Follow the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in a small shared group of up to fifteen, reaching the Sun Gate before sunrise.
Permits and most trek meals are included; the Basic option excludes a sleeping bag, which can be rented. 4.83 from 380 reviews at €849 per person for 4 days.
In our comparison: #62 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.
Option
What the operator says
From, per adult
Inca Trail Basic Service The page price
Pickup included
€849
Inca Trail Complete Service
The COMPLETE option INCLUDES a Thermal Sleeping Bag, Porter & Duffel Bag to carry a total of 7kgs of personal gear for each trekker (3kgs for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 4kgs of personal items). Pickup included
€946
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.
Included and not included
Inca Trail Permits Included / Pre-departure briefing
First aid kit
Lunch
The COMPLETE option INCLUDES a Thermal Sleeping Bag, Porter & Duffel Bag to carry a total of 7kgs of personal gear for each trekker (3kgs for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 4kgs of personal items)
Dinner
Breakfast
Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 6
Porters and cook to carry all shared camping equipment
Tourist Bus Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
Bus Ollantaytambo to Cuzco (1.5 hours)
The BASIC option EXCLUDES a Thermal Sleeping Bag, Porter & Duffel Bag for personal gear.
Camping Accommodation during trek (including tent for 2 people & Basic sleeping pad)
Accommodation Pick-Up on Day 1
Emergency oxygen bottle
Bus Cuzco - KM 82 Piscacucho (starting point of trek)
Entrance Fee to Machu Picchu
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) and three snacks (veggie option available)
Sleeping Bag for BASIC package (Rental $15 USD for the trek)
Day 1 Breakfast, Day 4 Lunch, Bottled Water
Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
Optional Extras - Inflatable Sleeping Mattress ($15 USD for the trek) - Professional Trekking Poles ($15 USD for the trek) - Huayna Picchu Trek (200 Soles) - Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (200 Soles) Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.
Accommodation in Cuzco
Tips (Tipping is 100% optional depending on the service you received. Although tipping is customary in Latin America, it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, we recommend $40-50 USD per trekker for the entire team of porters, cooks and guides.
Prices for optional activities are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please confirm these prices before departing on the trek.
Reviews
4.8
380 ratings Tripadvisor 355 · Viator 25
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 364 of 380
Star breakdown of all 380 ratings
5 stars
351 · 92%
4 stars
13 · 3%
3 stars
3 · 1%
2 stars
6 · 2%
1 star
7 · 2%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise guides, food and porters; late changes to promised itineraries or Machu Picchu entry are the recurring caveat.
Praised
Guides share detailed Inca history and explain the sites along the trail
Patient pacing, rest stops and encouragement for hikers who struggle
Varied camp meals and generous portions earn repeated praise
Porters carry equipment and have tents ready when hikers reach camp
Complaints
Some report late notice that promised Machu Picchu entry tickets were unavailable
Unavailable departures led to changes from the booked Inca Trail itinerary
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (11 September 2022 to 28 October 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Departure
05:30 on Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Bamba Travel; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
Enjoy this trek to Machu Picchu, which is the only one to take you along the original Inca Trail, and reach the Sun Gate before sunrise. Along the way, you will enjoy incredible landscapes and changing environments. This is a spectacularly rich experience in the Andean Mountains in which you will immerse yourself in the Inca culture as you hike 26 miles (43 kilometers) through the heart of the beautiful Andes.
Please note that Inca Trail Trek permits (INCLUDED in your booking) sell fast, so we recommend booking in advance. If there are no more permits at the time you book the trip, we will suggest you an alternative hike to Machu Picchu, or you can get a full refund.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Physical Requirements: This hike is demanding, it’s important to be in good physical condition; The Inca Trail elevation changes make the hike strenuous as there are three passes during the hike and you will have 1.2 miles (1,950 meters) of uphill and 1.4-miles (2,250 meters) of descent
SUGGESTED PACKING LIST: Bring or Rent in Cuzco: hiking poles, rain pants, rain poncho, trekking boots, sandals, warm socks, sweater, thermals, hat, gloves, sun hat, sun block, sun glasses, flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory card (there is limited to no electricity available during the trek), waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitizer, personal first aid kit, water bottle. Bring extra cash for snacks, water, gatorade which doubles or triples in price along the trail.
Children
Minimum age is 7 years
As of June 11, 2022, all travelers over 18 years old must have three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. That means two regular doses plus a booster. Passengers from 12 to 17 years old must prove they are vaccinated with two doses. If they do not have a complete scheme, they must present the negative result of an RT-PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding in their country of origin.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Typical Meals on the Trek: On all of our Treks to Machu Picchu we search for great cooks who provide you with the best tasting meals on the mountain, with specialty menus and the freshest local ingredients available. Here is an idea of what you will be eating during your trek. *Vegetarian Option Available Upon Request (please advise at least 2 days in advance). BREAKFASTS: Hot porridge, quinoa or oats, fried eggs, omelet or pancakes with fresh bread, fried bananas and boiled water for hot tea, coca tea, coffee, chocolate and milk. LUNCH & DINNER: First Course: Quinoa, corn, noodle, asparagus, mushroom or vegetable soup, stuffed avocado or potatoes. Second Course: Chicken breast, beef stew, quinoa, fried rice, hamburgers, fried chicken, spaghetti bolognese, typical dishes: aji de gallina (chilli pepper chicken), escabeche de pollo (marinated chicken) or ajiaco de olluco (spicy potato stew). Desserts: Fried plantains, chocolate pudding, chocolate or vanilla cake and boiled water for hot tea, coca tea, coffee, chocolate and milk. SNACKS: Boiled water for hot tea, coca tea, coffee, chocolate and milk with popcorn, cookies, crackers.
IMPORTANT: Please note that Inca Trail Trek permits (INCLUDED in your booking) sell fast, so we recommend booking in advance. If there are no more permits at the time you book the trip, we will suggest you an alternative hike to Machu Picchu, or you can get a full refund.
Accommodation options: During the trek single travelers will share a tent with another traveler of the same sex and couples will have a tent to themselves
Important: You must provide the following information upon booking: Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport), date of birth, nationality, passport number, date of passport expiration, which must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel; Without this information, the local tour operator will be unable to make the booking
You will have a guide during the trek and on the Machu Picchu tour. However, during your bus and train transfers you will not be accompanied by a guide.
Daily departures with a group of 4 or more
No departures in February due to unfavorable climatic conditions
The COMPLETE service INCLUDES a thermal sleeping bag, foam sleeping mat, duffel bag & porter to carry a total of 7kgs of personal gear for each trekker (3kgs sleeping bag & mat + 4kgs personal items). The reduced BASIC (LIGHT) service ONLY INCLUDES a basic foam sleeping mat and EXCLUDES the thermal sleeping bag, duffel bag & porter to carry personal gear. You will carry your own backpack, sleeping bag, mattress & personal gear. EXTRA ITEMS FOR RENT IN CUZCO: Inflatable Sleeping Mattress, Professional Trekking Poles.
DON'T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS: Original passport, visa (if applicable), insurance card, personal medications.
Travellers who booked their trip using one passport, then renewed or replaced it afterward, must carry their old passport or a photocopy with them on the trip.
*Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details.
No more than 500 people per day are allowed to start the Inca Trail trek at km. 82; This number includes all support staff (ie. porters, cooks and guides) and is very tightly controlled; Once this limit of 500 people is reached, the Trail is effectively closed off for the day and no further bookings can be made; Reservations are not held on the Trail and all permits to trek must be bought as far as possible in advance with complete and correct passport information, to which no modifications can be made; Any attempts at modifications will result in a loss of the permit and any money paid.
Good to know
Food included Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Age rule Minimum age is 7 years
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
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Price
Duration
Rating
Group
This tour · #62 of 62
€849
4 days
4.83 (380)
shared
Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train
€761
4 days
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shared
2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Vistadome & 4-Star Hotel
€533
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shared
Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides
€909
4 days
4.99 (1069)
shared
Ranked #62 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