5-Day Inca Trail.

What the experience is like

Itinerary

1. Day 1 · 3 h hike · 2,650 m

   Cusco – Km 82 – Patallacta

   We leave Cusco at 7:00 a.m., crossing the landscapes of the Sacred Valley to Km 82, where we start a 3-hour hike to Patallacta (2,650 m). After a delicious lunch, we explore its fascinating Inca ruins, surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks, before resting at our first campsite.

2. Day 2 · 3,800 m

   Patallacta – Wayllabamba – Llulluchapampa

   We start the day at 6:30 a.m. with a hot drink and a delicious breakfast. We walk through the Kusichaca Valley, surrounded by abundant flora and fauna, to Wayllabamba, where we enjoy lunch. Then we climb for about 4 hours up the Llullucha Valley to our campsite at Llulluchapampa (3,800 m), where hot drinks and a well-deserved rest among the mountains await us.

3. Day 3 · 4,215 m / 13,907 ft

   Llulluchapampa – Pacaymayo – Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca

   We climb the legendary Warmiwañusca Pass (4,215 m / 13,907 ft), the highest point of the Inca Trail, with breathtaking views of the Andes. We descend to Pacaymayo for lunch and continue to the fascinating archaeological sites of Runkurakay and Sayacmarca. Through Andean forests, lakes and majestic snow-capped peaks, we reach our campsite at Phuyupatamarca (3,650 m / 12,047 ft), with unforgettable views toward Machu Picchu.

4. Day 4 · 2,720 m / 8,977 ft

   Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes

   We descend ancient Inca stairways to explore Intipata and Wiñay Wayna (2,650 m / 8,747 ft), two impressive archaeological sites. We continue to the Inti Punku (2,720 m / 8,977 ft), the legendary Sun Gate, where we enjoy our first spectacular view of Machu Picchu. We walk down to the Guardhouse to capture the classic photo of the Inca citadel. Finally, we take the bus to Aguas Calientes to rest at our hotel.

5. Day 5 · Guided tour · 2 h

   Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

   We start early to watch the sunrise at Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the world. We explore its temples and secrets on a 2-hour guided tour. Then we return to Aguas Calientes and take the Expedition train to Ollantaytambo, enjoying spectacular Andean scenery. Finally, we arrive back in Cusco around 7:00 p.m., closing an unforgettable adventure on the Inca Trail.

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