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Classic 4 day Inca Trail hike to Machu picchu is our top tour rated hike, Walking inca trail 4 days 3 nights with Explore wich is Peru’s most sought-after trek for its breathtaking panoramas, vast ecological diversity, and well-preserved archeological sites. It is trekking 4 days along the original ancient stone Inca path, we traverse high mountain passes and trek
At 5.30 am we will pick you up from your hotel to be transferred to Ollantaytambo. At 7.30 you will arrive in Ollantaytambo where you can have breakfast. It is also recommended to buy some coca leaves or a pair of canes (10 soles) if required.
After breakfast the bus will take you to Piskacucho (2650 m.a.s.l.). Piskacucho is a small community located at the beginning of the Inca trail. From this point you will walk about 12 km. During the walk we will cross the Urubamba River, we will make a short rest in the community of Miskay (2800 masl) and from where you will have an incredible view of an Inca construction called Patallacta.
Around lunchtime you will arrive at a beautiful natural place where our cook and the porters are waiting for you to have lunch.
After lunch you climb the hill for about 2 hours until you reach the camp where you will stay your first night. During the last 2 hours you can enjoy the Vilcanota mountain range and the snow-covered Veronica mountain in the
Opposite side of the Urubamba River
After an early breakfast you will climb approximately 09 kilometers along a beautiful narrow ravine. In this section, hikers will experience a moment of hard walking. After a few hours you will arrive at Lluluchapampa. At this point you will begin to climb the highest and most famous mountain pass: Open Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman Pass 4200 m.a.s.l.). It will take about 2 hours to reach the top. Once we reach the pass, we will have a rest to enjoy the view and take some photos.
After our rest we will continue our descent to the Pacaymayo Valley (3650 m.a.s.l.). On our way to Pacaymayo we will have lunch and we will probably see different types of birds and the Andean bear (Tremarctus Ornatus).
Once we arrive in Pacaymayo we will have a dinner. It is also here where we will spend the night.
Note:
We recommend you take some chocolates, candies and coca leaves with you during the walk. This will help keep your sugar level high. It will also help against altitude sickness.
After breakfast we will continue walking for 15 km. Day 3 is the longest day but the most impressive and interesting since you get to see a series of archaeological sites.
This day we will start walking on a steep path that will take us to the Runkurakay Pass (3970 m.a.s.l.). On our way, we will stop to visit the archaeological remains of Runkurakay (3800 m.a.s.l.) After reaching the top, we will go down to Yanacocha and arrive at Sayacmarca (3624 m.a.s.l.). After visiting this archaeological site, we will enter the rainforest, path that will lead us to the third step: Abra de Phuyupatamarca (3650 m.a.s.l) From this point the rest of the path is mostly downhill. During the tour we will visit the ruins of Phuyupatamarca.
At the end of the day we will arrive at Wiñaywayna, where we will spend the night in our camp. Near the camp there is a restaurant where you can enjoy hot showers. Tonight he also says goodbye to the cooks and porters, since the next morning they will take an early train to Cusco.
On day 4 we will have to wake up at 4.00 in the morning. After breakfast, around 4.30am, we will hike to Inti Punko (Puerta del Sol). This door will take you to Machu Picchu. It is about an hour of hiking along a narrow rainforest trail. Our tour guide will show you around the wonderful Inca town called: Machu Picchu for approximately 2.5 hours. After the tour you can take some more photos and explore Machu Picchu. When you have finished exploring you can take the bus on your own to Aguas Calientes. There is an option to visit the thermal baths located in the upper part of the town. In the afternoon we will take the train back to Cusco, where we will arrive at night.
Note: Dawn will depend on the time of year and weather conditions.
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What do we need when you make a reservation?
Note: If after making the reservation you have to change your passport, or if it is stolen, please bring the expired one with you or at least one copy. The INC is very strict!
If the passport data does not match the permit data, it will not allow you to start the Inca Trail. Please inform us in advance if you do not have a copy of the old passport.
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