Classic Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights 2026

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Cusco, Peru

4 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is considered one of South America’s top treks—and this small-group tour takes care of all the logistics for a seamless, supportive experience. Led by an English-speaking guide—and with support staff, a kitchen tent, comfortable sleeping tents and mattresses, safety supplies, hotel pickup, and more—you’ll make the spectacular journey through Andean passes, cloud forests, rainforests, and more to reach the UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu.

This small-group trek ensures hands-on support at every step
All meals, transit, guides, safety briefings, and hotel pickup are included
Get up close and personal with a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Leave all the planning and logistics to someone else

What's Included

Tour Guide
Pre trek briefing
Support staff including professional cooks and porters to carry all the camping equipment
Sleeping tents and mattress – Four person tent for every two people
Emergency supplies, including first aid kit, oxygen, and emergency radios
Private transportation
Dinner (3)

Dinner
Lunch (3)

Lunch
Breakfast (3)

Breakfast

Sleeping Bag – can be rented from us
Hiking poles – can be rented from us
Tips
Personal Porter

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We can also pick up travelers from any Airbnb located in the city and from Ollantaytambo.

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco – Trailhead at KM 82 – Ayapata

2 Stops

Inca Trail

10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Patallacta

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camping in tents

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Ayapata – Dead Woman’s Pass – Pacaymayu – Chaquicocha

3 Stops

Inca Trail (Pass By)

Runkurakay

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sayacmarca

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camping in tents

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna

3 Stops

Winay Wayna (Pass By)

Phuyupatamarka Camp

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Winay Wayna

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camping in tents

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Wiñay Wayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Cusco

1 Stop

Machupicchu cusco

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel on your own

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
What to Bring
Original passport (if you have acquired a new one after you made your booking, bring both)
Down or synthetic feather sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
Clothes (trekking boots, warm fleece jacket, a few t-shirts, socks, sun hat, warm underwear, light long pants, gloves, rain jacket)
Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes, personal towel)
Infant seats available
Sunscreen SPF 35+ recommended
Head lamp
Sunglasses

Camera with spare batteries (batteries run down faster at high altitudes)
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Binoculars
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Book to read (you will have some spare time at every camp to read your favorite book)
Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents, can be rented from us)
Bug repellent
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers