About this experience
Travel confidently with Alpaca Expeditions, Peru's #1 Tour Operator!.
3 Guarantees for Your Inca Trail Adventure: Safety, Quality, and Expert Guidance
1. Security Guarantee
We ensure the safety of our guests throughout the entire Inca Trail. There will always be at least one guide behind the group, providing extra support and ensuring no one is left behind.
2. Food Guarantee
We guarantee quality food on all our expeditions by following five essential food safety rules:
* Keep everything clean.
* Separate raw and cooked foods.
* Cook thoroughly.
* Keep food at safe temperatures.
* Use safe water and raw materials. If we ever make a mistake, resulting in food-related issues (e.g., food poisoning), affected people will be completely compensated.
3. Lecture Guarantee
All our guides are educated to provide high quality content about the Inca history. After the trek, all lecture materials will be sent to your email in written form for you to review and enjoy at your leisure.
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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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
- Personal porter up to 7k per person
- Drinkable water along the trek
- Portable chemical toilet only for our groups
- Briefing session the night before of the the tour at 6pm in our office
- Tours taking place through January 2027: Vistadome Train Experience.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Camping in 4-man Eureka tents only used for 2 people
- Breakfast
- Tours taking place from March 2027 onward: Expedition Train Experience.
- First aid kit, oxygen tank and Satellite phone -safety first
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
- Expeditions tourist Class Train to return on the last day
Not included
- Sleeping bag , trekking poles, air matts (available for rent)
- Tips for the crew (optional)
- Travel insurance
- Upgrade to the Vistadome Train from March 2027 onward: +$20 per person.
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We'll pick you up from your hotel.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Alpaca 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
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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