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Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 4 Day Trek

About this experience

The Inca Trail is the most popular way to discover Machu Picchu, and often books up months in advance. Guarantee your spot by pre-booking a 4-day trek from Cusco, which includes all meals, entrance fees, and transfers. On this tour, you are one of the first to see the ancient world wonder in the morning, before the site becomes overrun by crowds.
It is recommended to make a reservation two months in advance. Please make an inquiry for more information on availability.

At a glance

  • Duration: 96 hr

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Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 4 Day Trek
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour96 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 96 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Guide

Plan the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with practical guidance on permits, the Km 82 route, timing, published access rates, and booking decisions.

Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco

A Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is possible, but it requires advance entry tickets, carefully matched transport, and a very early start. Use this practical guide to choose a circuit, build a realistic schedule, compar

What is included

  • Thermal Sleeping Bag, Porter & Duffel Bag to carry a total of 7kgs for each trekker
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Porters and cook to carry all shared camping equipment
  • Tourist Bus Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
  • Entrance Tickets
  • Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
  • Bus Ollantaytambo to Cuzco (1.5 hours)
  • First Aid Kit
  • The BASIC option EXCLUDES a Thermal Sleeping Bag, Porter & Duffel Bag for personal gear.
  • Camping Accommodation during trek (including tent for 2 people & Basic sleeping pad)
  • Bi-lingual guide
  • Emergency oxygen bottle
  • Cusco Hotel Transfer on the first day of the trail
  • Bus Cuzco - KM 82 Piscacucho (starting point of trek)
  • Tourist Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo (2 hours)

Not included

  • Breakfast on the first day
  • Lunch and Dinner on the fourth day
  • Guide for bus and train transfers
  • Accommodation in Cusco

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Machu Picchu Amazon Peru

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 96 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–11; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 66+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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