4-Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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4-Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Peru, Peru
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Difficulty
Challenging
From
$700
Best Time
May–September

About This Experience

The most famous trek in the Americas — 43km of ancient Inca stone path through cloud forest, alpine meadows, and Inca ruins, culminating at the Sun Gate above Machu Picchu at dawn on day four. One of the world's great hiking experiences.

Highlights

1
Dawn arrival through the Sun Gate above Machu Picchu
2
Pass through 20+ Inca archaeological sites en route
3
Dead Woman's Pass at 4,215m — the high point of the trek
4
Cloud forest ecosystems and Andean condors
5
Camp under the Milky Way in the Andes

What's Included

Licensed guide
All camping equipment
Porters for gear
All meals on trail
Train back from Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu entry ticket

What to Bring

Broken-in hiking bootsRain gearLayers for altitude coldTrekking polesPersonal first aidCash for tips
Best Time to Go

May–September (dry season). Permits sell out 6 months ahead — book early.

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$700/ person
WDC curated rate · Advisor confirms within 2hr
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
2
guests
$700 × 2 guests$1,400
WDC concierge serviceIncluded ✓
Total$1,400
Secure booking
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Free cancellation within 48hr
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