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Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides

5.0 · 1,069 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by AB Expeditions Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
4 days
Group
Shared, up to 8 travellers
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
00:30 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Enter Machu Picchu through the sun gate after hiking the Inca Trail, with porters carrying the camping gear.

Permits, entry, trail meals and the return train are included; a high level of fitness is required and sleeping bags are extra. 4.99 from 1,069 reviews at €909 per person for 4 days.

In our comparison: #3 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: €909 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Water for basic washing, rain poncho, daypack cover, safe storage for luggage, Inca Trail T‑shirt.
  • Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes and Expedition train to Ollantaytambo (afternoon).
  • Lunch
  • Inca Trail permit and Machu Picchu entrance ticket (Circuit 1).
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • All meals on the trail: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners & boiled drinking water from day 2.
  • Satellite phone, radio communication, first aid kit and emergency oxygen.
  • Quality 3‑season tents (2pp per tent), foam mattresses, dining tent with tables/chairs and toilet.
  • Approximately 2‑hour guided tour of Machu Picchu.
  • Pre-departure trek briefing in Cusco.
  • Personal duffel bag and porter service for up to 7 kg of your belongings.
  • Professional English-speaking guide, chef and porter team.
  • Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco; private transport Cusco – Km 82 (Inca Trail start).
  • Sleeping Bag: It is $20
  • Huayna Picchu Moutain: It is $65USD
  • Vistadome: It is $20
  • Walking Sticks: It is $20
  • Lunch - Day 4.
  • Entrance to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes town (US $ 5).
  • Tips (optional).

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
1,069 ratings
Tripadvisor 1,068 · Viator 1

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,068 of 1,069

Star breakdown of all 1,069 ratings

5 stars
1,061 · 99%
4 stars
7 · 1%
3 stars
1 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, meals and camp support; some found cold, wet conditions difficult to cope with.

Praised

  • Patient guides adjust the pace and help hikers through difficult sections
  • Detailed explanations of Inca history, local culture and wildlife
  • Varied, plentiful meals prepared at the campsites
  • Porters have tents and meal stops ready before hikers arrive
  • Small groups create a friendly atmosphere and allow personal attention

Complaints

  • Physically demanding hiking with difficult sections
  • Cold, wet weather made the trek uncomfortable for some

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (9 August 2026 to 7 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
00:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
AB Expeditions; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

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 a high level of physical fitness

Good to know

  • Food included Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Inca Trail Treks

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 62€9094 days4.99 (1069)shared, max 8
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
2 Days Shared Inca Trail to Machu Pichu€6102 days4.99 (543)shared

Ranked #3 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 €909 per adult