Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Peru
4.8 (6 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Most Iconic Trek to Machu Picchu
- Premier Camping Accommodations
- Fantastic Peruvian Cuisine
- Tremendously Diverse Ecosystems
- Tour of Machu Picchu
- Top Elevation of Nearly 14,000 Feet
Description
This classic Peruvian trek to Machu Picchu combines snow-capped mountains, lush cloud forests, subtropical jungle, and a magnificent mix of Inca ruins to justify its status as one of the world’s most famous adventures! Wildland Trekking’s Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Trek gives you the ability to enjoy our premier camping accommodations; to hike with light day packs as porters transport the bulk of gear and food; to enjoy wonderful Peruvian cuisine prepared by a professional outdoor chef; to access safe drinking water for the duration of the trip; and most importantly to fully maximize your Peruvian adventure.
This trip does not include pre-trek and post-trek amenities, airport pick-up and drop-off, and acclimatization activities. If these additions interest you, we recommend our Inca Trail Extended Package.
Inca Trail Registration Process
Peru begins offering permits for the Inca Trail at different times each year, but normally between October 1 and December 15 for the following year. We secure Inca Trail permits for our registered guests the first day they become available and cannot guarantee specific dates until they are secured.
To secure spots on a permit, we must have verified, registered guests, so we strongly recommending registering before November 1 of the year prior to your intended trip. We have a high success rate with securing permits, but if unsuccessful, we offer a full transfer or refund of your deposit.
Feel free to call us at 800-715-HIKE (4453) with any questions about the Inca Trail permit process.
Required Acclimatization Days
For guest safety, due to the high elevations of this trek (13,828 ft.), it is required that you acclimatize (at 10,000 feet or greater) for a minimum of 2 nights prior to the trip start date. This can be accomplished simply by arriving in Cusco (11,200 ft.) 2 days prior. Acclimatizing, being well rested, staying hydrated, and eating well are important steps to helping your body adjust to the higher elevations of this trip. Being well adjusted will give you the best opportunity to have a safe and enjoyable trek. If you’re looking for acclimatization activities, check out our Cusco and Sacred Valley Acclimatization Day Tours.
FROM $180 Single Supplement
The single supplement on this trip applies to 1 night of lodging in Ollantaytambo and 1 night of lodging at Tierra Viva Machu Picchu before our day at Machu Picchu. If traveling solo, you will have a tent to yourself the other nights.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
This trip requires significant elevation gains and losses on dirt and rock trails, and tops out at nearly 14,000 feet. The higher elevations make the trekking more difficult and necessitate training for guests to be well prepared.
Hiking Distances:
Up to 8 mi
Backpack Weight:
10-20 lbs
Terrain:
Lightly Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
Up to 4,000 ft
Heights Exposure:
Light
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 10-20 lb backpack for 6-8 hours
- Maintaining balance and footing on variable, uneven terrain
- Hiking at elevations of 13,800 feet
- Hiking with occasional, light heights exposure
SOLITUDE LEVEL 2
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this Peru hike a solitude 2. You can expect to have as much as an hour of solitude at a time while hiking.
Make the most of your time in Peru with an add-on day hike around Cusco! Explore a stunning alpine lake with amazing turquoise water (Lake Humantay); or one of the most unique and breathtaking mountains in the world with rainbow-colored soils that make for spectacular photography (Rainbow Mountain).
Private Trips
Travel in perfect company by booking a private trip exclusively for your group or family!
In many areas we can run trips with group sizes larger than our normal capacity of 12 guests. There’s no minimum number of guests on a private tour, and in many cases, we have flexibility around minimum age as well.
For all international trips outside the United States, we quote private trip requests on a case by case basis. Please complete the form below to inquiry about a private tour.
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Minimum Guests
We require a minimum of 2 guests to confirm this trip. If a trip date is not confirmed yet, you can register and will be notified when the trip is officially confirmed. We recommend not making final travel arrangements until your trip meets the minimum number of guests and is confirmed.
In most cases, if a trip does not reach the minimum number of guests, you may choose to transfer to another trip date or another trip, or be refunded your payments in full. We make the final determination for these trips 65-60 days before the departure date.
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