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Inca Trail, Slow Version
Duration: 5 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 0 - 10 km per day
Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day
+ One extra day, ideal for families and beginners
+ Machu Picchu tickets & guided tour
+ Arrive in Machu Picchu twice, once hiking to the Sun Gate
+ Return by expedition train (upgrade possible)
- Last day lunch not included
This extended version follows the 4-day Inca Trail route, but at a more leisurely pace, allowing greater exploration and appreciation of each ruin along the way. An excellent alternative for beginners, seniors, families with younger trekkers or anyone concerned about fitness and speed.
Explore many archaeological sites from the Inca civilisation that ruled the Sacred Valley for over 3 centuries. Visit Intipata (Terraces of the Sun) and Sayacmarca ruins, and cross Dead Woman's Pass. After a gratitude and tip ceremony for the porters and cooks, hike through the jungle to the Sun Gate. Enjoy the sunset over the ruins of Machu Picchu without the crowds. On the last day, get up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu - a unique moment! Then enjoy a 2 hour private guided tour of the citadel. After lunch you take the train from Aguas Calientes back to Ollantaytambo and a private bus to Cusco.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals can be arranged, just let us know when you book. Upgrades, rentals and optional treks available. Machu Picchu Montaña or Huayna Picchu treks must be requested before permits are sold out.
Itinerary
Day
1
Cusco – Ollantaytambo – KM 82 – Hatunchaca
Duration: 04:30 h
Distance: 12 km
Highest Point: 3300 m
We leave Cusco for your Machu Picchu Inca Trail tour by private transport at 5:00 am and head towards KM 82, the starting point of the Inca Trail. After this beautiful drive, your chef will prepare breakfast before you start your trek. We begin our trek along the left bank of the Urubamba River, following the trail through flat terrain to the community of Miskay (2800m). The first two hours of the trek are relatively easy as we make our way to our first Inca site and checkpoint, Patallacta. This is where the approach to Machu Picchu begins.
After arriving at Patallacta, we descend into the canyon to have lunch and enjoy the views of Patallacta. From Patallacta, we will continue at a leisurely pace, enjoying the scenery and stories from your guide. It's about a 2-hour hike to our campsite in the village of Hatunchaka (3,300m).
Hatunchaca
Day
2
Hatunchaca – Dead Woman’s Pass – Pacaymayo
Duration: 08:00 h
Distance: 10 km
Highest Point: 4215 m
We wake up early to begin our ascent to Dead Woman's Pass. The views of the snow-capped mountains and the cloud forest are fantastic. This first stretch is the most challenging part of the trek. It consists of a steep ascent that stretches for nine kilometers, which will bring us to the first mountain pass on the Inca Trail, Abra Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman’s Pass). We will stop at Llulluchapampa to relax and to buy any last essentials. We may be able to see deer and falcons in this area. We will have the chance to spot domesticated llamas and alpacas, who graze on ichu (one of the few plants that grow at that altitude).
After the two-hour walk up to the pass, we can enjoy the beautiful views and a refreshing cup of coca tea. After we have made it to the pass, it’s downhill the rest of the day. After about two hours, we’ll stop for lunch and have a free afternoon in the Pacaymayo Valley.
Pacaymayo
Day
3
Pacaymayo – Runcu Raccay Pass - Sayacmaraca Ruins – Phuyupatamarca
Duration: 09:00 h
Distance: 13 km
Highest Point: 4000 m
After breakfast, we will continue our hike up the opposite side of the valley as we make our way towards the second pass on the trek. Along the way, we will see fantastic views of waterfalls, flora, and fauna. Halfway up, we will stop and visit the Inca site of Runcu Raccay (an Inca watchtower) and catch our breath before we continue our climb to the pass (4,000 meters). From the pass, we will once again begin our descent back into the cloud forest. After about an hour, we arrive at Sayacmarca, one of the most beautiful ruins on the Inca Trail, where we’ll have a one-hour guided tour. From Sayacmarca, we will continue to our lunch spot at Chaquicocha (dry lake). Here you will see some of the fantastic flora and fauna the Inca Trail has to offer.
From Chaquicocha onwards, we will walk along "Inca flat" (gradual inclines), as we make our way towards our final campsite, Phuyupatamarca (3,680 meters). This area of the Inca Trail has stunning views of the Vilcabamba mountain range, as well as abundant flora and fauna. After another two-hour walk, we’ll arrive at our campsite, where we’ll get our first view of Machu Picchu mountain and the Urubamba river. We’ll settle into our campsite and have the chance to explore the Inca site. As the sun goes down, we can enjoy the beautiful sunset over the snow-capped peaks.
Phuyupatamarca
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