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Day 1 – Cusco / Wayllabamba
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Your adventure begins with an early pick-up from your hotel between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m. in a private van. After a scenic 2–2.5 hour drive, we arrive at Km 82 (Piscacucho), the official starting point of the Classic Inca Trail. At the checkpoint, you will present your Inca Trail permit, original passport, and ISIC card (if applicable).

The hike starts with a gentle, 2-hour walk along the Urubamba River to Miskay, where we stop for a freshly prepared lunch while enjoying the surrounding flora and mountain scenery. After lunch, we continue for another 2 hours on gradual uphill terrain to Wayllabamba (3,000 m), our first campsite. Arriving around 17:00, we enjoy a professional chef-prepared dinner at 18:30 before resting for the night under the stars.

• Distance: 11 km / 6.8 mi

• Hiking time: ~6 hours

• Difficulty: Easy / Moderate

• Meals: Lunch, snacks, tea time, dinner

• Accommodation: Camping

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Day 2 – Wayllabamba / Pacaymayo
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We start the day at 5:30 a.m. with hot coca tea, followed by breakfast at 6:00. Departing at 6:30, we begin the most challenging ascent of the trek – approximately 5 hours (7 km) to reach Warmiwañusca Pass (Dead Woman’s Pass), at 4,600 m, the highest point on the Inca Trail. The views here are breathtaking, and you’ll feel the spiritual energy of the Andes.

From the pass, we descend for 2 hours into the valley of Pacaymayu (3,600 m), where our second campsite is located. We enjoy lunch upon arrival after a total of around 7 hours of trekking. Dinner is served at 18:30, followed by a cold but peaceful night.

• Distance: 16 km / 10 mi

• Hiking time: ~9 hours

• Difficulty: Moderate / Challenging

• Meals: Breakfast, water, lunch, snacks, tea time, dinner

• Accommodation: Camping

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Day 3 – Pacaymayo / Wiñayhuayna
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After breakfast at 6:30 a.m., we begin hiking at 7:00. This day is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich, passing three important archaeological sites. A 1-hour ascent takes us to Runkurakay (3,800 m), followed by another hour to Runkurakay Pass (4,000 m). We then descend to Sayacmarca (3,580 m), an impressive site with terraces and narrow stone paths.

We continue to Chakicocha (3,600 m) for lunch, surrounded by incredible mountain scenery. The afternoon trek takes us through cloud forest to Phuyupatamarca (3,600 m), the “Town Above the Clouds,” our last archaeological stop of the day. From there, it’s a gentle 2-hour descent to Wiñayhuayna (2,600 m), our final campsite. In the evening, we enjoy a farewell buffet prepared by our chef and say goodbye to the porters. Optionally, you can visit the nearby Wiñayhuayna ruins, just 5 minutes from camp.

• Distance: 10 km / 6.2 mi

• Hiking time: ~5 hours

• Difficulty: Moderate

• Meals: Breakfast, water, lunch, snacks, tea time, dinner

• Accommodation: Camping (hot showers available)

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Day 4 – Wiñayhuayna / Machu Picchu / Cusco
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We wake up very early at 3:30 a.m., have breakfast at 4:00, and walk to the first control gate, which opens at 5:30. From here, it’s about 1 hour to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), where you’ll enjoy your first stunning view of Machu Picchu at sunrise. After a short break, we descend 10 minutes to the citadel itself.

At the entrance, you’ll show your passport, ticket, and ISIC card (if applicable). Your guide will lead a 2-hour tour (8:00 – 10:00 a.m.) of the most important temples, plazas, and sectors. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to explore before taking the bus down to Aguas Calientes. In the evening, we board the Expedition Train to Ollantaytambo (18:30), followed by a transfer back to Cusco, arriving around 22:30.

• Distance: 8.9 km / 5.5 mi

• Hiking time: ~2 hours (easy)

• Meals: Breakfast

• Accommodation: — (return to Cusco