Classic route

Classic Inca Trail 4 Days
to the Sun Gate

4 days / 3 nights Challenging Max. 12 travelers 5.0 (132 reviews)

Qhapaq Ñan

Walk the path
of the ancients.

Walk the path of the ancients: four days among terraces, sanctuaries and landscapes that only reveal themselves step by step. You will cross Dead Woman’s Pass, sleep at official campsites and on the last day reach Inti Punku to see Machu Picchu at sunrise.

We handle your permit, tickets, porters, cook and all camping equipment. You just walk.

START / ENDCusco, Peru

MAX. ALTITUDE4,215 m

BEST SEASONApr — Oct (closed in February)

DISTANCE42 km

Your route day by day

Four days.
One trail.

DAY 1

Cusco — Km 82 — Wayllabamba

Pick-up at 5:00 am and drive to Kilometer 82 (Piskacucho). Permit check and start of the hike along the Urubamba river. We visit Llactapata and camp at Wayllabamba.

12 km · 6 h · 3,000 m

DAY 2

Dead Woman’s Pass — Pacaymayo

The toughest day: climb to Warmiwañusca Pass (4,215 m) and descend on Inca steps to Pacaymayo camp.

12 km · 7 h · 4,215 m

DAY 3

Runkurakay — Sayacmarca — Wiñay Wayna

The most beautiful day: we cross Runkurakay Pass and visit Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Intipata before reaching Wiñay Wayna.

16 km · 8 h · 3,950 m

DAY 4

Inti Punku — Machu Picchu — Cusco

Pre-dawn start to the Sun Gate. Guided tour of Machu Picchu, bus to Aguas Calientes and train back.

6 km · 3 h visit

Everything under control

What is included

Inca Trail permit and Machu Picchu entranceProfessional bilingual guidePorters, cook and kitchen equipmentDouble tents and sleeping padsAll meals on the trailBus down Machu Picchu – Aguas CalientesTrain return and bus to CuscoFirst-aid kit and oxygen

Not included

Sleeping bagPersonal porter (optional)Last lunchTips

Before you go

Essential information

Permits

We need a copy of your valid passport when booking. Permits are personal and non-transferable.

Stairs

Train on stairs: the trail has thousands of original stone steps.

Packing

Bring a 25 L daypack, layers, poncho, headlamp and rubber-tipped poles.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to travel with peace of mind.

01What if there are no permits available?

We offer alternatives such as the Short Inca Trail or the Salkantay Trek, or a refund if the permit has not been issued yet.

02How much do porters carry for me?

Up to 7 kg of your belongings, including sleeping bag and pad. Everything else stays at your hotel in Cusco.

5.0★★★★★132 verified reviews

“The porters and the cook were incredible. Reaching the Sun Gate at sunrise was the most emotional moment of our South America trip.”

Emily CarterUnited States · Inca Trail 4D

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