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title: 4-Day Inca Trail Tours to Machu Picchu
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 884
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.93
reviews: 171
duration_minutes: 5760
languages: [en]
rank_in_category: 53 of 62 (Inca Trail Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/4-day-inca-trail-tours-to-machu-picchu/
---

# 4-Day Inca Trail Tours to Machu Picchu

**Guidekin's take:** 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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 04:30: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Age rule: Minimum age is 12 years
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €884 per person
- Duration: 4 days
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 171 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Tierras Vivas
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 04:30
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.93 from 171 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 169 of 171.

- 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 (2024-04-29 to 2026-09-16); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Air roll mattress
- Accommodation: camping (3 nights)
- Porters to carry food, camping and cooking equipment;
- Personal double tents (4 person tent which allows for greater comfort)
- Experienced bilingual Tour Guide and trekking chef
- Pre-trek briefing (Our guide will visit your hotel a day before the trek for your briefing)
- Water every day (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own)
- Tourist bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco;
- Inca Trail permits and Machu Picchu tickets
- First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.

## Not included

- 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

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 04:30
- 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 travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years
- If you are a vegetarian, please advise at time of booking
- Note: If you suffer from altitude sickness, please bring any necessary medicine and/or consult with your doctor before the day of your tour
- 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

## 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](/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 #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.

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