Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Tough
4–8 people
4 Days
43 km
Overview
The original route to Machu Picchu, walked since long before any road existed — stone steps, cloud forest, and Inca ruins along the way, climbing to a high mountain pass before descending into the Sacred Valley.Permits are limited and issued months in advance, so this isn't a spontaneous booking — but it's the only way to arrive at Machu Picchu on foot, through the Sun Gate, as the sun comes up over the ruins.
What's Included
Expert local guide
Meals included
Airport transfers
Accommodation
Permits & paperwork
Insurance coverage
Gallery
Hike Schedule
Day 1 — Drive from Cusco into the Sacred Valley, trek to first camp
Day 2 — Climb to the trail's highest mountain pass, descend to camp
Day 3 — Cloud forest trekking past remote Inca ruins, final camp near Machu Picchu
Day 4 — Pre-dawn walk to the Sun Gate for sunrise over Machu Picchu, guided tour of the ruins
Cusco, Peru
Starting Point
Machu Picchu, Peru
Ending Point
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