Classic Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights 2026
Description
The Classic Inca Trail is the most famous hike in South America – perhaps the world. It is a must-do and one of the biggest highlights of your trip to Peru. It offers 4 days of trekking along original paved Inca pathways and a range of spectacular Inca ruins along the way. The stunning scenery is breath taking. The Classic Inca Trail spans through altitudes in the valley from 2,700 m (8,856 ft) to mountain passes of 4,215 m (13,825 ft). Finally it passes through the cloud forest to arrive at the majestic Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu itself. Hiking the Inca Trail is one of those things that everyone should do once in their life. Be you young or old, the Inca Trail is for everyone!
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can also pick up travelers from any Airbnb located in the city and from Ollantaytambo.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to Bring
- Original passport (if you have acquired a new one after you made your booking, bring both)
- Down or synthetic feather sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
- Clothes (trekking boots, warm fleece jacket, a few t-shirts, socks, sun hat, warm underwear, light long pants, gloves, rain jacket)
- Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes, personal towel)
- Sunscreen SPF 35+ recommended
- Head lamp
- Sunglasses
- Camera with spare batteries (batteries run down faster at high altitudes)
- Binoculars
- Book to read (you will have some spare time at every camp to read your favorite book)
- Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents, can be rented from us)
- Bug repellent
Reviews(95)
We did the classic Inca Trail under the guidance of Jose. He was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The entire Action Peru Treks made us feel very welcome and appreciated. We really had the experience of a lifetime. Jose, thank you for everything!
We had a wonderful time! Our guide, Ali, and the incredible team of Chef, Assistant Chef and Porters looked after us like we were royalty. The food was amazing (my vegetarian needs were really well catered for). Ali is passionate, knowledgeable and friendly. We actually did the 5 day/4 night trail (notavailable from the drop-down menu). So glad we took this option as we had time to really relish the experience.
We spent 3 weeks in Peru with our children aged 11 and 13 and absolutely loved the time spent doing the Inca trail. Although at times physically challenging, Christian (our guide) always made sure we went at a pace that was enjoyable and kept us entertained with stories about the Incas. The porters were amazing!! We cheered them on and they cheered us back whilst overtaking us at pace, with their loads and a smile! Alver (the chef) was particularly impressive. The 4 course meals that he managed to put together in the middle of nowhere were not only delicious but also beautifully presented. I am very glad we took the time to see Machu Picchu this way and Action Peru Trek were the best people we could have done this once in a lifetime adventure with.
Amazing experience through the Andes. Our guide Ali was amazing at every part of our trek to Machu Picchu! Food provided by Chef Ruben was abundant and super tasty. Strongly recommend - 10/10 👌🏽
The whole experience was incredible! Our guide Ali was really great and super knowledgeable, making the trail extra special. The food provided by Chef Ruben was incredible & all the porters were extremely nice providing us with everything we needed.
Hipo, Andres and Cirilo were an amazing crew. Hipo made sure to keep us on track and was able to recognize when we needed breaks. He was also very knowledgeable about all the history and was a great story teller. Andres is an amazing cook and I ate like royalty the 4 days I was in camp. I can't cook as well as Andres does with my own stove and he is doing it on a camp grill! My amigo Cirilo and his crew not only carried so much for my crew, but made sure we felt safe. Each one of them had stories to share and were so fun to speak with. Each helped me with my spanish and showed me beautiful sites. I have never felt safer and more cared for than I did with this crew!
My partner booked our trek to Machu Picchu with Action Peru Treks, mainly because they were a Peruvian company and had good feedback. We found the actual trek hugely exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide, Ali Mesias Huaman Gutierrez went above and beyond to ensure that we had a perfect experience, and explained all of the Inka sites along the trail as well as Machu Picchu. The porters were amazing carrying our belongings and the whole camp across the mountains and setting up before we arrived. The Chef provided us with Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and snacks that would not be out of place in a top class restaurant.
This experience was life changing! Our guide Nilton was knowledgeable, friendly, and very passionate about the trek. Our sherpas were also very friendly and the food was incredible. I highly recommend using Action Peru Treks!
This trek was honestly life changing and altered my perspective in so many ways!! The views were absolutely INCREDIBLE and every time I looked up, I was in awe. Nilton was our guide and was very informative for us! He always made sure we understood the history behind all of the Inca sites and made sure to take us to the best spots for views. We are so grateful to have had such an amazing guide as well as wonderful sherpas to help us along the way!!! You will not regret doing this hike!!!
We just did a private 5 day Premium Inca Trail tour with Action Perú Treks and it was the most amazing and challenging thing we've ever done! Our support team was absolutely outstanding, from our guide Ali, to our team of porters, everyone could not be more welcoming and encouraging. Our head chef Andres really worked his magic on this trek and made us plate after plate of delicious food for the 4 days of trek. Big shoutout to our guide Ali who not only gave us some really great history lessons during the four days and also was most encouraging the whole way. Highly recommend Action Perù Treks if you want a great experience on the Inca Trail.
