4-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu & Panoramic Train
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Cusco, Peru
- 4 days (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Experience one of the world’s oldest pilgrimage routes on a 4-day, 3-night trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu. This slightly strenuous hike spans 26 miles (42 kilometers) and reaches elevations of 13,800 feet (4,200 meters). Join a small group and trek through villages while learning about local history and culture. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.
- Visit one of the New7Wonders of the World—Machu Picchu
- Enjoy panoramic views on the Vistadome train to Cusco
- A small group means more attention from your guide
- Enjoy chef-prepared meals at the end of each day
What's Included
- Safety briefing the day before your tour and free luggage storage
- Inca Trail & Machu Picchu tickets (Circuit 1: Sun Gate sunrise and Circuit 3: Highlights tour)
- Bilingual professional guide, experienced chefs and dedicated porters
- All transportation during the tour, including hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes and Vistadome or 360° train ticket
- 3 nights camping, meals made with fresh local ingredients, daily snacks and purified drinking water
- Porter service for all camping gear and up to 7 kg (15 lb) of your personal items
- Personal duffle bag (7 kg), sleeping pad, pillow, rain poncho, Inca Trail T-shirt and hand towels
- Spacious Eureka tents (shared by 2 people) and access to private portable toilets
- Emergency equipment on the trail: first-aid kit, oxygen, and satellite phone
- Admission Fee - All government taxes, permits and booking fees are fully covered
- Lunch (3)Lunch
- Dinner (3)Dinner
- Breakfast (4)Breakfast
- Entrance fee - (Optional) Tickets for Machu Picchu Montaña or Waynapicchu, they must be booked well in advance. If you have them, please let us know.
- (Optional) Rental Gear: Mattress, sleeping bag and trekking poles. We’re happy to offer guidance.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We provide early morning pickups from Airbnbs and hotels located within Cusco’s Historic Center (around 4:30 a.m.) as well as from the Sacred Valley, including Urubamba and Ollantaytambo (around 6:00 a.m.). Just enter your address or hotel name in the search bar to check availability.
Operating hours.4:30 am
Itinerary
Day 1
Cusco - Ayapata
6 Stops
1
Cusco
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Ollantaytambo
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Inca Trail (Camino Inca)
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
4
Patallacta
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Sector Hatunchaca
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Campamento de Ayapata (Pass By)
Accommodation: Enjoy a cozy night at Aypata Campsite, complete with comfortable camp gear.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Ayapata - Chaquicocha
6 Stops
1
Campamento de Ayapata
10 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Warmi Wañusqa
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Pakaymayu
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Runkurakay
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
5
Sayacmarca
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
6
Chaquicocha Campsite
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Rest at Chaquicocha, a well-equipped campsite for a cozy overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Chaquiccocha - Wiñaywayna
4 Stops
Chaquicocha Campsite (Pass By)
1
Puyupatamarca
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
The Ruins of Intipata
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Winay Wayna Camp
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Camping with comfortable equipment at Wiñay Wayna Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Exploring Machu Picchu -Cusco
7 Stops
1
Winay Wayna Camp
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Intipunku
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
4
Aguas Calientes
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
5
PeruRail Vistadome
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
6
Ollantaytambo
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Cusco (Pass By)
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Only after Manual confirmation from our team, you tour will be 100% confirmed.
- Vegetarian or, vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Please ensure your passport is up to date and ready for use on your travel day.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 5,129 reviews
Cara_W, Apr 2026
We had a fantastic trip with Roger as our trek leader. He was very encouraging, knowledgeable, and fun. He made sure we knew what to expect each day and how to be best prepared for the challenge of the trek. The food prepared by our chef, Leandro, was amazing! There were always multiple options, and it tasted so good. Nothing you would expect to be eating on a hiking trip! We were so impressed and very well fed! Roger has a lot of knowledge about Inca history, and we learned so much about the Inca people. His stories and explanations led up to the morning we spent exploring Machu Picchu, where he helped us understand so much more about Machu Picchu and the surrounding areas. The porters were incredible. They are attentive, proactive, and really take care of the group! I highly recommend TreXperience!!!
Stephen_G, Dec 2025
1. Guides Grobber and Pepe were amazing ...
Grobber's English was exceptional and his understanding of the Inca history, culture, trek, and Machu Picchu were amazing - he genuinely wanted to share with all of us (he was from a village along the trek and was VERY proud of his family's role).
Pepe - was an amazing complement - his English was good but not as strong ... but he made up for this with his trail navigation ... Our twin boys ran/speed walked up front with pepe with endless stories and challenges ... while mom and dad (61) hung near the back happy to complete each day's mileage.
2. Equipment - Sleeping tents, private bathroom, dining tent, kitchen equipment, walking poles (and if needed sleeping bags and air mattresses were high quality) - we had lots of rain on the last night and had NO water in the tent ... I was a boy scout leader for years with lots of camping - I was impressed.
3. Food - blown away impressive ... I served in the US Army for 30 years ... was a boy scout leader for 10+ years, and have now taken some very engaging adventurous trips (white water rafting in Patagonia, Chile, and Northern Canada) and the food they prepared on two propane burbers with pots/pans they carry on their backs was amazing ... we had chicken and rice dishes, beef and quinoa dishes, cakes for dessert - suffice to say there was an excessive variety and amazing flavor - no one went hungry and everyone bragged about the quality
4. Water - available at every Meal to refill bladders or Nalgene's - never an issue - most came from mountain springs.
5. Porters - we had 13 Trekkers and 23 support (2 guides, 2 chefs, 1 waiter, one head porter and 17 actual porters (the individuals that carried everything) ... they were amazing ... always beat us to the next location and had tents set up waiting for us ... water available, tea and snacks for an appetizer, and then an hour later dinner ready for all.
6. 4-days of trekking ... d
Day 1 relatively flat (shakeout) - 10K (6.2M) ... traveling along the river to start passing through villages and neighborhoods [first night we slept in a great location with a store and wifi available for a small price $3.30).
Day 2 - this was 12K and included a VERY challenging climb through Dead Woman's pass (13,843 feet) - followed by a down hill to the camp for the night.
Day 3 - 90 minute uphill again and then rolling up and down - this was 16K (~10M) ... to the final campsite
Day 4 - 6K total with a climb to the sungate ... and then descent into Machu Picchu) - the view was amazing ... surreal looking down on that level of history after having walked the Inca trail for 4 days.
The closeout was a bus ride down the mountain, a lunch in the nearby town, train ride to our shuttle pick up point, and a shuttle back to Cusco ...
Bottom Line: it was grueling & challenging - but amazingly rewarding! You must be in reasonable shape ... Altitude sickness medication is recommended (my family of 4 all took it ... ) - but you'll come away with a feeling of accomplishment that will leave you looking for the next grand adventure!
Mark_B, Aug 2025
The hike is amazing, the guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about sharing his knowledge of the Incan culture. The porters always had everything set up before we got to camp, the food was plentiful and camps were always comfortable. What's keeping this from being a 5-star review is the tail guide didn't speak English, quite a few in our group had issues digesting the food (and the guide was quick to blame other things), the guides had difficulty pacing a group of our size, and sometimes our guide's passion for sharing stories became hour-long story sessions. This meant we spent more time sitting and listening than exploring the ruins.
laura_j, Aug 2025
Fantastic experience! Everything was taken care of so all we had to think about was enjoying the unforgetable hike.
Nicholas_S, Jul 2025
Beyond words. The most challenging thing physically/ mentally I have ever done. It was also the most rewarding thing I have ever done. Everything by this company was executed flawlessly down to the little details. Everyone was kind, informed, experienced, and personable. HUGE shoutout to our wonderful guides: Abelardo, Lourdes and Beltran. This trip wouldn’t be the same without these people. I would recommend this experience to anyone.
Jonathan_S, Jun 2025
Organisation was outstanding from start to finish. TreXerience guides Eddie “Puma” and Gilbert were very knowledgable and enthusiastic. The Chef, Julio and his team catered to such a high standard in these situations he’s more of a magician than a chef.
CHU_C, May 2025
Amazing experience. It was very well organized from the beginning till the end. Our guides Jose and Peppe were very caring and kept the group safe throughout, and they kept the team high spirited. The hiking, camping, and food - led by Jose and Peppe, with the brilliant support crew of porters and chefs - all top notch!! Would recommend this hike.
Christopher_P, Jan 2025
The porters, food, and tour guide were amazing! All of the logistics of the trip went smoothly and would definitely recommend this trip to a friend.
Yue_W, Oct 2024
Amazing guides, porters, chef, and travel companies from all over the world. This is truly a lifetime experience.
Ingemar_H, Sep 2024
Perfectly arranged hike of 4 days in the mountains. Breathtaking views, incredible guides and porters plus fantastic food along the way. Both very tough and rewarding.
Roman_G, Aug 2024
This was truly one of those life-changing trips. I went with my son (17). Other parties in our group had kids as well. My son and I struggled with the altitude, but the Trxperience team guiding us got us through. They were amazing. The guides (William & Sebastian), chefs, and porters...all of them. Someone was always there with encouragement or a snack. When my son was really struggling near the summit of the 14k peak, one of our guides carried his bag for him the last 200 yards.
I want to come back with my other son when he's older.
Jackie_R, Aug 2024
Johny, Elias and Sergio were beyond amazing tour guides. If I ever needed to slow down and catch my breath Sergio was there. Johny was always positive and provided great information each day. Elias went above and beyond by helping me when I was sick and turning back. I will be forever grateful. Elias is an assistant guide at the moment but is certainly ready to progress to the main guide role.
The tour was well organised, had amazing meals, comfortable tent set ups and was an overall memorable experience.
Give up on proper toilets, showers and sleeping in… but gain friendships, strength and a once in a lifetime experience.
Bring good hiking boots, hire the poles, extra air mattress and sleeping bag. Bring different layers as the weather changes fast.
Gerald_S, Jul 2024
Challenging but excellent hike. Guides were truly professional, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Food and accommodations were amazing as were the porters. Reaching Dead Woman’s pass and the Sun Gate with my two sons were highlights for me.
Thomas_W, Apr 2024
What an incredible experience. TreXperience did an amazing job guiding and hosting our group through 4 days on the Inca Trail. The food was excellent and abundant and the porters went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. The true highlight was our guide Amadeo. Usually I have guides that are either very knowledgeable or very enthusiastic, but Amadeo was 10/10 in both categories. On foot is the best way to travel to Machu Picchu and I’ll be recommending TreXperience as the way to do it.
Seth_Y, Apr 2024
We had a full group of 16 tourists, 20 porters, 2 chefs, and 2 tour guides. The dynamic duo of Amadeo and Sergio lead our group. I’ve never met a more knowledgeable or energetic tour guide than Amadeo. He brought a lot of supplemental materials in his backpack to help explain to us the different Incan sites we were visiting, including several books on the Incas that he wrote himself! The food was also excellent with a huge variety of comfort food and Peruvian local dishes. I would recommend TreXperience to anyone!
Amy_M, Mar 2024
The guides are passionate, empathetic and genuine. They care so much about what they’re teaching you as well as your success and safety. The porters are super human and work so hard to ensure you are comfortable and cared for. The views are spectacular and leave you speechless. 10/10 trip with every cent!
William_B, Dec 2023
The whole experience was fantastic from start to finish. The briefing the day before we started was informative and it was great to meet the group and be able to pick up any last bits that evening.
There were early starts but made so much easier by the coca tea delivered to our tents! The food on the whole trip was phenomenal and we even had a freshly baked cake on the last day.
The guides Jose and Iza were always supportive, funny and the highlight of the trip. We really all bonded with them and they were incredibly knowledgeable about all the sites along the way.
Thank you Jose and Iza for making this trip special for us all! And thanks to the amazing porters who made this possible for us!!
Alyssa_R, Nov 2023
Highly highly recommend! Book with viator! The experience was one for a lifetime! 😇 Everything was so well thought out with you in mind. 💕
Ashwin_S, Nov 2023
Both Jose and Susy are amazing and excellent tour guides !!! Great team of porters and chefs too!; brilliant service and great food! Impeccable personal support and assistance by both guides during times when I struggled - they are both real angels with an excellent interpersonal skillset! Highly recommend this experience. Bravo Jose and Susy for the great service - you are an incredible asset to humanity!
Nupur_G, Aug 2023
Amadeyo and Ethel were our tour guides. They are both very kind and knowledgeable. Amadeyo is also a seasoned archaeologist, who has written two books and has a lot of funny anecdotes. I was one of the slow hikers in the group, yet they were motivating. I had a great experience with the two of them. Additionally, the whole arrangement, thanks to the multiple porters and chefs like Valentin, was outstanding. The food, tents, etc was spectacular. I definitely recommend doing the trek with Trexperience. Additionally, the company cares a lot about their employees which is a really good thing to hear.
Carlos_G, Aug 2023
One of the best expericneces in my life, the trail is incredible, you visit sites that nobody knows, and the service of treckexpericne is the best, the food, the chef and all his crew of porters where the best part, with out them imposible to do these experience. our guide JJ excelent person and with all the knolege of the sites and the best trail spots. Frist class service for an unforgetable experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
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Yubi_C, Jul 2023
unforgettable trekking experience with well organized n very considerable guides. Thank you to Edi n Sara baby, n the chef n all porters.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
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Thank you for your kind comments! They help us to improve every day. We are really happy you enjoyed this adventure with us."
Rebecca_E, Jul 2023
Incredible experience with hosts JJ and Alex. The food was amazing and the support from the team is all you can ask for.
I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to do the Inca trail it’s a difficult but life changing experience
Response from Host, Jul 2023
"Dear traveler,
Thank you for your kind comments! They help us to improve every day. We are really happy you enjoyed this adventure with us."
Kacie_J, Jun 2023
Our 4 day / 3 night trek was so much fun. My partner and I joined 11 other travelers for our tour and had great guides (Pepe and Toro), great food (head chef - Oscar) and amazing 20 amazing porters (head porter - Ruben). We would recommend this trip to anyone looking to do the Inca Trail!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear traveler, thank you for your kind reviews, We are really happy you enjoyed this adventure with us, come back soon!
Mark_C, Jun 2023
We have just finished the Inca tour which was scary at first, we were unsure if we should really start it but our kind and professional guides Johnny and Iza made us feel secure during the briefing and promised us to make sure we make to Machu Picchu as well no matter what conditions we have. Well, we got ill, we were slower as the others in the group are professional athletes but they did not lie we really made it just as they promised. They gave us all the support we needed and they have believed in us when we didn’t. Thank you for guiding us through this journey, this is an experience for us for a lifetime! I recommend this trip to anyone who can dream big but definitely advise to prepare youself before, exercise a lot and also start the trip with full energy, have a big rest before it and do not plan much programs after the trip either. Then leave everything else on the guides as they will be your angels throughout these 4 days! Have fun!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
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Meredith_C, Jun 2023
We had such a great time! Our guides, Marco La Leyenda and Jhordy were fantastic. They were insightful and made sure we were having fun throughout the entire trip. The chef, Valentine, made sure we were always full and we were so impressed with the quality of food even in the Peruvian wilderness. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough! Bring a good pair of hiking boots and a positive attitude.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear traveler, thank you for your kind reviews, We are really happy you enjoyed this adventure with us, come back soon!
James_S, May 2023
The 4 day Inca Trail was an absolutely amazing experience! The entire team, from our guide Miguel Rozas to our whole Porter team and chefs, made the entire trip comfortable and enjoyable. We had a small group which made it more intimate than some of the other tour groups we passed. The trek itself was difficult but manageable for anyone in decent shape. Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, May 2023
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Andy_H, May 2023
Jhonny and Rosalita from TrexExperience were amazing and very knowledgeable. The porters were also very impressive. I had a great experience and met some new lifelong friends.
Response from Host, May 2023
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Liam_J, Aug 2022
We had a magnificent time in this trip. Doing the Inca trail for 4 days in the jungle was amazing. William and his team were so helpful with information, knowledge and spirit. The porters were so great with carrying our stuff between sites and Walter was such a talented chef, his food was delicious! I would throughly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to go to Peru
Response from Host, Aug 2022
We appreciate your positive comments, thank you! This motivates us to do a better job. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!
Michiel_v, Jun 2022
TreXperience goes above and beyond. Having traveled for 3 months in South-America, William was by far the best guide I have had. Very knowledgeable, always happy and honest, and just very passionate about what he does. Second, the food is out of this world. Seriously, for a multiple dag trek this is not at all what I expected. Serving multiple platters of different food for each meal and day, Julio Cesar and his cooking team do an outstanding job. Next, the porters work hard, are very friendly and make you feel a little embarrassed by what they carry up the mountain for you.
As a last, the whole logistics, communication and aftercare is just spot-on. Truly, never had such a well arranged trek or tour and have done many so far.
Book TreXperience, go with William. It's the hike of a lifetime!
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