This fully supported 4 day group-service trekking tour along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is the most popular trek you will find in South America. It is a small group adventure; you will be sharing your experiences with a variety of like-minded travelers from all over the world. This is perfect for couples and small groups of friends. It is a great way to meet new people as well as seeing new places!

Geographically, Machu Picchu is partly located in the Andes and partly in the Amazon rainforest, and it is characterized by tropical vegetation. The invaluable archaeological heritage of the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary combines magnificently with the splendid natural surroundings that are the habitat or unique species of flora and fauna, some of them threatened with extinction. In order to complete the Inca Trail, you need to have a reasonable level of fitness, age shouldn't be an obstacle. It is essential to be well acclimatized to the altitude. The maximum height above sea level along the way is 4200 m (13780 ft), that is why we recommend anyone coming from sea level to spend at least 2 days in Cusco before attempting the trek. Visiting the city of Cusco, the ruins of Sacsayhuaman and the gorgeous Sacred Valley of the Incas is ideal for acclimatization.

You can choose to return to Cusco on Day 4, but we highly recommend to stay overnight in Aguas Calientes and return to Cusco on the fifth day - giving you more time to explore Machu Picchu and the surrounding area. (Santa Teresa hot springs recommended)

(B)=Breakfast ; (L)=Lunch ; (D)=Dinner

Day 1: Cusco - Km 82 - Wayllabamba (about 5 hr. trekking) (L) (D)
The guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at around 0500 - 0530am in order to take the bus to Km 82, via Chinchero, Ollantaytambo. After joining the rest of the team we begin our trekking tour along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. We will head towards our first camp at Wayllabamba, on the way we will have a good view of the archaeological complex of Llactapata, where we will have lunch. For a further 7 km the path follows the left bank of the river up to the small village of Wayllabamba (3,000masl/9843ft) where dinner will be served. Overnight in tents at the campsite.

Day 2: Wayllabamba - Pacaymayo (about 6 - 7 hr. trekking) (B)(L)(D)
After breakfast, the toughest part of the trail begins, walking towards the highest point of the Inca Trail - Warmihuañusca or Dead Woman`s Pass (4200masl/13780ft) - where we will have an unbelievable panoramic view of the whole area and will observe different types of microclimates. Here, you will have a tremendous feeling of achievement mixed with relief on reaching the top. After lunch we will continue our walking down to Pacaymayu where we will camp and have dinner.

Day 3: Pacaymayo - Phuyupatamarka - Wiñaywayna (about 7 hr. trekking) (B)(L)(D)
After breakfast we start the descent towards the second most important pass of the trail at 3850 meters above sea level (12632ft). Our ascent will include a guided visit to the archaeological complex of Runkurakay and the Inca citadel of Sayacmarca where lunch will be served. Continue your trekking towards Phuyupatamarka (Cloud-level town), another important archaeological monument. After a short break you will continue walking to Wiñay Huayna (Forever Young) for a guided visit of this impressive archaeological complex with a spectacular setting. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 4: Wiñay Huayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco (B)
After breakfast, have a very early start to arrive in time for sunrise at Machu Picchu. After a one hour walk through the forest towards the Inti Punku or Gate of the Sun, also known as the Entrance Gate to Machu Picchu, you will have the most impressive panoramic view of the citadel.
Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, you will have a two-hours guided tour around the citadel, visiting the main sites and monuments. After the tour you are free to wander around Machu Picchu, then you will meet with the rest of the group to drive by bus down to Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon, back to Cusco. Upon arrival to the Ollantaytambo train station, transfer to your hotel.

- Inca Trail Tour Informative presentation at your hotel in Cusco
- Transportation to head of trail (82 Km.)
- English/Spanish speaker professional guide during all Inca Trail Peru
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (3B, 3L, 3D)
- Snacks
- Savvy cook and cooking equipment
- Personal pad (double foam)
- 4P Tents only for 2P each
- Local porters (service to carry the food and camping equipment only)
- Dinning tent, portable chairs and table
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu and the ruins along the trail.
- Bus ticket down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Backpacker train ticket Aguas Calientes / Ollantaytambo
- Transfer from the train station to your Hotel in Cusco
- Vegetarian food available on request with no extra charge
- Emergency oxygen bottle.
- First Aid equipment
- Personal Travel Advisor assigend for you to customize the rest of your Peru Trip

Note: If you are considering bringing some photography equipment or other heavy accessories, please request the services of an additional porter to carry your personal belongings, this way you will freely enjoy the hike.