Classic Inca Trail 4 Days 3 Nights
The Journey Begins
The Classic 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is South America’s most famous trek and one of the world’s great hiking adventures. Spanning 44 km (27 miles) along ancient stone pathways constructed by the Incas, this expedition takes you through high mountain passes, lush cloud forests, and stunning archaeological ruins before culminating at Inti Punku (Sun Gate) with your first view of Machu Picchu at sunrise.
Our team of licensed guides, professional mountain chefs, and dedicated Andean porters ensure your journey is safe, comfortable, and rich in history.
Environmental Commitment & Porter Welfare (Andean Sherpas)
We operate the Classic Inca Trail under the highest standards of sustainability and social responsibility. We provide our porter team (Andean Sherpas) and chefs with proper thermal gear, high-quality nutritious meals, medical insurance, and fair wages in compliance with Porter Law No. 31614. Likewise, we practice zero-waste policies throughout the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park.
Day by Day
Inca Trail Tours starts with hotel pick-up between 04:00 AM and 04:30 AM. We drive to Piscacucho (km 82) for a chef-prepared breakfast before passing the official checkpoint.nnThe first 2 hours are relatively gentle, followed by an uphill walk to Patallaqta viewpoint. After lunch at Hatunchaca, we continue to Ayapata campsite (3,300 m / 10,826 ft), arriving around 5:00 PM for team introductions, tea time, and dinner.
Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 or more travelers)
- Day 1 transfer (Cusco – Piscacucho km 82)
- Day 4 transfer (Train station – Cusco)
- Inca Trail entrance permit
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- Return train tickets (Expedition – PeruRail or Voyager – Inca Rail)
- 4 breakfasts, 4 snacks, 3 lunches, 3 tea times, 3 dinners
- Boiled drinking water provided daily
- Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes bus ticket (descent)
- Camping equipment (tents, dining tent, portable toilets)
- Duffle bag for up to 7 kg of personal belongings
- Standard sleeping pad
- Porter service – Andean Sherpas
- Oxygen tank
- First-aid kit
Not Included
- Entrance tickets for extra hikes "Huayna Picchu Mountain" or "Machu Picchu Mountain" (Additional cost TBD)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Sleeping bag (Rental – USD $25 extra)
- Inflatable air mattress (Rental – USD $20 extra)
- Trekking poles (Rental – USD $15 extra)
- Extra meals and beverages
Important Information
INCA TRAIL TREK PACKING LIST
- Original Passport
- Trekking daypack (25-liter capacity).
- Water bottle or Camelbak (1-2 liters).
- Trekking shoes/boots.
FOR THE DUFFLE BAG
Porters will carry up to 7 kg of your personal items. This must include your sleeping bag and sleeping pad (if bringing/renting one). Rental sleeping bag and pad weigh 3.0 kg together.
- Personal medication
- Quick-dry t-shirts
- Trekking pants
- Warm thermal jacket
- Rain jacket and rain pants
- Sun hat
- Waterproof gloves
- Headlamp
- Comfortable shoes for campsite
- Rain poncho
- Quick-dry towel
- Power bank (no electricity access during the trek)
- Large plastic bags to organize clean and dirty clothes
- Sleeping bag (recommended rated to -10°C / 14°F)
TOILETRIES
- Sunscreen
- Facial moisturizer
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toilet paper
INSIDE YOUR DAYPACK
NOTE: Daypacks can be any size for hiking, but smaller is better. Per Ministry of Culture regulations, backpacks larger than 25 liters are not allowed inside Machu Picchu citadel. Larger packs must be stored at the entrance lockers.
- Water
- Snacks
- Sun hat
- Rain gear
- Camera
- Hand sanitizer
- Toilet paper and small plastic trash bag
- Extra cash for souvenirs and beverages