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Inca Trail 4 Days from Cusco

Inca Trail 4 Days

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 – Wed, Nov 4, 2026Cusco · Inca Trail · Machu Picchu

4-Day Inca Trail itinerary from Cusco, Peru, designed for American travelers.

Sun, Nov 1 · Cusco to Wayllabamba

Start of the trek from Cusco passing through Patallacta.

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Departure from Cusco and trip to Km 82

06:00 (2 hours)

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Starting point of the Inca Trail (Piskacucho).

Hike to Patallacta and Wayllabamba

08:30 (6 hours)

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Visit to the Patallacta archaeological site and camping in Wayllabamba.

Mon, Nov 2 · Wayllabamba to Pacaymayo

The most challenging day ascending to the Warmiwañusca Pass.

Ascent to Warmiwañusca Pass (Dead Woman's Pass)

07:00 (4 hours)

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Highest point of the trek at 4,215 meters above sea level.

Dead Womans Pass Inca Trail

Descent and camping in Pacaymayo

13:00 (3 hours)

Descent toward the Pacaymayo valley to overnight.

Tue, Nov 3 · Pacaymayo to Wiñay Wayna

Exploration of archaeological ruins and cloud forests.

Visit to Runkurakay and Sayacmarca

08:00 (4 hours)

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Tour of high-altitude archaeological complexes.

Arrival at Wiñay Wayna

15:00 (2 hours)

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Final visit of the day and camping in Wiñay Wayna.

Wed, Nov 4 · Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu and Cusco

Entry to Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate and return to Cusco.

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Arrival at Inti Punku (Sun Gate)

06:00 (2 hours)

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Panoramic view of the sunrise over Machu Picchu.

Inti Punku Sun Gate

Guided tour of Machu Picchu and return to Cusco

08:30 (3 hours)

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Guided tour of the citadel and return journey by train and bus to Cusco.

Reservar Tour
Machu Picchu citadel Peru

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