfast, we will start with a 4-hour ascent toward the highest point of the Inca Trail: the Dead Woman’s Pass or Warmi Wañusqa (4215 meters/13829 feet). Admire the whole trail from the highest point to the get down towards the Pacaymayu River. Enjoying amazing views and then head down towards our lunch spot.
After a rest, start the ascent towards the second pass, Runccuracay Pass. Once here, you will be able to enjoy the archaeological site and also the privileged views of two beautiful waterfalls. The hike down will be short and easy. We will go towards Chaquicocha or Dry Lake where our campsite is. You will enjoy a happy hour provided by our trekking chef to then enjoy a great diner. This is the hardest day and you will be rewarded for accomplishing it.
Duration: 9 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping
Day 3: Chaquicocha - Phuyupatamarka - Intipata - Wiñayhuayna
Stop At: Inca Trail, Machu Picchu Peru
Our last day of hiking. We will have amazing views of the Salkantay snowy peak and also from the Vilcabamba Mountain. We will start our last ascent towards Phuyupatamarka (3600 meters) from this place we can witness the Urubamba River and also have a glance of Machu Picchu from a distance.
A 3-hour walk down will be needed to reach our last campsite. On the way we will discover beautiful sites such as Phuyupatamarka (Town in the Clouds) and Intipata (Terraces of the Sun). Our lunch will be served at the last campsite.
Once you have eaten and rested, we will continue and will go to the biggest site in the Inca Trail, the beautiful Wiñay Wayna (Forever young) site. This day is the easiest day of the Inca Trail and it’s in order to save energy to the last day, Machu Picchu.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping
Day 4: Machu Picchu and back to Cusco
Stop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
After an early breakfast, say good-bye to the team and start your way towards Machu Picchu. We will hike for about 2 hours until we get to the Sungate (Intipunku). This site will provide a different view from Machu Picchu. Take some amazing photos and then make your way towards the ancient site. At entry, your guide will provide a full guided tour all along the great Machu Picchu Citadel. The guided tour will last for about 2 hours. If you have purchased Huayna Picchu tickets ($75 each, need to book in advance) you will have an extra hike after the guided tour.
After the tour, your guide will wait for you at Aguas Calientes. After lunch, you will go to the train station to catch on your train back to Ollantaytambo, where our driver will pick you up and drive you back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
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Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
12/18/2021 - 6/3/2025
| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 07:30 PM |
4 days(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : S4437BQlydiaf
The most incredible experience led by the best guides Rodrigo, Puma and Yanira. They were extremely attentive, kind and so funny. I wish I could take them on every hike with me! Our chef Carmelo cooked the best vegetarian food of my life. All of the porters need a raise for doing such an amazing job. 10/10 all around
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : Jet27684587293
Was gr8. We did 5 days 4 night Inca trek. Our guide, Sergio, went out of his way giving us a truly authentic experience. He played to flute, made special videos and took great photographs. He is very well informed on the history of the Incas and tells it in a very soecial way.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : Cengiz B
So many countries i have been, so many tours i did and i never had so much fun in a tour like in this one. Dina, Isao, thank you
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : Freedom59324497624
We had the most amazing time on our trek of Machu Picchu! As a family we had never done anything like this before so were very apprehensive about such a long overnight trek. The hike was tough but the guides made it a wonderful experience. Isao was full of energy and so knowledgable about the trek it made every day interesting. But we must give an extra shout out to Dina! My dad could NOT have done the trek without her - she was incredibly patient with him, helping him to pace himself up and down dead woman’s pass so he finished every day not far behind the rest of the group. He called her Santa Dina! The porters led by Cornelio were amazing too - everything on the trip was timed to perfection, with our tents and bags set up every night when we arrived. We were so impressed with the food - how Gregorio and his sous chef could be so creative while cooking on a mountain. From the soups, salads, to popcorn and marshmallows - it was all amazing! Overall it was an amazing experience and we’d highly recommend alpaca expeditions to anyone looking to the inca trail.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : jonathancV798KX
The experience from start to finish was incredibly well organized and planned out. Our guides Isao and Dina were knowledgeable, meticulous and patient and very caring. The chef Gregorio served food that was surprisingly tasty and healthy given the camp setting. And the porters led by Cornelio were so hard working. When you see what the porters are in charge of doing you will be floored! Highest recommendation for Alpaca Expeditions!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : Sightseer572649
When we decided to do the Inca trail, my husband and I researched and decided to pick Alpaca, and we were not wrong!! we had the best experience! Everything went so smooth, they organized so well. We amazed how hard work our porters were, how amazingly delicious variety food our chef Gregory could prepare 3 times a day in high Andes mountains and our guides Isao and Dina!!! I cannot say enough about them. They were so attentive and 100% with us, so that no one will be behind. Isao was funny, friendly, has deep knowledge of Inca history and Dina was so sweet and took care of us very well. Our trip couldn’t be successful without Isao and Dina.
Thank you Alapaca for our wonderful experience!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : EmilyK2101
Extermley knowledgable guides they knew the answers to all questions asked of them. delicious food they even managed to bake a cake for us in the mountains, excellent equipment tent and sleeping bag kept me very warm, the porters were inspirational, parts of the trail were very tough for me but the guides were very patient and encouraging
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : paigea367
Exceptional tour! Our tour guide, Isoa was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. He made the experience a lot more enjoyable and smooth. Also big thank you to Dina, chef Gregorio, and all our hard working porters. We wouldn’t have been able to do this hike without all the amazing people who helped out. I would highly recommend this tour company and would love to do another hike with them in the future!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : ukmueller
Had a great time on this trek. Everything was phenomenal- the organization by Alpaca, our guides Isao and Dina, our chef Gregorio and all our porters under the leadership of Cornelia. Unbelievable experience that should be a must do for everyone.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : mackenzies523
Jhymy and Ronaldinho are the best guides we could have asked for!! They are informative, fun, and made us feel safe and at home along our journey. Jhymy did an excellent job sharing a wealth of knowledge about the Incas, Peruvian history, and the natural history of the area. Though we were a group from different walks of life, Jhymy brought us all together to make a family during our 4 days.
I can’t believe that the Chef Melguiades was able to put together 3 amazing meals every day and even provided alternatives for the various diet restrictions in the group. Each meal was a feast. He even spent hours to make a cake made without an oven!!!
I am still in awe of the porters. The head porter Eugenio leads a strong, organized team that made our journey possible. I would not have been able to complete our trek without them. They are humble, kind, and full of strength that is superhuman. I am so grateful they made it possible for us to experience the beauty and history of their land.
AE does an excellent job organizing the entire trip and providing clear instructions and communication. They truly care about providing work and support for the local community. I cannot recommend them enough to plan your next adventure!
The trek was challenging but so rewarding. I was moved to tears to be able to experience beauty of the nature, the history, and the hard work of the guides, chefs, and porters who made it all happen. Seeing Machu Picchu was incredible, but the journey was truly the destination.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
