INCA TRAIL 5 DAYS - 5-Day Inca Trail for Families | WAYKI TREK

AVAILABILITY & HOW TO BOOK

Your Next Family Adventure Starts Today

The Inca Trail 5 Days is an unforgettable experience for adventurous families seeking to reconnect with nature, with history, and with each other. The extended and balanced itinerary allows you to explore without rushing, making it ideal for children, teens, and adults alike.

As a protected cultural and ecological route, access to the Inca Trail is limited to 500 people per day, including hikers, guides, cooks, and porters. These spots are shared among the 4-, 5-, and 6-day routes, meaning permits sell out quickly, especially in high season.

Following the updated regulations from Peru’s Ministry of Culture (May 23, 2025), two separate permits are now required:

• Permit for the Inca Trail
• Entry ticket for Machu Picchu (limited to 4,600 people per day)

To ensure a smooth and well-organized experience for your family, we highly recommend booking 6 to 10 months in advance. This gives you more control over travel dates and time to prepare together.

Why Early Booking Is Essential for Families?

• Ensure availability for all family members on key dates (school breaks, long weekends and others)
• Adjust the pace and experience to fit children’s and teens’ interests and needs
• Get access to the best campsites, organized routes, and optimal Machu Picchu time slots
• Avoid last-minute stress and enjoy a smooth, safe, and fun journey for everyone

Our team is here to support you, whether in real time or via our website. We’ll help you choose the best time to turn this walk into a lifelong story.

HOW TO BOOK & PAYMENT OPTIONS

Book now and feel the magic of the Inca Trail & Machu Picchu!

Booking your Inca Trail adventure is simple.

Step by step:

1. Required Personal Information

To secure official permits, we’ll need for each participant:

• Full name (please send a clear photo of your passport)
• Passport number and expiration date
• Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
• Gender and nationality
• Occupation (Students must send a valid ISIC card copy/photo)

2.Deposit to Confirm Your Booking

• To lock in your spot on the trail, a deposit of 50% or the full amount is required

• You may pay the remaining balance up to 15 days before the trek, or in cash at our Cusco office during your pre-trek briefing

Payment Options:

Our Website:

• Go to www.waykitrek.net

• Select “Inca Trail 4 Days” and click “Book Now”

• Choose your hiking date, group type(family), language, number of travelers

• Accept the terms, create your profile, enter your details, and make your payment.

• Our team will follow up to confirm your booking

Via PayPal:

• Click “Pay Online” on our website.

• Log into your PayPal account

• Send payment to: leocusi@waykitrek.net

• Choose payment purpose and click “Continue”

• Email us the transaction receipt to confirm your booking

Via Western Union:

Send a minimum 50% deposit to:

1. First Name: LEONIDAS
2. Paternal Last Name: CUSI
3. Maternal Last Name: LOAIZA
4. Address: Calle Quera 239, Cusco, Peru

Important: Email us the MTCN tracking code to proceed with your booking.

3. Personalized Confirmation

Once we receive your form and deposit, you’ll get a personalized confirmation email with all booking details.

Deposit Conditions

• A deposit is required to secure your spot.
• 50% upfront or full payment (transfer fees not included).
• If using PayPal or Western Union, send your transaction code/receipt. Without it, we can’t confirm your reservation.
• In case of cancellations, deposits used on permits are non-refundable. Permits are personal, non-transferable, and non-refundable per Ministry regulations.
• You may choose to prepay 100% to avoid carrying cash in Cusco.

Check our Terms and Conditions here.

Group Size: A Trail Just for Your Family!

We understand that every family explores at its own pace. That’s why we offer the Inca Trail 5 Days as an exclusive private service for families, ensuring an intimate, safe, and personalized experience for every member.

What does it mean to hike privately?

• Total flexibility: The itinerary adapts to each member’s rhythm, from the youngest explorers to the most experienced trekkers.

• Dedicated guide: An exclusive guide for your family, sharing stories, adjusting the hike to your daily energy, and always attentive to your needs.

• Moments of connection: Spaces designed for your family to share, play, reflect, and connect, with nature and with each other.

• Confidence and peace of mind: No pressure from other groups; you can take your time to enjoy each view, rest when you want, or explore hidden corners.

Ideal for:

• Families with young children, teenagers, or older adults.

• Families seeking an educational, safe adventure that strengthens bonds while discovering the majesty of the Andes together.

INCA TRAIL 5 DAYS for Explorer Families – Itinerary

An Ancestral Route to Discover the World and Your Family

Each day of this journey is thoughtfully crafted so that children and adults alike can explore, learn, and connect, with nature, culture, and, most importantly, with each other.

Day 0: Briefing and Wayki Experience (optional).

One day before the hike, your Inca Trail begins with a Preparation Session with your expert guide to answer questions and ensure logistics. This ensures your peace of mind.

Optionally, choose the “Wayki Experience”: a genuine cultural exchange with the porter community. Meet the team that will take care of you and enrich your journey from the heart of the Andes.

Day 1: Start of the Inca Trail – Salapunku to Llactapata.

The adventure begins: family footsteps on sacred paths.

At the iconic Km 82, you’ll begin your walk along the legendary Inca Trail. Accompanied by the Vilcanota River and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, you’ll explore archaeological sites like Salapunku, Qoriwayrachina, and Llactapata.

This first hiking day is perfect for awakening the explorer spirit in both kids and adults. End with a night camping under a starlit sky, sharing stories, laughter, and the excitement of a magical beginning.

Day 2: Llactapata – Wayllabamba – Llulluchapampa.

Shared effort, multiplied joy in the mountains.

Ascend through changing landscapes and thrilling trails. Cross green valleys, suspension bridges, and into high Andean forests full of life. After a restful break in Wayllabamba, continue to Llulluchapampa, a scenic high point with incredible views.

Small challenges become big family victories. Parents and children support each other, celebrate each step, and discover that walking together strengthens the heart of the home.

Day 3: Double Challenge – Warmiwañusca & Runkurakay.

An epic day of growth, laughter, and family unity.

This is the most physically demanding day and the most rewarding. Climb to Warmiwañusca (4,215 m), the trail’s highest point, and then Runkurakay (3,800 m), surrounded by tundra, mist, and ancient ruins.

The shared effort is met with awe-inspiring views. Families learn that success isn’t about finishing first, but finishing together. Under the Andean sky, you’ll celebrate your resilience and connection, stronger than ever.

Day 4: Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna – Inti Punku.

Excitement builds: together toward the Sun Gate.

Descend through Inca-carved stone steps into a mystical cloud forest. At Wiñay Wayna, marvel at the harmony between nature and architecture.

Finally, reach Inti Punku, the Sun Gate, where Machu Picchu reveals itself between the clouds. A shared moment of awe where looks and hugs say more than words, a spiritual reward that crowns your family’s journey.

Day 5: Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna – Inti Punku.

A day to celebrate all you’ve lived and learned together

At dawn, be among the first to enter the ancient citadel. Walk through its temples, terraces, and plazas in a guided tour that feels like time travel. Later, explore freely, take photos, reflect, and let wonder guide you. This final day isn’t just a destination, it’s the joyful celebration of a shared journey full of growth, challenge, and connection. After lunch, return to the city of Cusco with your hearts full and your bond deeper than ever.

Itinerary Characteristics

1. Designed for Family Connection:
   Every activity encourages teamwork, curiosity, and reflection. Hikes and cultural visits are designed to spark wonder and accomplishment in all ages.
2. Gradual Acclimatization:
   The journey starts gently in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, allowing all members, children, adults, and elders to adjust gradually to the altitude.
3. Balanced Adventure Pace:
   Trails combine easy stretches with manageable challenges, with time for games, photos, snacks, and discovery at your own rhythm.
4. Living Cultural Experience:
   Beyond ruins, families engage directly with local communities (Wayki Experience), sharing farming activities, music, and traditions that inspire respect and environmental awareness.
5. Specialized Family Logistics:
   Family-friendly guides, balanced meals, safe & comfy camping equipment, and well-planned logistics ensure safety and enjoyment at every step.
6. Flexibility & Recreation:
   Free playtime, group reflection at camp, family picnics with mountain views, and shared dinners under the stars strengthen emotional bonds.
7. Prioritized Safety:
   Satellite phones, full first aid kits, emergency protocols, and constant guide support keep every member, young or old, safe and supported.
8. Educational & Emotional Impact:
   Through storytelling, interactive workshops, and educational walks, kids and teens develop a love for history, nature, and conscious adventure as a way of life.

INCLUDED SERVICES

Everything Your Family Needs to Fully Enjoy the Experience

Every detail is thoughtfully designed so your only concern is to enjoy together. Total transparency, no surprises just learning, connection, and family memories.

1. Wayki Experience (Optional – Highly Recommended for Families)

An enriching cultural immersion that connects your family to Andean roots.

• Accommodation: 1 night in a local community (tent or bed in a host family’s home)

• Meals: 1 dinner and 1 wake-up tea

• Transportation: Round-trip to the community

Conditions:

Free if booked together with Inca Trail and Machu Picchu

$60 USD per person if booked separately

2. Pre-Trek Family Briefing

A family-friendly orientation with your guide to meet the team, ask questions, and receive useful tips, especially helpful for children.

3. Official Permits for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu

• 4-day Inca Trail entry permit
• Machu Picchu entrance ticket (family-friendly circuit, based on availability)

We take care of all permits so you can relax and focus on the experience.

4. Family-Specialized Guide

• Over 12 years of experience guiding families
• Explanations adapted for kids, teens, and adults
• Interactive educational activities and cultural games
• Certified in leadership, first aid, and mountain safety
• Fluent in both English and Spanish

5. Mountain Chef

• Healthy, varied meals for all ages
• Nutritious dishes adapted to altitude and kid-friendly tastes

6. Local Porters

• 8 kg personal porter per family member
• Full logistical support throughout the trek for comfort and ease

7. Gourmet Meals (3 Breakfasts, 4 Snacks, 4 Lunches, 3 Teas, 3 Dinners)

All meals are made from fresh, local ingredients

• Breakfasts: Fresh fruits, yogurt, oatmeal, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, pancakes, scrambled eggs, bread, jam, butter
• Snacks: Fresh and dried fruits, cereal bars, cookies, chocolates
• Buffet Lunches: Hot soups, 3–4 main course options, salads, desserts, and hot drinks
• Afternoon Teas: Popcorn, cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, assorted Andean teas
• Dinners: Soups, chicken, pasta, vegetables, and kid-friendly alternatives
• Drinking Water: Boiled and filtered water provided starting from lunch on Day 1

Dietary Options: Vegetarian, vegan, and other special diets available at no extra cost. (please inform us during booking)

8. Premium Camping Gear

• High-Altitude Tents: 4-season tents (North Face, Eureka, Mountain Hardwear) built for mountain conditions
• Therm-a-Rest Inflatable Mattresses for warmth and comfort
• Down Sleeping Bags (-10°C / 14°F)
• Individual Pillows for extra coziness
• Extra Blankets available upon request
• Trekking Poles available for joint and knee support
• Spacious Dining Tent with tables, chairs, linens, and all needed tableware
• Fully Equipped Kitchen Tent for gourmet meal preparation
• Eco-Friendly Portable Toilets with water-pump flush for hygiene and comfort

9. Safety & Emergency Equipment

• Satellite phone for emergency communication
• Long-range radios (10 km range) with 8 channels for internal coordination
• Remote medical assistance via satellite communication
• Comprehensive First Aid Kit: includes medications, bandages, rehydration salts, burn creams, splints, blood pressure and temperature monitors

Note: Our guides cannot prescribe or administer medications. Travelers should bring any personal medications they may need.

10. Private Transportation & Tourist Train

• Mercedes Benz Minibus: Cusco to Km 82 (Inca Trail start)
• Bus: Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
• Expedition Tourist Train: Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Private transfer: Ollantaytambo your hotel in Cusco

NOT INCLUDED SERVICES

Although nearly everything is covered to ensure your family’s enjoyment, here’s what is not included in the standard package so you can plan ahead.

Activities and Services from Days 1 to 3 (Pre-Hike)

The acclimatization and cultural experiences prior to the Inca Trail are not included but highly recommended. They can be added as a complementary program.

Meals Outside the Trek

• Breakfast on Day 1
• Dinner on the final day in Cusco

These are left flexible so your family can explore the local cuisine at your own pace

Optional Entry Tickets

• Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain:
  These require a separate ticket. If your family is interested, we recommend booking in advance. (limited spots, additional cost)

Tips for Guides, Porters, and Cooks

Not included and completely voluntary. A kind gesture to thank the team for their dedication and care during the trek.

Travel Insurance

Not included in the package. We strongly recommend purchasing family travel insurance that covers health, accidents, cancellations, and luggage.

Plan with clarity, travel with confidence.
With everything laid out clearly, your family can focus on creating unforgettable memories together.

PRICES & DISCOUNTS

An Investment in Lifelong Family Memories

Traveling as a family is priceless and Wayki Trek turns it into a safe, authentic, and enriching journey. With fair pricing, exclusive benefits, and full transparency, every step is designed so families can focus on what truly matters, being together.

Inca Trail 4D/3N Rates – Explorer Families

Adult: USD 1841.00

Student: USD 1698.00

Children: USD 1686.00

Price per person, applicable to departures from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.

Includes:

• Visit to the porters’ village
• 8kg personal porter
• Sleeping bags
• Trekking poles (pair)
• Lunch in Aguas Calientes
• Family-specialized guide
• Gourmet meals
• Premium camping gear
• All listed under included services

Why It’s Worth It

• The value lies not just in the destination, but in how the journey is lived.
• Tailored for families: Safety, comfortable pace, and child-friendly explanations.
• Worry-free logistics and full support at every stage

Special Discounts

• Early Booking (6+ months in advance): 5% off total price
• Large Families (5+ members): Special group rates
• Children under 8: Ask about extra perks and conditions
  
• Low Season Travel: Inquire about applicable promotional dates

Total Transparency

• No hidden fees.
• All terms, taxes, and additional charges will be clearly communicated before you confirm.
• Your peace of mind and trust matter to us.

Investing in a journey together means creating stories your family will cherish forever.

Optional Services

Turn a Great Hike into an Unforgettable Adventure

Every family has its own style. That’s why we offer personalized add-ons to enrich your journey even more, from extra exploration days to comfort upgrades and local experiences.

Optional Acclimatization Days (Days 1 to 3)

Extend your adventure with cultural, educational, and nature-based activities before hitting the trail, perfect for helping kids adjust and enjoy every step.

Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain Entry

Subject to availability, approx. $75 USD per person.

Train Upgrade: Vistadome or Hiram Bingham

Upgrade to a panoramic-view (Vistadome) or luxury train (Hiram Bingham) for a spectacular finale to your journey.

Extra Night in Aguas Calientes

Enjoy more time at the foot of Machu Picchu, ideal for families wanting to relax, soak in hot springs, or explore the town at their own pace.

Healthy Snack Basket for Kids

A curated selection of fruit, whole grain cookies, natural juices, and nutritious treats made for little explorers.

Professional Photography (Optional)

Capture the best family moments with a professional photo session in iconic landscapes.

This journey represents a dream for your entire family. Our mission is to protect it—before, during, and after—with honesty and care