About this experience
Enjoy the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the route combines beautiful mountain landscapes with incredible panoramic views, lush forests, a subtropical jungle of splendid natural surroundings with the magnificent work of the ancient Inca masons.
You will visit beautiful Inca cities, sumptuous temples, agricultural terraces, canals and water sources, tunnels. As well as interesting archaeological sites such as the Puerta del Sol, from there you will observe the Sunrise over the Inca City of Machu Picchu.
You will also have the opportunity to climb to the top of the incredible Huayna Picchu Mountain, where you will have the best panoramic views of the area.
Why travel with us?
- We are Direct Operators
- Excursion Organized by a 100% Local Peruvian Tourism Agency
- Travel with the Experts: The Best Guides, Porters and Cooks
- High Quality Camping Equipment
- Excellent Food All Inclusive
- We practice Sustainable Tourism
- Personalized service
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
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
- Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes village.
- Lunch
- Tent Kitchen with full equipment for the preparation of meals.
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Ticket to the Inca Trail and the Machu Picchu Citadel.
- Dining tent with field tables and portable chairs + gas lamp for the night.
- Tourist transport from the City of Cusco to km. 82 (Start of the walk).
- Original Inca Trail polo shirt and rain poncho as gifts.
- All fees and taxes paid.
- Return transportation from the Ollantaytambo Train Station to your hotel located in Cusco.
- High Quality 4 person bedroom tent that will only be used by 2 people for more comfort
- Cook and kitchen assistant for the preparation of all meals
- Thermarest inflatable mat, which we will deliver to you at the start of the hike.
- We serve and prepare vegetarian, vegan and special diet meals according to your request.
- Travel pillow, which we will deliver to you at the start of the trek.
- Luggage storage for your belongings in our Cusco Office while you walk
- Team of porters who will load equipment: tents, food, tables, chairs, kitchen equipment.
- Pick up from your hotel located in the City of Cusco. Let's also pick up from hotels in the Sacred Valley
- Small group. Maximum 8 people in our group. Enjoy a trip with a personalized service.
- Excellent Food All Inclusive: 3 Breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 3 Tea Hours / 3 Dinners.
- First aid kit and emergency oxygen balloon carried by the Guide.
- Boiled water every morning to refill your water bottle.
- Meeting and preparation talk with the Guide, one day before the tour in our Cusco Office
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu (Circuit 1 and Circuit 3).
- Train Ticket in Tourist Return Service of Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo for the 4th day.
- Personal porter service who will carry part of your personal luggage - up to 7 kilos
- Professional Guide to Bilingual Tourism.
Not included
- Does not include: Personal items such as backpack, clothes and shoes
- Sleeping bag, walking sticks. You can rent them in our Office up to 1 day before the Tour
- Ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain. If you want to visit it you must request it in advance
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- - When you have reserved your accommodation, tell us to pick you up on the day of the tour. - Remember that on the day of the tour, we can pick you up from any of the hotels or accommodations located in the City of Cusco. - We can also pick you up from any hotel or accommodation located in the towns of the Sacred Valley of the Incas such as: Yanahuara, Ollantaytambo, Urubamba, Calca, Pisaq and others without additional charges.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Incredible Peru Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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- Remember that on the day of the tour, we can pick you up from any of the hotels or accommodations located in the City of Cusco.
- We can also pick you up from any hotel or accommodation located in the towns of the Sacred Valley of the Incas such as: Yanahuara, Ollantaytambo, Urubamba, Calca, Pisaq and others without additional charges.
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