Signature Inca Trail

Embark on a transformative journey with our Signature Inca Trail, a carefully curated 5-day, 4-night group adventure designed to immerse you in the sacred beauty, rich history, and spiritual essence of the Inca Trail. Your journey begins the moment you decide to take the first step.

This 43-km trek goes beyond stunning landscapes and ancient ruins; it’s about reconnecting with yourself, challenging your limits, and celebrating your achievements. Our extra day on the trail ensures a more relaxed pace, avoiding crowds and allowing deeper connections with the surroundings. Celebrate your journey with a luxurious night’s rest before exploring the magnificent Machu Picchu.

As the only U.S.-based company authorized to operate the Inca Trail with transactions handled stateside, we offer a seamless, eco-conscious, and deeply rewarding trekking experience.

Itinerary Overview

Theme: Connecting with Incan Culture and TraditionsBegin your adventure with breathtaking views of the Andes and an introduction to Incan heritage. Trek through serene trails, arriving at the first campsite under starlit skies.

Accommodation: Camping
Highest Elevation: 3,000m (9,843 ft)
Distance: 12 km (7.47 miles) | Walk Time: 5–6 hours
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Theme: Unloading Personal Burdens
Challenge yourself as you ascend to Dead Woman’s Pass, the highest point of the trail. Experience a profound tradition of releasing unwanted burdens, setting a meaningful tone for the journey ahead.

Accommodation: Camping
Highest Elevation: 4,200m (13,776 ft)
Distance: 11 km (6.84 miles) | Walk Time: 6–7 hours
Difficulty Level: Challenging
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Theme: Honoring Ancestors and Traditions
Immerse yourself in lush valleys and stunning archaeological sites as you honor the past and embrace the present. Camp amidst the mystical “Cloud-Level Town” for an unforgettable night.

Accommodation: Camping
Highest Elevation: 3,970m (13,022 ft)
Distance: 11 km (6.8 miles) | Walk Time: 6–7 hours
Difficulty Level: Challenging
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Theme: Celebrating the Journey
Arrive at the awe-inspiring Sun Gate (Inti Punku) and gaze upon Machu Picchu in all its glory. After exploring this Wonder of the World, unwind at a luxury hotel with a celebration dinner and toast to your achievement.

Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Highest Elevation: 3,970m (13,022 ft)
Distance: 11 km (6.8 miles) | Walk Time: 6–7 hours
Difficulty Level: Challenging
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Celebration Dinner

Theme: Experiencing the Sacred Citadel
Conclude your trek with a guided tour of Machu Picchu and a climb to Huayna Picchu, reserved for select adventurers. Travel back to Cusco with memories to last a lifetime.

Accommodation: Return to Cusco (transportation included)
Highest Elevation: 2,430m (7,972 ft)
Visit Duration: 2–3 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Included

Briefing and orientation at 5:00pm the night before the trek at our office in Cusco.
Private Transportation from Cusco to the start of the Inca Trail: km82.
Professional English speaking guide.
One night luxury hotel accommodation, celebration cocktails and celebration dinner.
Entrance fee for the Inca Trail, two Machu Picchu tickets and Huaynapicchu hiking ticket.
3-person North Face tent shared by only two hikers.
Inka Trek has established the groundbreaking industry policy of including gratuities, even substantial ones to guides, chefs, drivers and porters, from beginning to end of your luxury trek. We’ve completely removed the anxiety about when to reach into your pocket for a gratuity, as well as figuring out how much.
One inflatable sleeping pad per person.
Kitchenware, tables and chairs, dining tent
Porters to carry tents, food and cooking equipment.
Duffle bag for personal luggage.
Personal luggage. Maximum 12 pounds (6 kilograms) per person.
All camp waste removal per the Peruvian government specifications.
Andean chef specializes in exquisite camping meals
All meals in the daily itinerary, daily morning snack and daily tea service.
Vegetarian or special menus are available at no extra cost
One textile snack bag per person, to avoid the usage of plastic bags that contaminate our environment.
Hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes
Boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night
Toilet tent with biodegradable toilet facilities.
Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
Round-trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus ticket to Cusco.
Transfer from the train station to hotel in Cusco.

Not included

International flights to Cusco, Peru.
Sleeping Bag. You can bring your own or buy one when you arrive at our office in Cusco for the orientation.
Extra Porter if your luggage is more than 12 pounds.
Rubber-tipped walking poles.
Visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes while you’re awaiting the return train to Cusco, only 10 minutes from the village center, entrance is s/10.00 (Peruvian Soles).
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
Dinner on day 5, after returning to your own hotel in Cusco.
Hotel accommodation before and after your trek Cusco.
Extra services not mentioned in the program.

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