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Machu Picchu is consistently the #1 travel destination in the world, why? The answer is simple: the experience is fascinating and unique.
You're not just driving up to the overlook, getting out of the car, and taking some pictures; you are traveling deep into South America, into the heart of the Andes. Stumbling upon the lost city of the Incas is only part of the journey.
Planning a trip to Machu Picchu is a dream for many people, but the planning can be a bit overwhelming. We've created some sample itineraries to give you a starting point for planning, and we're here to help with whatever you need. From booking hotels or airport transfers, let FLY CUSCO PERU TRAVEL AGENCY take care of all your logistics. They cover routes we've found to work particularly well and feature some of our favorite places to stay.
The former capital of the mighty Inca empire, the Peruvian city of Cusco, is a fabulous base from which to explore fascinating archaeological and historical sites, as well as enjoy time in nature. While the city has much to be proud of, much of the area's charm can be found beyond the city limits.
Here are some of the best day trips to do from Cusco for a fabulous Peruvian adventure.
4D & 3N
US$690
Cusco/Cusco
Start / End:
Walking/Cultural
Travel Style:
camps
Accommodation:
Moderate/Challenging
Activity Level:
2/10
Group Size:
Cusco/Cusco
Start / End:
Walking/Cultural
Travel Style:
camps
Accommodation:
Moderate/Challenging
Activity Level:
2/10
Group Size:
The famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a hiking route that runs through part of the ‘Qhapac ñan’, ancient Inca roads that the Incas built. A part of this route was the one that connected Cusco with Machu Picchu. Follow in the footsteps of our ancestors from the Inca nobility to their incredible Inca fortress, Machu Picchu, and dare to discover its secret. Visit unique archaeological sites that can only be accessed on foot along this route and let yourself be enveloped by the impressive Andean mountainous landscape and thick vegetation. You will be challenged along the way, but you will receive the most incredible reward when you enter the Sun Gate to see Machu Picchu from the top for the first time.
SEE HOW IT IS
HIGHLIGHTS:
QUICK VIEW
Today, you start the best trek of your life and you will need to get up early so that your guide and driver can pick you up at your accommodation in Cusco between 4:40 am. If you are in the Sacred Valley, we will pick you up between 5:50 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. m.
From Cusco, we will drive for 1 hour and a half on our transport to Ollantaytambo to enjoy a delicious breakfast, prepared by our talented expert chef. Here you will meet the entire trekking team, made up of cooks and porters and our certified professional guide with many years of experience, they will all accompany you throughout this exciting adventure, they will make sure you have the best time and take home unforgettable memories. of the sacred mountains.
Then, you will board our transport to take you to the first control point of the route in Piscacucho – KM 82. Our guide will give you your entrance tickets to the Inca Trail, you will need your original passport here to enter and pass the control point.
Here we will start with the trek. The first day is relatively easy and is considered the warm-up day as the terrain is relatively flat. This day we will have wonderful views of the Inca fortress Huillca Raccay, the incredible archaeological site of Llactapata (officially called “Patallacta”), the Urubamba mountain range that divides the jungle with the Andes, and the beautiful snow-capped peak of W’akay Willca 5,860m. also known as the Veronica. We will stop in Tarayoc this will be our lunch place
After lunch, you will continue hiking for another 3.5 hours to reach our first campsite at Ayapata (3,300m/10,827ft). This day we will pass through 2 small villages where you can buy any need if you want.
Around 5:00 p.m., we will arrive at our campsite and your tired legs will get a good rest.. It’s time to relax, have a hot drink. You will eat around 7:30 p.m. m.
You will wake you up in your tents with a cup of hot coca tea. Be sure to enjoy everything that they offer you at breakfast to recharge your batteries and fill you with energy. Today is a challenging day ahead, and it is the most exhausting of the route.
We will start the day walking uphill for 4 hours to the highest point of the trek, Dead Woman’s Pass (Warmi wañusca) (4,215 masl/13,829 ft). During this tour you will get the most amazing views of the immense mountains, so open all your senses and soak up everything, we will be able to appreciate that the vegetation is varied with native plants and trees such as Polilepys or Q’ueuña, which grow in the cloud forest. at a height of 3,650m. After traveling the 4 hours of ascent we will celebrate together having reached the highest point.
After a short break we will begin the descent for an hour and a half to the second point where we will have lunch (Pacamayo). After a delicious lunch, we will ascend for around 50 minutes to the Inca site of Runcuracay. We will take our time and explore this small complex where you can see two impressive waterfalls on the slopes of the mountains. We will then continue uphill for another 45 minutes to the summit at Runcuracay Pass. You will have time enough to rest here and enjoy the last beautiful views of the Andes section of the trek.
Once we start walking again, we will be descending for about an hour until we reach the next archeological site of Sayamarca. It is almost inaccessible but well worth a visit. You will learn all about the secrets of the site from your expert guide as the sun descends and illuminates the Vilcabamba mountain range in a reddish hue.
From here, you only have 20 more minutes to walk to our overnight camp at Chaquicocha (3,600 masl / 11,811 feet). After dinner, take the opportunity to gaze at the clear Andean sky and the stars.
After a good night’s rest, our cook will wake you up. You will be served a delicious breakfast and then you will walk for an hour and a half. As you will be walking the vegetation and fantastic scenery will open up as the jungle begins to thicken. You will enjoy an impressive view of the Salkantay glacier (this is the second most important mountain in Cusco). Let yourself be surprised by the panoramic view of the Vilcabamba mountain range.
You will then begin your ascent towards the final summit of the route at Phuyupatamarca (3,650m/11,975ft), a mystical place above the clouds. Then, you will descend again for 2 hours and a half until you reach Intipata. This is an important agricultural place from where you can enjoy the impressive panoramic landscape and contemplate the Sacred Valley of the Incas with the sacred river.
In 30 more minutes of walking until we reach our camp to spend the night near the archaeological site of Wiñay Wayna. This is very close to the city of the Incas!! You will arrive around 13.00 PM. to enjoy a well-deserved lunch before heading to the archaeological site. At around 15:00 PM. Together with your guide you will visit the complex, Wiñay Wayna, means forever young and is considered one of the most impressive stops on the Inca trail.
You’ll explore the site for about an hour as your guide explanations will come to life in our minds. This makes it easy for you to imagine what life was like hundreds of years ago and what the site would have looked like teeming with life.
Once back at the camp, you will have a small celebration together with the entire team of guides, porters, and cooks. After the celebration, it is time to go to bed early to rest well, since the next day you will get up at dawn.
We will get you up early today to make sure you arrive early at Puerta del Sol (San Gate) to see the sunrise. Our Chef will provide you with water and a breakfast box, and you will be on your way. We will be one of the first groups to enter the checkpoint and walk an hour or so to Puerta del Sol. Get ready because once we are there, you will get your first views of the incredible wonder.
This will change something hidden deep within you. We have only one more hour of walking until we enter the site of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. We will arrive at the last checkpoint to start our 2-hour guided tour.
As you walk with your guide through this incredible construction, you will feel the intimate connection between humans and nature. You will see huge stones that surprisingly connect to form temples, alleys, houses and aqueducts that are still working more than 5 centuries later
When you are ready to leave, it will be time to take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. You will have time to choose a restaurant to eat before boarding the return train. At the time indicated on your ticket, you will board the train that will take you back to Ollantaytambo. Here your driver will be there to pick you up and take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Quality and safety service
Accommodation
Foods
Transportation
Permits and tickets
Why should you trek the Inca Trail 4 days with us?
How to book the excursion to the Inca Trail 4 days with FLY CUSCO PERU?
To book the Inca Trail 4 days with us, we will need a deposit of $300 per person. Once we receive your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of your trip and the reservation form to complete. Here you have all the information that has to be filled in the form.
What do I need to take to the Inca trail?
Equipment Rental for Inca Trail
All our travelers need a sleeping bag for camping. Our sleeping bags are effective and durable in protecting from temperatures as low as -18ºC (0ºF). Also, walking sticks (with rubber tips) are optional but highly recommended. If you don’t have them, don’t worry, you can rent them with us in Cusco.
What is the best time to do the excursion?
Peru is a very large country with many different climates, for that reason it would be very difficult to define a good time to visit different places. However, we consider that the best season is from April to November. For the Inca Trail, the hottest season is from December to March, but it is also the rainy season. That is why we think that it is more pleasant to do a sunny but cold excursion than a warm but rainy excursion. For this reason, we recommend doing it preferably between May and October. It should be noted that the Inca Trail is open every day of the year except in February, the maintenance month
How many days of acclimatization do I need before starting the Inca Trail?
If you come from a country that is less than 500 meters above sea level. We recommend that you spend at least 2 days in Cusco to acclimatize to the altitude before starting the Inca Trail, since the highest point of the trek is 4,200 meters above sea level.
How long in advance should I make my reservation for the Inca Trail?
You must reserve your Inca Trail permits at least 3 months in advance. Since there are only 500 spaces available per day: 200 are assigned to tourists and 300 to porters, cooks, tour guides. If the number of spaces is exhausted, you will have to choose another alternative date. For this reason we recommend you book in advance.
Do I need to make a deposit to guarantee my Inca Trail reservation?
Yes, no reservation will be guaranteed unless you have made a payment of a deposit of 300 per person through our 2 payment methods mentioned in our Book Now form. Important: None of the requested deposits include transaction fees.
What about the outstanding balance?
The outstanding balance can be given in cash the day before your trip in Cusco, it can be in dollars or soles, and if you prefer to use PayPal (a service fee of 6% applies). Also, you can pay us only by Visa credit card at our office (5% service fee applies). Let us know which of the payment methods is your preference.
NOTE: Payment must be made 1 day before your trip.
The tour must be paid in full no later than 7:00 pm one day before your departure (usually after the briefing).
Where will the information session take place?
This meeting will be held the night before the departure of the CLASSIC INCA TRAIL 4 days 3 nights at 6:00 pm in our office located on Portal de Panes street, office 201 (second floor). Plaza de armas de cusco. We can also coordinate that you carry out this informative talk in the lobby of your hotel, apartment, hostel or family home in Cusco.
How old do I have to be to do the Inca Trail?
People of all ages (from children, teenagers to retirees) are suitable to complete this trek as age is not a barrier if you have a positive mindset and an active lifestyle.
However, for all people over 60 to 70 years of age, we recommend that you visit your doctor before doing the Inca Trail. They must also bring us the signed authorization from your doctor indicating that you are in suitable conditions to travel the Inca Trail
Canvas bag or canvas case?
You will receive a duffel bag or duffel bag during your briefing. The porters will carry them along the way and deliver them when you arrive at each camp. They measure 2 ft x 1 ft (64 cm long x 36 cm wide).
A maximum of 7 kg / 15 lbs is allowed for each duffel bag, including the weight of your sleeping bag, mat, clothing and other personal items.
Can I store my luggage in your office?
Of course! During the trip, you can leave or store the things that you will not take to the Inca Trail in your hotel where you are staying. Most of these establishments have warehouses where they will store your things (at no extra cost). If you do not trust the place where you are staying, we will gladly store your belongings in our office.
PRICE: US$ 690 per person
PRE-PAYMENT: US$ 300 per person
BALANCE: US$ 390 (commonly paid in Cusco after the informative talk)
Please note that PayPal charges a 5% fee, which we ask the customer to cover as it is due to the use of their service. This tax is for online deposits only.
This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with only two guests.
We like to think that we trek a little differently than our competitors. We stand by our clients and guarantee that we comply 100% with our prices and our departure dates on all our trips.
Huayna Picchu Mountain:
Huayna Picchu is the mountain that is next to Machu Picchu. It’s a 45 minute hike to the top. Note that going back down is quite steep. So if you have a fear of heights, this may not be a hike you enjoy. You would do this after your Machu Picchu tour and there is an additional fee. Arrangements must be made at least a month or two in advance due to popularity.
You can access this service for an additional payment of US$ 60.00 per person.
Vistadome 360° train (panoramic train):
The Vistadome 360° train offers a different way of traveling to the citadel. The cars have panoramic windows located on the walls and ceilings of the cars, which allow you to have a connection with the outside. Also, on the return trip you can enjoy a fashion show on board that will show you an exclusive collection of baby alpaca garments with the latest trends which you can purchase if you wish. The Vistadome 360° train brings the landscapes of the route to Machu Picchu closer in a unique way, making passengers feel part of the nature that surrounds them.
You can access this service for an additional payment of US$ 45.00 per person.
Sleeping bag: $45.00
Poles (pair): $45.00
$25.00 discount
Student discounts apply to anyone under the age of 17.
SEE HOW IT IS
HIGHLIGHTS:
QUICK VIEW
Today, you start the best trek of your life and you will need to get up early so that your guide and driver can pick you up at your accommodation in Cusco between 4:40 am. If you are in the Sacred Valley, we will pick you up between 5:50 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. m.
From Cusco, we will drive for 1 hour and a half on our transport to Ollantaytambo to enjoy a delicious breakfast, prepared by our talented expert chef. Here you will meet the entire trekking team, made up of cooks and porters and our certified professional guide with many years of experience, they will all accompany you throughout this exciting adventure, they will make sure you have the best time and take home unforgettable memories. of the sacred mountains.
Then, you will board our transport to take you to the first control point of the route in Piscacucho – KM 82. Our guide will give you your entrance tickets to the Inca Trail, you will need your original passport here to enter and pass the control point.
Here we will start with the trek. The first day is relatively easy and is considered the warm-up day as the terrain is relatively flat. This day we will have wonderful views of the Inca fortress Huillca Raccay, the incredible archaeological site of Llactapata (officially called “Patallacta”), the Urubamba mountain range that divides the jungle with the Andes, and the beautiful snow-capped peak of W’akay Willca 5,860m. also known as the Veronica. We will stop in Tarayoc this will be our lunch place
After lunch, you will continue hiking for another 3.5 hours to reach our first campsite at Ayapata (3,300m/10,827ft). This day we will pass through 2 small villages where you can buy any need if you want.
Around 5:00 p.m., we will arrive at our campsite and your tired legs will get a good rest.. It’s time to relax, have a hot drink. You will eat around 7:30 p.m. m.
You will wake you up in your tents with a cup of hot coca tea. Be sure to enjoy everything that they offer you at breakfast to recharge your batteries and fill you with energy. Today is a challenging day ahead, and it is the most exhausting of the route.
We will start the day walking uphill for 4 hours to the highest point of the trek, Dead Woman’s Pass (Warmi wañusca) (4,215 masl/13,829 ft). During this tour you will get the most amazing views of the immense mountains, so open all your senses and soak up everything, we will be able to appreciate that the vegetation is varied with native plants and trees such as Polilepys or Q’ueuña, which grow in the cloud forest. at a height of 3,650m. After traveling the 4 hours of ascent we will celebrate together having reached the highest point.
After a short break we will begin the descent for an hour and a half to the second point where we will have lunch (Pacamayo). After a delicious lunch, we will ascend for around 50 minutes to the Inca site of Runcuracay. We will take our time and explore this small complex where you can see two impressive waterfalls on the slopes of the mountains. We will then continue uphill for another 45 minutes to the summit at Runcuracay Pass. You will have time enough to rest here and enjoy the last beautiful views of the Andes section of the trek.
Once we start walking again, we will be descending for about an hour until we reach the next archeological site of Sayamarca. It is almost inaccessible but well worth a visit. You will learn all about the secrets of the site from your expert guide as the sun descends and illuminates the Vilcabamba mountain range in a reddish hue.
From here, you only have 20 more minutes to walk to our overnight camp at Chaquicocha (3,600 masl / 11,811 feet). After dinner, take the opportunity to gaze at the clear Andean sky and the stars.
After a good night’s rest, our cook will wake you up. You will be served a delicious breakfast and then you will walk for an hour and a half. As you will be walking the vegetation and fantastic scenery will open up as the jungle begins to thicken. You will enjoy an impressive view of the Salkantay glacier (this is the second most important mountain in Cusco). Let yourself be surprised by the panoramic view of the Vilcabamba mountain range.
You will then begin your ascent towards the final summit of the route at Phuyupatamarca (3,650m/11,975ft), a mystical place above the clouds. Then, you will descend again for 2 hours and a half until you reach Intipata. This is an important agricultural place from where you can enjoy the impressive panoramic landscape and contemplate the Sacred Valley of the Incas with the sacred river.
In 30 more minutes of walking until we reach our camp to spend the night near the archaeological site of Wiñay Wayna. This is very close to the city of the Incas!! You will arrive around 13.00 PM. to enjoy a well-deserved lunch before heading to the archaeological site. At around 15:00 PM. Together with your guide you will visit the complex, Wiñay Wayna, means forever young and is considered one of the most impressive stops on the Inca trail.
You’ll explore the site for about an hour as your guide explanations will come to life in our minds. This makes it easy for you to imagine what life was like hundreds of years ago and what the site would have looked like teeming with life.
Once back at the camp, you will have a small celebration together with the entire team of guides, porters, and cooks. After the celebration, it is time to go to bed early to rest well, since the next day you will get up at dawn.
We will get you up early today to make sure you arrive early at Puerta del Sol (San Gate) to see the sunrise. Our Chef will provide you with water and a breakfast box, and you will be on your way. We will be one of the first groups to enter the checkpoint and walk an hour or so to Puerta del Sol. Get ready because once we are there, you will get your first views of the incredible wonder.
This will change something hidden deep within you. We have only one more hour of walking until we enter the site of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. We will arrive at the last checkpoint to start our 2-hour guided tour.
As you walk with your guide through this incredible construction, you will feel the intimate connection between humans and nature. You will see huge stones that surprisingly connect to form temples, alleys, houses and aqueducts that are still working more than 5 centuries later
When you are ready to leave, it will be time to take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. You will have time to choose a restaurant to eat before boarding the return train. At the time indicated on your ticket, you will board the train that will take you back to Ollantaytambo. Here your driver will be there to pick you up and take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Quality and safety service
Accommodation
Foods
Transportation
Permits and tickets
Why should you trek the Inca Trail 4 days with us?
How to book the excursion to the Inca Trail 4 days with FLY CUSCO PERU?
To book the Inca Trail 4 days with us, we will need a deposit of $300 per person. Once we receive your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of your trip and the reservation form to complete. Here you have all the information that has to be filled in the form.
What do I need to take to the Inca trail?
Equipment Rental for Inca Trail
All our travelers need a sleeping bag for camping. Our sleeping bags are effective and durable in protecting from temperatures as low as -18ºC (0ºF). Also, walking sticks (with rubber tips) are optional but highly recommended. If you don’t have them, don’t worry, you can rent them with us in Cusco.
What is the best time to do the excursion?
Peru is a very large country with many different climates, for that reason it would be very difficult to define a good time to visit different places. However, we consider that the best season is from April to November. For the Inca Trail, the hottest season is from December to March, but it is also the rainy season. That is why we think that it is more pleasant to do a sunny but cold excursion than a warm but rainy excursion. For this reason, we recommend doing it preferably between May and October. It should be noted that the Inca Trail is open every day of the year except in February, the maintenance month
How many days of acclimatization do I need before starting the Inca Trail?
If you come from a country that is less than 500 meters above sea level. We recommend that you spend at least 2 days in Cusco to acclimatize to the altitude before starting the Inca Trail, since the highest point of the trek is 4,200 meters above sea level.
How long in advance should I make my reservation for the Inca Trail?
You must reserve your Inca Trail permits at least 3 months in advance. Since there are only 500 spaces available per day: 200 are assigned to tourists and 300 to porters, cooks, tour guides. If the number of spaces is exhausted, you will have to choose another alternative date. For this reason we recommend you book in advance.
Do I need to make a deposit to guarantee my Inca Trail reservation?
Yes, no reservation will be guaranteed unless you have made a payment of a deposit of 300 per person through our 2 payment methods mentioned in our Book Now form. Important: None of the requested deposits include transaction fees.
What about the outstanding balance?
The outstanding balance can be given in cash the day before your trip in Cusco, it can be in dollars or soles, and if you prefer to use PayPal (a service fee of 6% applies). Also, you can pay us only by Visa credit card at our office (5% service fee applies). Let us know which of the payment methods is your preference.
NOTE: Payment must be made 1 day before your trip.
The tour must be paid in full no later than 7:00 pm one day before your departure (usually after the briefing).
Where will the information session take place?
This meeting will be held the night before the departure of the CLASSIC INCA TRAIL 4 days 3 nights at 6:00 pm in our office located on Portal de Panes street, office 201 (second floor). Plaza de armas de cusco. We can also coordinate that you carry out this informative talk in the lobby of your hotel, apartment, hostel or family home in Cusco.
How old do I have to be to do the Inca Trail?
People of all ages (from children, teenagers to retirees) are suitable to complete this trek as age is not a barrier if you have a positive mindset and an active lifestyle.
However, for all people over 60 to 70 years of age, we recommend that you visit your doctor before doing the Inca Trail. They must also bring us the signed authorization from your doctor indicating that you are in suitable conditions to travel the Inca Trail
Canvas bag or canvas case?
You will receive a duffel bag or duffel bag during your briefing. The porters will carry them along the way and deliver them when you arrive at each camp. They measure 2 ft x 1 ft (64 cm long x 36 cm wide).
A maximum of 7 kg / 15 lbs is allowed for each duffel bag, including the weight of your sleeping bag, mat, clothing and other personal items.
Can I store my luggage in your office?
Of course! During the trip, you can leave or store the things that you will not take to the Inca Trail in your hotel where you are staying. Most of these establishments have warehouses where they will store your things (at no extra cost). If you do not trust the place where you are staying, we will gladly store your belongings in our office.
PRICE: US$ 690 per person
PRE-PAYMENT: US$ 300 per person
BALANCE: US$ 390 (commonly paid in Cusco after the informative talk)
Please note that PayPal charges a 5% fee, which we ask the customer to cover as it is due to the use of their service. This tax is for online deposits only.
This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with only two guests.
We like to think that we trek a little differently than our competitors. We stand by our clients and guarantee that we comply 100% with our prices and our departure dates on all our trips.
Huayna Picchu Mountain:
Huayna Picchu is the mountain that is next to Machu Picchu. It’s a 45 minute hike to the top. Note that going back down is quite steep. So if you have a fear of heights, this may not be a hike you enjoy. You would do this after your Machu Picchu tour and there is an additional fee. Arrangements must be made at least a month or two in advance due to popularity.
You can access this service for an additional payment of US$ 60.00 per person.
Vistadome 360° train (panoramic train):
The Vistadome 360° train offers a different way of traveling to the citadel. The cars have panoramic windows located on the walls and ceilings of the cars, which allow you to have a connection with the outside. Also, on the return trip you can enjoy a fashion show on board that will show you an exclusive collection of baby alpaca garments with the latest trends which you can purchase if you wish. The Vistadome 360° train brings the landscapes of the route to Machu Picchu closer in a unique way, making passengers feel part of the nature that surrounds them.
You can access this service for an additional payment of US$ 45.00 per person.
Sleeping bag: $45.00
Poles (pair): $45.00
$25.00 discount
Student discounts apply to anyone under the age of 17.
From: USD 690
Our 2-day tour of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with Fly Cusco Peru was an experience that exceeded all our expectations...
Travel as I want
October 08, 2023
Very good service and attention. Impeccable and very comfortable logistics. The company's guide was very knowledgeable and allowed me to observe many things that I would have missed if I had not gone with him...
David G
October 04, 2023
This experience has been unmatched, the service they gave us was more than great and professional and the guides, not to mention super good and professional, I always recommend this place, pure life!!...
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September 25, 2023
