--- title: Inca Quarry Trail Trek to Machu Picchu 4-Day lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 765 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 236 duration_minutes: 5760 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 7 of 62 (Inca Trail Treks) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/inca-quarry-trail-trek-to-machu-picchu-4-day/ --- # Inca Quarry Trail Trek to Machu Picchu 4-Day **Guidekin's take:** The Inca Quarry Trail combines waterfall scenery with a Machu Picchu visit and a panoramic train ride in one direction. Airport transfers, hotel pickup, tents for two and meals are included; sleeping bags and trekking poles are extra. 4.99 from 236 reviews at €765 per person for 4 days. In our comparison: #7 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This trek is the best alternative if you planning to hike a non-crowded “off the beaten track” route. The trail was built by the Incas 500 years ago and still being used today by local communities to trade. Hiking the Inca Quarry you will enjoy amazing views, secluded waterfalls, Peru’s greatest cultural past, and experienced modern Incan community’s customs. HIGHLIGHTS • Free airport transfer when arrive and leave • Professional highly trained tour guides • You will find petroglyphs, waterfalls, lakes, flora and Fauna • Visit the most remote Sun Gate overlooking the Sacred Valley • Visit the largest Inca Quarry of the Inca empire • Interact with Cachiccata villagers learning their lifestyle ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: Porters to carry food and equipment - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €765 per person - Duration: 4 days - Rating: 4.99/5 from 236 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: TreXperience - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.99 from 236 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 236 of 236. - 5 stars: 234 (99%) - 4 stars: 2 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise patient guides, meals and quiet trails, but the hike is physically demanding **Praised:** - Patient guides who encourage hikers and adapt to different fitness levels - Detailed explanations of Inca history, culture and the landscape - Varied meals prepared at camp, including vegetarian options - Quiet trails and mountain views with few other hikers - Camp and luggage logistics handled by attentive support crews **Complaints:** - Physically demanding hiking that some found harder than expected Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2025-03-26 to 2026-08-22); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Professional English speaking tour guides - Chef to prepare all meals - Transfer in and out from the airport – hotel. - Train round trip ( One way Vistadome panoramic) - 4 man tents for every 2 people - Pick up from your hotel - Bus up and down to Machupicchu - Second guide for groups of 8+ - Pre-departure briefing the night before at 6.00 pm - Porters to carry food and equipment ## Not included - (Optional) Tickets for Machu Picchu Montaña or Waynapicchu, they must be booked well in advance. If you have them, please let us know. - First breakfast, Please consult your hotel for options. Last lunch, it is easily to obtain in Aguas Calientes town. - (Optional) Mattress, sleeping bag and trekking poles. We’re happy to offer guidance. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants - A current valid passport is required on the day of travel ## Compared with other Inca Trail Treks | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 62** | €765 | 4 days | 4.99 (236) | 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 #7 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/inca-quarry-trail-trek-to-machu-picchu-4-day/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md