We will depart for the hike at 5 a.m. in private transportation and head toward KM 82, the starting point of the Inca Trail. After this drive, you have breakfast before you start your trek. We start our hike walking along the left shore of the Urubamba River, following the trail along a flat terrain to the community of Miskay (2800 m /9184 ft). The first two hours of the trek are relatively easy as we make our way to our first Inca site and checkpoint, Patallacta. This site will be the starting point for Machu Picchu. After we arrive at Patallacta, we'll make our way down into the canyon to enjoy lunch and the views of Patallacta. From Patallacta, we will continue on the trail at an easygoing pace while enjoying the scenery and hearing stories from your guide. It’s about a two-hour walk to reach our campsite in the village of Hatunchaka. Total Distance: 12 km (7,800 miles) Estimated Walking Time: 4 hours Maximum Altitude Point: 2,600 m (8,692 ft) Campsite Altitude: 3,000 m (9,842 ft)