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title: Classic Inca Trail 4 days to Machu Picchu
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 956
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.79
reviews: 73
duration_minutes: 5760
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 60 of 62 (Inca Trail Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/classic-inca-trail-4-days-to-machu-picchu/
---

# Classic Inca Trail 4 days to Machu Picchu

**Guidekin's take:** Follow the Inca Trail past Incan sites and enter Machu Picchu through the sungate. Tents, air mats, porters for camping equipment, permits and return rail and bus travel are included; a high level of fitness is required. 4.79 from 73 reviews at €956 per person for 4 days.

In our comparison: #60 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

4 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu passing some incan sites and get Machu Picchu by the sungate
 • Hike Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 
 • Get Machu Picchu by the sungate 
 • Explore Incan Sites 
 • Explore the Machupicchu Sacred city 

Departure Point: Cusco - We pick you up from your hotel.

Departure Time: Between 4:00am - 04:30am

Briefing Point: Our guide will visit your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek between 6:00 to 6:30pm

Return Point: Cusco - Our driver will drop-off in your hotel or Airbnb apartment

Physical Rating: 4 - Demanding -  Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €956 per person
- Duration: 4 days
- Rating: 4.79/5 from 73 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Quechuas Expeditions
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.79 from 73 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 70 of 73.

- 5 stars: 66 (90%)
- 4 stars: 4 (5%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 2 (3%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, camp meals and porters; the trek demands more stamina than some expect.

**Praised:**
- Guides explain Inca history and culture in detail
- Patient encouragement and pacing for different hiking abilities
- Plentiful, varied meals prepared at camp
- Hardworking porters who carry gear and prepare camp
- Mountain scenery and Inca ruins along the trail

**Complaints:**
- Strenuous climbs demand more stamina than some hikers expected
- Some praise the camps, while others criticise the condition of campsite facilities

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2023-10-13 to 2026-09-22); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Camping equipment, Tents, air mats, cooking tents and portable chairs and tables
- Porters to carry all camping equipment as well as food
- Train Expedition back from aguas calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus back to cusco
- Meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners Vegetarian option with no extra cost.
- Pick up from Hotel and Transfer from Cusco to km 82 (Trailhead)
- Inca Trail and Machupicchu Permits and Tickets
- Professional Tour Guide

## Not included

- Breakfast day 1 and lunch day 4

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- 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

- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- 1 poly/fleece (wind stopper) jacket
- 1 poly/fleece light weight sweater
- 1 lightweight long sleeved shirt (optional)
- 2-3 T-shirts
- 1 rain poncho (preferable) or rain jacket
- 1 pair wind/rain pants (Gore-tex or similar)
- 1 pair lightweight cotton pants (loose jeans/khakis)
- 1 lightweight fleece pants
- Foot & hand wear
- 2 pairs wool or synthetic socks
- 1 pair of (used) trekking boots
- 1 pair of wool or fleece gloves
- 1 wool or fleece hat
- 1 sunhat
- 1 pair sun glasses that provide good UV protection
- 1 sleeping bag (rated to -11 C / 12 F)
- 1 good (day) backpack
- 2 walking poles
- 1 headlamp (preferable) or torch
- 1 water bottle
- Water sterilizing tablets (Micropur)
- Sun block
- 1 lip balm (spf 16)
- Insect repellent
- Towel and soap
- Toiletry kit
- Toilet paper
- Personal medicines
- Camera and extra memory cards
- Spare battery for your camera
- Binoculars
- Sleeping bag

## Compared with other Inca Trail Treks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #60 of 62** | €956 | 4 days | 4.79 (73) | 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 #60 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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