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title: 4-Day Inca Trail with Transfers from Cusco
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 813
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 35
duration_minutes: 5760
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 43 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-with-transfers-from-cusco/
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# 4-Day Inca Trail with Transfers from Cusco

**Guidekin's take:** Follow the Inca Trail from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu via Puyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna, crossing cloud forest and alpine tundra. A chef, drinking water and a sleeping mattress are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.97 from 35 reviews at €813 per person for 4 days.

In our comparison: #43 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

On this tour you will visit the legendary Inca citadel of Machu Picchu after a 4-day trek. The trek takes you through the enigmatic Inca Trail, which connects the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. During the trek you will explore the numerous pre-hispanic ruins scattered along the Inca Trail, such as Puyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna.

The trail, which runs through the Andes mountain range, travels through a variety of Andean ecosystems, including cloud forest and alpine tundra. The Inca Trail ends at the Sun Gate on Machu Picchu mountain, which provides a unique view of the citadel during sunrise. The bus and train tickets to return to Cusco are included.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- 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 €813 per person
- Duration: 4 days
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 35 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Machu Picchu Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 04:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.97 from 35 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 35 of 35.

- 5 stars: 34 (97%)
- 4 stars: 1 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, porters and meals; the trail remains physically demanding even with attentive support.

**Praised:**
- Guides explain Inca history and the trail's plants and wildlife
- Patient support for different walking paces and individual needs
- Generous meals praised for their quality
- Porters handle camp setup and help keep trekkers comfortable
- Responsive planning support and smooth logistics

**Complaints:**
- The trail is physically demanding, with difficult climbs

Written by Guidekin from the 30 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2022-05-13 to 2026-09-27); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Professional Chef
- Sleeping mattress
- First aid kit
- Drinkable water
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- 3 afternoon snacks and various snacks to be eaten throughout the day.
- Personal porter to carry 6 kilos / 13.2 pounds of your equipment.
- Entrance tickets for the 4 day Inca Trail and Machu Picchu site

## Not included

- Breakfast on day 1
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Lunch and Dinner on the last day

## 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 pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Inca Trail Treks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #43 of 62** | €813 | 4 days | 4.97 (35) | 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 #43 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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