Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days 3 nights
Inca Trail, Machu Picchu
3,400 – 4,730 – 5,080 m
Moderate
1 day
Group service (a private option with a French-speaking guide is possible). Leave early from Cusco to reach the emblematic Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca, by tourist bus with an English- and Spanish-speaking guide.
You travel to the small village of Cusipata, where you have breakfast before continuing to Phulawasi, the starting point of the hike to the colorful Vinicunca mountain, which rises to about 5,000 meters above sea level. You will enjoy magnificent landscapes. You then walk back down to rejoin your transport, have lunch and return to Cusco.
Departure at 4:30 am from Cusco by tourist bus. The trip takes about 5 hours round trip.
Stop in the small village of Cusipata for breakfast before continuing to Phulawasi.
Hike from Phulawasi to the colorful Vinicunca mountain, at about 5,000 m. The hike takes about 2h30 round trip.
Walk back down to your transport, have lunch and return to Cusco.
Private options with a French-speaking guide are possible, including a combined Ausangate / Red Valley trip. Several durations are possible. Contact us for more information.
Private tour adapted to your group and dates. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Group service with entrance tickets, breakfast and lunch included. Private service with a French-speaking guide on request.
Sustainability Commitment: 1% of every trip directly funds native reforestation with Valle Sagrado Verde and community projects with Lamay Crea.
The difficulty is moderate. The hike lasts about 2h30 round trip and reaches around 5,000 m, so good acclimatization is required.
The departure from Cusco is at 4:30 am, and the trip by tourist bus takes about 5 hours round trip.
Yes. A private option with a French-speaking guide is possible, as well as combinations with Ausangate or the Red Valley, and other durations. Contact us for details.
Spend a couple of days in Cusco beforehand, drink plenty of water, walk slowly and bring layers, as it can be very cold and windy at the top.
Sturdy shoes, warm layers, a rain jacket, hat and gloves, sun protection, water and a camera.
Tell us your dates and the option you prefer and we will organize everything for you.