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4 Days – 3 Nights
Max Guests: 12
Max. Altitude: 1850 – 4350m
Act. Level: Challenging
This trek is an excellent combination between hiking and sports like mountain biking and hiking. This trek that takes 4 days guides us from the ancient of Cusco all the way to Machu Picchu. On the way you will pass different typical villages as well as archaeological sites of the Inca people. We start in a valley at more than 4000m above sea level before descending 3 hours on a mountain bike in the midst of a tropical forest.
Also we will pass by beautiful mountains that offer splendid views. The next days we will walk into splendid views filled with mountains and tropical vegetation, passing by little picturesque villages where we will have the opportunity to harvest the coffee plantation, local fruits or coca leaves.
Almost at the end of the trip, we could be lucky and have a magnificent view over the Inca Trail, used by the Inca in ancient times. At the very end, in the city of Aguas Calientes, we can enjoy the hot springs before leaving for Machu Picchu.
Altitude: 1110m – 4350m
High season: April – November
Length: 04 Days – 03 Nights
Difficulty level: Moderate
We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at about 6h00 with our private transport and we will take you further to the village of Chinchero. This typical village that still possesses a lot of Inca ruins, is one of the main places in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. From this village we will follow the Vilcanota river until we arrive in the village of Ollantaytambo (2700m/8850ft). This village had an important fortress during the reign of Manco Capac, especially when the Spanish began to gain land in this region (1535).
From Ollantaytambo, we will climb the pass of Abra Malaga (4350m/14271ft). We will arrive this pass at around midday. On this pass, you will be given mountain bikes which you can use to make the descent on asphalted roads in the midst of the jungle (when the weather doesn’t allow it, we will perform this part of the trek by car). We ride our mountain bikes until the little community of Carrizales where we will enjoy staying in contact with local people a little rest.
After our well-deserved rest, we continue to descent with our mountain bikes through attractive villages in the midst of the tropical forest, which will take us roughly 3 hours. On the way we will visit the archaeological site of Wamanmarka (1890m/6200ft). After this we will offer you the time to enjoy the beautiful landscaper with its typical vegetation and marvelous fauna.
Arrived at Maranura (1110m/3641ft), we’ll stay at home family and also this afternoon you stay in contact with a local rural family from the forest in which you will have the opportunity to witness the cultivation and processing of coffee and coca leves, depending on the season.
Optional: Rafting in Santa María 30 dollars
We will wake up at about 6h00 to taste the delicious local coffee and fruit juices (according to the season) as well as the succulent breakfast made by a local family (7h30). We will walk along the bank of the Vilcanota river and where the landscape becomes a bit more steep begins one of the ancient inca trails. Here there are also abysses until 800 meters deep. We take our lunch in the village of Qellomayo, 1 hours of trek further away.
We will be able to see the local fauna from very close, in particular the hummingbird, parrots, eagles etc. We also have the chance to pick to local fruits such as oranges, mandarins, pacay (Andean fruit), mangos, cacao, coffee, etc. We continue along the bank of the river to arrive at the hot tubs of Cocalmayo, close to the village of Santa Teresa. After having enjoyed this hot springs we continue to Santa Teresa (1850m/ 6069ft). Here we will have diner and hostel.
In the morning we will have the opportunity doing zipline (on supplement, the reservation must be done directly in your agency while booking the whole trek). This is a unique and an adventurous experience full of adrenaline passing by one side of the valley to the other at a cable. The ziplining activities begins at 7hours in the morning and takes until 10hours. At this time there will be a bus taking us to the Hidroelectrical station (1900m/6233ft) where we will have our lunch.
We will continue our trek on the bank of the Urubamba river for about 3 hours until we arrive at Aguas Calientes (2050m/6725ft), a little town at the feet of Machu Picchu. On our way to this town, we will visit the natural park of Mandor where we discover a variety of local flowers and when we are lucky, local bird life as well. In Aguas Calientes town we will have diner and hostel at night. There will be also a chance to enjoy the hot springs in Aguas Calientes (on supplement).
Optional: Zip Line in Santa Teresa 30 dollars – third day
We will be leaving our hotel early in the morning after having had our breakfast and we will immediately take the bus to Machu Picchu (2400m/7874ft) at 5h30 which takes roughly half an hour. In the bus we will be amazed by the astonishing view of the sunset over Machu Picchu.
Our guide will offer you a guided visit of about 2 hours and after this you will have time to visit Machu Picchu and maybe Wayna Picchu (optional, to be reserved in advance) at your own pace. When you have survived the though climb of this mountain you will be recompensed by the astonishing view over Machu Picchu.
A pathway will offer you the descent back to Aguas Calientes, from where we will take the train to Ollantaytambo, and a bus will bring you back to Cusco (3400m/ 11154ft).
Optional: Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu Mountain – $70 dollars
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All briefings are done at our office at 7:00 PM one or two nights before your trek. If you are unable to make this time, you need to coordinate another time with a member of the Xtreme Tourbulencia office team. Briefings are approximately 40 minutes long.
Xtreme Tourbulencia is one of the only companies to pick you up directly from your hotel. As long as your hotel is in the center of Cusco city, we will coordinate this pickup based on a time that your guide will discuss at the briefing. Pick up times may vary 30 – 45 minutes based on traffic conditions and previous pickups.
Cusco is an old city with cobblestoned streets and very narrow passageways. Smaller hotels and Airbnbs are often located on streets that cars can´t pass through.
They also are frequently on hillsides with long steep climbs, making it difficult to carry luggage. We highly recommend that you book accommodations with better access. We have a list of hotels that are all comfortable with easy access to pick up and drop off.
Machu Picchu is most beautiful when seen from above, which is why hiking one of the mountains next to the ruins is very popular to do after your tour.
Huaynapicchu is the most popular and must be booked in advance since it sells out very quickly. This hike takes approximately 1 hour to the top, and another 45 minutes back down. Tickets are sold in time sessions stating when you can start this hike. The first session is from 7-8 AM, and the 2nd session is from 10-11 AM.
Again, this refers to the timeframe when you can start your hike. We usually book the second session so you can enjoy your tour with your guide first. You will do this hike on your own, but your guide will show you where to begin.
Machu Picchu Mountain is a bit longer and a bit less popular. It takes 2 hours to the top and another 1 hours to the bottom. Again there are two time windows – from 7-8 AM and 9-10 AM and we usually purchase the second time window. 4 Day treks, the Trekkers CAN NOT do this hike and enjoy a tour of the ruins. Time will not allow for this.
Hiking either mountain will allow you to have some extra time at the ruins once you complete, as listed above.
Entry time to Machupicchu (*) | Grace period during months of regular visitor demand (**) | Grace period during months of high visitor demand (from June 1 to October 15 and December 30 and 31) (**) |
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06:00 am | Until 06:30 am | Until 06:45 am |
07:00 am | Until 07:30 am | Until 07:45 am |
08:00 am | Until 08:30 am | Until 08:45 am |
09:00 am | Until 09:30 am | Until 09:45 am |
10:00 am | Until 10:30 am | Until 10:45 am |
11:00 am | Until 11:30 am | Until 11:45 am |
12:00 pm | Until 12:30 pm | Until 12:45 pm |
01:00 pm | Until 01:30 pm | Until 01:45 pm |
02:00 pm | Until 02:30 pm | Until 02:45 pm |
03:00 pm | Until 03:30 pm | Until 03:45 pm |
* Entry time at the main gate of the Inca city of Machupicchu.
** Entry at the control points of Machupicchu, Waynapicchu, and
Huchuypicchu mountains does not have a grace period.
You must be honest with your guide about any health conditions or concerns you might have. While our guides are not medical professionals, they do have first aid training. We also work with a clinic in Cusco that can help assist our team.
You are responsible for assessing whether a Tour is suitable for you. You should consult your physician to confirm your fitness for travel and participation in any planned activities. You should seek your physician’s advice on vaccinations and medical precautions.
Xtreme TourBulencia will not provide medical advice. It is your responsibility to assess the risks and requirements of each aspect of the Tour based on your unique circumstances, limitations, fitness level, and medical requirements.
If you develop extreme altitude sickness or any other illness that prevents you from hiking, and you still wish to visit Machu Picchu by train, we will work with you to coordinate this trip. Since this will be a new trip, it may require additional fees. We will use as much of the original itinerary to keep costs low.
If you experience issues while hiking and can not continue, a porter will accompany you to the closest road and wait while a car comes to pick you up and bring you to the nearest health clinic.
Group tours are made up of all different types of people, with various hiking skills and ages. By agreeing to a group tour, you agree that some people might be slower or faster than you are.
Everyone can go at their own pace for the trek, and the guide will work with the group to spend time with everyone. Groups might request some modifications to the tour, and the guide will work with everyone to make the best decision for the group.
Unfortunately, strikes are frequent in Peru and can disrupt our tours. Roads are often blocked, and trains stopped. We will make sure your trek continues as planned, even if that means leaving the night before your start date.
Under these circumstances, tours might need to be canceled. But our operations department will coordinate with you in this situation. Your safety is always our top concern and will dictate how we decide.
You are responsible for your items throughout the Tour. Please be diligent about where you leave your things and remember to remove all items from our vans, your tents, restaurant, etc.
Do not leave anything unintended during your hike. Other trekkers or teams might pick it up not knowing whos it is.
Tipping is part of the tradition of any trek to Machu Picchu. While we pay good wages to our entire team, anything extra is always appreciated. Please know that this is not obligatory and that you should never feel pressured into this.
Typically the participants in a group pool their tipping money together for the porters and chef. The amount recommended is different per trek and listed below.
For the guide, this is more personal and needs to be decided based on your relationship with them and done separately from the group. Porters and Chefs prefer soles if possible. Guides are happy with U.S. dollars, Peruvian Soles, or even your credit card.
Travel insurance is inexpensive and strongly recommended. With trips being planned months ahead of time, you never can predict what could happen. Adventure travel includes more risk than the average trip.
Insurance is a way to protect the investment you have made on this journey. We can help recommend an agent to walk you through this type of insurance if needed.
Of course, the weather is unpredictable. Typically the dry season in Cusco is from April through October, but this does not stop rain from falling in June or the sun from coming out in December so just be prepared.
No matter what month you are doing the trek, make sure that you have rain gear that includes a waterproof jacket, pants, poncho, and waterproof gloves. Many people forget about gloves, but being cold and wet makes hiking very unpleasant.
Also, prepare for four seasons. Several of the treks through the Andes involve various microclimates and you will need to be prepared. Layers are always key since they are easy to adjust to different temperature changes. Be prepared with a warm packable down jacket since the evening will be cold.
It’s also important to note that the weather can change a listed itinerary. There are times that routes become impassable, and our guides will be forced for your safety to rework your tour.
As soon as people book their trip to Peru, specifically Cusco, they start wondering about altitude sickness. The air at high altitudes contains less oxygen than at sea level and forces your body to work harder to get the oxygen it needs.
Over several days at high altitude, your body adjusts to the lower amount of oxygen in the air. For this reason, we always recommend spending at least two days in Cusco before beginning any trek in the Andes. Cusco is a marvelous city with lots to do, so if you have more time to acclimate you won´t be bored.
With altitude sickness, you may first feel like you have the flu or a hangover. You may have a headache, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, trouble sleeping, trouble breathing during exercise. If any of these effects become severe, please contact our office, and we will help you get to a doctor.
Most of the time, these symptoms will be mild. We always recommend easing into activity slowly, allowing your body to adjust. Drink plenty of fluids such as water or coca tea.
Coca tea has been used since ancient times to help prevent altitude sickness. Leaves from the Coca Plant contain alkaloids that help bring oxygen into your blood, helping your body avoid the effects of altitude sickness. Avoid drinking a lot of alcohol and coffee. They will cause you to urinate more often and become dehydrated. Avoid smoking. Smoking makes it more difficult for your body to get oxygen. Avoid sleeping pills. They may cause shallow breathing at night, making it more difficult for your body to absorb oxygen while you sleep.
Remember the trek to Machu Picchu is not a race. Even those in the best shape will suffer from altitude sickness if they race to the top of the mountain too quickly. Go slow, and it will give your body time to adjust to the elevation.
Your healthcare provider may prescribe medications, such as acetazolamide and dexamethasone, to help prevent altitude sickness. Start the medicine two days before you get to a high altitude. Continue to take it while you are at high altitude.
You must remember that this is your holiday and you do not want to stress out about the possibility of getting sick from the mountains. Do everything slowly and drink lots of water, and enjoy the coca tea.
If anything does happen and you, unfortunately, get sick, let your guide know right away. Xtreme Tourbulencia guides are trained to help you get through it.
The airport in Cusco currently is only for domestic flights, so all international travelers by plane must disembark in Lima and go through Customs. Even if your flight to Cusco is the same day by the same airline carrier, you must grab your bags in Lima and then check them back in.
The best way to get to Cusco is by air, and there are several options in airlines. LAN tends to be the most expensive but has the most options and flights. Expect delays or flight cancellations. Due to the high altitude of Cusco, it tends to be difficult to land, and any acclimate weather will stop air traffic.
Bus travel is always available, and while the trip can be long, especially from Lima, the buses in Peru are very well maintained and comfortable. This option is strongly encouraged if coming from a city closer to Cusco, like Puno. Lima buses will take about 20 hours to arrive.
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(1) Visit to Huayna Picchu: This demands a reservation in advance. We will take care of the reservation and will guarantee you the visit to the mountain. The price to this mountain is $70
Camila R2025-02-01 incredible! fue una experiencia increible. la recomiendo muchisimo! Lisandro y Giancarlos los mejores!!! super cuidadosos y amables manuel k2025-02-01 Experiencia imperdible Experiencia inolvidable. Desafiante pero en todo momento recibes el apoyo y el cuidado del equipo. Muy lindo grupo de gente con el que compartimos muy lindos momentos Milagros P2025-01-24 Camino Inca a Machu Picchu Hice el Inka Trail y fue la mejor experiencia de mi vida. Nuestro guía fue el mejor de todos y agradezco haberlo hecho con él. Thony fue profesional, divertido y muy amable siempre. Tiene mucho conocimiento de montaña e historia, además es super apasionado. Gracias Thony por semejante experiencia, me la llevo para siempre. Sophia2025-01-17 Recomendación para el Trek del Salkantay con el guía René alias Rana ;) Pasé unos de los 5 días más lindos de mi vida en el Trek del Salkantay administrado por el guía Rana. Estuvo muy atento a nuestro estado de salud, nuestra motivación y a que todo salga bien siempre en un ambiente muy chévere y chistoso. Además sabe muchas cosas y puede contestar a cualquiera pregunta, aprendimos mucho, domina el español como el inglés. La visita que nos hizo del Machu Picchu ha sido muy completa. Me sentí con familia durante los 5 días literalmente. Agradezco a Rana por habernos brindado esta experiencia maravillosa. Martin G2025-01-16 Increible experiencia de 4 dias camino al Machu Pichu Buenas tardes. La experiencia fue excelente. Si te gusta la aventura y estas preparado fisicamente podras realizar esta travesia de 4 dias sin inconvenientes. Todo resulto de acuerdo a lo pactado por la agencia. El trato fue increible y las comidas formidables. Nuestro guia Lio hizo que todo el viaje sea magnifico. Su dedicacion y cuidado hacia nosotros nos hizo sentir muy bien. Recomiemdo este viaje ya que te llevara a lugares donde solo muy pocas personas tienen acceso, donde el turismo convencional no llega. Kelly D2024-12-20 Gratidão ao Guia Jaime: Uma Experiência Inesquecível na Trilha Inca! Gostaria de expressar minha profunda gratidão ao guia Jaime, que nos acompanhou na desafiadora Trilha Inca rumo a Puerta del Sol, entrada para Machu Picchu. Desde o primeiro momento, Jaime demonstrou ser um profissional excepcional: paciente, motivador, divertido e extremamente preparado.A trilha é, sem dúvida, um desafio físico e mental, mas o trabalho do Jaime foi essencial para que nossa experiência fosse bem-sucedida. Ele não apenas nos guiou com segurança por cada etapa, mas também compartilhou seu vasto conhecimento sobre a história, cultura Inca e paisagens da região, tornando a jornada inesquecível!Esta foi a experiência mais incrível de toda a minha vida e todos do grupo fizeram parte disso! Obrigada por tudo Jaime, um grande e afetuoso abraço e até a próxima aventura!!!---Quisiera expresar mi profunda gratitud al guía Jaime, quien nos acompañó en la desafiante Ruta Inca hacia la Puerta del Sol, entrada a Machu Picchu. Desde el primer momento, Jaime demostró ser un profesional excepcional: paciente, motivador, divertido y extremadamente preparado.La ruta es, sin duda, un desafío físico y mental, pero el trabajo de Jaime fue esencial para que nuestra experiencia fuera exitosa. No solo nos guió con seguridad en cada etapa, sino que también compartió su vasto conocimiento sobre la historia, la cultura inca y los paisajes de la región, ¡haciendo el viaje inolvidable!¡Esta fue la experiencia más increíble de toda mi vida y todos en el grupo formaron parte de ella! ¡Gracias por todo, Jaime, un gran y afectuoso abrazo y hasta la próxima aventura! Rocio F2024-12-18 Increíble camino Inca La experiencia del camino Inca con Joel Huillca y el equipo de portadores fue increíblemente hermosa.Fue el reflejo del camino de la vida. Cada tramo, cada desafío, y cada momento de contemplación se convierten en una metáfora de los ciclos, aprendizajes y transformaciones que experimentamos a lo largo de nuestra existencia.Joel fue muy cuidadoso con los tiempos de cada uno, nuestras necesidades y en todo momento estuvo atento de cada uno de los compañeros que caminamos.Él siente la cosmovisión andina en profundidad y la transmite no solo con su palabra sino con sus ojos.Muy agradecida de compartir con él y con todos el camino. Maia G2024-12-06 Inka trail tour Tuve la suerte de tener a Joel Huillca como guía para el tour del camino del inca clásico. Tanto él como el resto del equipo fueron un lujo. Recomiendo mucho! Diego L2024-12-06 Very good Excelente experiencia. Nuestro guía Hector muy pendiente de nuestro bienestar y nuestra experiencia, además conoce demasiado la historia del camino y los lugares que visitamos. Muy recomendado. Pioneer710592024-12-06 Maravillosa peregrinación Una Maravillosa experiencia, los porteadores son fantásticos, extremadamente fuertes, la comida deliciosa y de casi 5 estrellas, amé que hablaran en quechua. Héctor nuestro guía, explica mucha historia y hace que la experiencia sea diferente. Amé mi peregrinaciónAltamente recomendadoTripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 1602 reviews
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