5 Day Inca Trail Hike Tour

Name: 5 Day Inca Trail Hike Tour
Brand: Peru Spirit Adventure
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5 Days & 4 Nights | Starting From: $ 0.00 per person

KM 82 - Wayllabamba - Dea Woman's Pass - Pakaymayu Phuyupatamarca - Wiñaywayna - Sun Gate - Machu Picchu

5 Day Inca Trail Hike Tour

Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour

5 Days & 4 Nights

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Activity Type

Hiking, Camping & Cultural

Max Altitude

4,215 m / 13,829 ft

Activity Level

Active / Moderate to challenging

Group Size

Min 2 ppl, Max 6 ppl

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5-day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

Inca Trail Tour Slow Version 5 days

Inca Trail 5 Days Hike: The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, is one of Peru´s most famous treks, also best-known and most popular hiking trail in South America – perhaps the world. The tourists come from all over the world to hike the famous trek and enjoy the wondrous, challenging landscape and stunning scenery like snow-capped mountains, cloud forest.

The Inca trail follows the original paved Inca pathways, and it is one of the biggest highlights of your trip to Peru in South America. Inca Trail 5 Days Adventure and Hiking compared to 4 Day Classic Inca Trail; 5 Days Inca Trail Hike; follow the same course of Classic Inca Trail, which gives you the opportunity to really enjoy it, to admire the gorgeous view, and spent more time at each archeological sites along the way, This trek will also allow you to trek a half-day ahead of or behind the majority of trekkers, and an extensive tour of Machu Picchu, This is a great alternative for those worried about the hiking capability and speed. Also, on Inca Trail 5 Days you will have a chance to see the Machu Picchu site twice, the 4th day with the sunset and following 5th day with a sunrise over the Inca ruins.

The distance of the Inca Trail 5 Days is 45 km and spans through altitudes in the valley from (2,700 m/ 8,858 ft.) to mountain passes of (4215 m/ 13,828ft.). Continuing through the cloud forest toward the Sun Gate to arrive to majestic Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu itself. Our premium Inca Trail 5 days trek includes on the fourth night of lodging in a nice hotel and breakfast and dinner at a good restaurant in Machu Picchu village (Aguas Calientes).

Hiking the Inca trail will happen once in their life. Join us on this active Peru Spirit Adventure, where you will discover native Quechua Andean life in Cusco. This trip into Peruvian Andes with the local company and Cusco local guides.

Trip details For Inca Trail Tour 5 day

Tour type: Hiking & Camping adventure
Length: 26 miles / 43 km
Maximum elevation: 4215 Meter / 13780 ft.
Minimum elevation: 2400 Meter / 7850 ft.
Tour guides: 1 English-speak tour guide.
Difficulty: Challenging
Extra considerations: 2 days acclimatization recommended in Cusco.
Weather: Expect changing temperatures and humidity along the trail, between 0 and 20 degrees centigrade

What's it like

Full Itinerary of the 5 Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Pre-trek briefing: For Inca Trail 5 Days hike to Machu Picchu, you will have a thorough briefing with your experienced adventure tour guide, the night before your trek. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you can take this opportunity to ask final questions and make any final preparations.

Day 1: Cusco – Piscacucho KM 82 – Hatunchaca

Very early in the morning of the first day, we will pick you up from your hotel (exact time will be confirmed in the briefing). We will then travel in our transportation to Ollantaytambo, where we will stop to have breakfast (this breakfast is not included). Following breakfast, we will continue on to the trailhead (named KM 82). Then, upon completing the final checks, we will pass through the checkpoint (passport is required at this point). The beginning of the trek is relatively flat, allowing for an easy start to the day. About two hours into the hike you will see the first Inca site (Patallacta), and the guide will pause to explain the history and culture of the ancient Incas. Another one hour walk will put us at the lunch place. After lunch and another few hours of hiking, we will arrive at the first campsite (Hatunchaca) in time to prepare a dinner and rest up for the second day.

Walking Distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles.
Overnight Accommodations: Camping facilities.
Meals: Lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. Breakfast is not included.
Campsite elevation: 3,000m/ 9,842 ft.

INCA TRAIL 5 DAYS - DAY 1 — INCA TRAIL 5 DAYS

Day 2: Hatunchaca – Dead Woman´Pass – Pacaymayu

After waking up early at approximately 6 am and having a quick breakfast, we will start hiking towards the highest point of the Inca trail called warmiwañusca (dead women´s pass, 4215 meters). This is the most challenging day of the trek, as it involves the most strenuous climbs, but will offer you stunning views of the surrounding mountains. On this portion of the trek, expect several breaks, and allowances for photos and simply enjoying the surroundings. We will hike approximately 3.5 hours uphill before reaching our lunch stop (Llulluchapampa). We will take lunch after we will continue ascending until we reach the peak approximately 2 hours later. After reaching the highest point, we will descend approximately 1.5 hours until we get to the second campsite (Pacaymayu).

Hiking Distance: 11.5 km / 7.1miles.
Overnight Accommodations: Camping facilities.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.
Campsite elevation: 3,600m/ 11,520ft.

INCA TRAIL 5 DAYS - DAY 2 — INCA TRAIL 5 DAYS – DAY 2

Day 3: Pacaymayu – Runkuracay´Pass – Phuyupatamarca

This day is the most impressive day with many views of the Vilcabamba mountain range and the sacred mountain (Salkantay). We will wake up at approximately 7 am, grab a quick breakfast, and continue hiking until we reach the first Inca site of the day (Runkurakay). After exploring the ruins, we will keep going up for 1 hour to the second pass of the Inca trail (called Runkurakay Pass). Then we will descend to a second Inca site (Sayacmarca), at which we will stop for exploring and get information of your tour guide. After we will keep walking for 30 minutes, where we will take rest and eat lunch. We will walk for 2 hours more, we will stop at the next overnight campsite and will have the opportunity to watch the sunset over the beautiful Vilcabamba mountain range.

Hiking Distance: 10.5km / 6.5 miles.
Overnight Accommodations: Camping facilities.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.
Campsite elevation: 3,680m/ 12,000ft.

Day 4: Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna – Sun Gate – Aguas Calientes

After an early departure, we will stop at a popular Inca site (Phuyupatamarca). We will then follow our adventure, that day in the morning is downhill with a lot of steps through the cloud forest to the ruins of Intipata and Wiñayhuyna, which are both well restored. After grabbing a quick lunch at Wiñayhuyna, followed by a small ceremony to say thank and goodbye to the crew. It’s an Inca trail tradition organize a ceremony at the evening to introduce the team to the tourists once again and to thank them for the great job done (if you wish to provide tips for them, then you can do so now). We will walk another 1.5 hours to the Sun Gate, from where we will have a spectacular view of Machu Picchu and the surrounding mountains. However, it will take another 45 minutes to hike down to Machu Picchu itself. After spending some time in Machu Picchu, we will go by bus to our overnight hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Inca Trail 5 Days Hiking Distance: 12km / 7.4 miles.
Overnight Accommodations: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Aguas Calientes elevation: 2,000m/6,561ft.

Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

We will have a breakfast very early at the hotel and then catch a 5:30 am a bus to Machu Picchu. A half hour bus ride will bring you to the citadel for a guided visit, which normally takes approximately 2 hours. Your official tour guide will walk through the different sectors of the hill-top citadel, taking you back in time to gain an understanding of ancient Andean life. You will then have free time to explore the city by yourself and take in some of the magnificent views. If you still have the energy, you can also climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountains, which normally take approximately 45 minutes Huayna Picchu and 2 hours Machu Picchu Mountain. However, if you are interested in either of these additions, please book in advance as there are special ticket arrangements. At the end of your exploration of the site, you will be brought by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (it does not include), before receiving your train ticket to the Ollantaytambo station. Here, a driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast, provided by the hotel. (Lunch, tea time and dinner are not included).
Elevation: 2,400m / 7,874ft

INCA TRAIL 5 DAYS - DAY 5 — INCA TRAIL 5 DAYS – DAY 5

What´s Included in Inca Trail 5 Days Hike to Machu Picchu?

A pre-tour briefing to answer any final questions of Inca Trail 5 days hike.
One English-speaking guide.
Private transport from Cusco to the trailhead KM 82.
Personal porter for Inca trail 5 days hike.
All meals on the trail (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3-afternoon tea, and four dinners).
Support staff (cook and porters to carry all the equipment).
Porter to carry 7 kg (15 pounds of your belongings).
Drinking water after every meal (boiled water).
First Aid Kit & Oxygen bottle.
Dining tent (with table, stools, chairs, etc.).
Sleeping tents & air mattress for 3 nights camping.
One night lodging in Aguas Calientes village (double occupancy).
Train ticket back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
Bus down ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
Private vehicle from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
Dining tent (with table, stools, chairs, etc.).

Not Included

Sleeping bag, (you might rent from us).
Hiking poles (you might rent from us).
Entrance to the hot spring in Aguas Calientes.
Tipping for guide, cook, and porters.
Huayna Picchu mountain ticket – US $ 75
Breakfast on day 1.
Lunch and dinner on day 5.
Hotel accommodations in Cusco.
Personal expenses (Internet access along the trail, laundry personal taxis).
Travel insurance, we strongly recommend you to bring copies with you of travel and health insurance to protect:
- An insurance of trip cancellation.
- Travel investment (included with your pre-departure tour).
- To cover trip cancellation (baggage loss and delay, emerging medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance)
- Any unexpected situations occurred during the trip and which are beyond our control, including changes in scheduling trains or flights, delays, strikes, cancellations, missed connections, etc. it should be covered by the passenger as an all.
- If you for physical reasons of health cannot continue the trekking or the tour, and will need emergency evacuation then all charges incurred such as transportation, ambulance, doctors, medication, hospitalization, hotel, etc. will be at passenger’s expense.

Packing List for Inca Trail 5 Days hike to Machu Picchu

Original passport & valid International Student Card (ISIC, if applicable), some copies.
Travel insurance (and some copies).
Sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
Sleeping bag liner.
Hiking boots (waterproof). Sneakers are acceptable but expect to get wet
Long-sleeved shirts to prevent sunburn.
Trekking poles with rubber covers. Without rubber covers, they will be of limited use.
Comfortable hiking clothes, including warm clothes for the nighttime.
Toilet paper, and face tissue paper.
Headlamp.
Water bottle or canteen.
American dollars and Peruvian soles in cash.
Sun hat, cap, and warm hat and gloves for the nighttime.
Hiking trousers.
Hiking socks.
Sun block and sunglasses.
Deep or mosquito repellent.
Day Pack: We provide a duffle bag, to put in some personal belonging that will no use during the day, and it will be carried by pack horses, and you will need a small daypack for carrying your water, snacks, camera, rain gear, and layers, sunscreen and bug spray, meds every day. Note: Maximum allowed in Machu Picchu is 25 liters, but the smaller the better.
Rain gear (you need to have a rain gear. From April- Oct is dry season and from Nov-Mar is the wet season. Just keep in mind that it can rain any time of the year in the cloud forest and in the Peruvian Andes the weather is very changeable and unpredictable, it’s also good to have rain pants, as well, as a poncho will not suffice)
Personal first-aid kit. We recommend you bring anti-inflammatory tablets (ibuprofen), aspirin for headaches or muscle pain and blister kit.). Also, some recommendations meds of the doctor for parasites and stomach bacterial infections (tablets like Ciprofloxacin for bacteria and Metronidazole, Tinidazole) and for high altitude (altitude sickness) Diamox and Ciprofloxacin.

Why Peru Spirit Adventures!

Peru Spirit Adventure is a family owned travel agency and a local tour operator based in Cusco, Peru, in the Ancient Capital of the Inca Empire! Peru Spirit Adventure was founded by a Peruvian with over many years of guiding experience, and is a 100% Cusqueñian Company without any shareholders.

We are an agency with a great spirit of adventure and passionate about travel, dedicated to offer the best tourist services, to take you to discover the vast riches, natural and archaeological of each corner of the country.

We provide high quality service as well as focusing on having small groups to enhance the travel experience and customize any tour or trek to suit your travel, fitness, budget, and time preferences. This is what makes us stand out from other tour operators.

We create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and HIGH QUALITY SERVICE. Our guides in Peru are hand selected by the owners of Peru Spirit Adventure. All guides for our tours and treks are native to Peru and speak fluent English to ensure excellent communication and a positive experience overall.

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We are direct operators of all the tours and treks we offer, from family trips, honeymoon trips and luxury travel, including adventure tours to Peruvian Andes. Please email us to customize your trip in Peru.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Inca Trail is a famous trekking route in Peru that leads to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. It’s a historical and scenic trail that passes through various Inca ruins and stunning landscapes.

The Inca Trail 5-day trek covers a distance of approximately 45 to 50 kilometers (28 to 31 miles) depending on the specific route taken.

Yes, you need a permit to hike the Inca Trail, and these permits are limited to control the number of visitors. It’s advisable to book your permit well in advance, especially during the peak trekking season.

The best time to do the Inca Trail is during the dry season, which typically runs from April to September. The weather is more stable, with less chance of rain.

Yes, altitude sickness is a concern since some parts of the trail reach altitudes above 4,000 meters (13,000 feet). It’s important to acclimatize properly before starting the trek and stay hydrated throughout.

The Inca Trail is considered moderately challenging. It involves walking on uneven terrain, steep ascents and descents, and high altitude conditions. Some level of physical fitness and preparation is recommended.

You should pack comfortable hiking clothes, good quality hiking boots, a rain jacket, warm clothing for cold nights, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, a refillable water bottle, and personal items. Remember to pack light as you’ll be carrying your belongings.

Yes, camping facilities are available at designated campsites along the trail. Most tour operators provide tents, sleeping mats, and other necessary camping equipment.

No, it is mandatory to hike the Inca Trail with a licensed guide. This regulation is in place to ensure the safety and preservation of the trail and its surroundings.

You can book a tour through licensed tour operators in Cusco, Peru. Make sure to book well in advance, especially if you’re planning to do the trek during the busy season.