Inca Trail Tour To Machu Picchu 5 days

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Inca Trail Tour To Machu Picchu 5 days

5 Days Starting and ending in Cusco

Visiting: Gare Ollaytantambo, Machupicchu District

Tour operator:

TreXperience

Tour code:

247327

Recommended For:

Couples, Family-Kids, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 8

Physical rating:

Medium, MODERATE

Age range:

3-70

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, dairy free, Gluten Free

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

From:

$790

$754 Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$36

NB: Prices correct on 06-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

The Inca Trail tour 5-days slower version follows the same route as the Classic Inca Trail 4-days but allowing you more time at each archaeological site. This a perfect option for families, couples, children, and anybody who wants to take their time to enjoy the Inca Trail. Arrive to Machu picchu through the Sungate in the afternoon and enjoy the citadel will fewer visitors.

Highlights

Book with the authentic local Tour operator
Our tour was awarded as “TOUR OF THE YEAR 2019”
Small-group tours for a personalized service
Spend more time at each archeological site
Arrive twice to Machu Picchu
Enjoy the best of Gourmet Peruvian food.
Come back to Cusco on the Vistaodme train
Support social projects as you travel

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cusco – Km 82 – Wayllabamba

Location: Gare Ollaytantambo

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pick up at your hotel at 5.00 am and drive to Km 82, where the chef will prepare the first breakfast as you get ready for the trek, and start hiking to the checkpoint where you need to show the original passport. After breakfast, you will start the 4-hour trek along the left bank of the Urubamba River, visiting local villages and beautiful archeological sites such us Llaqtapata, and important administrative, political, and economic Inca Site located at the foot of a mountain. Lunch will be the village of Tarayok. The second part it’s a 2-hour trek along the left bank of the Cusichaka river until we arrive at Huayllabamba Village where we camp near the villagers, once you arrive the tents will be ready and your team will provide you warm water to wash, prepare your bed, have tea, dinner, and go to sleep in your comfortable tents.

Walking Distance: 13 km

Duration: 6 hours

Campsite altitude: 3,000 meters

Included: B, L, D

Day 2: Wayllabamba – Dead Woman’S Pass – Pacaymayo

Location: Machupicchu District

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up early in your tent with a coffee or Coca tea, have a nutritious breakfast, and get ready for the most challenging day of the Inca Trail, climbing the Warmiwañusca mountain at 4215 m.a.s.l. The day starts with a 4-hour hike to lunch place at Llulluchapampa at 3800 m.a.s.l. Along the way, you’ll be able to experience hiking through the cloud forest, flowers, hummingbirds, and the beautiful Inca Trail paved with stones over 500 years ago. After a well-earned lunch, you will start the final 2-hour ascend to the top of Warmiwañisca Mountain, the highest pointy of the Inca trail, as we enjoy the views and regroup, your guide will explain the importance of this high places and perform a ritual to thank the local gods to let pass safely. The last part of the day it’s a 2-hour downhill until the campsite in Pacaymayo Alto at 3650 m.a.s.l.

Walking Distance: 10 km

Duration: 6 hours

Campsite altitude: 3,600 m

Included: B, L, D

Day 3: Pacaymayo – Runcu Raccay – Phuyupatamarca

Location: Machupicchu District

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After Breakfast, you’ll start ascending the second mountain called Runcu Raccay at 4000 m.a.s.l, on the way, you’ll visit an archeological site with the same name, enjoy the beautiful view of mountains, waterfalls, lakes and the Urubamba Mountain range. Once reaching the top, rest, and explore the surroundings, you’ll start descending into the Cloud forest where the third campsite is located on top of the mountain, called Phuyupatamrca with 3680 m. along the way, you’ll visit Sayamarca, Conchamarca, and enjoy the lush vegetation that covers the trail. Upon arrival at the campsite, you’ll get ready to watch the most spectacular sunset over the mountains. The best night to stargaze!

Walking Distance: 14 km

Duration: 8 hours

Campsite altitude: 3,680 m

Included: B, L, D

Day 4: Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes

Location: Machupicchu District

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Waking up early this day is the highlight of the trip, due to the location of the campsites, you’ll witness the most spectacular sunrise on the Inca Trail, after having breakfast with the mountains, you’ll have a guided tour of Phuyupatamarca, a beautiful archeological site near the campsite. Then start descending the stone steps to Intipata (Place of the Sun) where you enjoy magnificent views of the Urubamba River and the Mountains. After resting, you’ll continue to the Archeological site of Wiñaywayna at 2652 m, the largest and most beautiful site after Machu Picchu. The tour guide will take to explore the impressive terraces, temples, urban areas, and enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba river as you learn the Incan history while the team is preparing a special last lunch, and you can sing a farewell song (tipping optional), after saying goodbye to your team, you’ll start the final part of the Inca Trail, first is a 1-hours hike to Sungate, form where you’ll have the first and most impressive view of the great city of Machu Picchu, after expending some time enjoying the view, you’ll start descending for one more hour into the citadel, we arrive late in the afternoon, this gives us a unique chance to see Machu Picchu with fewer people. We visit just the upper part then you’ll take a bus down to Aguas Calientes, dinner at INDIO FELIZ, and spend the night in a 3-star Hotel (Intipunku or similar).

Walking Distance: 12 km

Duration: 8 hours

AC altitude: 2000 m

Hotel: Intipunku or Similar

Day 5: Machu Picchu (The Lost City Of The Incas) – Cusco

Location: Machupicchu District

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy an early breakfast in your hotel and take the early buses to Machu Picchu, upon arrival to the check´point, you need to show the original passport, your tour guide will take you first to the Inca Bridge, explore the hidden places of Machu Picchu. The guided tour takes about 3 hours, then you’ll have time to explore the citadel by yourself, climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain, or Machu Picchu Mountain (different from Machu Picchu citadel). After finishing the citadel, you’ll take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, have lunch( not included), and take the panoramic Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo and then a private van back to Cusco. The tour will finish back to Your hotel around 7.30 pm.

Duration of Guided tour: 4 hours

Hotel: Not Included

What's Included

Entrance Fees

All entrance fees included
Local Taxes

All taxes included
Airport Transfers at Destination

Complimentary airport pick up and drop off
Fully Guided

Professional Tour guide
Accommodation

3 nights camping 1 night 3-star hotel

What's Not Included

Sleeping bags, air mattress, or trekking polesLast day LunchHuayna Picchu or Montaña entrancesTips for porters, chef, guides
Country Entry Visas
Tipping and Gratuities
Accommodation

Requirements

Original Passport
Rain gear, rain ponchos
Sun protection
Hiking clothes
Personal medication
Snacks, chocolates, powers bars
Water container for 2 liters
Extra money

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Check out our Q&As

What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Guest must have a moderate fitness leve
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

We use 3-star hotels, based on double occupancy.
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

You will always have a tour guide during our trekkings.
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Final schedules and hotel names will be provided 48 hours before departure
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

During the trek, you will always have time to explore the Inca sites on your own after the tour guide's explanation.

What currencies are required for this tour?

During our tours, we visit local villages where you can buy souvenirs and you need Peruvian Nuevos Soles
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

All our tours guides are fluent English speakers
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Children must be always with their parents,
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Solo Travelers must pay a 35.USD as a single supplement, you can be pair up with another traveler as well (during this pandemic single supplement is mandatory)

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Rory

I did the Ultimate 5 day Inca Trail.

16-Dec-2020

It was amazing from start to finish. Parts were harder than I had imagined, but our guide was amazing and paced things well. When you finally walk through the Sun Gate, you feel an enormous sense of accomplishment. The food was amazing, the guide fantastic. I would highly recommend the 5 day over the 4 day, as it moves a little slower, giving you time to fully appreciate and enjoy the experience.

Jesse L

Best Inca Trail Hike!

19-Dec-2019

First of all this tour was simply amazing... Of course being on such a hike as the Inca Trail you would expect spectacular views and a great workout but that is not why this tour was so great.. I was with a group of 4 people and the TreXperience service was 11/10 from beginning to end! The service provided by our tour guide (Walter) and by our porters was fantastic. The whole TreXperience team had a real family vibe which made all of us feel very welcome and comfortable. This travel company helps support the local Inca (Kechua) communities by hiring locals to help run the tour. A lot of their proceeds also go towards helping the local Inca communities develop and thrive. This makes for a much more genuine experience and one you won’t forget. Walter’s knowledge of Inca history was inspiring and his passion for the local Inca (Kechua) community heart warming. Hearing the history from a direct descendent of the Incas makes for a really genuine experience. The food as well was perfecto and we actually had our own cook the entire time! Each time we had lunch and dinner it was a three course meal and every time we arrived to our campsite our Porters had already set up our tents and sleeping bags (one would think you were glamping!) Our tour guide Walter was always very clear and well prepared and would make it a point to check in on us and make sure we had everything we needed as well as making sure we were well aware of possible weather changes. Walter also has a great sense of humor which makes for a fun and memorable 4-day hike. We always felt safe and always felt looked after. If I was to ever recommend an Inca Trail Tour Company to anyone it would be with TreXperience.

Kai S

Trexperience is the best!

15-Aug-2019

I would have been happy just being able to hike the Inca Trail, getting to Machu Picchu at the end was just a bonus! The trek is amazing, it is beautiful, challenging and totally rewarding! But what I will remember more than anything are the people that made it possible. Our chef Carmelo is truly a master of his craft, unfortunately you will have to book a trek to experience this mouth watering adventure. Without our team of porters this would have been impossible. But our head guide Elisban and assistant guide Maribel made this trip an experience that my fiancé and I will never forget. The trekking team truly made this a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you all for sharing your country, culture, and history with us!

Mary G

Inca Trail- 5 days

17-Oct-2019

I had a wonderful experience on the 5 day Inca Trail. Our guide Elisban, was very knowledgeable and funny. He helped motivate and support along the way whilst making it fun. Carlos organized for my emergency passport to be driven safely to our location halfway through the trip, which was an incredible relief. Leonardo and Margot did a superb job catering for my sister and I who are vegan. The meals were always interesting and so, so tasty. The porters Julian and Gregorio had everything under control, looking way too relaxed for such a big job. Elvis added his upbeat personality and happy smile, telling us little anecdotes along the way. My favorite part of the experience was the focus on community and respect for the land, which Elisban upheld throughout the trek. Meeting the children and families enriched the whole experience. It was lovely being welcomed and shown a glimpse into their lives. Carlos’ dedication to supporting his community, particularly the women and children, is truly admirable. I highly recommend TreXperience.

Lorraine

Ultimate 5 Day Inca Trail - Excellent experience!

13-Nov-2019

I had an unforgettable experience on the Ultimate 5 Day Inca Trail. The porters are incredible people, carrying everyone's belongings, food, camping equipment etc. It's a tough job however they were constantly laughing and joking which would indicate that they like their job and have good working conditions which is very important to me. They all wore TreXperience branded clothing with back supports and sturdy boots. The chef Jubenal was absolutely brilliant! I told him he was wasted on the Inca Trail and should be working in a restaurant but he said he loved the adventure! We never ate the same meal twice which is some feat when you consider all the ingredients are carried on the backs of the porters. I have a very sensitive stomach and was sure I would experience a bad belly however everything was so well cooked and the hygiene was good so I did not suffer at all! We had warming soups on cold evenings and pancakes with smiley faces early in the morning! Too much food actually, I think the altitude affected my appetite! You will certainly not go hungry on this hike! Our guide Victor was patient and encouraged plenty of rest stops, especially when hiking the difficult Dead Woman's Pass! Trexperience included a free airport transfer with my package which was greatly appreciated. The only negative point I can make is that the itinerary mentioned yoga and meditation on 2 of the days of which there was none and our guide seemed completely unaware of, however our days were jam packed with activity anyway so I didn't miss it too much! Also the toilet facilities are pretty grim at some of the campsites, and there were no porta-potty's as advertised on the website, however I would expect less than perfect facilities when trekking in a developing country so you just have to deal with it!

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