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4 days / 3 nights
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Max: 8 People trekking
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Are you ready to embark on the Inka Trail Original?
The Original Inka Trail to machupicchu, also known as Qhapaq Ñan or the Royal Road, is one of the best adventure routes to explore.
This ancient trail, which was the main artery of the Inca Empire, connects territories that today belong to six countries.
Over its 4-day journey, you will experience not only a challenging trek but also a trip through living history that still preserves its cultural value and functionality.
Along the way, you’ll immerse yourself in spectacular landscapes and reach Machu Picchu inka, one of the wonders of the world.
This trek is not just a physical challenge, but also an opportunity to connect with one of the greatest feats of engineering and state power in pre-Columbian America.
Don’t miss the chance to live this unique adventure. Book now and uncover the secrets of the Inka Trail original to machupicchu.
Trip Highlights
¡Absolutely! Here is the summary of the 4-Day Classic Inca Trail itinerary, presented in easily readable lists, suitable for English-speaking platforms:
🏔️ CLASSIC INCA TRAIL (4 DAYS): The Epic Adventure
Day 1: Cusco → Huayllabamba
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Maximum Elevation & Challenge: 3,000 masl (Campsite). Moderate Level.
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Highlights:
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Early pickup and check-in at the Km 82 control point.
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Trekking along the Urubamba River.
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Visit to the Llactapata archaeological site.
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First night camping in Huayllabamba.
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Day 2: Huayllabamba → Pacaymayu
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Maximum Elevation & Challenge: 4,200 masl (Warmi Wañusqa / Dead Woman’s Pass). High Level (The most challenging day).
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Highlights:
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Challenging and continuous ascent to the highest point of the route.
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Spectacular views from the Warmi Wañusqa Pass.
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Long descent to the campsite in Pacaymayu.
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Day 3: Pacaymayu → Wiñayhuayna
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Maximum Elevation & Challenge: 4,100 masl (Runkuracay Pass). High-Moderate Level.
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Highlights:
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The most scenic and culturally rich day.
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Visit to the circular ruins of Runkuracay.
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Exploration of the strategically located site of Sayacmarca.
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Views from Puyupatamarca (“Town in the Clouds”).
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Descent on original Inca stairs to the best campsite: Wiñayhuayna.
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Day 4: Wiñayhuayna → Machu Picchu → Cusco
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Maximum Elevation & Challenge: 2,700 masl (Inti Punku / Sun Gate). Easy/Triumphant Level.
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Highlights:
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Very early start (5:00 AM) towards the Sun Gate (Inti Punku).
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Unforgettable view of the sunrise over Machu Picchu.
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Guided tour of the Inca Citadel ($\approx 2$ hours).
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Return to Cusco (Bus to Aguas Calientes, Train to Ollantaytambo, final Bus to Cusco).
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DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY
Day-1: CUSCO – km 82 original inka – Llactapata – Huayllabamba
This unforgettable Inka road experience begins with a pickup from your respective hostels at 5:00a.m. From there, we will embark on a 1 hour 45-minute drive to the town of Ollantaytambo, where we’ll take a short break.
You also have the option to enjoy breakfast (not included) before continuing our journey for an additional 50 minutes to Km 82, the starting point of the trek.
At Km 82, we will meet our porters, who will carry our equipment, such as tents and food for the trek. The guide will introduce the porters and cooks, who will accompany us along the way.
Afterward, we’ll go through an official government control, where we’ll present our passports and official permits to proceed.
Once everything is in order, we’ll begin our trek by following the Urubamba River (also known as the Vilcanota River) for about 1 hour until our first break at the Miscay community.
Following our break, we will embark on a 30-minute ascent to reach the Llactapata archaeological site inka, a stunning Inka site featuring terraces, ceremonial areas inkas, and housing sectors.
After a brief explanation from our guide, we’ll continue for another 50 minutes to our next stop.
After lunch, we’ll trek for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to our campsite in the Huayllabamba community, located at 3,000 meters above sea level.
Here, we’ll settle into our tents and enjoy a delicious dinner before resting for the night.
Day-2: Huayllabamba – Dead woman in El Paso – Pacaymayu – Inca Trail
This original inka trail exciting day begins bright and early at 4:30AM, with a warm cup of tea or coca tea in your tent to help you wake up and prepare for the day ahead.
Afterward, take some time to organize your backpack and enjoy a nutritious breakfast, as today will be a challenging but rewarding experience.
We’ll be ascending to the highest pass of the trek inka trail, known in Quechua as Wuarmi Huañusca, or “Dead Woman’s Pass,” which stands at an impressive 4,200meters.
The climb will take approximately 4 to 5 hours, depending on your physical condition, but the sense of achievement upon reaching the summit will make it all worthwhile.
After taking in the spectacular views, we’ll begin the descent, which will last around 2 to 3 hours, bringing us to our next stop, Pacaymayu camp at 3,600meters.
Here, you will be able to relax and enjoy a well-deserved lunch and dinner, all while surrounded by stunning mountain vistas.
This is the perfect place to rest in your tent and prepare for the next day’s adventure.
Day-3: Pacaymayu – Puyupatamarca – Wiñayhuayna Inka Trail original
The day begins early, with a wake-up call at 5:00AM, followed by a hearty breakfast at 5:30AM.
We will then start our original Inka trail treks at 6:00AM, and today promises to be one of the most beautiful and enriching days of the journey.
Along the way, we will visit several remarkable Inka archaeological sites.
Our first stop is an ascent of approximately 50 minutes to reach Runkuracay (altitude 3,800 meters), a small yet stunning site known for its circular construction.
After a guided tour, we will continue with a 1-hour ascent to the second pass, Runkuracay Pass (altitude 4,100 meters), where we’ll be treated to an impressive view of the surrounding valley and mountains, including the Pumasillo Snowcap in the Vilcabamba Valley.
After taking photos and a short rest, we will descend for about 1.5 hours to Sayacmarca (altitude 3,600 meters), a beautiful site with an incredible strategic location.
Following the tour at Sayacmarca, we will walk for about 40 minutes to our lunch stop at Chaquicocha.
After lunch, we will continue along the Inka trail original, surrounded by lush vegetation, until we reach our third pass, Puyupatamarca (altitude 3,580 meters).
This pass, which means “Place in the Clouds,” offers breathtaking views of the surrounding magical mountains.
From here, we will descend for 20 minutes to the archaeological site inka of Puyupatamarca, known for its ceremonial fountains, terraces, and Inka constructions.
It is also one of the few places where we can see the mountain of Machu Picchu, though not the citadel itself.
After taking in the views, we will begin a long descent (around 3 to 4 hours) down original Inka stairs, offering spectacular views of the Urubamba Valley, until we reach our final campsite.
For many, the best campsite on the entire trail is Wiñayhuayna (altitude 2,700 meters), a stunning site that promises the most beautiful scenery along the Inka road.
After setting up camp, we will enjoy a guided tour of the Wiñayhuayna archaeological site inka, which, in Quechua, means “Forever Young.”
It’s a truly magical place to end the day.
We will then have dinner and rest, ready to continue the adventure the next day.
Day-4: Wiñayhuayna – Sun gate (puerta del sol) – inka citadel of Machupicchu
The final day of the walk We start very early at 4:00a.m., breakfast at 4:30a.m. and we begin the walk at 5:00a.m.
along a very beautiful original Inka road with an impressive forest duration approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes until we reach the Inti punku or Puerta del Sol in Spanish
where we can appreciate Machupicchu and from that place we can see the sunrise and then continue to the control of Mahupicchu to do our check-up and start with our guided visit to the citadel inka of Machu picchu.
For a period of approximately 2 hours, it is the new government regulation due to the pandemic that occurred, but you will have a guide for 4 days who will be informing you and giving you good options for your visit to Machu Picchu and after your visit to Machu Piccho,
you have to go down for the town of Aguas Calientes and to go down you have 2 options depending on your physical condition after the trek…..
First option… A walk of 1 hour and 30 minutes to the town of Aguas Calientes (pueblo Machupicchu) …….
Second option… Bus x 30 minutes to the town of Aguas Calientes price 12 dollars per person not included,
then you have time to have a lunch not included with some free time then you will take the train to Ollantaytambo for a time of 1 hour and Approximately 40 minutes and then a bus to Cusco for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the center of Cusco
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IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTE FOR YOUR VISIT TO MACHUPICCHU
¿OPTION MOUNTAIN MACHUPICCHU AND HUAYNAPICCHU AFTER THE INKA TRAIL ORIGINAL?
The Machupicchu mountain and the Huaynapicchu mountain are extra challenges to have good views of Machupicchu…
but you don’t need it because you will have good views from the Sun Gate…
or it could be the Huaynapicchu mountain that has a different view but after the 4-day trek I don’t know if you will have that physical condition to go up.
How long is the climb to Huaynapicchu Mountain?
The climb time for Huaynapicchu Mountain is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
How long is the climb to Machu Picchu Mountain?
The climb time for Machu Picchu Mountain is approximately 2 hours
What is the price of tickets to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain?
The price is 60 dollars per person but you have to reserve it in advance because the spaces sell out very quickly
What is the price of tickets to climb Machu Picchu Mountain?
The price is 60 dollars per person but you have to reserve it in advance because the spaces sell out very quickly
IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTE FOR DOING THE ORIGINAL INKA TRAIL 4 DAYS
¿Is the Inka Trail original 4-DAY for professional hikers?
The Inka Trail original is not exclusively for professional hikers; it is designed for people who enjoy walking and being in contact with nature.
The most important and recommended thing is to acclimate properly. To do this, it is essential to arrive in Cusco at least 2 or 3 days before the trek to allow your body to adjust better to the altitude.
¿What activities do you recommend for good acclimatization?
For good acclimatization, we suggest doing activities that do not involve excessive physical effort. For example,
on day 1, you could take a city tour, a half-day sightseeing activity.
On day 2, we recommend visiting the Sacred Valley, a full-day tour.
Finally, day 3 should be a rest day, where you can prepare for the trek by following the information provided by your Okidoki agency and the responsible guide for the trek inka trail original.
¿What equipment is provided for this Original Inka Trail trip?
For the original Inka Trail trekking, we provide appropriate equipment for your comfort, including tents, inflatable mattresses, and sleeping bags.
Everything you need for a safe and comfortable experience.
¿What do the porters carry, and what do we need to carry?
Porters are responsible for carrying the tents, mattresses, and food for the 4 days of the trekking original.
On the other hand, you will need to carry your sleeping bag and personal belongings, such as a change of clothes for 3 days.
It is important not to carry too many things or items you will not use.
To ensure you have what you need, the guide will give you detailed information about the trekking and what to bring the day before, at the Okidoki office.
¿What is the most difficult day on the 4-day Inka Trail original?
The most difficult day is usually day 2, as this is when you will reach 4,200 meters in altitude.
This can cause altitude-related issues if you haven’t acclimated properly. That’s why it is crucial to spend 2 or 3 days in Cusco before starting the Inka Trail to minimize these risks.
¿What is the recommended age for doing the 4-day original Inka Trail?
The recommended age is from 6 years old, as long as the children are well prepared and acclimatized.
The most important thing is that they enjoy walking and being in nature, as this will make the experience much more enjoyable.
With our experience as guides and as an agency, we have accompanied families with children who completed the Inka Trail original without any problems, as long as they followed a 4-day preparation in Cusco, doing the activities we recommend.
WHEN DOES THE 4-DAY INKA TRAIL CLOSED?
The original Inka Trail only closes in the month of February for maintenance and repairs of the entire original Inka route
What is Included?
- Entrance ticket to the Inca trail and Machu Picchu
- Detailed information about your booked tour 1 day before departure at the Okidoki Travel Peru office. Location (Calle Nueva Alta # 644 in Okidoki Hostal Cusco).
- Porters to carry travel equipment during the hike
- Sleeping bag
- Bus go down from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
- Private transport Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Piscacucho km 82
- 3 breakfasts – 3 lunches – 3 dinners
- English Spanish professional guide x 4 days Inka Trail original.
- Return transportation by train to Ollantaytambo – bus to Cusco
What is Not Included?
- Hiking stick PAIR US $ 10
- the first breakfast and the last lunch.
- Water (cold beer champagne whiskey etc.)
- Tips (voluntary tips for the staff that will accompany you on the Inca Trail original trek)
- Entrance to huaynapicchu mountain US$ 70 (book months in advance)
- Entrance to machupicchu mountain US$ 70 (book months in advance)
What to Bring to the Tour?
- Original passport for inka trail original.
- Backpack of 40 liters or more so you can carry your personal equipment
- Rain jacket or rain poncho for the inka trail original
- Walking shoes inka trails
- Lantern
- Towel + toilet paper
- Personal medications
- Sunscreen – Glasses – Hat
- Mosquito repellent for inka trail
- Chocolate candy snacks
- Photographic camera
- Extra money inka trails
Cancellation Policies
CONDITIONS FOR MAKING A RESERVATION AND CANCELLATIONS
to make your reservation you need the exact date of your original inka trail trekking departure because there are no changes or cancellations
RESERVATION MONEY DEPOSIT
To confirm your reservation and your participation in the trek, you need to make a deposit. This deposit is to reserve all your trekking services and, most importantly, the purchase of the MachuPicchu ticket (the Machu Picchu ticket is personal, it cannot be canceled or change date, or transfer to another person )
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations and date changes are not accepted, you simply lose your deposit, there is no refund.
your deposit is not for our pocket (It is to buy the Machu Picchu tickets and these tickets cannot be cancelled.) And it is for the organization of a good trekking in okidoki and to have this good organization you have to make advance reservations of all the services that you are going to have during the 4 or 5 days of your trekking and these reservations are made with deposits so as not to have inconveniences or last minute cancellations from our suppliers and if we cancel these reservations we lose our deposits because this is not a game and by making a reservation with our service providers for the trek we are blocking spaces that they can simply give to other tour operators who also need it.
WHAT REQUIREMENTS DO YOU NEED TO OPTAIN THE STUDENT DISCOUNT?
THE ISIC CARD IS NOT VALID BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT FOUND FAKE COPIES… AND IT IS ALSO NOT VALID, CERTIFICATIONS, DOCUMENTS, NOTE FROM UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, INTERNSHIPS, ETC.
If you are a student, the discount is 20 dollars but you must have a card original from your university with the current date (2026 or 2027) not 3 or 4 years later (not 2028 or 2029). Yourimage. The name of your university.
We need the copy of your original passport and your student card to show it to the government and he will say if it is valid or not because the discount is for the entrance of the Machupicchu and not for our trek.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
you have to take your original plastic (PVC) student card, not cardboard or paper for your salkantay trek because if you don’t have it your ticket will not be valid and you will have to buy another ticket it is a problem because if there are no spaces you will not visit Machupicchu
(you must be 25 years old or younger)…
If you do not have this original card or this information on your student card that the government requires, I recommend you buy a normal adult ticket to avoid problems because we will not be responsible for this…
If you have this information and the requirements as a student, send them immediately (it is not valid if you send them after confirming your reservation) to present them to the government and the government approves them whether you are a student or not...
Frequently Asked Questions
- Income to road is exhausted 4 or 5 months before. Remember that only 500 people can travel this route each day.
- Only 200 people or travelers will end up entering Machu Piccho through this route of the Inka Trail, since the rest belongs to the support team, cooks, porters and professional guides.
- The entrance to the Incatrail only includes the MachuPicchu. If you want to go on an excursion to the Machu Picchu Mountain original or the Huayna Picchu mountain original; Request it at the tourist agency previously and in advance before your trip.
2.- ¿How long is the tour of the inka Trail to Machu picchu?
The trek Classic or traditional Inca Trail is 40 kilometers long and takes 4 days of walking . The route will take you through mountains, until arriving at Machu Picchu in the Amazonian jungle of Peru. Some information about the tour of the Inka Trail original:
- The route crosses Inca archaeological sites inkas such as Llactapata, Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Wiñaywayna.
- The end of the road is the entrance to the Inka citadel of Machu Picchu through the Intipunku (Puerta del Sol). That was the main gate in the time of the Incas. The landscape there is amazing and wonderful with a breathtaking view.
- In most cases, after traveling the Inca road to Machu Picchu, you will return to Cusco by train.
- Some people decide to stay to relax in the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes or do other excursion activities and then return to the city of Cusco the next day.
- The duration of the short Inca trail original is 2-days to Machu Picchu and / or the classic Inca trails of 4-days to Machu Picchu.
3. – ¿What is the maximum height of the classic Inka Trail to Machu Picchu?
The original Inca road is considered a difficult expedition not only because of the distance but because of the high altitude at some point of the journey in the mountains with natural flora and fauna. The highest point of the original Inca Trail is at the ‘Abra Warmihuañusca’, at 4,224 meters (13,860 feet). Recommendations for trekking on problems with height on the Inka Trail:
- Altitude sickness or soroche is a typical discomfort in places with high mountain heights. It can cause headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, and lack of energy.
- The best thing to combat soroche is to spend a few days before acclimatizing in the city of Cusco or in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- One of the most effective ways is to drink plenty of coca tea (coca leaf-based infusion) or chew it, just as the Incas did hundreds of years ago.
- In any case, the professional tour guide has a lot of experience in these discomforts and will know how to help the visitor during the walk along the Inka Trail to Machu Picchu.
4.– ¿Can I do the original Inka Trail to Machu Picchu on my own?
The entrance to the traditional road is strictly controlled by the authorities. Thus, it seeks to protect the Inca Trail, which is more than 500 years old, and the wonderful natural environment of flora and fauna that surrounds it. More information:
- The original Inka Trail is only allowed with the company of a professional tour guide. The purchase of the entrance is in a previously authorized tourism travel agency.
- The travel agency will be in charge of reserving the entrance ticket for you and everything necessary to carry out the Inka Trail original to Machu Picchu.
- Tickets must be reserved 4 months in advance of your trip. Permits are limited to 500 people per day.
- Among the 500 people who make the short Inca Trail original 2 days and / or classic Inca trails 4 days, cooks, porters and professional guides are included. So there are only 200 tourists who can enter Machu Picchu through the Inca Trail.
Why is it important to book the original Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in advance?
The route to Machu Picchu is one of the most popular routes in the world, this road is full of beautiful landscapes, trails surrounded by mountains, cloud forests, etc.
They are somehow the natural attraction of this path, which was created by the Incas centuries ago; The Inca road made of stones was used to reach the lost Inca city Machu Picchu.
It is definitely a route that today is a busy route for tourists to get to Machu Picchu, one of the seven Wonders of the modern world Machu Picchu.
These are some of our tours to Machu Picchu, the most popular, from which you can choose according to the time and budget available. Be sure to reserve a spot on the original Inca Trail as soon as possible, as there are a limited number of permits issued by the Peruvian government.
There are only places for 500 people per day and only around 200 of these appointments are for hikers while the rest are for guides, cooks and porters.
During the high season (from May to September) the spaces are filled many times 3 months or 4 months in advance, if you want to make your trip through those dates, reserve your space as soon as possible. If you cannot reserve a pass for the original Inca Trail you can always choose alternative trekking routes such as Choquequirao Trekking, Lares Trekking, the original Salkantay Trekking, Ancascocha trekking, huchuy qosqo trek, ausangate trek; all these routes to Machu Picchu and each one has a particular attraction to make them unique.
Join us and discover the wonderful tours original we offer, we are an authorized agency to cover the different trekking routes, as well as other different tours in Cusco and Peru. We are waiting for you!
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IMPORTANT POINTS REGARDING PORTER SERVICES AND TENT SETUP
Porters only transport equipment (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, and food) for the 4-day Inka Trail trek. You must carry your own equipment, such as a change of clothes. If you do not wish to carry your equipment, you can hire a porter. This service requires a maximum weight of 16 kg (35 lbs) and costs $200 USD. You must notify us in advance to reserve this service.
All accommodations are shared in tents for 2 or 3 people during the trek. If you are traveling alone and wish to sleep in a tent, the cost is $40 USD.
WHAT REQUIREMENTS DO YOU NEED TO OPTAIN THE STUDENT DISCOUNT?
THE ISIC CARD IS NOT VALID BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT FOUND FAKE COPIES… AND IT IS ALSO NOT VALID, CERTIFICATIONS, DOCUMENTS, NOTE FROM UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, INTERNSHIPS, ETC.
If you are a student, the discount is 20 dollars but you must have a card original from your university with the current date (2026 or 2027) not 3 or 4 years later (not 2028 or 2029). Yourimage. The name of your university.
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Trip duration:4 days / 3 nights
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