Classic and Best Inca Trail Group Tours 4D/3N

Hike the Inca Trail with the Best Tour Operator, we organize unique small group tours with the best equipment, best campsites, personal porter included and with exclusive panoramic trains on the way back to Cusco. 

Highlights of the Best Inca Trail Tours to Machu Picchu

* Hike this spectacular trail with the best local Inca Trail Tour operator
* Awarded as “TOUR OF THE YEAR 2019”
* We provide you complimentary airport Pick up and drop off.
* Enjoy the best part of our Gourmet food.
* Stay in best and less crowded campsites
* We Include the panoramic train on the way back (Vistadome)
* We promote gender equality and Women´s empowerment
* 2% from your trip goes to support our Social Projects

Inca Trail day by day summary

Day 1: Training day!!
Cusco – Km 82– LLactapata – Ayapata (14km, 6hrs), We start in Cusco at the door of your hotel around 4:30 am drive to Km 82 to start the 6 hours hiking on the first day. The campsite is located at 3300m.

Day 2: The Challenge!!
Ayapata – Warmiwañuska – Chaquicocha (16km, 10 hrs), The most challenging and longest day, passing 2 mountains in 10hrs of hiking: The first mountain is called Death Women Pass, the highest of the trek with 4200m, the second mountain is called Runqurakay Pass with 4000m.

Day 3: The easy day!!
Chaquiccocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna (10km, 6hrs), The most beautiful and relaxing day, hiking is only 6-hours passing through different ecological zones. This day also we will visit several beautiful archaeological sites including Wiñayhuayna located at 2600m.

Day 4: Machu Picchu!!
Wiñaywayna – Machupicchu – Cusco (6km, 2 hrs), Wake up early and hike for 2 hours to Machu Picchu through the Sungate from where we can have a unique view of Machu Picchu, after exploring this date in Machu Picchu you’ll take the Panoramic train back to Cusco arriving back to Cusco around 7.30 pm.

Included In the Inca Trail

* Safety briefing the day before the tour at 6:00 pm in our Office
* Pick up from your hotel in the morning of the tour
* All transportation during the duration of the trek
* Personal Porter for up to 7 kilos for your personal stuff
* Professional highly trained mountain tour guides
* Experience chefs, porters
* 3 nights camping in the mountains with comfortable equipment
* All meals during the Trek with local organic ingredients except last lunch
* Entrance ticket to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
* Bus down to Aguas Calientes from Machu Picchu
* Panoramic Exclusive train on the last to come back to Cusco

 Not Included In the Inca Trail

* Sleeping bags, air mattress, or trekking poles
* Last day Lunch
* Huayna Picchu or Montaña entrances
* Tips for porters, chef, guides

Price Per person: 610.USD “Special Offer”  Book Now  

To Book a tour you only need a 200.USD initial payment, the remaining balance can be paid in Cusco with any credit card with no additional charges at all or you can pay online on installments.

Why hike the Inca Trail with TreXperience?
* 100% locally owned company
* Best ethical and sustainable tourism operator
* Best campsites and finest equipment
* Explore off the beaten path routes
* Responsible Travel
* Plastic-free and eco-friendly
* Fairtrade in tourism
* Better treatment and best wages to porters
* Promote women empowerment and gender equality
* The first company to build libraries in the communities
* No booking fees at all for paying online

Special Offers after the Best Inca Trail Tours:
Add to your Inca Trail a full day hike to the Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake at a very special rate. This can be done before or after your Inca Trail, you can arrange after you book or at the time of check out.

Rainbow Mountain: $120 US
Humantay Lake: $100 US

Day 1: CUSCO – KM 82 – LLACTAPATA – AYAPATA
Your trekking team will pick you up from your hotel between 4:30-6: 30 am (depending on your location) and drive you to KM. 82 – arriving at approximately 8.00 am. After a delicious breakfast, we’ll head straight to the checkpoint to begin your trekking to Machu Picchu. It’s a relatively easy two-hour walk to Patallacta, the first Inca site along the trail. From a unique, secluded location, we will enjoy the breathtaking views of this ancient city. It’s then another two-hour walk to Hatunchaca – located in the heart of the Inca trail – where lunch will be waiting. We’ll walk for another two hours to the first campsite located in Ayapata, arriving at approximately 5:00 pm. Your tent, a snack, and a hot drink will be waiting for you. You will then have some time to rest and enjoy the view of the mountains before dinner.

Campsite Altitude: 3300m – 10826ft
Highest altitude: 3300m – 10826ft
Distance: 13.5km / 8 miles
Duration: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Difficulty: Moderate

Day 2: AYAPATA – WARMIWAÑUSKA– RUNCURACCAY – CHAQUICOCHA
We will wake you up bright and early with a hot cup of coffee or cocoa tea. Today will be the most challenging part of the Machu Picchu trek, and after breakfast, it’s a 4-hour trek uphill to Dead Woman’s Pass. At 4215m / 13829ft., this is the highest point along the Inca Trail. At the summit, we’ll take time to appreciate the serenity of this location while your guide completes a traditional offering ceremony to the Apus (local Gods). After a 2-hour downhill trek to Pacaymayu Valley, we will enjoy a well-earned lunch. The second pass is an easier 2-hours climb, and we will take time to explore two Inca sites along the way; RuncuRaccay and Sayacmarca. It’s then a 20-minute walk to the second campsite at Chaquicocha (dry lake, 3600m / 11811 ft.), where you will be able to admire a beautiful sunset over the Vilcabamba mountain range before dinner. With an unobstructed view of the constellations, this is the perfect place to stargaze!

Campsite Altitude: 3600m – 11811ft
Highest altitude: 421700m -13835ft
Distance: 16km / 9 miles
Duration: 10 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult

Day 3:CHAQUICCOCHA – PHUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAYWAYNA
With the hard part of the Inca Trail well and truly over, you can relax and enjoy the easiest and arguably most interesting day of the trek. Today’s route is extremely varied, and it is only a 5-hour walk to the final campsite. Along the way, you will pass through several different ecosystems, experience the atmospheric cloud forest, and observe the magnificent panoramic view of Salkantay Mountain (the second-highest in Cusco). We will visit two Inca sites, Phuyupatamarka (City in the Clouds) with spectacular views of the Urubamba River and the Machu Picchu Mountain and Intipata (Terraces of the Sun). At Intipata, there will be time to rest and take in your magical surroundings. We will reach the campsite at approximately 1:00 pm to have lunch, and you can then enjoy some free time to relax and unwind. Later in the afternoon, we will visit another important Inca site – Wiñay Wayna – where your guide will explain the history of this remarkable location. We will then return to the campsite for tea and dinner and a special surprise!

Campsite Altitude: 2600m – 8530ft
Highest altitude: 3600m – 11811ft
Distance: 10km / 6 miles
Duration: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Difficulty: Easy

Day 4: WIÑAYWAYNA – MACHU PICCHU
On our final day of the Inca Trail, we have to get up very early to prepare for the highlight of your TreXperience, visiting Machu Picchu – the Lost City of the Incas. We will go straight to the checkpoint and wait until it opens at 5:30 am. As the sky brightens, we will walk for an hour to the Sun Gate, taking in the stunning views along the way. On a clear day, you can watch the spectacular sunrise over Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate, which is truly an unforgettable sight. We will then start our one-hour descent towards Machu Picchu, arriving at the final control point at around 7:30 am. Your guide will take you on a two-hour comprehensive tour of the city before leaving you in Machu Picchu to explore on your own or climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (tickets must be booked as far in advance as possible). Your guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then take the train and bus back to Cusco. The TreXperience Team will meet you off the train and return you safely to your hotel.

Highest altitude: 2700m -8858ft
Distance: 6km / 3 mileS
Duration: 2 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Difficulty: Easy

INCLUDED

Pre-departure briefing
TreXperience welcomes you to our Cusco offices on the evening before your trek for a pre-departure briefing for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The briefings take place at approximately 6:00 pm. TreXperience understands that hikers may be nervous or inexperienced, and so the briefing is an opportunity to meet your guide(s) who will talk you through what to expect over the coming days. Our trekking guides are very approachable and experienced, so feel free to use this opportunity to ask them any questions you may have.

Permits
All admission tickets to the classic Inca trail trek & Machu Picchu Archaeological Complex are included. To obtain all relevant licenses for your hike, we will require a photocopy of your passport. We kindly request you share this with the team as soon as you book your trek.

Transportation
TreXperience offers you a door to door service in the Inca Trail tour; we will pick up from your hotel on the morning of the trek and drop off back at your hotel on the last day. All required transportation throughout the trek is included, as well as the Panoramic train back from Machu Picchu Pueblo.

Experienced tour guides
The TreXperience Inca Trail team are fluent English speakers and are incredibly experienced professional tour guides from the local area. We provide a single guide for groups smaller than eight people and a second guide for groups with eight people or more. We very much enjoy sharing our extensive knowledge of local history and culture with you along the trek. All ou tour guides are proficiently trained in high mountain rescue and emergency response. We are committed to ensuring all clients have the best possible TreXperience!

Camping equipment
TreXperience provides the best possible equipment in the Inca Trail to all clients, as well as staff, to maximize your experience, We provide Eureka Timberline 4-men tents to every 2 travelers.

Porters
Our porters in the Inca Trail carry all belongings that you don’t need in your daypack up to a maximum weight of 7 kg. Additionally, our porters carry all food and equipment. You will find your tents and the campsite prepared for you on arrival, so all you need to do is worry about enjoying the hike!

Food
TreXperience are proud of their highly talented trekking chefs who never fail to cook up a delightful feast despite being in the middle of the Andean Mountains! All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are provided each day (except lunch on the final day), and the food is both delicious and plentiful. In the Inca Trail, we cater to all dietary requirements, so please let us know of your needs. We will keep those energy levels high with snacks each day, and we make sure you have tea/coffee every morning to wake up and every afternoon to unwind.

Water
We provide drinkable water along the trek, from your first lunch to your last breakfast, you need to supply your water bottles/camelback. We recommend carrying at least 2L. The water is boiled, filtered, and cooled before it is distributed.

Medical kit
All trekking guides have received training in first aid and high mountain rescue. In the event, a guest requires medical attention while on the trek, our staff will be able to assist you. A medical kit is kept with the team at all times. In an extreme case of a severe medical emergency, you will be evacuated to the nearest medical center.

Extras
We are committed to ensuring your Inca Trail trip is as comfortable as possible. We, therefore, provide hand towels, pillows, hand sanitizer, hot water for washing, drinkable water, snacks, daypack covers, and rain ponchos. All these additional comforts are included in the price of your trek.

Satellite phones
To ensure your safety and in case of an emergency, we are the first trekking company to introducing satellite phone technology. This equipment is vital because, during the Inca Trail, we will be hiking in the mountain with no cellphone service.

Taxes and fees
All taxes and permit fees associated with the Inca trail are included in the listed price.

NOT INCLUDED

• Sleeping bag: $20 to rent
• Inflatable air mattress: $15 to rent
• Trekking poles (pair): $15 to rent
• Tips for our staff: TreXperience ensures all staff are fairly paid and therefore tipping is optional and at your discretion
• Travel Insurance: Highly recommended for all hikers
• Lunch on the last day

All hikers need a warm sleeping bag for camping during the trek. We recommend a sleeping bag that keeps you warm during temperatures as low as -10C. Air mattresses and trekking poles are optional but recommended. If you don’t want to bring all these bulky items from home, you can rent them from us.

ADDITIONAL EXTRAS FOR THE INCA TRAIL

If you are interested in any of the other extras listed below and would like further guidance or information, then please contact the TreXperience Team. We will be happy to arrange any of the below extras for you.

* Huayna Picchu: Tickets need to be booked in advance and cost an additional $75 per person

* Montaña: Tickets need to be booked in advance and cost an additional $75 per person, only book if you stay an extra day in Aguas Calientes

ABSOLUTE ESSENTIALS FOR THE TREK:

• Valid, original Passport (a copy will not be accepted)
• Valid, Student Card (if you booked as a student)
• Trekking boots (light, comfortable and broken in)
• A good quality daypack (light, small and comfortable)
• Water storage for at least 2 liters; either a camel bag or water bottle(s)

FOR YOUR DAYPACKS:
Below is a list of items that we highly recommend you keep with you at all times in your backpack. Remember, you will be carrying this with you every day of the trek, so we recommend you bring a good quality daypack, which is both light and comfortable. It is important to note that due to local regulations, your backpack should not exceed 25L. All larger backpacks can not be taken into Machu Picchu and will need to be stored outside the gates.

• Hat and sunglasses
• Rain gear
• Warm layers (fleece / long-sleeved tops)
• Sun cream, bug spray
• Hand sanitizer
• Toilet paper
• Personal medication
• Band-aids, moleskin
• Camera, extra batteries
• Head Torch
• Additional snacks, power bars, chocolate
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips (small change is useful for paying to use the villagers’ toilets on the first day)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR YOUR DUFFEL BAGS:

TreXperience will provide you with a duffel bag in which you can pack any items that you won’t need to keep with you during the day. Our porters will carry this bag for you throughout the trek. Please note this bag should weigh a maximum of 7 kg, including the weight of your sleeping bag and air mattress (if you bring/rent one). When rented from us, these two items weigh approximately 3 kg. During the Inca Trek, you will travel through different temperatures as you climb/descend, it can also be cold at night when at the campsite. Therefore layers work best!

• Sleeping bag for Inca trail (can be rented from us)
• Air mattress for Inca trail (can be rented from us)
• Some light, comfortable shoes for the camp
• Warm jacket, hat, and gloves for Inca trail
• 2-3 t-shirts (wicking t-shirts are best)
• 1-2 hiking pants/trousers
• Four sets of undergarments
• Four sets of hiking socks
• 1 Fleece
• 1 Warm, down jacket for the coldest nights
• Quick-dry towel
• Soap
• Wet wipes
• Toothbrush and paste
• Face moisturizer
• Powerbank / battery charger
• Plastic bags to keep wet or muddy clothes separate

**Things to know before you Book**

Due to the increase in the number of visitors to Machu Picchu, The Ministry of Culture in Peru has given new regulations to enter the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu and other archeological sites protected by Peruvian and international laws.

First: You must provide your NAME, PASSPORT NUMBER, NATIONALITY, and DATE OF BRITH at the time of booking, these details will be used to book the permits and it has to match your passport, please remember that only if we have this details wee can secure your permits. If your passport is expiring soon or changing your last name for some reason, you can book with the current passport, once you get the new passport you, you have to email to booking@trexperienceperu.com a photo of both passport to be updated.

Second: There are only 500 spaces every day to the Inca trail and 400 spaces to Huayna Picchu and Montaña, these permits are non-refundable, we cant change the date, we cant transfer to another person. In case of cancellation or travel date change, we need to get new tickets and these are based on availability.

Thrid: Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountain (Montaña) are extra hikes and they are different from Machu Picchu entrance tickets, when we hike the Inca Trail, due to the arrival time we recommend hiking the Huayna Picchu and only if you stay an extra day in Aguas Calientes you can sign up for Montaña. All our tour Includes an early guided tour to Machu Picchu, the permits are included in the price, this ticket allows you only one entrance. If you want to add the extra hikes, we need to buy a whole new ticket that costs 75.USD per person

Forth: Please do not book flights until you get the confirmation that Inca Trail permits have been secured, the 500 spaces for all licensed Inca Trail tour operators, the permits can not be blocked and only if we have all personal details requested, we will be able to secure manually each every booking. This rule applies to all operators in Peru.