The Intrepid Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 3 Days 2 Nights tour is the most legendary Peru treks challenge and the most well-known hike in the world.
This is a variant of the 4-Day Inca Trail, with Machu Picchu as your final destination, for people who do not have much free time and who would like to do this challenge on the most popular trail in the world. you’ll begin on km 82 of the Classic Inca Trail with all equipment inclusive, the porters will carry all equipment and personal belongings, just you will walk with your daypack and have a positive mind. During the trail, enjoy the most scenic trail and Inca sites. Walk up to the high pass of the trail - Dead Women.
Trekking the 3 Day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu is both difficult and magnificent. If you’re moderately healthy, this Inca Trail tour to Machu Picchu involves a 3-day hike to Machu Picchu with your professional guide, trekking chef and super porters.
You will visit the most important Inca complex along the trail: Patallacta, Sayacmarca, Pacaymayu, Phuyupatamarca, and Wiñayhuayna also known as "Forever Young." And finish your tour in the impressive Inca citadel of Machu Picchu so it remains to be said that this is an experience you should not forget soon. Book Online now!! and take up this challenge for your Machu Picchu hike
Group Size: Min 2 and Max. 8 trekkers.
Sustainable Tourism: Inca Trail Machu is very keen and happy to promote and practice sustainable tourism by being eco-friendly and supporting local communities
Physical Activity: 4-Difficult - Some points are high
Service Level:All Inclusive & Quality service
Age Requirement: 4+. Please note: all participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tour Operator: Inca Trail Machu since 2007
Permits: Included the Inca Trail permits and the Machu Picchu ticket.
Inca Trail Machu Staff: Professional Tour Guide, Trekking chef and Porters during the Machu Picchu hike, and an Inca Trail Machu representative who visits you at your hotel to brief you about the trail.
Personal Porters: Our porters will carry personal belongings up to 7 kg per person!
Accommodation: 2x campsite.
Meals: 2x breakfast, 2x lunch, 2x dinner, 2x afternoon tea.
Transportation: Transportation by private vehicle, 1x train (Standard class).
Camping equipment: All camping equipment included like a double tent, Air mattress, and a sleeping bag, please check below,
Day 01: Cusco - Km 82 - Llulluchapampa
Day 02: Llulluchapampa - Wiñayhuayna
Day 03: Wiñayhuayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco
In the morning very early we pick you up from your hotel to travel by bus to the kilometer 82, after passing the control, we begin the trek from the banks of the Urubamba River to the archaeological complex of Llactapata. Continuing the Inca Trail 3 Days 2 Nights, we will arrive to Huayllabamba where we will have lunch, the complete walk will take us approximately 9 hours (approximately 18 km) until we reach the first camp in Llulluchapampa.
Estimated trekking time: 7 - 8 hours
Trekking distance: 17 Km
Max. elevation: 3,850 m
Min. elevation: 1,200 m
Difficulty:Moderate
We will get up very early to contemplate the beauty of the mountains and breathe the pure air that nature gives us after breakfast. This day we will visit the complexes of Runcuracay, Sayaqmarka and Phuyupatamarca.
We start the Inca Trail trek to cross 2 very high steps, including Warmiwañusca, with 4,200 m.a.s.l. place where archaeological remains are found. This is the highest point of the hike, which we will cross breathing with difficulty and the place where we will see stunning views of the geography of the place of beautiful mountains and snowy mountains, and the beautiful semi tropical valley.
Then we continue hiking through the valley to the Inca ruins of Runkuraqay and then climb up over the second pass – Abra Runkuraqay.
After visiting Runkuraqay, we continue walking to Sayaqmarka for about 2 hours (5 km). It is a location brimming with enigma and enchantment. This site is located over 3,600 meters above sea level.
Then we will descend to Phuyupatamarca, where we will have lunch. The last hours of the hike is semi flat to Wiñayhuayna, the campsite.
Estimated trekking time: 8 - 9 hours
Trekking distance: 16 Km
Max. elevation: 3,600 m
Min. elevation: 2,700 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Early in the morning, we will have our last breakfast on the iconic Inca Trail. We will start our walk from the Wiñaywayna campsite to the Inti Punku (The Sun Gate). During the hike, we will appreciate the flora of the trail and the sunrise. Upon arrival at the Sun Gate, we will take in the most beautiful landscapes, including Machu Picchu mountain, Huayna Picchu, the Vilcanota river, and the Inca citadel. Take some time for your best picture. Afterward, we will continue to hike down to Machu Picchu. Our guide will take us to the Guard House, where you can take a panoramic picture of Machu Picchu and stay a short time to appreciate this enigmatic citadel built by the Inca.
Continuing the Intrepid Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, we will leave through the gate of Machu Picchu and check in again. You can use the restroom or have a coffee. Then, we will re-enter Machu Picchu for a guided tour according to the Circuit Machu Picchu booked. During the visit inside the Inca citadel, explore with your guide for 2 hours. According to the new Machu Picchu rules, this ticket is one-way, and you cannot return to the starting point. After the tour, we will exit the citadel and take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, a small town where you will find many restaurants for lunch (not included).
In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where a transfer will be waiting for us to return to Cusco. Then, we will transfer to your hotel.
End the trip to Machu picchu 3 day hike
Solo Traveler: Please note that if you have booked the "Solo Traveler" option for this trek, you receive your own single tent for all nights.
Local flights: No local flights are included in the trek´s price!