5 Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu – Private Service

5 days Not CancellablePickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 8+Guided by Valencia Travel

Why we love it?

This 5-day Inca Trail trek from Cusco offers a paced journey through the Andean highlands, beginning at Km 82 and including challenging ascents like Dead Woman's Pass at 4,200 meters. Along the way, you'll cross the Runkurakay pass and explore Inca sites with views over the Urubamba valley, then visit Phuyupatamarca, Wiñay Wayna, and the Sun Gate before reaching Machu Picchu. The itinerary includes an early bus to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the citadel, followed by a train ride back to Cusco. This trek suits travelers interested in history, nature, and cultural immersion, with meals and accommodation in Aguas Calientes provided, along with professional bilingual guides and private transport to and from key points.

Inclusions

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Professional bilingual tour guide
  • Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 people or more)
  • 1 Night hotel accommodation at Aguas Calientes on day 4th
  • Private Transport to the Inca Trail start point (KM 82)
  • Private transport from Ollantaytambo train station back to Cusco(on day 5th)
  • Water (You will only need water for the first morning then we will provide you hot or cold boiled water)
  • Dining tent with tables and chairs
  • Professional chef.
  • 4 man tent (per 2 people
  • Foam sleeping mattress
  • Porters: They carry cooking and camping equipment (FOAM MATTRESS AND CAMPING TENT)
  • Oxygen bottle
  • First aid kit

Exclusions

  • Single room and tent $112.00
  • Sleeping bags
  • Inflatable mattress
  • Walking sticks
  • For the Inca trail – first breakfast and last lunch are not included
  • Extra personal porter
  • Gratitude
  • Meals that are not stated otherwise
  • Optional tours
  • Entrance fees during the optional tours
  • Travel insurance - You are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

Itinerary

Day 1

Km 82 and start of the Inca Trail

  • Hotel pickup in Cusco, breakfast stop in Ollantaytambo and drive to Km 82, the trailhead of the classic Inca Trail. Begin hiking toward the first campsite.

Day 2

Dead Woman's Pass (4,200 m)

  • The most demanding section of the trail: the ascent to Warmiwañusca and descent to camp.

Day 3

A gentler day crossing the Runkurakay pass (4,000 m) and visiting Inca sites with views of the Urubamba valley.

Day 4

Phuyupatamarca, Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate

  • Visit Phuyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna, continue to the Sun Gate for a first view of Machu Picchu and descend to Aguas Calientes for the night.

Day 5

Early bus to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the citadel (bring your original passport), then return by train to Cusco.

Please Note

  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age is 10 years
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Important: If you wish to climb Huayna Picchu, tickets need to be booked well in advance. There are two time sessions: 7am - 8am or 10am -11am. If you get the permits for the 7am start, you may probably have to miss the Machu Picchu guided tour
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Please, provide you flight or hotel details

Know Before You Go

  • Infant seats available
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable booking

From $2,410 Per 1 adult