About this experience

Take on the Inca Trail, known as one of the most sacred pilgrimages around the world, on this 4-day trek through the Urubamba Valley towards the citadel of Machu Picchu. This spiritual journey will help you understand the culture of the Incas and the archeological legacy they left behind. Put on your walking shoes and challenge yourself to the sacred route to Machu Picchu. To avoid disappointment, book this tour months in advance, as Peruvian law requires permits for this site and allows a limited number of daily visitors.

At a glance

Duration: 96 hr

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

Vistadome Train Option

The Inca Trail: 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu. Includes transfers, entrance fees, bus ticket to the citadel from Aguas Calientes and train ticket back to Cusco on the Vistadome option train.
Pickup included

Expedition Train Option

The Inca Trail: 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu. Includes transfers, entrance fees, bus ticket to the citadel from Aguas Calientes and train ticket back to Cusco on the Expedition option train.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour96 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 96 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

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

Sleeping bag
Porter for group camping equipment, not personal belongings (backpacks, sleeping bag)
Dining tent with tables and chairs
English speaking guide
Cook and cooking equipment
4-day trek to Machu Picchu.
Transfer in private bus to the start of the Inca Trail
Lunch
Igloo tent (2 people in each 4-person tent)
Dinner
Breakfast
First-aid kit
Transfer from the train station back to hotel in Cusco
Kitchen tent
All meals on the trail except lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes
Hotel pickup and drop off

Not included

Gratuities
Extra porters (15lb USD 108) (26lb USD216)

Itinerary and highlights

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

This activity includes roundtrip transfer from your hotel, apartment or home. Some locations are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted. Send your details in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off in a nearby place.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

VIPAC Travel

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
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
The Inca Trail is likely to sell out and must be booked as far in advance as possible
The Inca Trail is closed in February due to maintenance on the roads
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
If booked in advance, the cost for an additional porter is $108 (15lbs). If an additional porter is booked with short notice, the cost remains the same, but there is no guarantee of confirmation or availability given the tour's high demand.
Please note: Poroy Station will be closed from 1st January to 30th April 2017. The Vistadome, Expedition and Executive trains will be departing from Ollataytambo or Pachar station, located approximately 1.5 hours from Cusco, during this period. Transfers to the stations from Cusco are included.
Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 96 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.

What are the pickup arrangements?

This activity includes roundtrip transfer from your hotel, apartment or home. Some locations are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted. Send your details in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off in a nearby place.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?