Ausangate Expeditions – Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 5 Days 5 Days From897 / Per Person Peru’s best-known hike, visited by thousands of tourists every year. This 43-KM 5- day Classic Inca Trail combines visits mysterious and religious Inca cities, amazing mountain scenery, lush cloud forests rich in Andean flora and fauna, and culminates in the Sacred Inca City of Machu Picchu! The 5-day program is an excellent alternative to avoid most of the crowds found on the 4 day classical route and to reach quieter, more beautiful campsites. It is also recommended for families with children and mature adults, as it gives an extra day for acclimatization to the altitude and the daily walking distance is shorter because its spread out better. Please see the <a href="https://orangenationperu.com/inca-trail-permits/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inca Trail availability</a> online and make sure that your preferred departure date or backup dates are available. Live our experience and have a look at our equipment, packing checklist, and our meals which have been highlighted by our clients. Service Level:Standard-comfortable mid-tier accommodation. Comfortable camping with private chef and a portable toilet. Modern vehicles with private driver. Difficulty:Some steep inclines at high altitudes, that can be regarded as strenuous. With sufficient pre-trail training, its easily achievable. Travel Style:Hiking, trekking, and camping. Group SizeSmall group experience; Max 12, Avg 5.. 5-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Take the chance to walk like the Incas did! Join our Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 5-day trek and discover with us the enigmatic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 5 days. With this unique experience you will walk less distance each day but enjoy the same route as the <a href="https://orangenationperu.com/4-day-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu/">Classic Inca Trail 4 days</a>. Starting from Cusco, crossing the colorful Sacred Valley to immerse yourself in the mythical ancestral path of the Incas that will surprise you from the first moment. Thanks to its unique beauty, this trek is considered the most famous hike in South America and is the most popular among travelers seeking to visit Machu Picchu. During these 5 days you will walk through Inca terraces, cloud forests of the Cusco jungle and visit archaeological sites such as Patallacta, hiking up to the Death Woman’s pass to Wiñay Wayna, ending at the Sun Gate and finally, arriving at Machu Picchu. It is always the best time to hike the Inca Trail. Discover the exciting 5-day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu DAY 1: Cusco – Km 82 (Piskakucho) – Patallacta Adventure time! We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the starting point of the Inca Trail. Hike in the ancient path of the incas and visit archeological sites such as Patallacta. Enjoy delicious meals in the middle of the mountains and rest for the next day of adventures. DAY 2: Patallacta – Wayllabamba – Llulluchapampa Our second day will be also to assure that you are well acclimated. Your guide will lead you through the Llullucha Valley until our campsite. Enjoy and relax by afternoon. DAY 3: Llulluchapampa – Paqaymayu – Ch’aqicocha – Phuyupatamarca Today is the challenge begins! You will hike up until Dead Woman’s Pass (4,215 m / 13,828 ft) and Runcurakay pass (3,977m/13,127ft). We will learn from the history while walking to our last campsite. DAY 4: Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes Our last day hiking will begin visiting Phuyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna archeological site. Finally, you will arrive at Machu Picchu by the Sun Gate. Rest in a local hotel in Aguas Calientes DAY 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco Enjoy a second visit to Machu Picchu for sunrise! Return to Cusco with a scenic train, arrive at your hotel around 7 p.m after a day full of memories. 5-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu top highlights Walk short distances each day for a better comfort. Visit the enigmatic archeological sites along the route, Tasty meals carely crafted by our chefs. Get the chance to visit Machu Picchu 2 times by the morning and afternoon. Loose yourself in this 5 day journey that will meet all your expectations! In case you don’t have enough time, you could also choose the <a href="https://orangenationperu.com/4-day-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu/">Classic Inca Trail 4 days to Machu Picchu</a> Full Itinerary Inclusions Prices Packing list WHAT IS INCLUDED FOR THE 5 DAY INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU? Transfer from the airport to your hotel Pick up at your hotel Private transport from Cusco to Piscacucho (starting of the trek) 5 kgs of your personal items extra clothes, sleeping bag to be carried by the porters, just carry your daypack 4 person Igloo tents (large and comfortable) for each 2 trekkers Foam mattresses and camping pillows English speaking professional guide experienced in mountains and archeology Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food with prior request) First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank Porter to carry tents, food, cooking equipment Warm water to freshen up Boiled water to fill in your bottles after each meal Dining and cooking tents with tables and chairs Chef, cooking equipment Expedition Tourist Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and private transport to Cusco Permit for the Inca Trail Entrance to Machu Picchu Inca Citadel Guided tour of Machu Picchu 3 bus tickets from Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu One night hotel in Aguas Calientes WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED Huayna Picchu:$75 USD Please let us know at the time of booking. Machu Picchu:$75 USD Please let us know at the time of booking. Hotel before and after the trek Travel Insurance (highly recommended) Flight tickets First breakfast and Last lunch – We will stop at Ollantaytambo for the first breakfast and have the last lunch at Aguas Calientes after the tour of Machu Picchu. VISTADOME Train: $57 USD per person extra. (Return Only) *** Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters ORANGE NATION PERU – Our staff receives a fair wage immediately after their trip has ended, tips are optional but they do greatly appreciated them.

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