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A brief introduction to the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru is one of the greatest treks in Peru, and indeed the world.
The Inca Trail is deservedly the most famous footpath in South America. It has everything: gorgeous mountain scenery, cloudforest and lush sub-tropical vegetation with numerous species of flowers, a stunning destination (Machu Picchu) and, above all, the Inca remains that give the trail its name.
There are Inca paving stones, Inca stairways, an Inca tunnel, and of course the ruins: Runkuracay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, Huiñay Huayna (Wiñay Wayna) and Machu Picchu itself.
We also offer a Luxury Inca Trail trek, suited for those who want a slower trek and more home comforts.
Andean Trails makes a donation to a Porter’s Community Project near Cusco for every person that books the Inca Trail through us. Currently, this money is being used to buy school equipment in the towns and villages where our porters live.
Inca Trail group departures
The Inca Trail features in many of our Peru group trips:
As part of the cultural tour that is our Peru Highlights trip;
Our multi-activity Cusco Active,
or our specifically designed Family Holiday.
For those looking for a longer and more remote and adventurous trip, go Beyond the Inca Trail and include Salkantay, or incorporate rafting on the Inca Explorer.
Inca Trail permits
Inca Trail trek permits are sold on a first come, first served basis and sell out many months in advance, especially in the peak period of May-Sept. Please contact the office for the latest availability.
If the Trail is full, you could try our Lares Trek, which dips through beautiful valleys and weaving communities, or the more demanding but stunning Salkantay trek.
All these trips can be extended with Amazon journeys, more treks and rafting.
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Itinerary |
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Day 1 |
Transfer Cusco, trek to Huayllabamba. Camp |
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Day 2 |
Huayllabamba to Pacamayo. Camp |
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Day 3 |
Pacamayo to Wiñay Wayna. Camp |
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Day 4 |
Sunrise at Sun Gate. Guided tour, Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco by train or overnight Aguas Calientes. Hotel |
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Day 5 |
Free time. Afternoon train to Cusco |
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Included
Collection from Cusco hotel on the first morning, bus to the start of the trek, Inca Trail & Machu Picchu entrance fees, English speaking guide (guide and assistant for groups of more than 10 people), tents - 2 person, sleeping mat, cooking equipment, a cook, meals (whilst on trek), dining tent, accommodation for the porters and cooks, first aid kit, bus from Machu Picchu ruins down to Aguas Calientes, tourist train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco. |
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Not included
Breakfast on the first morning, lunch and dinner on day 4, meals on day 5 (if this option is taken) entrance ticket to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes, second day entrance tickets and second day bus tickets to Machu Picchu (if you are staying on an extra day). Note: Sleeping bags can be hired in the Cusco office. |
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