Peru · INCA TRAIL TREKS
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Permits are capped by the state and dry-season dates go five or six months ahead, so read this page before you book flights. Here are the Inca Trail treks that hold up: the classic four days across Warmiwanusca, the 4,215 metre pass the guides still call Dead Woman’s, the short two-day version from kilometre 104, group sizes, what the porters carry and what each outfit charges.
4 days from Cusco to Machu Picchu with a 50 km downhill bike, coffee roasting, jungle hikes, hot springs, and guided ruins.
“My experience with David Justiniani, the best guide of Peru', has been extremely beyond expectations. Probably best experience of my whole life so far, very very very recommended”
Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu for sunrise and sunset, sleep in Aguas Calientes, then ride the Vistadome panoramic train back.
“Our guides were literally the best! We couldn’t have asked for better! The only thing we would recommend to improve on. My husband and I train tickets were not seats next to eachother and the whole group was on different trains on the ride back. The bag drop off and transportation back to our hotels process could improve. There was a lot of waiting around and extra steps that seems could be done more streamlined and organized especially when participants are tired and ready to go back to their hotels. Thank you!!”
Two days from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with an early-entry plan, guided circuit time, hot springs, and a rewarding hike.
“Comfortable enough for a non-seasoned hiker, but still with enough challenge to feel like an achievement. Waking up in Aguas Calientes and entering the ruins early was one of the most powerful travel moments I’ve had.”
2-day Inca Trail style trek to Machu Picchu with sunrise from Sun Gate, Wiñay Wayna ruins, Aguas Calientes hotel, and guided circuit 3.
“Walter and Rosita are super nice guides. The tour is well organised!!”
A short 2-day Inca Trail hike from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with a guided site tour, train and bus transfers, and key meals.
“Well, this is one of the best places to visit in the world on the Inca Trail, a route that leads from Cusco to Machu Pichu. The walking route lasts approximately 5 days. The place is simply MAJESTIC, it is very well organized for tourists.”
Hike a shorter Inca Trail, reach Machu Picchu at sunrise, and learn Sacred Valley history and wildlife with included tickets and transfers.
“Overall, the 2-day tour was an excellent experience. To put it briefly, I had a truly transformative experience hiking up to Machu Picchu. The beauty and majesty of the mountains make it readily clear why the Incas came to the site to connect Read more”
Four days trekking Peru's Inca Trail from Km 82 to Machu Picchu Sun Gate, with porters, chef, camping, and return train.
“Amazing trip. We had the best guide Nico. The food along the trip was fantastic despite the fact we were camping. The porters, chef, guide and company that ran this tour were second to none. No question went unanswered.”
Classic 4-day Inca Trail with Llactapata, two high passes, camping, and a guided Machu Picchu visit, ending with train to Cusco.
“If the Inca Trail is on your bucket list then don't hesitate to book with Vidal Expeditions. Great communication and planning before we arrived in Peru and throughout the entire trek.”
Private 4-day Inca Trail hike from Cusco to Machu Picchu with expert guides, camping gear, porters, most meals, and Sun Gate views.
“The Inca trail can be quite daunting but Valencia Travel's guide, Victor and his team of porters made the experience amazing! My husband and I had great food cooked onsite 3 times a day by the chef. Our gude, Victor ensured we were sRead more”
A private 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with hotel in Aguas Calientes, sunrise entry, guided ruins, and meals included for a smooth, early adventure.
“I recently traveled to Peru with Macha Picchu Viajes and had an amazing experience! They provided excellent service, and although we encountered a couple of issues, their team was responsive and resolved them promptly. Highly recommend for their professionalism and attention to detail.”
Hike the short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu via Sun Gate in two days, with Wiñay Wayna ruins, meals, and a guide-led visit.
“This was so fun. You'll love it! What an adventure.”
Classic 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu from Cusco with guided trekking, permits, camping setup, meals, and train return.
“Our guide, Freddy, was excellent and had great knowledge of Quechuan history and culture. The cook, Armando, was also excellent and prepared meals, worthy of a fine restaurant using camp cooking equipment. Finally, our porters were extremely capable, helpful, and kind. On the other hand, the company, Quechuas Expeditions, was disorganized and did not seem very interested in our trip. For example, unlike other companies, whose clients were hiking around us, they did not provide a clean portable toilet, but instead left us to use the atrocious bathroom facilities along the Inca Trail. Also, the guide was not scheduled to accompany us all the way from Machu Picchu to our…”
Two days on the Short Inca Trail with a private guide, early Machu Picchu sunrise, and a night in Aguas Calientes with meals and trains.
“We did the one day hike and the tour of machupicchu the following day, the tour we had was Henry and I genuinely can not praise him enough, very knowledgeable and during the hike made sure everyone was ok and stayed with the people that needed the most help, we had a cusco tour with him the next day and that was extremely good as well, spent the night in the machupicchu village, what an amazing place and had the private tour the next day, what an amazing experience!!”
Small-group 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with organic meals, private tents, and a Sun Gate morning, then train back to Cusco.
“DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY "HAPPY GRINGO TOURS" This company is hopeless. Very bad communication and management. They never contact and share any booking details until very last minute. Finally they contacted us 1.5 days before the inca trial start date was to inform us the start date need to PUSH BACK ONE DAY. Happy Gringo Tours claimed there is a new ticket system from Machu Picchu new management and everyone in the tour will be affected but ended up it is a LIE. We have to reschedule our accommodation and other planned activities because of this last minute change. Do not book with them unless you want a…”
Short Inca Trail hike plus Machu Picchu sunrise and guided circuits, with meals and transfers from Cusco for $699.
“I would like to start by thanking our guide, Rodrigo, for the tour. He was friendly and patient. However, I cannot recommend this tour due to its disorganization, which I believe is the fault of Viator and our tour operator, Edwin. Each person's tour cost was $600, and the management was terrible. We had tickets for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. Unfortunately, my partner wasn't feeling well and canceled, but our tour company said he could go directly to Machu Picchu. I agreed to complete the Inca Trail myself. After finishing, I found out that the Peruvian government changed the rule: if your ticket includes both the Inca Trail…”
