Private Tour
5 Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu - Private Service
Overview
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5 days
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The 5 Day Inca Trail, has been organised to provide us with more time than its counterpart 4 days trek, the additional length of time is for you to enjoy the scenic views of the Andean highlands.
Like the Inca did his pilgrimage with his court to Machu Picchu you will also form part of this spiritual journey. The impressive Inca roads that unified the Tahuantinsuyo Empire ruled by the Inca, expanded to what we now know as Ecuador, south of Colombia, Bolivia, north and centre of Chile and north west of Argentina over a 40,000 kilometers of roads.
The 5 Day Inca Trail, is an unforgettable experience because your senses will be challenged by walking through a cloud forests, Inca tunnels, bridges and snow on the way.This is one of the most famous trekking routes in the world and you will part of it soon.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 10 years
Important: If you wish to climb Huayna Picchu, tickets need to be booked well in advance. There are two time sessions: 7am - 8am or 10am -11am. If you get the permits for the 7am start, you may probably have to miss the Machu Picchu guided tour
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
The Inca trail adventure to Machu Picchu begins:
Accommodations
Campsite
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
The first day is relatively easy (a warm-up along Incan flat terrain) and we will have great views of the site of an Incan Fortress ('Huillca Raccay'), the vast and incredible Incan site of Llactapata (officially called 'Patallacta'), the Urubamba mountain range that divides the jungle, the Andes and the beautiful snow-capped peak of 'W'akay Willca' (5860m/19225ft), known in books as Veronica.
Our first campsite (Ayapata) will be an hour and a half up the small village of Wayllabamba (3000m/9842ft) in the temperate green valley of the same name. Temperatures at night are around 5ºC (depending on the month).
Our first campsite (Ayapata) will be an hour and a half up the small village of Wayllabamba (3000m/9842ft) in the temperate green valley of the same name. Temperatures at night are around 5ºC (depending on the month).
The Trail Trial! We go over 2 passes...
Accommodations
Campsite
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
After waking up at 5:30am (or 5:00am depending on your guide) and breakfast, we will start a steep ascent towards the highest pass (Abra de Warrmihuañusca or Dead Woman's Pass at 4200m/13779ft). On this day, a real sense of achievement is felt upon reaching the top!
After a rest here, we begin the descent to our lunch stop which is located at Pacaymayu (3550m/11646ft). On the way up to the pass, we will be able to see lots of hummingbirds and other birds. We will have the time to appreciate an incredible variety of native plants and trees such as the ´Polylepis´ or Q'ueuña trees which grow in the astonishing cloud forest located at 3650/11972m!!
Runkuracay
After lunch, begins the second two hour steep climb to Runkuraqay pass (almost 4000 meters), we arrive at our campsite by 5 pm. Temperatures at this campsite are around 4ºC during the nights.
Back in the past! Beautiful scenery!
Accommodations
campsite
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
This is the most impressive day (in our opinion) so just keep thinking of that on the ascent on day 2! We wake up for breakfast at 6am and start the day with a gentle climb to visit the archaeological site of 'Phuyupatamarca'(means 'Town in the Clouds') and reach the third highest point along the trail (3680m). The views of the mountains, canyons and surrounding areas are spectacular! The Incan site of Phuyupatamarca, is located a few minutes' walk from the third pass and after visiting this site, we continue walking (3000 steps) through the cloud forest and the impressive agricultural Incan site of 'Intipata' until we arrive at our third campsite,
Winay Wayna
Wiñay Wayna (2680m/8792ft). Today, we will walk about 4 to 5 hours and have arrive at camp by lunch time. A short distance from this campsite is located the Incan site of the same name, 'Wiñay Wayna' ('Forever Young'). Even if you are tired after your day's trek, don't miss out on visiting the most impressive site on the trail. Temperatures during the night are around 12º C .
Machu Picchu in its Glory + Aguas Calientes
Accommodations
3-Star hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Machu Picchu
We leave the last campsite at about 5:30am on the final day (breakfast is around 3:30-4:00am). It is an early start in order to get to 'Inti Punku' ('Sun gate') (2730m/8792ft) before sunrise. This is the place where you will have your first dramatic view of Machu Picchu (2400m/7873ft) with the sun rising over it! After some time here, we will walk down the last part of the trail to a spot where you can take the classic picture postcard shot of this ancient city. Finally, we visit Machu Picchu itself! Walking tour (2 hours) is given by your guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves.
Aguas Calientes
You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) for lunch and check in at the hotel. After a nap, if there is still some energy, we will enjoy and relax at the hot springs!
Time go return back to Cusco!
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo train station
What‘s Included
4 man tent (per 2 people
Dining tent with tables and chairs
First aid kit
Foam sleeping mattress
Professional bilingual tour guide
Private transport from Ollantaytambo train station back to Cusco(on day 5th)
Oxygen bottle
Water (You will only need water for the first morning then we will provide you hot or cold boiled water)
1 Night hotel accommodation at Aguas Calientes on day 4th
Porters: They carry cooking and camping equipment (FOAM MATTRESS AND CAMPING TENT)
Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 people or more)
Private Transport to the Inca Trail start point (KM 82)
Professional chef.
Single room and tent $112.00
Sleeping bags
Inflatable mattress
Walking sticks
For the Inca trail – first breakfast and last lunch are not included
Extra personal porter
Gratitude
Meals that are not stated otherwise
Optional tours
Entrance fees during the optional tours
Travel insurance - You are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
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GROUP OF 1 PERSON
GROUP OF 1 PERSON
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
4 day in a hike with Valencia
Vanita01,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Valencia went above and beyond in their service on our 4 day Inca trail hike. Lemme start with Aracely who helped me plan the entire itinerary. She gave me all options and was very responsive. Me and my daughter went on this hike alone and our guide Juan Collado was very attentive and took care of us very nicely. He would ensure all our needs were met carefully. He was very patient as I was a bit slow climbing up those steps. He was also very knowledgeable about various Inca sites we saw on the way. Our main chef Felix was so creative. We didn’t feel like we were in wilderness and would look forward to the 4 course meals each time. We took a private luxury tour and have a big group of porters carry our tent, toilet, hot shower, dinner tent along with us. Overall just a wow experience.
Hiking to Machu Pucchu
Dreamer777265,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Juan Collado was our guide with our hike to Machu Picchu with Valencia travel. He did a great job explaining the trek and kept us well informed of what was ahead of us. He was super knowledgeable of the trail, ruins, plants, animals, etc. He had a great sense of humor and made the hike a lot of fun. The Porters were great and the food was 5 star by our chef
Walking with a historian…
CHRIS C,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mijail was simply outstanding. You are not walking with a guide. You are walking with a living embodiment of his people, his culture, and his history. Patient, deeply attentive, and meticulous at every step, it felt less like a tour and more like having a personal concierge, expert guide, and passionate historian all in one. The entire crew was exceptional, and the equipment was truly best in class.
Trip of the lifetime on the Inca trail to Machu Picchu in five days.
susanpV4860LZ,Aug 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jen Salazar was an amazing guide! He was perceptive to our levels of energy and skills. He coached just through difficult times and adjusted the pace according to our needs. He was always kind and had great suggestions and an amazing knowledge. We learn so much about the Inca Civilization and about Peruvian life today! Our porters worked so hard and were amazing as well! They were polite and helpful. Our cook was a master, Producing restaurant grade delicious Peruvian meals, and even a delicious and beautifully decorated cake on our last night! This was truly a treasured trip of a lifetime! I do think the tips suggestions from Valencia travel should be increased as all these people work so hard and we’re so professional!
Enriching, fun and educational hiking adventure!
D310OFsandyb,Aug 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our small group had an amazing experience! —gorgeous views, education on the history of the Incas, delicious meals (many Peruvian favorites) and lots of great exercise. The entire team including our guide Genrri, talented cook and hard working porters anticipated our needs and were quick to help us at anytime. Genrri was so informative and took great care of us from our hotel pickup on the first day until we were returned to our hotel in the fifth day. The porters hauled so many supplies up and down the mountain trails and the cook produced delicious meals(lots of Peruvian favorites). We did not have to worry about tickets or transfers at anytime. Our lives have certainly been enriched as a result of this trek!
A true wonder of the world
Megan S,Jul 27, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A true wonder of the world! I feel Incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity and privilege to experience this magical experience. We had the most insightful and thought provoking guide- HUGO, who instilled the spiritual importance of this pilgrimage and history of Peru. This was certainly a once in a lifetime experience and I highly recommend having one point of contact for your group to organize administrative details. We had a few bumps in the road but once we arrived during orientation, Valencia made up for it. Our group prepared a checklist for the hike which was very imperative. Our hike was in July so the essentials were packing layers for the cold mornings and nights. Definitely rent poles as they come in handy for the steep climbs and downhill runs . I was especially touched by our group of porters who worked so hard over the 5 days and 4 nights to make sure our breakfast, lunch, dinner and over night accommodations were ready for our long days of hiking. Our Chef Joel blew us away with the healthy and a variety of dishes. The attention to details was amazing in the conditions we have. I am touched thinking about this experience- we met people from all over the world. Soak it all in and thinking about your intentions and disconnecting is the true gift of this experience. Incredibly emotional and a testament of what our bodies can accomplish.
Bucket list in Machu Picchu
katejumps,Oct 14, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a troop of a lifetime for me. Rene and the rest of the amazing Valencia team ensured our trek was safe and fun. The food was amazing and they even catered to my food allergies. I now want to do the Salkatney trek and be assured I will contact Valencia and Rene when the time comes!
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