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Classic Inca Trail 4 Days to Machu Picchu

5.0 · 71 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Vidal Expeditions
Duration
4 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
Hotel pickup included
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with porters carrying shared camping equipment.

A cook, tents, basic sleeping pads and the return train to Ollantaytambo are included; sleeping bags are excluded. 4.97 from 71 reviews at €811 per person for 4 days.

In our comparison: #42 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €811 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
  • Camping Accommodation during trek (including tent for 2 people & Basic sleeping pad)
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Porters and cook to carry all shared camping equipment
  • Tourist Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo (2 hours)
  • Day 1 Breakfast, Day 4 Lunch, Bottled Water
  • Optional Extras - Inflatable Sleeping Mattress ($ 15 USD for the trek)
  • Tips (Tipping is 100% optional depending on the service you received.
  • Sleeping bag

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

5.0
71 ratings
Tripadvisor 70 · Viator 1

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 70 of 71

Star breakdown of all 71 ratings

5 stars
70 · 99%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient guides, meals and porter support; the climb at altitude is physically demanding.

Praised

  • Guides share Inca history and adapt the pace to hikers' abilities
  • Varied meals with vegetarian and vegan options
  • Porters carry equipment and have tents and meals ready on arrival
  • Comfortable tents and camping equipment
  • Clear briefings and responsive communication before the trek

Complaints

  • High altitude and sustained climbing make the trek physically demanding

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (19 October 2019 to 16 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
Runs daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Vidal Expeditions; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

The Inca Trail is the most popular way to discover Machu Picchu and is often booked months in advance. Guarantee your place by booking in advance a 4-day trek from Cusco, which includes all meals, tickets and transfers. On this tour, you will be one of the first to see the wonder of the ancient world in the morning, before the site is invaded by crowds.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

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

Good to know

  • Food included Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
  • 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

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #42 of 62€8114 days4.97 (71)shared
Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train€7614 days4.99 (11636)shared
2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Vistadome & 4-Star Hotel€5332 days4.99 (4074)shared
Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides€9094 days4.99 (1069)shared

Ranked #42 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

From €811 per adult