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Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train

5.0 · 11,636 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Alpaca Expeditions
Duration
4 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Follow the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with porter support and a portable toilet reserved for the group.

Drinking water, lunch and dinner are included; bring or rent a sleeping bag and book for at least two people. 4.99 from 11,636 reviews at €761 per person for 4 days.

In our comparison: #1 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: €761 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Personal porter up to 7k per person
  • Drinkable water along the trek
  • Portable chemical toilet only for our groups
  • Briefing session the night before of the the tour at 6pm in our office
  • Tours taking place through January 2027: Vistadome Train Experience.
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Camping in 4-man Eureka tents only used for 2 people
  • Breakfast
  • Tours taking place from March 2027 onward: Expedition Train Experience.
  • First aid kit, oxygen tank and Satellite phone -safety first
  • Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
  • Expeditions tourist Class Train to return on the last day
  • Sleeping bag , trekking poles, air matts (available for rent)
  • Tips for the crew (optional)
  • Travel insurance
  • Upgrade to the Vistadome Train from March 2027 onward: +$20 per person.

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
11,636 ratings
Tripadvisor 11,617 · Viator 19

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 11,624 of 11,636

Star breakdown of all 11,636 ratings

5 stars
11,559 · 99%
4 stars
65 · 1%
3 stars
4 · 0%
2 stars
3 · 0%
1 star
5 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, meals and organisation; leaking tents are a recurring caveat.

Praised

  • Guides who explain Inca history and encourage hikers through difficult sections
  • Varied meals that exceed expectations for food cooked on the trail
  • Efficient campsite organisation by hardworking porters
  • Guides who create a friendly, supportive group atmosphere

Complaints

  • Some report leaking tents, while others praise the equipment
  • Concerns about working conditions for porters

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (24 October 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
Runs daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Alpaca 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Good to know

  • Food included Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
  • Fitness notes apply see additional information
  • 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

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 62€7614 days4.99 (11636)shared
2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Vistadome & 4-Star Hotel€5332 days4.99 (4074)shared
Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides€9094 days4.99 (1069)shared
2 Days Shared Inca Trail to Machu Pichu€6102 days4.99 (543)shared

Ranked #1 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 €761 per adult