Challenging
Difficulty
14
Max. group size
05:00-05:30
Pick-up time
Challenging
Difficulty
14
Max. group size
05:00-05:30
Pick-up time
4
Duration in days
4-day Original Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with KB Adventures
4-day Original Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with KB Adventures
$ 630.00
Join us on the 4-Day Original Inca Trail with KB Adventures. Explore ancient Inca pathways, visit archaeological wonders, and experience breathtaking views on this iconic, original Inca trek.
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4-day Original Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with KB Adventures trip details
The 4-day Original Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with KB Adventures itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Wayllabamba
Morning:
- 5:30 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco.
- Drive to Ollantaytambo, where you can enjoy breakfast (not included) and stock up on snacks.
- Head to Piscacucho (KM 82), the starting point of the Inca Trail.
Late morning:
- Begin your hike with a 2-hour trek to Patallacta, a fascinating Inca archaeological site.
- Explore the site and soak in the lush Urubamba Valley views.
Afternoon:
- Continue hiking for 45 minutes to your lunch spot. Enjoy a freshly prepared meal and some rest.
- Hike for another 1.5 hours to Wayllabamba campsite.
Evening:
- Relax at the campsite, have a delicious dinner, and rest for the night.
Day 2: Wayllabamba – Dead Woman’s Pass – Pacaymayo
Morning:
- Start the day with a hearty breakfast and coca tea.
- Trek 4 hours to the highest point of the trail, Dead Woman’s Pass (Warmiwañusca, 4,215m).
- Take a break at the pass to enjoy panoramic views.
Afternoon:
- Descend for 2.5 hours into the Pacaymayo Valley (3,600m).
Evening:
- Enjoy tea and dinner at the campsite and spend the night under the Andean sky.
Day 3: Pacaymayo – Runcuracay Pass – Chaquicocha – Wiñayhuayna
Morning:
- Start early with breakfast and coca tea.
- Visit the Runcuracay archaeological site, known for its unique circular enclosures.
- Trek to Sayacmarca, a stunning site of plazas, fountains, and narrow streets.
Afternoon:
- Enjoy lunch at Chaquicocha before hiking to Puyupatamarca, the “City Above the Clouds.”
- Explore the site’s intricate baths and terraces.
Evening:
- Hike to Wiñayhuayna, your final campsite, where you’ll enjoy tea, dinner, and a farewell to your porters.
Day 4: Wiñayhuayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Early morning:
- 3:30 AM: Wake up, have breakfast, and head to the checkpoint gate.
- Hike for 1.5 hours to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), the ceremonial entrance to Machu Picchu.
Morning:
- Enjoy breathtaking views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu from the Sun Gate.
- Explore the Machu Picchu citadel with a guided tour, learning about its history and architecture.
Afternoon:
- Optional: Climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (additional cost).
- Take the bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch at a local restaurant.
Evening:
- Board the train to Ollantaytambo, followed by a transfer back to Cusco.