Inca Trail to Machu Picchu — 3 Days

Wake-up is at 6:00 a.m., with 30 minutes to get ready and pack your day essentials, followed by breakfast in the dining tent. Today is the most demanding day as you climb to Warmihuañusca (4,200 m), the highest point of the trek—better known as Dead Woman’s Pass—where altitude and steep terrain make for a true mountain challenge. After reaching the pass, you’ll descend toward Pacaymayo and continue along the route, visiting the archaeological sites of Runkuraqay and Chaquicocha, with a coffee break on the trail. From there, the path becomes gentler for about 1 hour and 30 minutes until you reach the campsite at Phuyupatamarca, set in a privileged area with sweeping views and close proximity to key ruins. Lunch is served in Pacaymayo, followed by tea at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m..

You’ll wake up at 4:00 a.m., have breakfast at 4:30 a.m., and the group departs at 5:30 a.m. to make the most of the final stretch in the early morning. You’ll re-enter the Inca Trail and walk through tropical forest toward Inti Punku (Sun Gate), arriving in about 1 hour and 20 minutes, the iconic gateway where the trail opens for a first grand view of the sanctuary. You’ll reach Machu Picchu around 8:00 a.m., leave your backpacks at the luggage storage, and begin a 3-hour guided tour of the citadel, exploring its most important temples, plazas and terraces while learning about Inca engineering and culture. Afterward, you’ll have free time for photos and exploration. Later, you’ll meet in Aguas Calientes to board the return train to Ollantaytambo and continue by vehicle to Cusco, ending an unforgettable Inca adventure.