Early morning we pick you up from your hotel and drive to the train station to board the train that will take us to km.104 on the Cusco – Machupicchu railroad (starting point of the hike), where we arrive at around 9:00 am. We start by visiting the Chachabamba archaeological complex (2150m/7052ft), located very close to the control point, to then embark upon an 8 km (5 miles) ascending trail, which after four hours takes us to the archaeological complex of Wiñaywayna (2650m/8692ft). This is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector. On the way up we may enjoy magnificent views of the Urubamba River Valley and the Choquesuysuy archaeological complex located on the other side of the river, and also of a beautiful waterfall located just a few minutes away from Wiñaywayna. We then continue and climb to Intipunku, or The Sun Gate. This will take an hour of hiking along a trail of flat stones on the edges of cliffs in highland jungle. From this fabulous spot, we may contemplate the sacred citadel of Machupicchu. From Intipunku we descend to Machupicchu and then by bus to Aguas Calientes. We are then accommodated at the selected hotel.

Meals: B, L, D

Total distance  13 km (8,08 miles)
Estimated hiking time  6-7 hours
Maximum altitude point 2,650 m (8,692 ft)
Campsite altitude 2,400 m (7,872 ft)

Moderate

Daily departures are available throughout the year. Exception: one-month closing period of all Inca Trail routes in February. Please contact us to check departures to alternative routes.

All Inca Trail departures are subject to government space availability, please check the following website: Ministerio de Cultura (https://www.machupicchu.gob.pe/) > Consultas > Disponibilidad > Seleccione Ruta – please select Camino Inka Ruta 05 > Select the month.

All private service departure dates are adapted to your request.

Size requested by client

Price per person
Prices per person depend on the group size, the larger the group the lower the price per person.

Please contact us to check our prices, specifying:

• trekking program
• number of people in the trek
• departure date
• requested train service: Expedition (Economy), Vistadome (Superior) or Hiram Bingham (Belmond Luxury train service)

Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative)

• Teenagers: US$ 22.00 (up to 17 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
• Children: US$ 44.00 (up to 3 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)

Additional discounts (may be added to the above)

• Early bookings: 5% on full program price for all bookings confirmed at least six months in advance. This discount may not be applicable in case a promotional price is offered.

• Pre-departure briefing
• Pick up from your hotel in the morning and transfer to the train station (one transfer only – if multiple pick-up points, additional costs apply)
• Inca Trail and Machupicchu entrance fee
• English-speaking, professional, and official tourist guide (2 guides for groups of over 8 people)
• Meals (01L – boxed-lunch). Vegetarian or special menus are available at no extra cost
• First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
• Bus ticket from Machupicchu ruins down to the village of Aguas Calientes – first day
• Round trip bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes – second day
• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (Expedition, Vistadome or Hiram Bingham service, upon request) (*)
• Transfer train station to hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley (one transfer only – if multiple drop-off points, additional costs apply)
• 24-hour guest service: please ask for the emergency number available during your time of visit

(*) In the case of requesting the Hiram Bingham luxury train service, please note that only the return trip from Aguas Calientes to Poroy (Cusco) would be operated with the Hiram Bingham train, as the portion Cusco – km.104 would necessarily have to be operated with the Vistadome service, due to the program schedule making it impossible to operate it with the Hiram Bingham. For guests requesting the Expedition or Vistadome services, please note that should there be no train tickets available in the direct route Cusco – km.104 and / or Aguas Calientes – Poroy (Cusco), a train ticket Sacred Valley – km.104 and / or Aguas Calientes – Sacred Valley will be provided, with an additional private transport from your hotel in Cusco to the Sacred Valley and / or vice versa

• Accommodation in Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu
• Lunch and dinner on the last day: after the guided tour at Machupicchu, you can enjoy free time to further visit the ruins and choose to have lunch either in Machupicchu or in Aguas Calientes at your own expense. Arrival in Cusco is estimated after nightfall, dinner being at your own expense, too.
• Visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes: a relaxing way to wrap-up the trek while you’re awaiting the return train to Cusco, only 10 minutes from the village center, entrance fee is s/20.00 (Peruvian Soles).
• Huayna Picchu entrance fee: if you would like to climb this mountain, an additional entrance fee applies (US$70.00).
  • Machu Picchu mountain entrance fee: if you would like to climb this mountain, an additional entrance fee applies (US$70.00). This is a separate mountain visit from the Machupicchu citadel.
• Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish.

According to the Resolution #002-2004-UGM-CD, published in El Peruano on Nov 12, 2004, modifying chapter III of the Inca Trail Regulation that refers to Inca Trail space bookings, bookings will only be guaranteed by the governmental institutions when providing full names, nationalities and passport numbers of passengers, and when having paid the full amount for passengers and staff (cook and team of porters) entrance fees.

THEREFORE
ENIGMA Adventure Tour Operator will guarantee the spaces booked provided:

1. The booking has been first confirmed by our Reservation Department by e-mail, this meaning that spaces are available on the Inca Trail for the requested date at the moment of the booking.
2. The full passenger data has been provided and the required deposit has been paid .

Since the Inca Trail has a maximum allowance of 500 people per day (including guests and agency staff), we strongly recommend making your bookings as early as possible to make sure you will find spaces on the desired departure date. We receive bookings for departures scheduled as far as one year prior to the trek departure date, so if you wish to travel with us on the Inca Trail, please make sure to confirm your booking as soon as possible.

VERY IMPORTANT:
The following client information is requested for any Inca Trail booking:

1. Complete names and surnames
2. Nationality
3. Passport copy
4. Date of Birth
5. Gender

The exact information you provide will be submitted to the governmental institution in charge of regulating the access to the Inca Trail and will be included in the official permit to enter the Inca Trail on the requested date. Should there be any change in the above-mentioned data (i.e. new passport number), we kindly request you to inform the Reservation Department at ENIGMA via email as soon as possible. The government reserves the right to deny entrance to any visitor whose data is not exactly as on the official permit. ENIGMA is not responsible for denial of entry if the passenger information has changed without prior notice to us.

Cusco’s climate is divided into two differentiated seasons: the rainy season, from November to April (the heaviest rainfalls occurring usually between January – March); and the dry season, from May to October. The dry season is colder, so temperatures can drop to below 0 ºC at night.

Along the Inca Trail, temperatures range from 15-20ºC during the day if it’s sunny, to 05-10ºC if cloudy or rainy. At Machupicchu and Aguas Calientes, at lower altitude, temperatures are usually warmer though warm clothes are still recommended at night.

Hiking pants and T-shirts are recommended during the day, complemented by a sweater or fleece and waterproof jackets if cloudy or rainy. It is very convenient to have light raingear available in the daypack (rain poncho or jacket and/or rain pants) as the weather changes easily and rains can suddenly occur. At night, warm clothing is required in Aguas Calientes and Machupicchu, although the temperature is usually warmer than in Cusco due to the lower altitude. The rest of necessary implements are included in the Pack List.