About this experience
This 4-day Inca Trail is differentiated by its small groups, expert local guides, quality food and well-organized camps. Includes official entrance through Puerta del Sol (Inti Punku) and a full guided tour of Machu Picchu. It is a local operator, without intermediaries, which guarantees a more authentic, responsible and well coordinated service from start to finish.
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
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What is included
- Camping equipment
- Private transportation
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Communication radios and satellite telephones
- Lunch
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle
- Dinner
- Entrance to Machu Picchu and Inca Trail
- Breakfast
- Carriers
Not included
- Breakfast of the first day and last lunch in the village of Aguas Calientes
- Sleeping bag (if you do not have a sleeping bag there is the possibility to rent).
- Pair of canes (if you do not have a cane there is the possibility to rent ).
- Huayna Picchu or Mountain
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your assistant or representative in destination, duly uniformed and carrying the photocheck of the agency, will be waiting at Plaza Regocijo. You will be identified by name and escorted to the vehicle assigned for transfer.
- Your assistant or ground representative, in uniform and carrying the agency photochek, will meet you in your hotel lobby. You will be identified by name and escorted to the vehicle assigned for transfer.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Group Travel Peru
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
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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