Itinerary
- Day 1
Inca Trail km 82 to Wayllabamba
You'll start early with a transfer to km 82, where the Inca Trail officially begins. From there, it's a 4-hour hike along the Urubamba River to Llaqtapata, your first Inca site. Your trekking chef will have lunch ready when you arrive. After eating, you'll continue hiking upstream along the Cusichaca River to the village of Wayllabamba, where you'll set up camp for the night.
- Start point
- Cusco, Peru (We will pick you from the lobby of your hotel in Cusco or Sacred Valley, 05:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served by expert trekking chef at Llaqtapata), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from km 82 checkpoint along Urubamba River to Llaqtapata Inca Site (4 hours)
- Visit Llaqtapata Inca Site
- Hike from Llaqtapata upstream along Cusichaca River to Wayllabamba village (approximately 1-2 hours)
- Professional English-speaking guide throughout the day
Landmarks Llaqtapata Urubamba River 
- Day 2
Wayllabamba to Dead Woman's Pass to Pacaymayo Valley
This is the toughest day of the trek. After breakfast, you'll tackle a challenging 6-hour hike to Dead Woman's Pass (Warmiwahuasca) at 4200m/13,779 feet, the highest point on the trail. The views from the summit stretch across the Andes and give you a real sense of accomplishment. Then you'll descend for 2 hours into the Pacaymayo Valley where your campsite is set up for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Freshly brewed coffee and breakfast in tent), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Wayllabamba to Dead Woman's Pass/Warmiwahuasca (6 hours)
- Visit Dead Woman's Pass (4200 m / 13,779 ft)
- Hike descent from Dead Woman's Pass to Pacaymayo Valley campsite (2 hours)
- Professional English-speaking guide throughout the day
Landmarks Dead Woman's Pass (Warmiwahuasca) - Day 3
Pacaymayo Valley to Wiñaywayna
After breakfast, you'll climb for 2 hours to Runcuracay pass at 4000m/13,123 feet, the second major pass. From there, it's a 2-hour descent through cloud forest to Chaquicocha for lunch, and you'll pass through the Inca sites of Runkuraqay and Sayacmarka along the way. Later in the afternoon, you'll hike 4 hours down through more ruins including Phuyupatarmaka, Intipata, and Wiñaywayna before reaching your next campsite.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Chaquicocha), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Pacaymayo Valley to Runcuracay Pass (2 hours)
- Visit Runcuracay Inca Site (4000 m / 13,123 ft)
- Visit Runkuraqay Inca Site
- Visit Sayacmarka Inca Site
- Hike descent to Chaquicocha for lunch (2 hours)
- Visit Phuyupatarmaka Inca Site
- Visit Intipata Inca Site
- Visit Wiñaywayna Inca Site
- Hike from Chaquicocha to Wiñaywayna campsite (4 hours)
- Professional English-speaking guide throughout the day
Landmarks Runcuracay Runkuraqay Sayacmarka Phuyupatarmaka Intipata Wiñaywayna - Day 4
Wiñaywayna to Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo
You'll head out early for a 1-hour hike to Intipunku (Sungate), where Machu Picchu comes into view at sunrise. After that, it's a 1-hour descent to the archaeological complex itself. A guide will lead you through a 3-hour tour of the site's main structures and important locations. You'll have time to explore on your own after that, then you'll catch the Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo and a private van will take you to your hotel.
- End point
- Cusco, Peru (Drop off back in your hotel, 19:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 1-hour early morning hike to Intipunku (Sungate)
- Sunrise viewing at Intipunku (2700 m / 8,858 ft)
- 1-hour descent to Machu Picchu archaeological complex
- 3-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu with professional English-speaking guide
- Free time to explore Machu Picchu independently
Optional Activities
- Extra hike to Huayna Picchu (not included)
Landmarks Intipunku (Sungate) Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu
