--- title: Inca Trail to MachuPicchu 4-Day lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 992 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 128 duration_minutes: 5760 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 26 of 62 (Inca Trail Treks) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/inca-trail-to-machupicchu-4-day/ --- # Inca Trail to MachuPicchu 4-Day **Guidekin's take:** Walk Inca stone paths through cloud forest and tunnels to Machu Picchu. Two-person tents, site entry and porters for camp equipment are included; you need a high level of fitness and must bring or rent a sleeping bag. 4.98 from 128 reviews at €992 per person for 4 days. In our comparison: #26 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The Inca Trail is by far the most famous HIKE in South America and is rated by many to be in the top 5 treks in the world. In just 26.5 miles (43km) it manages to combine beautiful mountain scenery, lush cloud-forest, subtropical jungle and, of course, a stunning mix of Inca paving stones, Inca sites, and tunnels. The final destination of the trail just cannot be beaten: Machu Picchu, the mysterious "Lost City of the Incas". ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 05:00: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €992 per person - Duration: 4 days - Rating: 4.98/5 from 128 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: CrossoverPeru Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 05:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.98 from 128 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 127 of 128. - 5 stars: 126 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, food and porter support; steep stairs and descents make the trek demanding. **Praised:** - Patient guides who share Inca history and encourage hikers through difficult sections - Generous, varied meals with dietary needs accommodated - Porters have camps ready on arrival and help struggling hikers with their bags - Careful organisation and clear communication before and during the trek - Mountain scenery and archaeological sites along the trail **Complaints:** - Steep stairs and descents make the trek physically demanding Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2024-10-01 to 2026-10-28); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Warm meals during the trip - Entrance ticket to Machupicchu Circuit 3 - Porters (to carry the tents, food and cooking equipment) - Lunch - Dinner - Tents. TWO PEOPLE IN EACH TENT - Breakfast - Entrance ticket to Inca Trail KM82 - First-aid kit - Train back to Ollantaytambo train station (Epedition or Voyager Service) ## Not included - 1 lunch The 4 st day - 1 Dinner The 4 st day - Huayna Picchu entrance fee: if you would like to climb this mountain an additional fee of US$ 70.00 per person applies - Sleeping bag (Available for renting) 20.00 USD - Inflatable Mattress (Available for renting) 20.00 USD - Walking sticks 5.00 USD each one - Tips for Porters, chefs and trek guides - Personal Snacks ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 05:00 - 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 - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - A minimum of 02 people per booking is required - 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 · #26 of 62** | €992 | 4 days | 4.98 (128) | 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 #26 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-to-machupicchu-4-day/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md