On the first day we will pick you up from your hotel at 4 am Next, we will go to the train station and leave on the 6:10 am train from Ollantaytambo. Being one of the most magnificent trains to travel on this route, with phenomenal views of the Urubamba River, snow capped mountain peaks and cornfield farms. As we descend, you will see the microclimate changes, from mountains and cornfields to green jungle valleys with ferns, bromeliads, and orchids, as the temperature begins to rise. This train trip lasts one hour and 45 minutes to Km 104, where we will disembark to meet your trekking chef and porters. You will also be able to enjoy breakfast before starting your trek. Be sure to bring your original passport as it will be needed for the first checkpoint along the Inca Trail. After breakfast, you will have time to get ready before starting the trek. Soon after, we will be able to explore the first Inca site, Chachabamba. Chachabamba was the first ancient Inca checkpoint to enter the Inca trail. Your tour guide will give you some background on this ruin, followed by the three-hour climb up to the most famous Inca site along the way, Winay Wayna. You will see impressive views of the Machu Picchu valley and the Urubamba River along the trail, as well as the native flora and fauna of the area. There are also waterfalls and spectacular views of the Machu Picchu mountain. The trail itself has some flat areas, as well as some short uphill and downhill walking. It also has steps arranged in sections that can be narrow in some areas, but not dangerous. Once you arrive at the Wiñay Wayna Inca site, you will have time for a tour by your tour guide. There will also be time to explore the Inca site, temples, waterfalls, gardens, warehouses, watchtowers, and agricultural terraces. after the short walk you will head to the lunch spot where your trekking chef and porters will be waiting for you ready, with drinks and delicious fresh food prepared by our cook and served as a buffet. After lunch, there will be time for a short nap. Then, it will be a gradual hike up and down for one hour to reach the Puerta del Sol. There you will have spectacular views of Machu Picchu. After lunch, there will be time for a short nap. Then, it will be a gradual hike up and down for an hour to reach the Puerta del Sol. Where you will see spectacular views of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu, and the surrounding valleys. The Incas used the Puerta del Sol to watch the sunrise from Machu Picchu during the summer solstice. From there, we will take another one hour walk to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Once at Machu Picchu, you can explore the watchtower area where you can get lovely pictures of Machu Picchu (without the crowds). We will then take the 20-minute bus ride to the Puente Ruinas campsite. When you arrive at the camp, your tents will be ready. You will meet your porters again and enjoy a happy hour with hot drinks and dinner. Later in the evening, we will have a small ceremony with your chef and porters since it is your last night with them. They will still be there the next morning to prepare breakfast and a good send-off.

This trekking route is identical to our 2-day Inca Trail with hotel.

Highlights: Trekking the Inca Trail, enjoying the views from Puerta del Sol, sunset views from Machu Picchu, camping at the foot of Machu Picchu

Walking distance : 15 km / 8 miles
Meals : Included
Height : starting point of the walk 2,000 m, the highest point is Puerta del Sol 2,720 m, the camp is at 1,900 m
Weather : hot and humid