Classic Inca Trail 4 Days 3 Nights

Overview of the Classic Inca Trail (4D/3N)

• Total Distance: ~42 km (26 miles)
• Maximum Altitude: 4,215 m (13,828 ft) at Dead Woman’s Pass
• Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
• Best Time to Go: May – September (dry season)
• Permit Required? Yes (book 4-6 months in advance)
• Camping? Yes (tents are provided)
• Guide Required? Yes (must trek with an official tour operator)

Day-by-Day Overview.

🔹 Day 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Wayllabamba

• Trek Distance: ~12 km (7.5 miles)
• Altitude: 2,720 m (8,923 ft)
• Highlights: Start at Km 82, cross the Urubamba River, pass the first Inca site Llactapata, and camp near Wayllabamba village.

🔹 Day 2: Wayllabamba – Dead Woman’s Pass – Pacaymayo

• Trek Distance: ~11 km (6.8 miles)
• Altitude: 4,215 m (13,828 ft) at Warmiwañusca (Dead Woman’s Pass)
• Highlights: The hardest day! A steep climb leads to the highest point of the trail, followed by a descent into the Pacaymayo Valley for camping.

🔹 Day 3: Pacaymayo – Wiñay Wayna

• Trek Distance: ~16 km (10 miles)
• Altitude: 3,600 m (11,811 ft) at Runkurakay Pass
• Highlights: Visit several Inca ruins (Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca) and descend through cloud forests to Wiñay Wayna, one of the most beautiful archaeological sites.

🔹 Day 4: Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco

• Trek Distance: ~5 km (3 miles)
• Altitude: 2,430 m (7,972 ft) at Machu Picchu
• Highlights: Early morning hike to Inti Punku (Sun Gate) for the first sunrise view of Machu Picchu, followed by a guided tour. Then, return to Cusco by train.

Day 1: Cusco – KM 82 – Wayllabamba (or Ayapata)

Inca Jungle Trek. We will leave Cusco at 0.7 am in our private vehicle; driving in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, through Chincheros, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo until we reach the Abra de Málaga (4350 m). From there we will start our bike tour to Santa Maria (downhill and cross-country). In this experience, we will see archaeological sites such as Huamanmarca and an incredible landscape. We will be able to appreciate the birds of the tropics as well as medicinal plants in the cloud forest. This trip also takes us to observe exotic fruit plantations such as mango, pineapple, papaya, avocado, coffee, and coca plants. We can take samples and enjoy the different flavors. Also observe coca and coffee plantations and see local families in their daily routine. We will have dinner in the town of Santa Maria near the river. Stay in tents or a basic family lodging.

Day 2: Wayllabamba – Dead Woman’s Pass – Pacaymayo

After breakfast at 06 a.m. We will begin the walk along the banks of the Vilcanota River for about 2 km. From San Pablo, we will begin the walk along the famous Inca trail. On this route we will be able to observe a variety of flora and fauna in the area as well as a variety of native plants (coca leaves). Continuing along this route we will arrive at Quellomayo where we will have lunch at a local restaurant and continue our walk along the banks of the Urubamba River until we reach the thermal baths of Cocalmayo. Here we will have time to relax and then continue to Santa Teresa for accommodation at the hostel, overnight, and dinner.

Day 3: Pacaymayo – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna.

This day is the quietest of the entire trip. After breakfast, we have many options to continue to Aguas Calientes. The decision is yours. The guide will explain these options to you. The walk will take approximately 3 hours along a road to reach the hydroelectric plant. Here we have lunch and then a 3-hour walk to reach the town of Aguas Calientes. Along the way, you will be able to see the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu on top of the mountain, as well as a variety of flora and fauna in the area. Enjoy a flat and easy path. Accommodation at the hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Wiñay Wayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin a 1.30 hour walk uphill to reach the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, and to be the first here we will show our passport at the control and immediately begin the guided tour to enjoy the city without many people and also to be able to observe the sunrise. After the guided tour you have free time to explore the city more and if you have the entrance ticket to Wayna Picchu you can begin the climb that will take you 45 minutes, to return to Aguas Calientes there are 2 options, the bus or walking again (optional) you have time for lunch and then board the train back to the city, bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

The train service that includes all the tours (the Expedition to Ollanta) and bus to Cusco. * If you want to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes you have to tell us in advance to arrange your hotel and change the return train service.

CONDITIONS FOR THE MOUNTAIN MACHU PICCHU AND HUAYNA PICCHU.

Reservation & Booking Policies

OUR SERVICE INCLUDES:

NOT INCLUDED:

• Breakfast first day
• Lunch last day
• Personal expenses
• Tips Guide and service staff

What’s Included in Most Tours?

• Inca Trail 4 Days permits & entrance to Machu Picchu
• Professional guide
• Porters to carry camping equipment
• Camping gear (tent, sleeping mat)
• Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Train ticket back to Cusco
• Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes

What’s Not Included?

❌ Sleeping bag (can be rented)
❌ Trekking poles (can be rented)
❌ Tips for guides and porters

** Train included in all tours is (Expedition Ollanta service) will only be confirmed once full amount of tour is paid. The earlier train you could take is the 14: 30.pm and being the last train at 18: 30. Salkantay Expeditions, arrange transportation to Cusco (by taxi or bus).
Note: train schedules are subject to depending on Peru rail on schedule and availability changes. The train can be changed to Vista dome (bigger than the expedition train windows) with an increase in price.

WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE:

OPTIONAL TO TAKE:

OPTIONAL SERVICES (NOT INCLUDED):

Inca Trail 4 Days Our Camping Equipment

Our camp, with an impressive view of the Salkantay mountain, here you can connect your mind with nature, in this camp you can enjoy all the comfort that nature offers you.

• Meals: Lunch – tea – dinner
• Accommodation: Camping facilities
• Maximum altitude: 3850 m
• Time: 5h approximately
• Difficulty: Moderate

The second camp, located on the side of the bridle path, very close to the local community, here we will have many amenities, we will also be able to enjoy the local community.

• Meals: Breakfast – lunch – tea – dinner
• Accommodation: Camping facilities
• Minimum altitude: 2920 m
• Time: 9h about
• Difficult: challenge

the most touristic town in Peru, Aguas Calientes, the closest place to the wonder of the world, here we will have our accommodation with all the basic needs to spend a pleasant night.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel facilities
• Maximum height: 2.000.m
• Difficulty: Easy.

IMPORTANT: Prices depend on the service you hire and the number of people. You have to be flexible with your travel dates (giving alternatives of 1 or 2 days on each side of the preferred date), the availability for specific dates can change quickly, since there are only 500 spaces on the Inca Trail per day.

Prices: Season 2025

Group Service

• U$. 750 Per Person (Group Service)
• U$: 870 Per Person ( Private Service)

Group versus Private Treks: What’s the difference?

• Depending on the number of people in your booking, additional people may join the trek to make a full group.
• If you choose “private”, no additional people will be joining your group, no matter the size.
• Minimum booking size is 02 people; one person may book a group trek if Salkantay Expeditions, is able to join that person with additional groups.

Discounts

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