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Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Cusco, Peru
  • 4 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco; private transport Cusco – Km 82 (Inca Trail start).
    • Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes and Expedition train to Ollantaytambo (afternoon).
    • Inca Trail permit and Machu Picchu entrance ticket (Circuit 1).
    • Pre-departure trek briefing in Cusco.
    • Professional English-speaking guide, chef and porter team.
    • Satellite phone, radio communication, first aid kit and emergency oxygen.
    • Personal duffel bag and porter service for up to 7 kg of your belongings.
    • Quality 3‑season tents (2pp per tent), foam mattresses, dining tent with tables/chairs and toilet.
    • All meals on the trail: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners & boiled drinking water from day 2.
    • Water for basic washing, rain poncho, daypack cover, safe storage for luggage, Inca Trail T‑shirt.
    • Approximately 2‑hour guided tour of Machu Picchu.
    • Dinner (3)
      Dinner
    • Lunch (3)
      Lunch
    • Breakfast (4)
      Breakfast
    • Sleeping Bag: It is $20
    • Huayna Picchu Moutain: It is $65USD
    • Vistadome: It is $20
    • Walking Sticks: It is $20
    • Lunch - Day 4.
    • Entrance to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes town (US $ 5).
    • Tips (optional).
    • Machu Picchu Ticket Circuit 3
      $45.00 per person

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Operating hours
    .12:30 am

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Cusco – Km 82 – Hatunchaca - Patallacta – Ayapata

    1 Stop

    1

    Ollantaytambo

    6 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Camping with comfortable equipment

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 2

    Ayapata – Dead Woman’s Pass - Runkuraqay – Chaquicocha

    1 Stop

    1

    Wayllabamba

    10 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Camping with comfortable equipment

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 3

    Chaquicocha – Intipata – Wiñaywayna

    1 Stop

    1

    Winay Wayna

    5 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Camping with comfortable equipment

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 4

    Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes - Cusco

    1 Stop

    1

    Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • 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
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 772 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Inca trail hike

    ThomasC_S, Jan 2026
    It is a very unique and exciting experience to learn about the Inca heritage while enjoying the magnificent jungle scenery. All the hiking arrangements were going by the plan. All the staff were friendly and food was well prepared. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.

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