Inka Trail 2026

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DAY 1. 11.07.26 – INTERNATIONAL / LIMA
Arrival in the city of Lima, reception and transfer to the hotel. Check in 15.00. Accommodation

DAY 2. 12.07.26 – LIMA – CUSCO
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Free time to acclimatize to the altitude. In the afternoon, there will be a talk about the Inca Trail.
Meals included: Breakfast

BAGGAGE POLICY ON BOARD THE TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU
Carry-on baggage allowance per passenger
1 bag or backpack 08kg/11lb 62 linear inches/157cm (height + length + width)
1 bag or backpack, which must not exceed 08kg and 157cm

DAY 3. 13.07.26 – CUSCO – KM 82 – LLACTAPATA – HUAYLLABAMBA – AYAPATA – (THE GENTLE START)
Your unforgettable Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu begins bright and early! Our dedicated team ensures seamless logistics with tailored pickup times:
– Cusco: 4:30 – 5:00 am
– Ollantaytambo: 6:45 – 7:00 am
– The Official Inca Trail Start Point 9:00

After an energy-packed breakfast in Ollantaytambo, we proceed to KM 82 (Piscacucho), the official start of the Classic Inca Trail. Here, you wil meet our full trekking crew:
professional porters, chefs, and your expert guide. The first hours are intentionally gentle, allowing for altitude adjustment.
We stop at the Inca ruins of Canabamba to admire La Veronica glacier and view the majestic Llactapata ruins across the Urubamba River. After a well-earned lunch, we trek 3.5 hours to reach our first high-altitude campsite in Ayapata (3,300 m / 10,827 ft). Settle in, enjoy hot tea, and prepare for a nourishing dinner around 7:30 pm.

DAY 4. 14.07.26 – THE HIGH PASSES – DEAD WOMAN´S PASS & RUNKURAKAY (THE DEFINING + CHALLENGE)
– Wake-up: 5:30 AM (Warm coca tea served in tent)
– Breakfast: 6:00 AM (Fuel up with a hearty meal!)
– Trek Start: 6:30 AM (Hit the Inca Trail promptly to maximize your day.)

Today is the most demanding day of the Inca Trail trek—a true test of spirit! We start with warm coca tea and a hearty breakfast before beginning the challenging 4-hour ascent to Dead Woman’s Pass (Warmiwañusca) at 4,215 m / 13,829 ft—the highest point of the trail. Absorb the panoramic Andean views from the summit before descending to the Pacaymayu Valley for lunch.
The afternoon features a climb to the circular Runkurakay ruins and the Runkurakay Pass. Here, we offer a Pachamama offering, a meaningful moment to connect with Mother Earth. We then descend to the mysterious Sayaqmarka ruins before reaching the beautiful Chaquiqocha campsite (3,600 m / 11,811 ft). Enjoy another gourmet mountain dinner and gaze up at the stunning Inca constellations.

DAY 5. 15.07.26 – CLOUD FOREST WONDERS – PHUYUPATAMARKA & WIÑAY WAYNA (THE SCENICS)
– Wake-up: 6:30 AM (Warm coca tea served in tent)
– Breakfast: 7:00 AM (Fuel up with a hearty meal!)
– Trek Start: 7:30 AM (Hit the Inca Trail promptly to maximize your day.)
Congratulations—the toughest part is behind you! Today is relaxed and incredibly scenic. After a nourishing breakfast, we hike 1.5 hours through lush jungle paths, enjoying views contrasting the snow-capped Salkantay with the verdant cloud forest. We arrive at Phuyupatamarka (3,650 m / 11,975 ft), the “City Above the Clouds,” offering sweeping views of the Sacred Valley. Descend through ancient Inca steps to the magnificent agricultural terraces of Intipata before reaching your final, beautiful campsite near Wiñay Wayna (“Forever Young”).
After lunch, explore this spiritual site, offering a moving glimpse into Inca civilization. That evening, join a small celebration dinner to thank your exceptional team (guides, porters, and cooks). Rest early—the final destination awaits!

DAY 6. 16.07.26 – SUN GATE – MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES – CUSCO
3:45 AM : Early Tea & Wake-up:
“The grand finale begins! We rise early (3:45 AM) with a quick wake-up tea and boxed breakfast, maximizing every moment for the journey ahead.”
5:00 AM : Ascend to Inti Punku:
“We start our ascent promptly at 4:30 AM, aiming to be among the very first trekkers at the Sun Gate (Inti Punku). This critical early start guarantees you witness the Majestic Machu Picchu Sunrise—the most iconic, breathtaking moment of the entire Inca Trail adventure.”
The grand finale of your Inca Trail adventure! We rise early (3:30 am) for a quick boxed breakfast, aiming to be among the first to reach the Sun Gate (Inti Punku). This is the awe-
inspiring moment: witnessing the sunrise over the Majestic Citadel of Machu Picchu as it comes into full view.
A two-hour guided tour brings the sacred Lost City of the Incas to life, exploring temples, royal quarters, and intricate stonework. After your tour, we descend by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch before boarding the Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo and transferring by vehicle back to Cusco.

DAY 7. 17.07.26 – CUSCO
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time. Accommodation.
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 8. 18.07.26 – CUSCO – LIMA
Breakfast at the hotel. At the coordinated time, transfer from the hotel to the airport to take your flight to the city of Lima, arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation
Meals included: Breakfast.

DAY 9. 19.07.26 – LIMA
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.

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