Dare to take one of the best hikes in the whole world. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a 4-day, 3-night route along the paths traced by the Incas hundreds of years ago. During the nearly 40-kilometer journey, visitors will appreciate mountainous landscapes and jungles of beautiful vegetation. You will also tour the archaeological sites of Llactapata, Runkuracay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, Wiñayhuayna and, at the end, Machu Picchu, entering the ancient ‘Gate of the Sun’ as the Incas did. The tour includes everything: transportation, food (cooks), tour guide, camping equipment, tour guide, permission to travel the Inca Trail and entrance to Machu Picchu. The tourist should only concentrate on reaching the Inca wonder.
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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 23.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Classic Inca Trail Tour 4 days lasts about 4 days.
Prices start at $1,078 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:00 AM.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Estancia San Pedro Hotel.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Machu Picchu Terra.
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I recommend this tour to all the people who want to reconnect with nature and get in touch with our past! The team I had was excellent!! Thanks
Very professional and reliable staff. Attention to every single detail in all phases of the Inca Trail. Excellent organization.
Hello! We would like to sincerely thank you for all the excellent service we received during our trip to Cusco. The tours to the 7 Colors Mountain and Humantay Lagoon were very well organized and provided unforgettable experiences. Every detail was conducted with professionalism, punctuality and attention to visitors. We also want to highlight the amazing 4-day tour of the Inca Selva, which exceeded all our expectations. It was a remarkable experience, full of stunning landscapes, history, adventure and special moments. A special thanks to our guide *JULIAN*, who made all the difference on this journey. His dedication, knowledge, sympathy and care with us have turned the tour into a truly extraordinary experience. At all times, he was attentive to our needs, sharing valuable information and ensuring that we took the best advantage of each step of the journey. Congratulations to the entire team for the excellent work. We will bring with us amazing memories of Cusco and recommend your services with total confidence. Thank you for everything! Erik Fernandes de Brito and Pamela R. G. de Brito
Olá, muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência e pelas palavras gentis. Ficamos muito felizes em saber que vocês aproveitaram a viagem a Cusco e que cada uma das experiências atendeu às suas expectativas. Comentários como o seu são uma grande motivação para toda a nossa equipe, que trabalha todos os dias para oferecer um serviço organizado, seguro e memorável. Agradecemos sinceramente sua confiança e recomendação. Foi uma honra acompanhá-los nesta aventura e fazer parte de lembranças tão especiais. Esperamos recebê-los novamente no futuro para continuarmos descobrindo juntos as maravilhas do Peru! Traduzido com a versão gratuita do tradutor - DeepL.com
It was a super beautiful experience. Unforgettable. Everything was very organized. I really enjoyed the guide Giancarlo Flores. It was very good. The porters and the cook were very kind, and the food was excellent. I will definitely repeat another experience with you all. Thank you very much.
Hola, muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra muchísimo saber que vivieron una aventura inolvidable y que todo estuvo bien organizado durante el recorrido. Comentarios como el suyo nos motivan a seguir brindando experiencias especiales para cada viajero. Gracias por confiar en Machu Picchu Terra. ¡Será un placer acompañarlos nuevamente en una próxima aventura!
The four-day tour was absolutely life-changing! Carlos was an incredible guide—knowledgeable, patient, and fun—and the cooks amazed me with gourmet-style vegan meals made with no electricity, keeping me well-nourished and hydrated throughout. While there were a few small miscommunications about showers, electricity, baggage fees, and my separate train back on a different train from the group, it only slightly took away from the overall experience. I highly recommend this tour for the breathtaking views, meaningful connections, and truly exceptional food—it’s an adventure I’ll never forget!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that this tour was so special and meaningful, and that Carlos and our kitchen team helped make your adventure unforgettable. We’ll take your feedback into account as we continue to improve, and we look forward to the pleasure of accompanying you again on a future experience.
Walking the Inca Trail with my children was much more than a trip. It was a magical, profound and unforgettable experience that we will keep forever in our hearts. These were challenging days, with a lot of physical effort, but also of connection with nature, with history and with a very special energy that Peru has and particularly the Inca Trail. Every step had some adventure, learning and also shared excitement with my children. The company absolutely fulfilled everything they had promised us. The organization was impeccable from the beginning. But what really made the difference was the human quality of the whole team. The porters were amazing: always attentive, friendly, with a smile and admirable energy. Their work and dedication deserve our full respect and thanks. And a very special thanks to our guide Freddy, who was simply excellent. With an enormous passion for what he does, he passed on a lot of knowledge about Andean culture, history and worldview. Thanks to him, the road was not only a walk, but a true learning and connection experience. We return with a heart full of memories, with deep gratitude and with the feeling of having lived something unique as a family. Thank you for joining us on this special adventure.
Hola Liliana, muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra saber que vivieron momentos tan especiales durante su viaje y que la experiencia haya sido tan significativa para usted y su familia. Comentarios como el suyo nos motivan a seguir trabajando cada día para ofrecer lo mejor a nuestros visitantes. Gracias por confiar en Machu Picchu Terra. ¡Será un placer recibirlos nuevamente en una próxima aventura!
The porters and the guide (Luis Echaiz) were spectacular, not only friendly but pending every detail along the way. The agency leaves much to be desired. They fail in terms of clear and timely communication as well as tracking tourists. Our return coincided with the train crash so taking the train was horrible and only the guide was concerned to write to us to find out if we reached the destination.
Estimada Ximena, Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de compartir su opinión. Lamentamos sinceramente que su experiencia no haya cumplido con sus expectativas y le ofrecemos disculpas por la falta de una comunicación y seguimiento más oportunos por parte de nuestro equipo. Agradecemos especialmente sus comentarios positivos sobre el guía Luis Echaiz y los porteadores, cuyo profesionalismo y dedicación son altamente valorados por nuestra agencia y por nuestro equipo operativo. Queremos aclarar que se había emitido una notificación previa indicando que nuestro personal de traslados estaría esperando en Ollantaytambo, coordinación que fue realizada internamente con el equipo de operaciones. No obstante, lamentamos profundamente que esta información no haya llegado de forma clara ni en el momento adecuado, generando confusión e incomodidad. Debido a una combinación de circunstancias excepcionales e imprevistas que afectaron la logística de transporte, nuestra respuesta no fue tan efectiva como debía haber sido. Reconocemos que esto no refleja el estándar de servicio que buscamos ofrecer. Sus comentarios son muy importantes para nosotros y ya han sido compartidos con nuestro equipo para reforzar los protocolos de comunicación, coordinación y seguimiento, especialmente en situaciones fuera de nuestro control directo. Agradecemos nuevamente su retroalimentación y esperamos tener la oportunidad de brindarle una experiencia mucho más satisfactoria en el futuro. Atentamente, MACHUPICCHU TERRA SRL
The guide and the luxury porters. The bad rating is only for the agency that worked without caring about its clients. He did not give us information in time on anything of the tour but a pdf with basic information. A day earlier already being in lime (being from Ecuador) just gives our contact to the guide who can help us who was excellent. There was no communication from the agency even though they were contacted repeatedly. There was a crash on the machupicchu train which caused absolute chaos, and the agency did not have the slightest intention of coordinating our transport once it reached Cusco. We weren't followed up at any point.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly regret that your experience did not meet your expectations and sincerely apologize for the lack of timely communication and follow-up on our part. We appreciate your positive comments regarding the guide and the luxury porters, whose professionalism and dedication are highly valued by our team. We would like to clarify that a prior notice was issued indicating that our transfer staff would be waiting in Ollantaytambo, and this coordination was handled internally with our operations team. However, we genuinely regret that this information did not reach you clearly or at the appropriate time. Due to a combination of exceptional and unforeseen circumstances affecting transportation logistics, our response was not as effective as it should have been. This does not reflect the level of service we aim to provide. Your comments are very important to us and have been shared with our team to strengthen our communication, coordination, and passenger support protocols, especially in situations beyond our direct control. Thank you again for your feedback. We truly hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much improved experience in the future.
Beautiful experience. Thanks to Luis for his passion and expertise in telling us about the Inca, Peruvian culture and nature that surrounded us. He was also very nice and considerate towards us. A warm and heartfelt thanks to the whole team of porters. Congratulations to the chef for the imagination and quality of the dishes. Greetings from Gianna, Michele and Giacomo!
Ciao, grazie mille per aver condiviso parole così belle. Ci riempie di gioia sapere che avete apprezzato l'esperienza, l'accompagnamento della guida e l'ottimo lavoro del team lungo il percorso. Leggere che il gruppo, l'attenzione e il cibo hanno reso speciale il viaggio è davvero gratificante. Grazie per averci scelto e per aver trasmesso tanta cordialità nel vostro messaggio.
A unique and unforgettable experience thanks to the team that accompanied us. Starting with our guide Henry, followed by the cook Juan de Dios who prepared delicious and different dishes every day, and with magnificent porters. They were instrumental in making the 4-day Inca Trail an incredible adventure. Thank you all and keep going
Hola Carlos, muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia. Nos llena de alegría saber que disfrutaste del Camino Inca de 4 días y que nuestro equipo, contribuyó a hacer de tu viaje una aventura tan especial. Te enviamos un saludo desde Cusco, la capital arqueológica de América.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Inca Trail Tour 4 days | 4 days | 4.6 (16) | $1,078 | |
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 4 Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu by 360° Train | 4 days | 4.9 (65) | $1,080 | View |
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 2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Vistadome & 4-Star Hotel | 2 days | 5.0 (4,073) | $585 | View |
 Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 D - 3 N with Panoramic Train | 4 days | 5.0 (31) | $910 | View |
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