The Inca Trail 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 in the most popular trail of the world. you’ll begin on the 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 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 3 day hike to Machu Picchu with your professional guide, chef and porters.
You will visit the most important Inca complex along the trail: Llactapata, Sayacmarca, Pacaymayu, Phuyupatamarca, 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 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
COVID Protocols: Before/ After the 3 Day Inca Trail, our Guide, Cook and Porters will provide safety equipment.
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
Inca Trail Permits: It is included the Inca Trail permits and Machu Picchu Tickets. If you want to climb Huayna Picchu, please request in advance (Not included).
Inca Trail Machu Staff: Professional Tour Guide, Cook and Porters during the hike, and an Inca Trail Machu representative who visits you at your hotel to briefs 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: A double tent, therm-A-Rest mattress and a sleeping bag,
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 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
After breakfast, very early, we leave to Inti Punku (The Gate of the Sun), the entrance to the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu from this point is an unforgettable experience, after descending we register at the income of this magical place and we will have a guided tour for approximately 2 hours. In the afternoon we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where the transfer will be waiting for us to return to Cusco. Then transfer to your hotel.
End of our services
Inca Trail Machu Tour operator will provide the double tent. Our tents are of the brand EUREKA MOUNTAIN PASS 3XTE designated for 4 seasons. We provide with 3 person capacity tents; however, just 2 trek participants use it! In this way, we provide you more space and comfort. In case of a single traveller, we provide with a 2 person capacity tent. After each trek, we carefully check our tents and fix them if necessary. Inca Trail Machu will provide the clean sleeping bag, Inflatable pillow and blanket for 3 Day Machu Picchu Hiking Tours. Our porters will leave inside your tent. Once arrived to the camping, you will find inside your all camping equipment.
Here is everything you need to know about 3 Day Machu Picchu Hiking Tours:
"Machu Picchu" is located in the south of Peru, belongs to the department of Cusco, "Machu Picchu" is located 112.5 kilometers northeast of the city of Cusco, with a height of 2350 meters above sea level.
During 3 Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu, we will find the following altitudes:
"Machu Picchu" means 'Old Mountain' in the indigenous Quechua language. "Machu Picchu", the lost city of the Incas, is an unprecedented historical, natural and architectural complex, a tourist destination that has earned the category of inescapable.
The 3 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu is considered an intermediate level trek. Since it does not include rock climbing, or hiking on snow, isn´t required previous experience. Keep in mind that you will carry your personal items, which may include clothing, camera, water, camp equipment, etc; which may add difficulty to the trek because of the weight.
If you are an experienced hiker, you may want to go hiking to the classic Inca Trail Tours to Machu Picchu on your own, without a tour operator, without a guide, without a carrier, just you and the way. However, that is NOT possible.
Permits for the Inca trail are very limited, there are only 500 entries per day of which 300 will be used by trekking teams, cooks, porters and guides, this makes you have to book many months in advance if you want to secure a place; we recommend doing it six months in advance. However, if you want to come during the high season (from May to September) you must make your reservation 8 or 10 months before.
The high season on the Inca trail to Machu Picchu is from May to September, because this time coincides with the holidays in the western hemisphere. These months offer probably the best trekking conditions with a dry and sunny climate. However, as we told you before, you must reserve the permits many months in advance. April, October and November are also great months to do the Inca trail; there are fewer hikers, although there is a chance that at least one day will rain during the hike.
It is also easier to find available permits, although they must still be reserved months in advance. The rainy season runs from January to March, and if you decide to come during this time, expect some frequent showers. However, it is perfectly safe to do the trek, with the appropriate gear - waterproof -. Again, it is much easier to get permits to travel the Inca trail at this time of year.
The Inca trail closes the month of February of each year, because it is the rainiest month, and it is used to do maintenance for the conservation of the trails of the road. However, all alternative routes are open during this month.
Children accustomed to walking can do the Inca trail, although personally we believe that to enjoy a route like this they should be at least 12 years old. But we have witnessed smaller children completing the walk. If you want to do the Inca trail to Machu Picchu as a family, contact us to discuss the physical condition of your children in more detail.
It is recommended that you have a good level of fitness, however, you do not have to be a freak of exercise. If you are not in shape, it would be a good idea to start a regular (uphill) walking workout a few months before your adventure.
One of the biggest challenges about trekking in Peru is the altitude; the highest pass of the Inca trail is at 4.125, at the pass of the dead woman. To help you acclimatize and avoid the symptoms of altitude sickness, we recommend the following:
The walk along the Inca trail is considered among the best in the world and if you want to enjoy it, don't see it as a race. “Go at your own pace”, enjoy the views, take photos and catch your breath. Even the most leisurely hikers reach the campgrounds before dark.
The guide will always go with the last person in the group, giving instructions to the fastest walkers, so that they know where the stopping and meeting points are located along the route.
The Responsible People Foundation is registered under Peru not-for- Profit Organization Act. With an annual contribution from Inca Trail Machu to support our operating costs as well as a significant portion of project development costs.
