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title: 4 Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu by 360° Train
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 984
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.88
reviews: 65
duration_minutes: 5760
languages: [de, pt, en, it, fr, es]
rank_in_category: 54 of 62 (Inca Trail Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/4-day-classic-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-by-360-train/
---

# 4 Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu by 360° Train

**Guidekin's take:** Walk the stone paths of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, with organic meals along the route. Trail permits, site entry, breakfast, lunch and dinner are included; a high level of fitness is required. 4.88 from 65 reviews at €984 per person for 4 days.

In our comparison: #54 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Classic Inca Trail Trek «the ancient stone paved Inka trail to Machu Picchu is Peru’s number one Inca tours 4-Day tour and one of the most impressive treks in South America. Hiking the Inca trek tours with us, you’re going to travel with healthy organic food and official site that operates with Organic Group Service

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 04:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €984 per person
- Duration: 4 days
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 65 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Happy Gringo Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Start times: 04:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.88 from 65 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 63 of 65.

- 5 stars: 63 (97%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (3%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, porters and meals; the climbs can be exhausting

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable guides who explain Inca history and the sites along the trail
- Patient encouragement for hikers who struggle or fall behind
- Freshly prepared meals praised throughout the trek
- Hardworking porters who carry equipment along the trail

**Complaints:**
- Strenuous climbs that can leave hikers physically exhausted
- Some praise clear planning, while others report late information or having to ask for basic details

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2019-08-12 to 2026-09-09); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Inca Trail & Machu Picchu tickets
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast

## Not included

- Health insurance
- Tips for guide, cook and porters

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 04:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

## Good to know

- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Inca Trail Treks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #54 of 62** | €984 | 4 days | 4.88 (65) | shared |
| [Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train](/peru/cusco/tours/inca-trail-4-day-trek-to-machu-picchu-return-by-vistadome-train/?format=md) | €761 | 4 days | 4.99 (11636) | shared |
| [2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Vistadome & 4-Star Hotel](/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-short-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-vistadome-4-star-hotel/?format=md) | €533 | 2 days | 4.99 (4074) | shared |
| [Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides](/peru/cusco/tours/inca-trail-4-day-3-night-trek-to-machu-picchu-with-expert-guides/?format=md) | €909 | 4 days | 4.99 (1069) | shared |

Ranked #54 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €428 to €5668, median €790; typical length 4 days. 16 of 62 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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