Classic Inca Trail 4D/3N
4-day hike along the original Inca trail with porters, tents, and gourmet meals. From US$150, official SERNANP permit.
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Tour type
Inca Trail
Difficulty
Challenging
Group size
Up to 12 people
About the tour
Highlights
- Sun Gate at sunrise
- Tents and porters
- Chef on the trail
- Exclusive archaeological sites
- Official permit included
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Km 82 to Wayllabamba
Hotel pickup at 5am. Transfer to Ollantaytambo (breakfast) and then to km 82, the starting point. 12 km hike (6h) on mostly flat terrain to Wayllabamba campsite (3,000m).
Day 2 — Dead Woman Pass
Hardest day: ascent to Dead Woman Pass (4,215m). 16 km (9h) crossing puna and cloud forest ecosystems. Arrival at Pacaymayo campsite.
Day 3 — Archaeological sites
Most spectacular day: visit to Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna. 10 km of mostly downhill hike on Inca stairs. Arrival at the final campsite.
Day 4 — Machu Picchu via Sun Gate
3:30am departure to reach Inti Punku (Sun Gate) at sunrise and descend to Machu Picchu with the first light. 2h guided tour at the citadel. Return train in the afternoon.
What's included and not included in the Classic Inca Trail 4D/3N tour
Included
- Official Inca Trail permit
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- Porters and tents
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Cook
- Return train Aguas Calientes–Ollantaytambo
- Professional bilingual guide
Not included
- Sleeping bag (rental US$25)
- Trekking poles (rental US$15)
- Wayna Picchu
- First breakfast and last dinner
Frequently asked questions
What to bring on the Classic Inca Trail 4D/3N tour
- Original passport (the same one used for the permit)
- Student card, if you have one
- 25-30 liter daypack (porters carry the gear)
- Sleeping bag (or rent one from us)
- Broken-in trekking boots
- Thermal base layers, fleece and a warm jacket
- Rain jacket, rain pants and poncho
- Wool hat, gloves and a sun cap
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- 2-3 liter reusable bottle or camelbak
- Sunscreen, lip balm and sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Personal first aid kit: blister plasters, altitude pills and anti-diarrhea tablets
- Toilet paper, wet wipes and hand sanitizer
- Trekking poles with rubber tips
- Power bank
- Cash in soles for tips and toilets