About this experience
Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu along the ancient Inca trail directly to Machu Picchu through the famous Puerta del Sol.
• Travel with expert local guides who share insider knowledge of their Inca culture.
• Experience many Inca historical and archaeological sites along the way.
• See cloud forests, stunning mountain scenery.
• Team of gourmet Chefs and picturesque camps await you on this pilgrimage and adventure trip of a lifetime.
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
- Portable chemical toilet only for our group
- Drinking water throughout the trek
- Lunch
- English and Spanish speaking local trekking guide
- Dinner
- Personal porters up to 7k per person and cooks who will carry all the camping equipment
- Breakfast
- Briefing the night before the tour at 6:00 p.m. m. in our office in Cusco.
- All transfers from start to finish (Guaranteed)
- Camping for 4 places (DOITE Aconcagua 4 seasons tents) for the exclusive use of 2 people
- Tourist Class Train to return to Cusco on the last day
- First aid kit, oxygen tank and satellite phone
- Door to door service (pick up and return to the hotel)
- All entrances (Inca Trail and Machu Picchu)
Not included
- Sleeping bag (Available for rent in our office)
- Air mattresses (Available for rent in our Office)
- Trekking poles (rent available at our office)
- Hotels before and after the trek
- Tips for the team (optional)
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up all travelers in hotels, hostels, houses, apartments.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency
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
- IS FOR ME? The 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is an excellent alternative for adventurous tourists who are capable of traveling long distances at altitude. Despite not being too strong, it is important to have physical resistance and to have experienced a previous period of acclimatization in the city of Cusco.
- A minimum of 2 people per reservation is required
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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