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Trekking the Inca Trail: 4D/3N

4 Days
From CAD 1,099

Best Rate
Guarantee

Trip Type
Small Group

Activity Level
Demanding

Rating

(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

Eager to do Peru your own way but still looking for guidance on the tough but rewarding Inca Trail? Then we've got the trip for you. This four-day guided tour takes you past rambling rivers, ancient ruins, and scenic mountain views with the guidance and support of porters, cooks, and guides hired from local communities. The terrain is rugged and steep but the sense of accomplishment you'll feel is unparalleled once you reach Machu Picchu by sunrise.

Highlights

Pass rambling rivers and small villages
Take in scenic mountain views
Hike through the cloud forest
Visit ancient ruins
See Machu Picchu at sunrise
Porters and guides hired from local communities.

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Trip Details

Product Code: 2928

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Budget

Transport: Private vehicle, train, hiking.

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: Budget

Supplier Code: SPTO.A

Starts: Cusco, Peru

Finishes: Cusco, Peru

Duration: 4 days

Departures: Guaranteed

Physical rating: Demanding

Includes

Activities

Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
Inca Trail guided hike with cooks and porters (4 days)
Included foam sleeping mat and duffel for porters to carry personal items on the trek
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Camping (3 nts).

4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, train, hiking.

Group Leader

G Adventures Representative in Cusco, specialist Inca Trail CEO (Chief Experience Officer) on hike.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1099 (CAD 275 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco/Inca Trail

Depart Cusco by van to km 82 where the Inca Trail begins. Ease into the adventure with a straightforward day of hiking the meandering streams, stunning Andean scenery, and ancient Incan ruins.
Trek through beautiful scenery, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons, passing several smaller ruin sites like Llactapata.

A crew of local porters, cooks, and guides will take care of all the details for the duration of the hike. Porters carry the majority of the gear so you'll only need to carry a small daypack with water, rain gear, snacks, a camera, etc.

Day 2: Inca Trail

Start early to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman's Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with ample time to rest and relax.

Day 3: Inca Trail

Cross two more passes and ruins on today's trek. The first pass is Runquraqay at 3,950m (13,113 ft) where, on a clear day, hikers can catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Cordillera Vilcabamba. Hike through the cloud forest on a gentle climb to the second pass of the day, walking through original Incan constructions. The highest point of the pass is 3,700m (12,136 ft). On a clear day, enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba Valley.

At 3,650m (11,972 ft), reach the ruins of Phuyupatamarca, the "town above the clouds." Camp here or go another 1.5 hrs to the Wiñay Wayna ruins ("forever young") located at 2,650m (8,694 ft).

Day 4: Machu Picchu/Cusco

The final day of the hike starts pre-dawn to reach the Sun Gate before sunrise. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu on a clear day. Hike down for a guided tour of the site before returning to Cusco in the evening where the tour ends upon arrival.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

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Reviews

Julia H. - Traveled, June 2024

A truly incredible experience that I can’t stop talking about! Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu was probably the coolest thing I’ve ever done. G Adventures took care of all the details so we could fully enjoy the amazing experience

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/23/2024

Alejandra P. - Traveled, June 2024

It was incredible. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to do it.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2024

Justin D. - Traveled, June 2024

Once in a lifetime experience

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2024

Kathryn D. - Traveled, June 2024

Great guides food and accommodation for camping. Everything was taken care of and included. Impressed with the level of care and knowledge of both head guide and assistant guide.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2024

Pammela C. - Traveled, June 2024

I had another great experience with G adventures. Our tour guide Rene, Maju, Chef Ediberto and helpers, porters (team 2) did an incredible job. Their great team work and efforts showed up on camping set up, the great food in the middle of nowhere, managi...

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2024

Ashley W. - Traveled, June 2024

This was an amazing experience that I will cherish. Thank you for the great food, amazing guides, helpful staff, and so much education!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2024

Joshua T. - Traveled, June 2024

G-adventures made this trip an experience of a lifetime.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2024

Sanjay M. - Traveled, June 2024

Very well organised trip. The food that the chef and team prepares considering you're in the mountains is amazing. The scenery is beautiful. Franco was a great CEO.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2024

Max H. - Traveled, June 2024

Incredible experience , made so by the people. Nestor and Katia were consistently wonderful and all the porters were lovely. Loved chatting and getting to know them and felt so genuine whilst helping us so much.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2024

Live H. - Traveled, June 2024

This was just great. Quite a challenge, but with a great reward!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/16/2024

Daniel N. - Traveled, June 2024

The best trip me and my partner have been on. The 4 day trek made it feel like a great accomplishment. Leo and Freddie were amazing tour guides. All the porters were friendly and the would group was amazing. I would highly recommend this trip to everyone...

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/14/2024

Kristine S. - Traveled, June 2024

A huge shout out to group 12 porters, Tomas, & the Chef.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/13/2024

Freek B. - Traveled, June 2024

It was great. The guides were really nice and good. The food was above expectation. And the porters where also nice.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/10/2024

Jennifer K. - Traveled, June 2024

Nice trip with unforgetable experiences. Everything was good organisated. The Team about Diego and Esteban was amazing. They did all the best for us.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/07/2024

Amy G. - Traveled, June 2024

My trip on the Inca Trail was the highlight of my trip to Peru. The guides Rene and Maku were thoughtful, empathetic, and very knowledgeable about the trail and its history. The hike was very challenging but the group and the guides made it feel attainab...