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The Inca trail hike is a magical adventure in the lost city of the Inca and Machu Picchu. The walk to Machu Picchu is a truly remarkable, enlightening, and stimulating experience in your lifetime. The entire hike requires 4 days to complete and covers 33.7 miles crossing three passes.The best time to hike Machu Picchu is in the months of March through May, and September through November. These months have stable weather conditions and provide the best picturesque view for trekkers.
There are several routes to hike to Machu Picchu, and the gain in elevation depends on the route you traverse. The Inca trail to Machu Picchu elevation starts from 3,400m/11,155ft. at Cusco and goes up to 4,215m/12,631ft. at Abra Warmihuañusca (the Dead Woman’s Pass).Choosing one from either the Salkantay trek or the Inca trail hike would be a baffling task but both the trails are beautiful and historic, and ultimately lead to one of the most amazing wonders of the ancient world. If you wish to do the Salkantay Trek along with Hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, then you have come to the right place!
Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
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Day 01 Arrive at Cusco International Airport, Peru | 3,400m/11,155ft | |
Day 02 Sacred Valley Tour; Pisac and Ollantaytambo Ruins | 2,972m/9,751ft | |
Day 03 Drive to Piscacucho (KM 82); trek to Wayllabamba | 3,100m/10,171ft | 5-7 hrs |
Day 04 Wayllabamba to Pacaymayu | 4,215m/13,829ft | 6-8 hrs |
Day 05 Pacaymayu to Wiñay Wayna | 4,215m/13,829ft | 6-8 hrs |
Day 06 Wiñay Wayna to Machu Pichu; return to Cusco | 2,745m/9,006ft | 4-6 hrs |
Day 07 Final Departure | 3,400m/11,155ft |
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During the Inca trial:
Throughout your Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu, you will be accommodated at Hotel Moaf Boutique or a similar category of hotel in Cusco. Similarly, as you explore the Sacred Valley, you’ll be accommodated in tented camps, experiencing the unique atmosphere of the Andean outdoors. While hiking the Inca Trail, hotels offer rooms for twin-sharing with attached bathrooms and hot shower facilities. Single supplement rooms are available for an extra charge.
During your Inca Trail hike to Macha Pichu, in Cusco, you will be served a welcome dinner upon arrival and will enjoy a farewell dinner before your departure, along with nourishing breakfasts at the hotel where you stay overnight. Throughout the trek, you will have access to three-course meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A professional trekking cook will be responsible for preparing your meals. Additionally, on two separate days during the trek, you can look forward to afternoon snacks, often referred to as 'Happy Hours’. (Please let us know ahead of time if you have any dietary preferences or restrictions (vegetarian, non-vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) so that we may meet your needs during the trek.)
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