Premium Inca Trail 4 Days Hike

I just got back from a four day luxury Inca trail hike with Allyn Pacha and I cannot say enough good things about the company! Every single detail of the trip was perfectly organized. Our guide, Elistan, was an absolute professional and incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the Incas. He was kind and considerate of the porters and had an excellent working relationship with all of the staff, including many of the other tour operators. The food our chef prepared was above and beyond my expectations of anything you could expect while camping, and included delicious meals like homemade traditional soups, beef medallions with peppercorn sauce, and wonderful cakes. Additionally, since we had the luxury tour we finished each evening with a thirty minute massage- an absolute treat after a long day of hiking. If you want to have the absolute best possible experience hiking along the Inca trail, I highly recommend Allyn Pacha.

From the planning, to the trek itself, Elistan at Allyn Pacha made this adventure the most memorable trip of our lives. We put our trust in him to plan this adventure for us and he did not let us down in any way. The accommodations were amazing. The food was awesome! Elistan and James were our guides and they have to be the most knowledgeable Guides in Peru! Not only did they care about us, they care about the culture and the land. I would suggest using this company for any Adventures in Peru / the sacred Valley area. Our family of five did the 4 day Inca trail with another family of four. Both of our families give this experience 10 out of 10 all the way around! Thank you guys so much!

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Allyn Pacha provided my family and I with a wonderful experience. Elistan helped with all the arrangements and bookings, answered all my questions promptly and was very courteous and respectful. His crew was top notch, his chef prepared 4 course meals that were delicious and nutritious. The rest of the porter crew was very kind and attentive as well. This trip was specifically planned for my daughter’s 18th birthday celebration as well as a graduation present. Elistan and his team at Allyn Pacha made it very memorable.

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We had a wonderful experience with Elistan on the 4 day / 3 night Luxury Inca Trail Trek. Communication was excellent in the lead up, and we had an awesome time with Elistan and his group on the trail. He organized everything for us, and was able to accommodate some last minute itinerary changes on our side. The food was fantastic, and Elistan kept us entertained with his incredible knowledge of Peruvian / Inca history, and plant and animal info. Highly recommend using Allyn Pacha for a more personal service! We ended up taking another tour with Elistan the following day, and recommending to a friend who visited Machu Picchu with Elistan the day after. 10/10

Allyn Pacha is hands down the best touring company in Peru. Our group of 8 women booked the 4 Day Inca Trail Trek with Elistan (Eli), the owner of the company. The entire experience was pure luxury for a backpacking trip. We had 2 porters per hiker, a fine dining chef, and the most esteemed guide, navigating us through the challenging route. We were treated like royalty and couldn’t have asked for a more attentive crew. We also booked day tours before and after the Inca Trail. Eli went above and beyond to make our tours special. He was always energized, positive, and encouraging - we affectionately called him our hype man throughout the trip! Allyn Pacha was accommodating, helpful, and above all, first-rate experience for our group. Your search stops here, book with Eli and Allyn Pacha today!

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My group did mainly the premium Inca trail along with other day trips. This was one of the best experiences Ive ever had. Beyond the amazing views and history you get with the different tours, the service is outstanding. Eli went above and beyond every day for us and I cant recommend his company enough. Well worth every penny! Side note, bring warm layers and many of us had success with prescribed altitude pills from our doctors.

We completed the (4) day Inca trail Machu Picchu expedition with Allyn Pacha in September 2024. Allyn Pacha, Elistan, & the entire crews attention to detail, help, knowledge, rides, food, and planning were perfectly setup, making our experience one to remember forever. If anyone is thinking about using a company to complete this trek, please contact Allyn Pacha. I promise, it will be worth it!!

Wow! If you want an unforgettable bucket list trip then book a trip with Allyn Pacha Peru Tours. I promise you won’t regret it. We did the Classic Inca Trail 4 day hike. The hike was challenging, but Elistan does such a phenomenal job of balancing hiking and break time. Now, let me tell you about the food. I was blown away with the gourmet meals they were able to prepare for us atop a mountain! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in between were all SUCH a treat! I’m a shower loving girl and I was worried how I was going to make it 3 nights without a shower. The warm water and washcloths made me feel refreshed each day. That was a nice surprise! The views and beauty you experience at every turn on this hike cannot be captured by a photo! You truly must come to experience with your own eyes. Also, you MUST book with the best guide out there… Elistan at Allyn Pacha. We have made a lifelong friend in him. He and his family are world class. Book the trip! You won’t regret it!

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If you’re planning to go to Peru then stop looking for a tour guide and book your trip with Elistan at Allyn Pacha. My wife and I have traveled quite a bit throughout the US and several other countries. I don’t think we’ve ever come across anyone as kind and hospitable as Elistan. From the moment we met him it was very clear that his main goal was to make our trip as enjoyable as possible. We booked the four day Incan Trail with Elistan. The day before we departed for our hike on the Incan Trail we visited Rainbow Mountain, which was beautiful. It was a fairly long and bumpy drive to and from Rainbow Mountain but we thought it was worth it. Hiking the trail was pretty demanding physically for our group (3 couples in our late 30s to early 40s). Make sure you are in decent shape before you come. Elistan did a wonderful job of making sure we pushed ourselves, but kept us from pushing ourselves to the point of exhaustion. Each day of the hike was a bit different and the views we were rewarded with were amazing. Finishing the 4 day journey at Machu Pichu was the perfect way to end a once in a lifetime adventure. Elistan and his team of porters did a wonderful job keeping us comfortable at our campsites and kept our bellies full with delicious meals every day—it was really amazing the meals that they were able to prepare for us considering they had to haul all of our food and the camp kitchen on their backs every night. Elistan was already doing an amazing job of taking care of us but went even further above and beyond when my wife and I learned on the last night that our son, who was staying with grandparents back home in the USA, had developed appendicitis and needed emergency surgery. Elistan worked tirelessly that evening to help us find a way to get home faster and held our hands as we prayed for our son that night while he was in surgery thousands of miles away. Thankfully, our son did very well with surgery. With 4 wonderful grandparents and a team of friends back home watching over him we decided to go ahead and finish the hike. We spent our last day enjoying Machu Pichu, a wonderful lunch in Aguas Calientes and then a train and bus ride back to the beautiful city of Cuscos to rest and enjoy a hot shower (feels amazing after 4 days hiking on the trail) before heading home to the states. I would definitely rate Elistan and his team a 10/10 and would strongly encourage you to book your trip with him today before someone else does. It’s an experience few will be fortunate enough to have and one you will never forget.

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Our decision to book our tours with Eli through Allyn Pacha was the best choice we have ever made while traveling. This decision made our entire experience in Peru absolutely unforgettable. From the beginning research phase, Eli was extremely responsive, answering any and all questions and offering suggestions to make the most of our itinerary and time in Peru. We (my fiance and I) ended up spending 6 days in total with Eli, touring the Sacred Valley, going on a city ruins tour around Cusco, and embarking on the 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Eli is extremely knowledgable, funny, kind-hearted, and genuinely cares about offering amazing experiences. He has worked 20 years in the industry, and knows the ins and outs of not just history and site-seeing, but how to make experiences the most enjoyable for his guests. The service Eli provided to us on the Inca Trail was above and beyond what we saw other companies offering. We signed up for a private tour, and Eli, his chef, and team of porters took excellent care of us. Porters play an important roll on the trail, carrying food, cooking materials, sleeping tents, eating tents, and anything used on the trail. They carry heavy bags daily to ensure the guests experience is nothing short of amazing. In other companies, it is known that porters are not always treated well, or compensated fairly. It was seen that Eli takes excellent care of his porters. He noted that he was once a porter, and understands how hard they work. He makes sure they feel like an equal part of the team. Multiple times throughout the trek, porters from other companies would greet and talk to Eli. Most porters work for more than one company at a time, and many asked Eli when they could come work for him next. This to me just proves how Eli's service is phenomenal not only for his guests, but his staff as well. Before the trek, I had some nerves about how difficult it would be to complete. Eli provided me constant reassurance and explained how each day would look. We had plenty of breaks, and walked at a comfortable pace. Being just the two of us, we had complete control of our speed, and were able to slow down or speed up when needed. Additionally, Eli even helped my fiance in surprising me with a proposal at the Sun Gate! He kept the secret for the entire trek, and they secretly planned the proposal without me suspecting a thing. I cannot recommend Eli with Allyn Pacha enough. If you are looking for a small group, individualized experience, please give Allyn Pacha a chance. You will not be disappointed!