Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with archaeological stops and three nights of camping.
A guide, trekking chef, mattress and porters for camp equipment are included; personal luggage porters cost extra and the minimum age is twelve. 4.93 from 171 reviews at €884 per person for 4 days.
In our comparison: #53 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
Tables and chairs, cooking tent with cooking equipment, dining and bottled gas;
Tourist train from Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) to Ollantaytambo;
Breakfast on the first day and last lunch in Aguas Calientes
Shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
Travel insurance
Extra Porter to help you carrying up to 7 kg of your personal belonging
Tips and other extras not mentioned
Sleeping bag and Hiking poles
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.
Reviews
4.9
171 ratings Tripadvisor 168 · Viator 3
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 169 of 171
Star breakdown of all 171 ratings
5 stars
165 · 96%
4 stars
4 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
2 · 1%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge, encouragement and camp meals; the main caveat is the physical difficulty of the trail
Praised
Guides explain Inca history, archaeological sites and local wildlife
Patient encouragement and practical help when hikers struggle or feel unwell
Well prepared meals with dietary needs taken into account
Porters prepare camps and look after equipment and belongings
Mountain scenery and varied landscapes between Inca sites
Complaints
Demanding hiking leaves some struggling to finish
Some describe clear planning while others report unclear itinerary information
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (29 April 2024 to 16 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Departure
04:30 daily; scheduled through January 2028 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Tierras Vivas; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
Enjoy the hiking the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu as you see many archaeological sites along the way and get completely in touch with Mother Earth ("Pachamama" in Quechua native language). During your 4-day journey, you will admire the surrounding snow-peaked mountains, mountain rivers and amazing diversity of flora and fauna.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Note: If you suffer from altitude sickness, please bring any necessary medicine and/or consult with your doctor before the day of your tour
Children
Minimum age is 12 years
Accessibility
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
If you are a vegetarian, please advise at time of booking
Note: In early 2001, the Peruvian government proposed to reduce number of trekkers on the trail to 500 per day. An extra 200 people are allowed during July and August. It is highly recommended that you make your reservation weeks or months in advance to guarantee you will get a spot
Good to know
Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
Food included see what is included
Age rule Minimum age is 12 years
Non-refundable no free cancellation
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days: No refund
Compared with other Inca Trail Treks
Tour
Price
Duration
Rating
Group
This tour · #53 of 62
€884
4 days
4.93 (171)
shared
Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train
€761
4 days
4.99 (11636)
shared
2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Vistadome & 4-Star Hotel
€533
2 days
4.99 (4074)
shared
Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides
€909
4 days
4.99 (1069)
shared
Ranked #53 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. Compare all 62 Inca Trail Treks