About this experience
The Inca Trail is the most famous hike in South America, perhaps the world, and is a must-do and one of the biggest highlights of your trip to Peru. It is best known for trekking through a range of spectacular Inca ruins along its path. The brilliant scenery spanning through altitudes in the valley to mountain passes is breathtaking, with views of snow-capped mountains. Enjoy watching beautiful Andean mountains and Amazon landscapes and visiting remote Incan temples, roads, and towns. Indulge in delicious and healthy Peruvian delicacies and enjoy the cheerfulness of Peruvians.
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
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Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco
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What is included
- Happy hour with hot drinks every afternoon on the campsite
- Private bus from Cusco to Km 82 (Inca Trail Trek beginning point)
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco from 05:30 am or Urubamba
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and the Citadel of Machu Picchu
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Tourist Expedition train return to Ollantaytambo Train Station and private transport to Cusco
- Shop Kitchen with complete equipment for preparing meals
- Buckets of hot water for washing in your tent every day
- 6 Kg of Porter / 12lbs - one day before we are going to provide a duffle bag
- Emergency First-aid kit and Oxygen assistance
- Group porters who will load equipment: tents, food, tables, chairs, and kitchen equipment
- Pre-Departure meeting the night before your trek from 6:00 pm in our office in Cusco
- Bus Ticket down from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes town
- Thick, comfortable sleeping mattress
- 2 person High Quality comfy tent clean and spacious
- Boiled water every morning to refill the water bottle, starting from the second day.
- 2 expert gourmet mountain cooks and assistants
Not included
- Personal items such as backpack, clothes, and shoes
- Sleeping bag, trekking poles, and air matts
- Snacks for the hike as energy bars, snickers, and dried fruits
- Optional Tip: If you wish, you can give a voluntary tip to the Guide, Cook and team of Porters
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- We pick you up from any accommodation in Cusco or Urubamba. We will coordinate with you the exact pick-up time, depending on the place of accommodation. Our staff will ask for you at the reception of your accommodation.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Minkas 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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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