About this experience

The Inca Trail is the most popular way to discover Machu Picchu and is often booked months in advance. Guarantee your place by booking in advance a 4-day trek from Cusco, which includes all meals, tickets and transfers. On this tour, you will be one of the first to see the wonder of the ancient world in the morning, before the site is invaded by crowds.

At a glance

Duration: 96 hr

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Classic Inca Trail 4 Days to Machu Picchu

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

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

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

Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
Camping Accommodation during trek (including tent for 2 people & Basic sleeping pad)
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Porters and cook to carry all shared camping equipment
Tourist Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo (2 hours)

Not included

Day 1 Breakfast, Day 4 Lunch, Bottled Water
Optional Extras - Inflatable Sleeping Mattress ($ 15 USD for the trek)
Tips (Tipping is 100% optional depending on the service you received.
Sleeping bag

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

We will have a meeting a night before the depart, so there you will be confirmed the exact time that we will collect from your hotel.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Vidal Expeditions

Accessibility and practical details

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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 have a meeting a night before the depart, so there you will be confirmed the exact time that we will collect from your hotel.

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 10–14; Youth tickets: age 15–18; Adult tickets: age 19+; Senior tickets: age 45+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?