Private Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
– 4 Days

4 Days

Discover an exclusive way to reach Machu Picchu through the 4 days Private Inca Trail, an experience designed for those seeking privacy, flexibility, and completely personalized service. Travel one of the most impressive hiking routes in the world with an itinerary tailored to your pace, interests, and preferences. Throughout the entire journey, you will have an exclusive team of porters, cooks, and a professional guide dedicated to providing you with personalized attention, allowing you to enjoy the Andean landscapes, archeological sites, and the historical richness of the Inca Trail with greater tranquility until you reach the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu.

Overview of the Private Classic Inca Trail, 4 days

Why choose this experience with us?

  • Private service: The private option lets you enjoy the trek in greater comfort, with a flexible pace, constant support and personal attention throughout the adventure.
  • Up to 5 kg of luggage carried for you: A porter carries up to 5 kg of your luggage across the four days, so you can walk more comfortably and enjoy the trail to the full.
  • Local porters and cooks: Our team has extensive experience on the Inca Trail and is committed to a high-quality, safe and authentic service.
  • A professional guide throughout the tour: From the pickup at your hotel to the end of the trek, our guide answers your questions and provides historical insight and safety along the whole route.
  • The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu without rushing: An itinerary designed to walk the trail and see the citadel at a calm pace, taking in the scenery, history and culture.
  • Quality meals and trekking equipment: All meals are covered during the trek, and our portable filtration system lets you refill your reusable bottle along the way.

Itinerary at a glance

Day1

Cusco – Piscacucho (Km 82) – Patallacta – Wayllabamba

The adventure begins in Cusco and continues to Km 82, exploring Inca sites such as Patallacta and unique Andean landscapes on the way to the Wayllabamba campsite.

Day2

Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca Pass – Pacaymayo

The second day is defined by the challenge of the Warmiwañusca pass, the highest point of the route, before the descent into the magical Pacaymayo valley.

Day3

Pacaymayo – Runkurakay – Sayacmarca – Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Intipata – Wiñay Wayna

A day between history and nature, visiting Inca archaeological sites such as Runkurakay, Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca on the way to the spectacular Wiñay Wayna campsite.

Day4

Wiñay Wayna – Inti Punku – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

The last day begins with the unforgettable sunrise at the Inti Punku gateway, which welcomes you to Machu Picchu. In the evening we return to Cusco.

Tour facts

DayDistanceHiking timeHighest pointLowest pointDifficultyTemperature
Day 16.2 mi / 10 kmApprox. 5 hoursWayllabamba: 9,842 ft / 3,000 mVilcanota river: 8,858 ft / 2,700 mEasy64 °F to 68 °F by day / 41 °F to 46 °F at night
Day 210 mi / 16 kmApprox. 7 hoursWarmiwañusca: 13,828 ft / 4,215 mPacaymayo: 11,646 ft / 3,550 mModerate55 °F to 73 °F by day / 39 °F to 54 °F at night
Day 38.7 mi / 14 kmApprox. 7 hoursRunkurakay: 12,959 ft / 3,950 mWiñay Wayna: 8,792 ft / 2,680 mModerate59 °F to 72 °F by day / 32 °F to 41 °F at night
Day 43.1 mi / 5 kmApprox. 2 hours + 2 hours guided visitWiñay Wayna: 8,792 ft / 2,680 mMachu Picchu: 7,872 ft / 2,400 mEasy68 °F to 75 °F by day / 36 °F to 41 °F at night

Highlights of the route

  • Cusco (the Imperial City or Qosqo): known as the navel of the world, it was the capital of the Tawantinsuyo empire. Today it combines colonial architecture with its Inca heritage.
  • Piscacucho (Km 82): the official starting point of the Classic Inca Trail, a rural village surrounded by magical scenery.
  • Huillca Raccay: an ancient archaeological site with a strategic control role and impressive views over the valley.
  • Llactapata (Patallacta): an important Inca agricultural and urban complex beside the Urubamba river valley.
  • Wayllabamba: a beautiful Andean valley surrounded by vegetation, and the first campsite on the Inca Trail.
  • Warmiwañusca (Dead Woman's Pass): the highest and most demanding point of the route, above 4,200 m (13,779 ft).
  • Pacaymayo: a valley ringed by Andean mountains, home to one of the most important campsites on the trek.
  • Runkurakay: a semicircular archaeological site that served as a lookout and resting place in Inca times.
  • Sayacmarca: an impressive pre-Hispanic citadel built on the mountainside, surrounded by terraces and deep ravines.
  • Phuyupatamarca: known as the town above the clouds, famous for its ceremonial fountains and panoramic views.
  • Intipata: a set of agricultural terraces built for farming and for making the most of the sunlight.
  • Wiñay Wayna: famous for its steep agricultural terraces and archaeological enclosures, with one of the finest views of the trail.
  • Inti Punku (the Sun Gate): the main entrance to Machu Picchu since Inca times, and the spot of the first panoramic view of the wonder of the world.
  • Machu Picchu: an Inca citadel considered one of the main retreats of the Inca elite, as well as a sanctuary and astronomical centre among tropical mountains.
  • Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town): the main service hub and gateway to Machu Picchu.
  • Ollantaytambo: a town that keeps its original Inca layout, with an impressive archaeological site and a wide range of services.