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Classic Inca Trail is a 4-Day, 3-Night hike that takes the travelers from km 82 ( the start point 40 minutes outside of the town of Ollantaytambo) all the way to Machu Picchu.
Even the trail is only 40Kms most of it is through steep and high altitude Andean mountain paths. The hike goes through ancient ruins, cloud forests, high altitude mountain pass and arriving at the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Some of the attractions include
i) Patallacta Ruins
ii) Dead Woman’s Pass
iii) Sayacmarca Ruins
iv) Puyupatamarca Ruins
v) Winay Wayna
vi) Intipunku (Sun Gate) etc..
Classic Trail
Many ancient ruins, amazing views along the way and a life time experience. The classic trail is 4 days long and very strenuous, high altitude trek. However, many alternate options are offered by tour agencies. Please be aware that if you go in the wet season, you have to hike through rains, in addition there may be rock slides.