--- title: Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 761 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 11636 duration_minutes: 5760 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 1 of 62 (Inca Trail Treks) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/inca-trail-4-day-trek-to-machu-picchu-return-by-vistadome-train/ --- # Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train **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 11636 reviews at €761 per person for 4 days. In our comparison: #1 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Travel confidently with Alpaca Expeditions, Peru's #1 Tour Operator!. 3 Guarantees for Your Inca Trail Adventure: Safety, Quality, and Expert Guidance 1. Security Guarantee We ensure the safety of our guests throughout the entire Inca Trail. There will always be at least one guide behind the group, providing extra support and ensuring no one is left behind. 2. Food Guarantee We guarantee quality food on all our expeditions by following five essential food safety rules: * Keep everything clean. * Separate raw and cooked foods. * Cook thoroughly. * Keep food at safe temperatures. * Use safe water and raw materials. If we ever make a mistake, resulting in food-related issues (e.g., food poisoning), affected people will be completely compensated. 3. Lecture Guarantee All our guides are educated to provide high quality content about the Inca history. After the trek, all lecture materials will be sent to your email in written form for you to review and enjoy at your leisure. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast - Fitness notes apply: see additional information - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €761 per person - Duration: 4 days - Rating: 4.99/5 from 11636 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Alpaca Expeditions - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.99 from 11636 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 11624 of 11636. - 5 stars: 11559 (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 (2026-10-24 to 2026-11-07); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's 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. ## Not included - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - 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 - No heart problems or other serious medical conditions - Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required ## Compared with other Inca Trail Treks | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 62** | €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 | | [2 Days Shared Inca Trail to Machu Pichu](/peru/cusco/tours/2-days-shared-inca-trail-to-machu-pichu/?format=md) | €610 | 2 days | 4.99 (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. 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-trail-4-day-trek-to-machu-picchu-return-by-vistadome-train/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md