Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Hatunchaca - Patallacta – Ayapata
Stop At: Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Our AB team will pick you up from your hotel in the city of Cusco at 4:30 a.m. for your 4-day Inca Trail, After breakfast in Ollantaytambo, we will head to km 82 (Piscakucho) to begin our adventure to Machu Picchu, where you will meet our expert team and pass through the checkpoint. The trek begins with a 3-hour hike to the Llactapata ruins, followed by a one-hour drive to Hatunchaca camp for a delicious lunch. Then, we will hike for 4 hours to Ayapata, our first campsite, where your tents will be set up and hot tea will be served upon arrival around 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping with comfortable equipment
Day 2: Ayapata – Dead Woman’s Pass - Runkuraqay – Chaquicocha
Stop At: Wayllabamba, Inca Trail, 08680, Peru
Early morning, you'll be awakened with either hot tea or coca tea to start the most challenging day of the 4-day trek to Machu Picchu. We'll embark on a roughly 4-hour hike to Dead Woman’s Pass (4215m / 13829ft), the highest point of the Inca Trail Trek, where breathtaking landscapes await, and our guide will perform offerings to the local Gods. Following this, we'll descend to Pacaymayu Valley for a 2-hour journey, indulging in a delectable lunch prepared by our chef. Continuing our trek, we'll hike for another 1.5 hours to the second pass, Runqurakay (4000m / 13123ft), exploring the Inca site of the same name along the way, before descending to Sayacmarca ruins. Pressing forward, we'll reach our second campsite, Chaquicocha (3600m / 11811ft), where you can relish a stunning sunset over the Vilcabamba mountain range and marvel at the Milky Way before dinner.
Duration: 10 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping with comfortable equipment
Day 3: Chaquicocha – Intipata – Wiñaywayna
Stop At: Winay Wayna, Machu Picchu Peru
Today offers a more leisurely pace with just 5 hours of hiking to reach the final campsite. Beginning with a gentle Peruvian flat terrain for approximately 2 hours, the trek then descends to the campsite, showcasing diverse ecosystems and offering panoramic views of the Salkantay glacier, the second-highest peak in the Cusco region. Along the way, we'll explore two Inca ruins, Phuyupatamarka, and Intipata, with our guide providing insights into each site. Upon reaching Intipata ruins, the last campsite becomes visible, and after a brief explanation from our guide, we'll arrive at the campsite around 12:30 p.m. Following lunch, guests can shower and relax with a siesta until around 4 p.m., when we'll embark on a short hike to explore the Inca ruins of Wiñaywayna, allowing for free time for photography. Returning to the campsite, we'll bid farewell to our dedicated porters and enjoy dinner before retiring early to prepare for the following day's adventures.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping with comfortable equipment
Day 4: Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes - Cusco
Stop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Today, the eagerly awaited culmination of our journey arrives as we rise early to embark on the final stretch of the Inca Trail, passing the checkpoint at 5:30 a.m. Following this, a 1-hour and 20-minute hike brings us to the Sun Gate, offering breathtaking views of the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Descending for 45 minutes, we reach the Mapi checkpoint around 8:00 a.m. Our experienced tour guide then leads a 2-hour exploration of the citadel before boarding a tourist bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Departing on the train at either 14:55 or 15:20 p.m., our AB team awaits at the station to accompany you back to your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley, with an expected return around 7:00 p.m. For those trekking Huayna Picchu Mountain, arrangements for lunch and duffle bag pickup are made with our guide before taking the train.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Not included
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Traveler pickup is offered
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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 strong physical fitness level
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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : rashmidolly123
What an amazing time! Beker, our guide, was the best!! The whole trip was organized well! The food was AMAZING! Our cook was Martin who literally made feasts for us through the trip! And the food was the best!! All the porters were amazing!!
The Inca trail is great in itself but AB made it the best!! Definitely recommend them! And recommend Beker as guide and Martin as chef!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : Roving645256
Bernie and Freddy are exceptional guides. Confident, fit, funny, outdoor experts, and extremely knowledgeable with respect to their Inka ancestors. I would recommend to anyone that they should look no further when coming to Cusco.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : F3483KOcaitlins
An unforgettable trip! Berni and Fredy were amazing guides- always preparing us for the next section and so knowledgeable about the area and Andian culture. The food was 5 stars and completely unexpected while camping.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : M9356RGkristinaf
Most special adventure EVER! Bernie and Freddy were the best guides! The food was delicious, the views were amazing, and all of the AB staff were so kind and helpful. Highly recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : BendRNA
The Machu Picchu trail is incredible, very difficult very rewarding. Our guides Bernie and Freddy were incredible. So much experience and knowledge about the Peruvian culture and Machu Picchu in particular.
The porters were amazing such hard workers- Luis was the lead porter. And the food was amazing - I don’t know how they make all the food it was all so good and the soup was amazing. Sergio was the head chef and he was amazing
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : T6190HJabbyg
This trip greatly exceeded any and all expectations I had, from the views, to the people, to the food, and everything in between. The people I met are now friendships to last a lifetime. Our guides, Bernie and Fredy, were incredible, kind, supportive, and knowledgeable. I felt so lucky to have been part of such an amazing group. Everything was beautiful. Our porters, led by Luis, and the cooks, with head chef Sergio, made our experience along the trail so comfortable. Camp was set up by the time we arrived, with everyone clapping as we came in, and the food was spectacular with a wide variety of traditional peruvian food for us to enjoy. I will never forget these past few days. Thank you to AB Expeditions and thank you to our guides, porters, cooks, and fellow traveling companions.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : RoseCity3
This trip was one for the records. Absolutely amazing, from the views, food, and people. An incredible experience that everyone should do. Our guides, Bernie and Freddy, made the experience even more amazing. They had great knowledge of the Inca trail and made the journey as easy and enjoyable as possible. They were personable and made you feel like a team/family the entire trip. The cook, Sergio, made incredible food throughout the entire trip. If you are thinking the food might be just okay throughout the trip, you will 100% be pleasantly surprised. Three-course meals every meal, roasting marshmallows at 10,000 feet, and soup that is incredible. You can’t ask for a better experience. The porter lead, Louis, made the trip as easy as possible for us. I cannot stress enough how important our porters were and how excellent their work was in allowing us to have the best hiking and camping experience possible. If you are someone searching for an incredible and spiritual experience to Machu Picchu, AB Expedition is the best company you can go with. Thank you again, and I hope to come back and do the trip again! Thanks, Bernie and Freddy, you are awesome!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : B6637BPvalentinas
This trip was life changing and it was all possible because of the AB Expeditions Team (specially my tour guides Bernito and Freddy) and the amazing people I got to share the experience with. I had always wanted to do the inka trail, but I never imagined the impact it would have on my life. Not only was it the insane views, the amazing andean food (cooked by Sergio), and all we got to learn about the Incas and their culture, but the special people we got to share it with. I end this journey feeling more than satisfied with the service provided by AB Expeditions, but most importantly, with friends for life. I truly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Nevin A
I came to Peru with my dad and brother. We were so excited for the trip and natural beauty. The reality of what we experienced blew our expectations out of the water.
The views on the Inca trail are something that must be seen to truly understand the beauty. Our guides Bernie and Freddie were knowledgeable, helpful, interesting and fun. I have never had guides that matched their level. Sergio and his cooks prepared food that does not seem possible on a trip like this. It was delicious. Luis and his team of porters made sure everything was prepared at the campsites, they were incredible.
The group aspect of the hike added much more than expected, big shout out to the home stretchers.
I would recommend this company very very highly to anyone who is considering this trip. Truly a once in a lifetime experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : darino677
AB Expeditions made our four-day Inca Trail experience wonderful. The whole team was great but we especially appreciated the wonderful and creative cooking by Martin and the expert and insightful guidance by Rosbel who effortlessly switched between English and Spanish to accommodate our mixed group. They even coped well when nature reminded us we were walking in the mountains by raining on part of Day 2 and part of Day 3. We learnt lots about the Incas, the Inca Trail and its wildlife and plant life, as well as life in Peru in general. Thanks AB Expeditions!
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
