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title: 5-Day Private Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 1558
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 32
duration_minutes: 7200
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 35 of 62 (Inca Trail Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/5-day-private-inca-trail-tour-to-machu-picchu/
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# 5-Day Private Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu

**Guidekin's take:** Follow the Inca Trail through ruins and high mountain passes on a private tour for your party. Hotel pickup, selected meals, a dining tent and a hotel stay in Aguas Calientes are included; bring or hire a sleeping bag. 5 from 32 reviews at €1558 per person for 5 days.

In our comparison: #35 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Step into the footsteps of the ancient Incas on this 5-day pilgrimage along the legendary Inca Trail, where history, mysticism, and breathtaking landscapes converge. This extended journey allows you to absorb the spiritual energy of the Andes, explore hidden archaeological wonders, and witness the trail as it was meant to be experienced, at a deeper, more sacred pace.

With extra time to wander through ancestral ruins, high mountain passes, and cloud-kissed valleys, you’ll feel the whispers of a lost civilization guiding you toward the ultimate reward, the sacred sanctuary of Machu Picchu, revealed at dawn like an ancient prophecy fulfilled.

Embrace the magic, walk the path of the ancients, and let the Andes transform you. Reserve your sacred journey today!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 05:30: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €1558 per person
- Duration: 5 days
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Inkayni Peru Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 05:30
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

5.0 from 32 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 32.

- 5 stars: 32 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Pick-up from your hotel.
- Return bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Accomodation in Aguas Calientes WAMAN HOTEL
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- First aid kit
- Lunch
- Dinner
- 3 afternoon snacks. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know.
- Personal porter to carry your personal items (6kg per person)
- Porters to carry cooking and camping equipment

## Not included

- Sleeping bag (can be hired from us)
- Breakfast on day 1 and lunch and dinner on day 5
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance - you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 05:30
- 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
- It is strongly recommended to book your Inca Trail at least five months in advance as permits can quickly sell out.
- Important: Upon booking, please contact the email address on your voucher to advise of any specific requirements and Inca trail availability.

## Compared with other Inca Trail Treks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #35 of 62** | €1558 | 5 days | 5.0 (32) | private |
| [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 #35 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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