About this experience
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Inca Trail adventure! Start your journey with a scenic drive to KM 82, where expert local guides and a dedicated trekking team welcome you with a hearty breakfast. Hike through breathtaking Andean landscapes, ancient Inca ruins, and vibrant local villages, enjoying gourmet meals prepared by your private chef. Relax at campsites with hot showers and a jacuzzi, then learn to make traditional Peruvian dishes and cocktails in an exclusive cooking class. Every detail is carefully designed for comfort, safety, and cultural immersion, making this an unforgettable way to reach Machu Picchu.
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
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 Train From Cusco Guide
Plan the Machu Picchu train from Cusco with clear advice on bimodal routes, entry tickets, train classes, timings, baggage, and booking order.
What is included
- Drinks at dinner: wine, champagne, pisco sour.
- Pre-trek safety briefing and duffel bag (max 7 kg/14 lbs).
- Professional, licensed guide service (English, Spanish, Quechua speaking).
- Personal porter (carries up to 7 kg/14 lbs).
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Inca Trail permits with Machu Picchu entry.
- First aid kit, oxygen, and emergency radios.
- High-quality camping equipment (Eureka tents, dining tent).
- Safe drinking water (boiled, filtered, refilled at meals).
- All transportation: hotel pickup, KM 82 transfer, train and bus to Machu Picchu.
Not included
- International flights and airport taxes.
- Domestic flights (available for booking upon request).
- Meals not specified in the package.
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- Panaka Adventure will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, Urubamba or Ollantaytambo. Pickup from Cusco is at 4:00AM, from Urubamba 5:30AM and Ollantaytambo at 6:30AM.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Panaka Travel
Meeting points and locations
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 a high level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for those with severe asthma or chronic respiratory issues.
- Not suitable for travelers with severe mobility limitations
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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