Treks to Inka Trail

Trek to Inka Trail – Inka Jungle Treks – Tour Operator 100% Local Cusco

Inka Trail Classic to Machu Picchu: The best months to do the Inka Trail are from May to September when the conditions are fairly dry and the weather generally sunny and a little cold during the day and very cold during the night with temperatures between 29ºF and 72ºF. The second day will be cold and windy at the Dead Women’s Pass. From October to April, it sometimes rains with temperatures between 40ºF and 73ºF. January is usually the month with more rain with about 17 days of rain in Peru Cusco. However the months of June, July and August can also be very cold at night so bring a good quality 4 season sleeping bag for treks (inca jungle trek).

Top Treks to Inka Trail to Machu Picchu

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2 DAY TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU (Sacred Trail – easy / moderate):

This short Inka Trail route to Machu Picchu takes the trekker from the well-preserved Incan ruins of Wiñaywayna to the amazing Gate of the Sun through a colorful Incan path. At the Gate of the Sun an amazing view of Machu Picchu will astonish the visitor. This Inka Trail excursion is perfect for ones who are not avid trekkers or have limited time (inca jungle trek).

4 DAY TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU (Classic Inka Trail Trek – moderate):

Trek: The Inka Trail starts at the kilometer 82 (railroad from Cusco to Machu Picchu Town) where the small Andean community of Piskacucho is located. Piskacucho is located about 8,500 feet above sea level. On the way to your first campsite you will be able to observe the Urubamba River, beautiful snowy mountains, and the ruins of Huillcaraccay, Patallacta, and Pulpituyoc. Wayllabamba is the name of your first campsite and is located about 10,160 feet above sea level (Inca jungle trek).

Trek: The second day of the Inka Trail is the most difficult one because you will hike at a constant incline until you reach the first pass named Warmiwañuska or Dead Women’s Pass which is located about 13,770 feet above sea level. This is the highest point of the Inka Trail and you will be able to enjoy a beautiful view. Your second campsite is named Pacaymayo which is located about 11,800 feet above sea level. This is a a magical spot where you will enjoy of the mystical view provided by a sky full of stars (Inka jungle trek)..

Trek: The third day of the Inka Trail is the most beautiful one. A magical path is going to take you to your next campsite named Wiñaywayna. Right after starting the day, you will visit the ruins of Runkurakay and then you will recah to the second pass named Runkurakay located about 12,330 feet above sea level. On the way to your last campiste, you will visit the ruins of Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca. Once at Wiñaywayna, you might visit the ruins of the same name (Inca jungle trek)..

Trek: The fourth day of the Inka Trail, you will wake up very early and then you will start your hike at about 5:30a.m. in order to arrive at dawn to the Gate of the Sun or Intipunku which is located about 8,920 feet above sea level. If it is not cloudy, you will have an incredible view of Machu Picchu. Once at Machu Picchu, your guide will take you to the main temples and rooms of Machu Picchu for about two hours. Later on, you will take a bus to Aguas Calientes. Once in Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu pueblo), you will take a train to Ollantaytambo and then a transfer will drive to your hotel in Cusco (Inca jungle trek)..

5 DAY TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU (Classic Inka Trail Trek – moderate):

The 5 day option sees you start further up the valley towards Cusco at KM 82 allowing for an easier introduction to the trail as the 1st day is relatively flat and also keeps you away form the crowds doing the 4 day tail. You arrive into Machu Picchu on day 4 but overnight in Aguas Calientes for a 2nd visit to Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco (inca jungle trek).