--- title: Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 4 Days / 3 Nights lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 997 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 292 duration_minutes: 5760 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 6 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-to-machu-picchu-4-days-3-nights/ --- # Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 4 Days / 3 Nights **Guidekin's take:** Hike to Machu Picchu via Runkurakay, Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate in a small shared group of up to ten. A cook, hotel transfers and porters for the camping gear are included; sleeping bags and trekking poles are extra. 4.99 from 292 reviews at €997 per person for 4 days. In our comparison: #6 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join the famous Inca Trail on this 4-day journey to Machu Picchu; ranked among the world's best hikes. You’ll cross the most impressive archaeological sites only accessible by foot such as Runkurakay and Wiñay Wayna, and combine them with the stunning Andean scenery and the lush high-jungle valleys. A challenge rewarded by superb views when you reach the Sun Gate or Inti Punku to marvel at Machu Picchu for the first time. ● Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights on the original Inca Path ● Small-group journey led by a high-rated Guide ● Watch mighty ancient sites and cross the famous Dead Woman Pass. ● Enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate, only for the Inca Trail hikers ● Sleep in comfortable campsites, protected by imposing mountains and luscious green hills. ## 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 €997 per person for the 4-Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu option; other options up to €1089 - Duration: 4 days - Rating: 4.99/5 from 292 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Salkantay Trekking - 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 4.99 from 292 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 292 of 292. - 5 stars: 290 (99%) - 4 stars: 2 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, meals and porter support; steep climbs and repeated steps make the trek demanding. **Praised:** - Guides explain Inca history, local culture and the natural surroundings - Encouraging guides adapt the pace and support hikers through difficult sections - Varied camp meals with care for dietary requirements - Porters have tents ready on arrival and keep camps comfortable - Mountain scenery and archaeological sites along the trail **Complaints:** - Steep climbs and repeated steps make the trek physically demanding Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2025-06-03 to 2026-10-23); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 4-Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu | €997 / person | English, Spanish | Pickup included | | Inca Trail & Huchuy Picchu Mnt | €1070 / person | English, Spanish | Huchuy Picchu Mountain Tickets Pickup included | | Inca Trail & Machu Picchu Mnt | €1089 / person | English, Spanish | Machu Picchu Mountain Tickets Pickup included | | Inca Trail & Huayna Picchu Mnt | €1089 / person | English, Spanish | Huayna Picchu Ticket Pickup included | ## What's included - Pre-departure briefing - Cook, dining tent, and chairs - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Small-group tour for up to 10 people - Walkie-talkies and emergency satellite phones - Return bus ticket (Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes). - Porters to carry all camping equipment - Permits and tickets for the Inca Trail route. - All transportation and transfers during the tour - Lunch ## Not included - Gear: Sleeping Bag & Trekking Poles - Lunch in Aguas Calientes and dinner in Cusco (Day 4) - Clothing and personal hiking equipment - Gratuities for the staff (Optional) - 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 - 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's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek so you can get used to the altitude - The Inca Trail is highly demanded, specially in high season (May to September). Book this trip at least five months in advance to secure a spot. - Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants - Please ensure your passport is up to date and ready for use on your travel day - Children aged 12 and over may participate and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. - Solo travelers are welcome and can join shared groups. No minimum participants required. Most departures are guaranteed. - Keep in mind this hike is a challenging trek. travellers have to be in good health and physical shape to fully enjoy every moment of this adventure. - Vegetarian or, vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required ## Compared with other Inca Trail Treks | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 62** | €997 | 4 days | 4.99 (292) | 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 #6 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/inca-trail-tours/?format=md ## More in Cusco - All Cusco tours: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/classic-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-4-days-3-nights/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md