Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 3D/2N

Cusco, Wiñaywayna, Machu Picchu

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Duration

3 days

Tour Type

Overview

Cusco & Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Cusco’s main square was once the center of the Inca Empire, where the four roads of the empire converged. At the height of the Inca civilization, the empire extended from modern-day Ecuador and parts of Colombia, through all of present-day Peru and Bolivia, down to northern Chile and Argentina.

Ruins, temples, churches, mansions, and a variety of architectural styles make Cusco a showcase of Peru’s diverse cultures and historical periods: Pre-Inca, Inca, Colonial, and Republican. Cusco is therefore a memorable destination, full of history and culture, with a splendid legacy. It is also the departure point for visiting the impressive Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Tour Name: 3-Day Inca Trail Trek – Machu Picchu from Cusco
Destination: Cusco – Sacred Valley – Inca Trail – Machu Picchu, Peru
Tour Type: Adventure / Trekking / Cultural / Archaeological Tour
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Starting Point: Cusco (hotel pickup)
Ending Point: Cusco (return by train from Aguas Calientes)
Departure: Daily (subject to availability)
Group Type: Private or Shared
Languages: English / Spanish
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Challenging (altitude and trekking)
Altitude Range: 2,700 m – 4,200 m / 8,858 – 13,780 ft

TOUR CATEGORY

Adventure / Cultural / Trekking / Inca Heritage

Included/Exclude

Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+
Chef
Porters to carry cooking and camping equipment
Personal Porter to carry 8kg of personal items
Pick-up from your hotel
Transportation by bus to Km82
Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco
Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own)
2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Afternoon Snacks and 2 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know.
Dining tent with tables and chairs
4 man tent for every 2 trekkers
Inflatable Mattress
Oxygen bottle
First aid kit
Entrance to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
Return bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes

Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us)
Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 5
Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain
Tips
Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Cusco – Piskacucho – Lulluchapampa

We will pick you up at your hotel at 5:00 a.m., then travel 82 km from the railroad to the starting point at Piskacucho (2,700 m / 8,858 ft). Here, we begin our trek, which takes approximately 10 hours to reach our first campsite at Llulluchapampa (3,800 m / 12,467 ft).

The trek follows the Vilcanota (Willkamayu) River and continues along the Kusichaca River, passing important sites such as Miskay, Llactapata, Inka Wasi, Willkaraqay, and the Huayllabamba community. The path becomes more demanding as we ascend, but the panoramic landscapes reward every step. We pass through dense forests and locations including Tres Piedras (3,300 m / 10,827 ft) before arriving at Llulluchapampa. Our porters will have the campsite ready for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Snack, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Llulluchapampa – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna

This day covers the most challenging and spectacular section of the trek. We cross the highest point of the Inca Trail, Warmiwañuska (Dead Woman’s Pass, 4,200 m / 13,780 ft). The trek takes an average of 12 hours.

After breakfast, we ascend to the highest point and then begin a steep descent toward Pacaymayo Valley (3,600 m / 11,811 ft). The second high point is Runkuraqay (3,900 m / 12,795 ft), with views of the snow-capped mountains Verónica and Pumasillo.

During the day, we explore important archaeological sites: Runkuraqay, Sayacmarca, Qonchamarca, Chaquiqocha, Phuyupatamarca, and Intipata. The trail passes through diverse ecosystems, including the famous Inca tunnel, and descends via Inca steps to the Wiñaywayna Archaeological Complex (2,700 m / 8,858 ft), where we camp for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco

This is the most anticipated day of the trek. We wake early to follow the original Inca Trail to Intipunku (Sun Gate), where we are rewarded with our first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu.

After descending to Machu Picchu, we enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour covering major structures and monuments, including:

Main Plaza
Temple of the Three Windows
Intihuatana (Solar Clock)
Royal Quarters
Temple of the Condor
Cemeteries and enclosures
Sacred springs
Urban and agricultural sectors

After the guided tour, you will have free time for photography or optional activities, including Huayna Picchu hike or descending to Aguas Calientes to enjoy the thermal baths. In the evening, the train returns to Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast, Snack, Lunch