{"id":5320,"date":"2023-10-23T17:03:29","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T17:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peruadventuretrek.com\/blog\/?p=5320"},"modified":"2023-10-23T17:44:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T17:44:11","slug":"4-day-inca-trail-map-to-machu-picchu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peruadventuretrek.com\/blog\/en\/4-day-inca-trail-map-to-machu-picchu\/","title":{"rendered":"4-Day Inca Trail Map to Machu Picchu"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Inca Trail<\/a> is one of the most famous hikes in the world. It will take you along ancient narrow paths deep into the Peruvian countryside and high into the Andean mountains, where you will see perfect Incan ruins, cloud forest, and majestic valley views, ultimately leading to perhaps the greatest end-point of any multi day hike on earth, the iconic Machu Picchu Citadel, one of the\u00a0New<\/em>\u00a07\u00a0Wonders<\/em>\u00a0of the\u00a0World.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Classic Inca Trail<\/a> is a well-established and iconic 4-day, 3-night hike which leads travellers from km82 (the start point) all the way to\u00a0Machu Picchu\u00a0via its exclusive Sun Gate (also called Inti Punku).<\/p>\n

The total journey is around 42 km (26 miles) not as\u00a0 long as\u00a0 people typically expect. However, a good portion of this includes steep and narrow Andean Mountain paths and is at relatively high altitudes. So by no means is it easy, but it\u00b4s definitely worth it!\u00a0 If you think you will struggle with the 4 day classic Trail<\/a>, there are different versions of the Inca Trail that are less intense and strenuous (for example a 1 day or\u00a02 day trek<\/a>).<\/p>\n

4-Day Inca Trail Map to Machu Picchu<\/h2>\n
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4-Day Inca Trail Map to Machu Picchu<\/p><\/div>\n

Starting Point<\/strong>: The trek starts at Km 82, which is a small town called Piscacucho, located along the Urubamba River.<\/p>\n

Day 1:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Km 82 to Miskay:<\/strong>\u00a0This is a relatively easy section of the trail, passing through beautiful Andean landscapes and small settlements. Along the way, you will cross the Urubamba River and see the Inca ruins of Llactapata.<\/p>\n

Miskay to Wayllabamba:\u00a0<\/strong>This is a more challenging section of the trail, as it includes steep uphill sections. Along the way, you will see stunning views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. You will also pass through the small community of Wayllabamba, where you will spend your first night camping.<\/p>\n