Inca Trail 5 Days at a Relaxed Pace
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Tour overview
The classic route with an extra day: quieter campsites, more time at each archaeological site and a hotel night in Aguas Calientes.
This version of the Inca Trail spreads the classic route over five days so you can walk calmly, acclimatise better and enjoy the archaeological complexes without rushing. Ideal for families, photographers and travellers who put the experience first.
Highlights
- Relaxed pace and better acclimatisation
- Campsites away from large groups
- Hotel night in Aguas Calientes
- A second chance to see Machu Picchu in morning light
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1 Cusco – Km 82 – Wayllabamba
- 3,000 m
- 12 km
- 5–6 h
- Lunch, dinner
- Wayllabamba campsite
Start at Kilometre 82 and an easy hike to Llactapata and Wayllabamba.
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Day 2 Wayllabamba – Dead Woman's Pass – Pacaymayo
- 4,215 m
- 9 km
- 6–7 h
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Pacaymayo campsite
Climb to the highest pass of the route and descend into the Pacaymayo valley.
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Day 3 Pacaymayo – Runkurakay – Sayacmarca – Phuyupatamarca
- 3,950 m
- 10 km
- 6 h
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Phuyupatamarca campsite
A day of ruins and sunset over the Vilcabamba mountains.
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Day 4 Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- 3,650 m
- 9 km
- 5–6 h
- Breakfast, lunch
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Descend to Wiñay Wayna, reach the Sun Gate and spend the night in a hotel.
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Day 5 Guided tour of Machu Picchu – Cusco
- 2,430 m
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- 3 h
- Breakfast
- Return to Cusco
Full tour of the citadel and return by train and bus to Cusco.
What's included
Included
- Pre-trek briefing in Cusco the evening before departure
- Hotel pick-up and private transport to the trailhead
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
- Camping gear: 4-person tents for 2 people, sleeping pads and dining tent
- Chef and kitchen crew
- All meals listed in the itinerary, snacks and boiled filtered water
- Emergency oxygen, first-aid kit and radio communication
- Free luggage storage in Cusco
- Inca Trail permit and Machu Picchu entrance
- Personal porter (7 kg)
- One hotel night in Aguas Calientes
- Buses and return train
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
What to bring
- Original passport (the same one used for your permit)
- 25–35 L daypack with rain cover
- Sleeping bag rated to -5 °C (available to rent)
- Waterproof jacket and rain poncho
- Warm fleece or down jacket, hat and gloves
- Broken-in trekking boots
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Sunscreen SPF 50, sunglasses and lip balm
- Reusable water bottle (2 L)
- Personal medication and blister kit
- Cash in soles for tips and extras
Prices
| Rate | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Adult | USD 985 |
| Student (valid university card) | USD 950 |
| Child (under 17) | USD 950 |
Optional extras
| Huayna Picchu Mountain | USD 75 |
| Sleeping bag | USD 25 |
| Trekking poles (pair) | USD 20 |
Permit availability
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Important information
- Name-specific, non-transferable permits
- Closed in February
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