About this experience
A spectacularly rich experience in the Andean Mountains awaits you! Immerse yourself in the Inca culture as you hike 43 kilometers through the heart of the beautiful Andes. This 4-day trek is the only one to take you along the original Inca Trail, arriving in the early morning light to Machu Picchu.
-Highlights-
Hike the original & legendary Inca Trail
See ancient Inca ruins along the trek
Reach Machu Picchu in the early morning
Enjoy delicious Peruvian food
At a glance
- Duration: 96 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 96 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- The reduced BASIC (LIGHT) service ONLY INCLUDES a basic foam sleeping mat and EXCLUDES the thermal sleeping bag, duffel bag and porter to carry personal gear. You will carry your own backpack, sleeping bag, mattress and personal gea
- The COMPLETE service INCLUDES a thermal sleeping bag, foam sleeping mat, duffel bag & porter to carry a total of 7kgs of personal gear for each trekker (3kgs sleeping bag & mat + 4kgs personal items).
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.
Choosing the Right Train to Machu Picchu
PeruRail or IncaRail, Vistadome or Expedition, Ollantaytambo or Poroy. The trade-offs nobody explains until you're already at the station.
Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco
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What is included
- Emergency oxygen bottle and First Aid Kit
- Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
- Inca Trail Trek
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Inca Trail permits
- Machu Picchu Visit
- Roundtrip bus to/from start and end point of tour
- Porters and cook to carry all shared camping equipment
- Machu Picchu entrance fees
- Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Not included
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Accommodation in Cuzco
- Day 1 breakfast, Day 4 lunch and dinner, bottled water
- Guide for bus and train transfers
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details. We are is located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Bamba Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- As of June 11, 2022, all travelers over 18 years old must have three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. That means two regular doses plus a booster. Passengers from 12 to 17 years old must prove they are vaccinated with two doses. If they do not have a complete scheme, they must present the negative result of an RT-PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding in their country of origin.
- The reduced BASIC (LIGHT) service ONLY INCLUDES a basic foam sleeping mat and EXCLUDES the thermal sleeping bag, duffel bag and porter to carry personal gear. You will carry your own backpack, sleeping bag, mattress and personal gea
- The COMPLETE service INCLUDES a thermal sleeping bag, foam sleeping mat, duffel bag & porter to carry a total of 7kgs of personal gear for each trekker (3kgs sleeping bag & mat + 4kgs personal items).
- Single travelers will share a room with another traveler & couples will have a private room.
- This hike is demanding, it’s important to be in good physical condition. The Inca Trail elevation changes make the hike strenuous as there are three passes during the hike and you will have 1950 meters of uphill and 2250 meters of descent.
- SUGGESTED PACKING LIST: Bring or Rent in Cuzco: hiking poles, rain pants, rain poncho, trekking boots, sandals, warm socks, sweater, thermals, hat, gloves, sun hat, sun block, sun glasses, flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory card (there is limited to no electricity available during the trek), waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitizer, personal first aid kit, water bottle. Bring extra cash for snacks, water, gatorade which doubles or triples in price along the trail.
- DON'T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS: Original passport, visa (if applicable), insurance card, personal medications.
- Travellers who booked their trip using one passport, then renewed or replaced it afterward, must carry the old passport they used to make the booking or a photocopy with them on the trip.
- No departures in February due to unfavorable climatic conditions.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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