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Voted one of the best treks in the world by many travel forums, the Inca Trail is truly a once in a lifetime experience. An epic fusion of adventure, nature and history. The world famous Classic Inca Trail is 4-days and 3 nights of trekking and camping in the Andes Mountains. It is 44km/26miles long and traverses over 10 varied ecological zones, including cloud forest, glacial peaks and tropical forest. The trail has over 450 species of birds, 200 species of orchids and an array of cascading waterfalls.
The Inca Trail Trek is known as one of the world’s ten best hikes. The Classic Inca Trail is unparalleled for its ecological diversity and its wealth of archaeological treasures.
The Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary covers 32,952 acres and it is home to a network of Inca highways, scores of archaeological sites. The Sanctuary features 10 ecological zones (from glacial peaks to tropical forests), over 450 species of birds and 200 species of orchids, not forgetting the legendary city of Machu Picchu.
The Classic Inca Trail Trek is known as one of the world’s ten best hikes. The trail was built by the Incas over 900 years ago to connect their capital city of Cusco to the Sacred Citadel of Machu Picchu.
This challenging 4-day hike offers trekkers incredible vistas of Andean glacial peaks to tropical forests. Walk this historical trail of 26 miles through the Sun Gate to the legendary Machu Picchu Citadel.
Besides the Classic Inca Trail there are additional options of 1, 2, or 5-day treks to allow all travelers the ability to experience a part of this incredible trek. The Classic Inca Trail is unparalleled for its ecological diversity and wealth of archaeological treasures.
The walk is incredible; through the cloud forests with Andean animals and mountain climbs, Inca ruins accessible only if you follow the Inca trail route.
One of most important things that you will see is the Sun Gate. Located at the end of the Inca Trail and from here you will get your first spectacular view of Machu Picchu.
Every year thousands of tourists arrive to trek the Inca trail, and at the end of the route, they want to know more about the Incas (There is much more to know, Cusco is full of ruins).
Today tourists start their hike from KM82, which is located along the railway tracks near Ollantaytambo. This challenging hike offers trekkers incredible vistas of the Andes as they travel the total distance of 45km /26 miles.
Make sure you have the original passport in hand so you can start the Inca trail. At the beginning of the walk it is easy for the first 2 hours until you reach Patallacta. The Inca Trail ends when you arrive into the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.
Permits
Understandably, access to the Inca Trail is extremely regulated by the Peruvian government. Entrance to the trail is restricted by a permit process and only 500 permits are issued per day.
Everybody entering the trail, trekkers and trekking staff, need a permit so they sell out quickly. A typical day on the trail consists of approximately 200 trekking tourists. The rest is made up of 300 trekking staff guides, chef’s and porters.
The 1 Day Inca trail is the fastest trek to Machupicchu and Yes! it is possible to hike part of the Inca trail and visit the archaeological site of Machupicchu in one day. It starts from the train route of KM 104. This route has more spaces available than the Classic Inca Trail with a moderate level climb. This trail features one of the most important archaeological sites, Wiñay Wayna ´Forever Young´. Stunning Inca ruins and beautiful mountainous landscape that enters through Sun Gate, where most classic photos of Machupicchu were taken. A 02 hour private guided tour takes you into the fascinating history of these spectacular ruins.
Max. Altitude:
2730
Duration:
1 day
Group Size:
7
Transportation:
Hike, Bus, Train
The 2 days inca trail involves only 1 day of hiking, meeting the last part of the Inca Trail visiting the ancient archeological site of Wiñay wayna and to the Sun gate with the first glimpse of Machupicchu.
Max. Altitude:
2730
Duration:
2 days - 1 nights
Group Size:
10
Transportation:
Hike, Bus, Train
What is the 4 day Inca Trail ? It is an experience you don’t want to miss. It should inspire some excitement and stir a little sense of wonder in your soul. It is in the top 5 of the most popular excursions in South America and one of the world’s most famous hikes. The hike brings you along ancient paths into Peruvian villages through the Andean highlands. It’s a multi-day hike of 4 days 3 nights to the greatest endpoint in the iconic Machupicchu.
Max. Altitude:
4200
Duration:
4 days - 3 nights
Group Size:
10
Transportation:
Van, Bus, Train
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is voted one of the top 10 Treks in the World and this 5 day version covers 43 kilometers and visits mysterious Inca cities surrounded breath taking mountainous landscape and thriving cloud forest rich in Andean flora and fauna. The 5-day trek is an excellent alternative to avoid the crowds found on the 4-day classic trek and to reach quieter, more distant campsites. It is also recommended for families with children and mature adults, as the daily walking distance is shorter than the 4-day version. The legendary Inca Trail takes you through the diverse wilderness of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, passing numerous Inca ruins on the stone path before descending to the World Famous Machu Picchu. It starts from Cusco or Ollantaytambo, hiking from km 82 to Machu Picchu, and returns to Cusco with an overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Please check the Inca Trail availability online to see if your desired starting date is available.
Max. Altitude:
3977
Duration:
5 days - 4 nights
Group Size:
8
Transportation:
Hike, Bus, Train
Our specialization is in trekking, “off the beaten track.” Inca Quarry Trail to Machu Picchu Trek is a personally designed and unique trek taking you to remote and rarely visited Inca ruins. You’ll trek by beautiful waterfalls, view wild panoramic landscapes, ancient Inca aqueducts, and take yourself back in time to the Inca stonemason’s unmatched masterpieces. You will visit the old Inca quarry from where the Incas carved the rocks to build the important Ollantaytambo Inca city, the impressive gate to Machu Picchu. Take time to explore the living Inca city of Ollantaytambo and hike up to the dusted remnants of the old Inca hillside storehouses. Then enjoy true luxury at the exclusive Veronica View Hotel! On your final day, will be the long awaited tour to explore and experience the magical UNESCO World Heritage site: Machu Picchu!
Max. Altitude:
2,730
Duration:
4 days - 3 nights
Group Size:
8
Transportation:
Hike, Bus, Train
Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire called Tawantinsuyo and is a living museum overflowing with our country’s history and culture. You can see the different stages of History from ancient times to the Conquest until modern days. There are numerous archeological sites, Cathedrals, museums, and many shops to explore. Visit the most interesting sites in and around Cusco and the Sacred Valley with all of its ancient treasures and Inca ruins, plus a Tour of Machu Picchu followed by a visit to Rainbow Mountain! The Sacred Valley is vast and stretches for miles with many small indigenous towns, secluded weaving villages, outdoor handicraft markets and ancient Inca Ruins including Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Urubamba. Visiting the Salt Mines with thousands of ponds carved into the mountainside (amazing sight) and the Terraces of Moray, which are built in the form of an amphitheater and have different temperatures at each level to grow different crops. They were watered through a complex irrigation system and allowed the cultivation of the Incas to grow over 250 types of vegetables. We will explore interesting and incredible ruins and the world famous Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, which lies at the feet of the Huayna Picchu Mountain. Next, we will enjoy the radiant colors of the recently discovered Rainbow Mountain, hiking through some secluded communities, in which you may interact with the indigenous people who are still holding onto their traditional culture. You will appreciate snowcapped peaks, herds of llamas, glaciers and blue lakes, all set within a breathtaking colorful mountain range. The Rainbow Mountain trek provides a different types wildlife such as soaring condors and Cara Cara falcons. The colorful sandstone mountains in the Vinicunca area are probably the most unique and coolest thing you will ever see!
Max. Altitude:
5200
Duration:
4 days - 3 nights
Group Size:
8
Transportation:
Hike, Bus, Train
