All Maps of the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Classic Inca Trail 4-Day Tour Maps (Hot Showers Included)

We offer a detailed map for our Classic Inca Trail 4-day tour to Machu Picchu for 2024. This map helps travelers understand distances, altitudes, hiking times, and campsite locations for each day of the trek.

Popular Route

This is the most sought-after 4-day, 3-night hiking tour to Machu Picchu, taking you through valleys, mountains, snow peaks, glacier peaks, and tropical forests. Experience a mix of nature and Inca culture with stops at towns like Llaqtapata, Wayllabamba, Runkurakay, Sayacmarka, Phuyupatamarca, Intipata, Wiñayhuayna, Sun Gate, and finally, Machu Picchu.

Itinerary

The tour starts in Cusco, then drives to KM 82 in Ollantaytambo, and covers 45 km or 26 miles by stone pavement, ending at Machu Picchu. We recommend booking 6 months in advance, as tickets sell out quickly.

Day-by-Day Overview

Day 1

• Start: Cusco to KM 82 (Piscaucho)
• Hike: 6 hours through Canamarka, Wilkaracay, Llactaparta, Tarayoq, Wayllabamba
• Distance: 6 miles or 12 km
• Altitude: 2600m to 3000m
• Accommodation: Camping
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Hot showers: Included

Day 2

• Start: Wayllabamba to Pacaymayu camp
• Hike: 7-8 hours, uphill to Dead Woman Pass, then downhill to Pacaymayu
• Distance: 9 miles or 16 km
• Altitude: 3000m to 4200m
• Accommodation: Camping
• Difficulty: Challenging
• Hot showers: Included

Day 3

• Start: Pacaymayu to Wiñayhuayna camp
• Hike: 8-9 hours, uphill to Runkurkay Pass, then downhill to Wiñayhuayna
• Distance: 11 miles or 18 km
• Altitude: 2600m to 4000m
• Accommodation: Camping
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Hot showers: Included

Day 4

• Start: Wiñayhuayna to Machu Picchu
• Hike: 2.5 hours, mostly flat to Sun Gate, then downhill to Machu Picchu
• Distance: 3 miles or 6 km
• Altitude: 2600m to 2100m
• Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Transport: Included, back to Cusco via Vistadome service train