Sentier Inca de 4 jours avec transferts depuis Cusco

The 4-day, 3-night trek to Machu Picchu was nothing short of extraordinary—an experience that blended physical challenge with cultural and intellectual depth in a way few journeys do. Our guide, Christian, elevated the entire expedition. His insight extended far beyond the expected historical narrative of the Inca Empire; he wove together ecology, anthropology, and storytelling with a fluency that made each step along the trail feel purposeful and alive. The difficulty of the terrain was undeniable, yet it was rendered not only manageable but deeply rewarding—due in no small part to the remarkable porter team. Their strength, resilience, and quiet precision were humbling. To witness what they carried, how swiftly they moved, and the grace with which they supported the group was to encounter a level of dedication that borders on the spiritual. They are, without exaggeration, the backbone of the entire experience. Equally transformative was the culinary dimension of the trek. As someone who typically divorces gastronomy from backpacking, I was unprepared for what awaited us. The chef redefined what is possible in such remote conditions—each meal thoughtful, refined, and genuinely impressive. It felt less like trail food and more like a moving feast. In a fully equipped kitchen, one can only imagine the heights he could reach. This trek is more than a journey to a destination—it is an immersion into history, landscape, and human excellence. If you’re considering it, don’t hesitate. It is, in every sense, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Christian was an incredible guide on the Inca Trail. He is kind, attentive, and so knowledgeable, and made the entire experience feel both meaningful and enjoyable. I loved listening to the history and stories he shared along the way—they truly brought everything to life. He was consistently supportive and encouraging, which made a challenging trek feel much more doable. The entire team was amazing—the porters were so friendly and worked incredibly hard, and it was clear how much care they put into every part of the experience. The meals were honestly phenomenal—gourmet quality and better than anything I could get at a restaurant in my hometown. I’m so grateful we had Christian and this team guiding us.

Our trip was fantastic from the start to very last minute and even beyond. I started to organize the trip with John already a long time ago and the whole time communication was excellent. I traveled to Machu Picchu with my blind dad. We had the best tour guide on our 4 day trip, Edwin, who was amazingly patient, loving and caring. My father, who can't see a thing, felt safe the whole time and taken care of. We were crazy to do this trip but I am so glad we picked this company. Everything was so well organized- Our cook Alejandro, was very very good and all the staff with us; thank you Marion, Emiliano, Prudencio, Juan, Willy, Alejandro and Rodolfo. Thank you the whole team!!

This was a trip of a lifetime! Christian and Efrain were our guides. Christian was very knowledgeable. He not only helped us navigate the trail, he also taught us about all the Incan Sites along the way. He was happy, positive, and encouraging! Efrain was so kind. He stayed with one of our friends who was taking lots of pictures with her professional camera. He even took the camera from her during the challenging climbs. The porters were incredible! The two head porters were Rueben and Ambrosio. They, along with the other 17 porters, were also kind, happy, helpful, and so efficient! They hauled everything from tents, to tables, stools to sit on, our personal bags, all the food, propane tanks, etc. As our group arrived at lunch or camp each night, they stood in a line and clapped and cheered for us! They had tents set up with our personal duffle bags placed in each tent by the time we showed up each day. In addition, they set up a full “dining tent” complete with a basket of fresh flowers, silverware, real plates, cups, and a different origami shaped napkin each day! They added the nicest little touches that made everything amazing! The Sous Chef, Carmelo, was icing on the cake!! It’s hard to comprehend how, in those conditions, he made big, beautiful, nutritious meals. We had 2 in our group who were gluten free and 2 who were vegetarian. He accommodated everyone. He made everything from delicious fresh juices, to fresh popped popcorn, to fresh guacamole with chips in the shape of llamas, to warm soups and noodles, to chicken, beef, rice, potatoes, french fries, etc! The food was ridiculously good and creatively presented! (See pictures!). Plus, a dessert each night!! Starting with caramelized plantains, then roasting marshmallows over a flame, and a full cake the last night with Machu Picchu drawn in icing! The trail itself is challenging but worth it! The views are breathtaking, the climbs are steep, and the stairs are plentiful!! Make sure you train and become familiar with altitude and a stairclimber! The Incan Ruins along the way are stunning, seeing llamas “in the wild” is so entertaining, and stretching yourself mentally and physically will leave you feeling very accomplished!! The final day ending at Machu Picchu is the most satisfying feeling. Go do it!!

We were lucky enough to hike alone as a family of 5 with a guide, a cook and 10 tugboats on the 4 days Classic Incatrail. It was an unforgettable experience. Everything was super organized. The guide (Edwin) took great care of us and gave us a lot of interesting knowledge about the Incas. The Carmello spoiled us daily with fancy food and tried to meet every taste. The 10 tugboats were also always friendly and tried to make our stay as good as possible.

Our guide Edwin and the team of porters were phenomenal. They were patient, encouraging and worked so hard for us! The food was gourmet and amazing. They set up camp each night and kept us very comfortable. Highly recommend!

The 4-day Inca Trail was unforgettable journey through stunning mountain landscapes, ancient ruins, and cloud forests, culminating with the amazing Machu Picchu. The experience was even more special by our incredible guide and the dedicated team who supported us every step of the way. Our guide was incredibly full of knowledge about the history of the Incas. Apart from that, we learned so much about the flora and fauna of the Andes. Thank you Christian, you are the king of the jungle! The porters and cooks were outstanding—hardworking, kind, and the meals were delicious! So, another thanks to the master chef Carmello. The entire team made us feel safe, supported, and inspired every step of the way. Highly recommend this trek with such a dedicated and professional team!

Forms in various places in Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machupicchu, Salinas de Mara, colorful mountain, Racc archaeological park and Lake Titicaca.

All very Great, I and Ana Cristina love, the receptivity and organization of Elaine and John accompanied us on the tours, note 1.000000000😁😁😁😍😍😍😍

We are an American family from Evansville, Indiana. After doing much research we chose Machu Picchu Tours to make our dream come true of seeing Machu Picchu via the 4-day Inca Trail Trek. Planning this kind of trip is no small feat, but John Taqquere Villaneuva was there for us every step of the way! He always responded quickly to my MANY texts and provided excellent information to prepare us for the trek. Our amazing guide, Edwin, the Porters and Chef went way above and beyond to make sure we felt safe and that we were getting the best experience that was promised. I cannot emphasize how important hygiene and safe food is on a trip like this. We feel our Porters did an excellent job keeping the dining area clean and providing excellent, healthy and safe food. While it is common for foreigners to get sick when traveling to a new country, the crew kept us healthy, hydrated, and safe the entire trip. Our porters took care of every single detail from setting up our camp, refilling our water bottles, and feeding us delicious hot meals 3 times a day. The porters were always there to take care of us. Our bags were transported and waiting for us in our tents upon arrival. Hot drinks were ready for us upon arrival at each campsite, and hot soapy water and towels were provided to clean up after a long day’s hike. Their work ethic and attention to detail was impressive. The 4 day trek is strenuous. Our guide, Edwin, coached us along the way, helping us to set a pace that worked for us so that we would not burn out. He also handled all of our paperwork and entry tickets. There are checkpoints and everything must be in order and spelled correctly. Without these documents, there is no trek and there is no entry into Machu Picchu. Our guide always kept us informed of the daily itinerary and was always supportive and eager to help. His knowledge of the history of the Inca and the ruins was exceptional. We walked away feeling an immense appreciation and understanding of the Inca because of Edwin. If your dream of seeing Machu Picchu is through the Inca Trail, or want to arrange guided tours, then don’t let fear stand in your way. And if you are looking for an agency, we highly recommend John Taqquere Villaneuva with Machu Picchu Tours. These are good, honest, trustworthy and hard-working people that will help make your dream come true. We are so thankful to Machu Picchu Tours, our Guide, Edwin, and the amazing Porters and Chef for their hard work and efforts to help make our dream come true.