Inca Trail

Day 01: Cusco – Huayllabamba
We will pick you up at 5 a.m. from your hostel by bus. We will drive to a place called Oyantaytambo to have breakfast, where after we head towards Chilca, also known as km. 82 (2650 masl); the starting point of our hike. Here we will also gather our trekking gear. On this day, we will observe the archaeological complex of Patallaqta, dry forests and the archaeological site of Willkaracay among others. We will be ending our walk in the community of Huayllabamba, our first campsite at an altitude of 3100 masl.
Total walking distance: 13 km
Total walking duration: 5-7 hours, depending on our pace.

Day 02: Huayllabamba – Pacaymayu

After breakfast, we will start to climb; this is one of the most difficult days of the Inca Trail. We will have to walk uphill to the open Warmiwañuska at 4250 masl. But before arriving there, during the ascent, we will enjoy our lunch to get some more energy. Once at the top, we can set eyes on the imposing peaks of the Vilcanota mountain range. Afterwards, we will descend to the second camp of Pacaymayu at 3600 masl where we will have our dinner and where we will enjoy our well-deserved rest.
Total walking distance: 16 km
Total walking duration: +7 hours

Day 03: Pacaymayu – Wiñaywayna
This is the longest day of the Inca Trail, but perhaps the most beautiful route. We will observe the different ecological levels of the highlands of the place, the cloud forests and rain forests as well as tourist sites like Runkurakay at 3,760 masl, where we reach after an ascending hike of about 30 minutes. We will continue up to the pass at 3,900 masl, where we will have a short rest and then descend to the archaeological site of Sayacmarca (3,625 masl). Then, we will head to Phuyupatamarka (3,600 masl), a place for us to take some pictures of the mountains and rest for a while. Continuing on the stairs, we will take a path that leads down to our last camp named Wiñaywayna at 2,650 masl.
Total walking distance: 11 km
Total walking duration: +8 hours

Day 04: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu
Early in the morning, at 3 a.m., we will have our breakfast. Then, we are going to pass the control/check point of Wiñaywayna where we have to show our entrance ticket for Machu Picchu. After this, we will walk for 30 minutes to the “Puerta del Sol”, better known as “Inti Punku” (2,720 masl), to get our first glance of Machu Picchu! After leaving our backpacks (for 5 dollars), we will have free time with beautiful sights on the Machu Picchu ruins. After the free time, due to new regulations, we are only allowed to enter Machu Picchu itself for a maximum duration of two hours. During this time, it is possible to take a guided tour – please ask your guide the day before! After those two hours, we will take the bus to go down to the town of Aguas Calientes, where we will enjoy our lunch. Afterwards, we take the train to Ollantaytambo and we finally arrive by bus in Cusco in the evening.

Note
This travel itinerary is very detailed. Because of circumstances – weather, time to pick up people, South American culture – we cannot guarantee that you will carry out this itinerary perfectly. This travel itinerary should be used as a guideline.

• Transportation to the starting point of the walk
• Entrance to Machu Picchu and the original Inca Trail
• Professional, English speaking guide
• Camping equipment (tents, mattress)
• Kitchen equipment (tables, chairs, dining tent)
• Porter carrying equipment for the group
• First aid kit, including oxygen kit
• Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners and snacks)
• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

• First breakfast, last lunch and last dinner
• Sleeping bag (15 USD) and walking sticks (15USD)
• Extra porter for personal equipment (ask before departure)
• The entrance to the Machu Picchu mountain or Huayna Picchu mountain. See the FAQ page. There is a limited access, so please ask before making your reservation (60 euros)
• Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (12 USD)
• Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes

Normal adult price €669,-
Temporary adult price: €649,-

Normal student price: €649,-*
Temporary student price: €629,-*

* You need to be in possession of a legit student card. This student card has to be valid until you have visited the Machu Picchu. Furthermore, the current year in which you study has to be visible on the student card. If not, you will get in trouble at the entrance of the Machu Picchu.

• Original identification documents (passport, ID)
• Student ID (optional)
• Sleeping bag (plume)
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Flashlight (extra batteries)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Repellent
• Walking stick (optional)
• Extra money
• Small backpack & rain cover
• Personal medication kit
• Clothing – we’re in the mountains, so prepare for rapid temperature changes!
  • Jacket
  • Fleeces
  • Gloves/scarfs/hats for the cold blooded
  • Thermal clothing
  • Raingear
  • Small towel
  • Swimwear 
  • Socks (warm)
  • Shirts
  • Shorts
  • Underwear
  • Walking shoes or good sandals