Embark on a historical journey along a sacred path rich in flora and fauna. This 26-mile trek is the most exclusive and rewarding way to reach Machu Picchu on foot, offering a significant experience as you arrive through the Sun Gate, just as the Incas did.
Our company provides highly trained, educated, and passionate professional guides to lead your group and answer all your questions. A dedicated team of porters will carry your camping gear and personal belongings. Our professional chef will prepare hot, restaurant-style meals at each campsite, ensuring delicious food to fuel your energy and allow you to fully appreciate the stunning landscapes of the 4-day Inca Trail hike.
Our porters are treated with respect.
Small groups, with a maximum of 02 to 08 people.
Top-notch equipment provided.
Satellite phones are available for communication.
Portable toilets are supplied.
We offer a hotel-to-hotel service.
We are a reliable travel company.
We are a 100% local company.
Your guide is highly trained.
We manage all ground logistics.
Day 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Hatunchaca - Patallacta – Ayapata
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Camping with comfortable equipment
Day 1, Segment 1
Ollantaytambo
6 h
Our AB team will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 a.m. for your 4-day Inca Trail adventure.
After breakfast in Ollantaytambo, we will proceed to km 82 (Piscakucho) to commence our trek to Machu Picchu. Here, you will meet our expert team and pass through the checkpoint.
The hike begins with a 3-hour walk to the Llactapata ruins.
Following this, we will travel for one hour to Hatunchaca camp for a delightful lunch.
We will then hike for 4 hours to Ayapata, our first campsite. Tents will be set up, and hot tea will be served upon arrival around 5:00 p.m.
Day 2: Ayapata – Dead Woman’s Pass - Runkuraqay – Chaquicocha
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Camping with comfortable equipment
Day 2, Segment 1
10 h, entrée incluse
Early in the morning, you will be woken with hot tea or coca tea to begin the most challenging day of the 4-day trek to Machu Picchu.
We will undertake a 4-hour hike to Dead Woman’s Pass (4215m / 13829ft), the highest point of the Inca Trail Trek. Breathtaking landscapes await, and our guide will perform offerings to the local Gods.
Next, we will descend to Pacaymayu Valley for a 2-hour journey, enjoying a delicious lunch prepared by our chef.
Continuing our trek, we will hike for another 1.5 hours to the second pass, Runqurakay (4000m / 13123ft). Along the way, we will explore the Inca site of the same name before descending to the Sayacmarca ruins.
Pressing onward, we will reach our second campsite, Chaquicocha (3600m / 11811ft). Here, you can enjoy a stunning sunset over the Vilcabamba mountain range and marvel at the Milky Way before dinner.
Day 3: Chaquicocha – Intipata – Wiñaywayna
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Camping with comfortable equipment
Day 3, Segment 1
Winay Wayna
5 h, entrée incluse
Today offers a more relaxed pace with only 5 hours of hiking to reach the final campsite.
The trek begins with a gentle 2-hour walk on Peruvian flat terrain, followed by a descent. This section showcases diverse ecosystems and offers panoramic views of the Salkantay glacier, the second-highest peak in the Cusco region.
Along the route, we will explore two Inca ruins: Phuyupatamarka and Intipata. Our guide will provide insights into each site.
Upon reaching the Intipata ruins, the final campsite becomes visible. After a brief explanation from our guide, we will arrive at the campsite around 12:30 p.m.
Following lunch, guests can shower and relax with a siesta until approximately 4 p.m. We will then embark on a short hike to explore the Inca ruins of Wiñaywayna, with free time for photography.
Returning to the campsite, we will bid farewell to our dedicated porters and enjoy dinner before an early rest to prepare for the next day's adventures.
Day 4: Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes - Cusco
Repas : petit-déjeuner
Meals: breakfast
Not included
Day 4, Segment 1
Machupicchu
2 h, entrée incluse
Today marks the eagerly awaited culmination of our journey. We rise early to begin the final stretch of the Inca Trail, passing the checkpoint at 5:30 a.m.
A 1-hour and 20-minute hike will bring us to the Sun Gate, offering breathtaking views of the sunrise over Machu Picchu.
Descending for 45 minutes, we will reach the Mapi checkpoint around 8:00 a.m.
Our experienced tour guide will then lead a 2-hour exploration of the citadel before we board a tourist bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch.
Departing on the train at either 2:55 p.m. or 3:20 p.m., our AB team will meet you at the station to accompany you back to your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley. We expect to arrive back around 7:00 p.m.
For those trekking Huayna Picchu Mountain, arrangements for lunch and duffle bag pickup will be made with your guide before boarding the train.