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title: 4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 847
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 82
duration_minutes: 5760
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 14 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-trek-to-machu-picchu-multi-day-tour/
---

# 4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour

**Guidekin's take:** Cross mountain terrain and cloud forests, passing Llactapata and Runkurakay on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Trailhead transport, lunch, dinner and the bus down to Aguas Calientes are included; a high level of fitness is required. 5 from 82 reviews at €847 per person for 4 days.

In our comparison: #14 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The Inca Trail 4-day trek is a famous hiking route in Peru that leads to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. The trail covers approximately 42 kilometers (26 miles) and takes four days to complete. The trek passes through different terrains, including high-altitude mountains, cloud forests, and subtropical jungles.

The journey begins on km 82 and follows an ancient Inca road, passing through several archaeological sites, including the ruins of Llactapata, Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, and Wiñaywana. Along the trail, hikers can enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes Mountains and the surrounding valleys.

During the trek, hikers will climb to the highest point of the trail, known as Dead Woman's Pass, which reaches an altitude of 4,215 meters (13,828 feet). On the final day of the trek, hikers walk to the Sun Gate, the entrance to the Machu Picchu Inca citadel, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the site and surrounding mountains.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 04:30: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €847 per person
- Duration: 4 days
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 82 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Inca Trail Machu
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 04:30
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

5.0 from 82 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 82 of 82.

- 5 stars: 82 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides, generous meals and organised camps; steep terrain and altitude make the trek strenuous.

**Praised:**
- Guides explain Inca history, local plants and wildlife in depth
- Pacing adapts to hikers' abilities, with patient encouragement on difficult sections
- Generous, varied meals that exceed expectations for cooking on the trail
- Porters have comfortable tents and camp facilities ready when hikers arrive
- Clear communication and careful planning from booking through the trek

**Complaints:**
- Steep, uneven paths and high altitude make the trek physically demanding

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2024-01-15 to 2026-09-17); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- A shuttle bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes;
- Transfer by tourist transportation to the initial point of the Inca Trail at Km 82;
- Lunch
- On this trek, you will have the opportunity to sponsor the planting of native trees
- Dinner
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle;
- Toilet tent
- The pre-trek briefing;
- Breakfast
- All taxes and fees are included;

## Not included

- First breakfast and last lunch in Aguas Calientes Town;
- Sleeping bag (U$ 25);
- Hiking poles (U$ 20);
- U$ 20 ,a Rest mattress inflatable on the trail
- Tips and extra expenses to buy souvenirs;
- Peru travel insurance

## 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

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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 · #14 of 62** | €847 | 4 days | 5.0 (82) | 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 #14 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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