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Operator: Salkantay Trekking
Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cusco to Ayapata
Cusco to Ayapata
Start point
Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Pickup from Cusco hotels 30 minutes before departure time., 04:30 - 05:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Delicious breakfast at Ollantaytambo before starting the hike), Lunch (Lunch in Tarayoc), Dinner (Warm dinner at Ayapata camp)
Accommodation
Camping (Ayapata Campsite)
Included Activities
- Visit archaeological site of Canabamba
- Visit archaeological site of Wilkarakay
- Visit archaeological site of Llactapata
- Hike Piscacucho to Ayapata trail
Landmarks
Ollantaytambo
Piscacucho (KM 82)
Canabamba
Wilkarakay
Llactapata
Tarayoc
Day 2
Ayapata to Chaquicocha
Ayapata to Chaquicocha
Meals
Breakfast (Hot coca tea and nutritious breakfast), Lunch (Delicious lunch at Pacaymayu), Dinner (Comforting dinner at Chaquicocha camp under starry sky)
Accommodation
Camping (Chaquiqocha Campsite)
Included Activities
- Hike to Dead Woman's Pass (4,215 m)
- Visit archaeological site of Runkurakay
- Hike Runkurakay Pass
- Visit Sayaqmarka archaeological complex
- Hike Pacaymayu to Chaquicocha trail
Landmarks
Dead Woman's Pass
Pacaymayu
Runkurakay
Runkurakay Pass
Sayaqmarka
Vilcabamba mountain range
Day 3
Chaquicocha to Wiñay Wayna
Chaquicocha to Wiñay Wayna
Meals
Breakfast (Delicious breakfast before 6:30 a.m. hike), Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Wiñay Wayna Campsite)
Included Activities
- Hike to Phuyupatamarka (3,650 m)
- Hike to Intipata
- Visit Wiñay Wayna archaeological complex
- Guided tour of Wiñay Wayna complex
Landmarks
Phuyupatamarka
Intipata
Wiñay Wayna
Urubamba River
Day 4
Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu to Cusco
Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu to Cusco
End point
Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Drop-off at Cusco City hotels, 18:30 - 19:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at 3:30 a.m. before Sun Gate hike)
Included Activities
- Hike to Sun Gate (Inti Punku)
- Visit Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
- Guided exploration of Machu Picchu citadel
Optional Activities
- Climb Huayna Picchu (approximately 2-hour round trip hike) - $60 per person
- Climb Huchuy Picchu (approximately 3-hour round trip hike) - $60 per person
Landmarks
Sun Gate (Inti Punku)
Machu Picchu
Huayna Picchu
Huchuy Picchu
Aguas Calientes

Landmarks
Ollantaytambo
Piscacucho (KM 82)
Canabamba
Wilkarakay
Llactapata
Tarayoc

Landmarks
Dead Woman's Pass
Pacaymayu
Runkurakay
Runkurakay Pass
Sayaqmarka
Vilcabamba mountain range

Landmarks
Phuyupatamarka
Intipata
Wiñay Wayna
Urubamba River

Landmarks
Sun Gate (Inti Punku)
Machu Picchu
Huayna Picchu
Huchuy Picchu
Aguas Calientes

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Where You'll Stay

Ayapata Campsite
Camping
day 1
Chaquiqocha Campsite
Camping
day 2
Wiñay Wayna Campsite
Camping
day 3

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Oscar5.0•January 2026
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Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 4 Days / 3 Nights

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Itinerary

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Cusco to Ayapata

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Ayapata to Chaquicocha

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Chaquicocha to Wiñay Wayna

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