A private tour for your party pairs the Short Inca Trail with Machu Picchu access on both days.
Walking sticks, selected meals, return train travel and luggage transfer to Aguas Calientes are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.98 from 156 reviews at €689 per person for 2 days.
In our comparison: #20 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
Vistadome class train on the way back (bussines class train)
We guarantee your departure, when you book with Us
free warm jacket donataion for poor kids that are living on the andes
Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
01 oxygen tanks and first aid kit in emergency cases.
Briefing service 2 or 1 day before your tour by your guide.
What does not include? The first breakfast (usually all Cusco hotels include breakfast) Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain ticket (if you are interested please consult with our sales executives) Last lunch in Aguas Calientes (you can make a better choice, there are a lot of different options for restaurants) Tips.
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
156 ratings Tripadvisor 155 · Viator 1
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 156 of 156
Star breakdown of all 156 ratings
5 stars
153 · 98%
4 stars
3 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise patient guides and detailed history explanations; the physical effort of the hike is the caveat
Praised
Engaging explanations of Inca history and the natural surroundings
Patient guides who adjust the pace and encourage struggling hikers
Well organised transport and clear briefings before the hike
Enjoyable meals, including lunches on the trail
Guides who help take photos at chosen viewpoints
Complaints
The hike can be physically demanding, especially on uphill sections
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (21 July 2024 to 31 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Departure
06:00 daily; scheduled through January 2028 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Kenko Adventures; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
We Start at 6 AM in Cusco at your hotel (no 4 AM like the others) Small groups up to 8 people. Exelent english tour guides. Vistadome Train 360 view. on the way back (bussines class train) Free shipping service of your luggage to Aguas Calientes hotel. Door to Door service. All inclisive tour.
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
Hiking distance: 12 kilometers
Minimum Altitude: 2000 m.a.s.l. / 6600 fts. (starting trekking point, km 104)
Maximum Altitude: 2700 m.a.s.l. / 8900 fts. (Inti Punku)
This mountain is located inside Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, which is located at 300 meters more than Machu Picchu Inca Citadel; here it takes approximately just 45 minutes hiking up and other 45 minutes hiking down. This Mountain conserves some archaeological remains as the Moon Temple and other precincts that are interconnected with authentic trails, steps, tunnels and natural formatted caves which made the view more interesting. Without any doubt, this is one of the best attractions of Machu Picchu; the Huayna Picchu Mountain offers a 360 grades view and a stunning view of Machu Picchu Inca Citadel, Machu Picchu
This mountain is located inside the park as well, and is only 1:20 hrs away hiking by your own. Once you reach the summit, you will take impressive photos with panoramic views of the entire valley in which is situated Machu Picchu inca citadel, you will also have impressive views of the Andes Mountain range and the glaciers that protect this unique ecosystem.
Children
According to our government Laws you must be under 18 years of age at the time of your trek, tour, or visit to Machu Picchu (students 18 & above need ISIC cards). For example, if you book a trek at the age of 17 but you turn 18 before you do your trek, you do not qualify for a student discount.
students from 12 to 17 years old, they get discount of $20.
children from age of 2 to 12 they get discount of $20.
children from the age of 0 to 2 they are free.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Meals: Snacks, Lunch and dinner.
Difficulty: Moderate
Accommodation: 3 stars hotel
Climate: Sunny during dry season. Cold, windy and cloudy during rainy season.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Transport: Round trip bus to/from Machu Picchu, train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, minivan vehicle to Cusco.
Climate: Sunny during dry season. Cold and cloudy during rainy season.
We use to visit at your hotel 6 pm or if you prefer during the day 9am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm, please you could send us an email with details to get your briefing time Will be ready any time for our clients.
During the Cusco Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be store at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will need for your hike.
Please be ready with the next information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We cannot purchase an entrance to Machu Picchu or the train without the following information:
Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
Gender
Passport number
Full name
D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
Nationality
It could be greatly appreciated if our clients pay in cash at your briefing time at the hotel (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by PAYPAL online.
All students must send a copy of their passport at booking time to get the discount.
The ISIC Student can get Discount of US$ 20.
You must have a valid current internationally accepted ISIC card in your name.
They could apply for the ISIC Card
You must provide a copy of your ISIC card at your booking time.
Once the tickets have been bought the government does not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date. Tickets are not transferable nor refundable unfortunately.
If you cancel your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!
you have to get your original passport and it is very important and it have to be the same passport number that you sent to us at book time, and also train ticket, other entrances and reservations Will have the same document. The rangers will check when you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport before to board you’re the train.
In case you are changing your Passport or you lost and you get a new one, go ahead and send us your new passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it and when you get to our country no surprises and everything Will be fine.
The climate in our country is very variant and does not consider the normal 4 seasons. Here, in just one day we can see all of the seasons! And this is why we recommend our visitors to be prepared for any occasion, either for rain or sunny days.
A very important factor which alter our world is global warming, which has evolved into a high risky contributor due to the glaciers melting in Peruvian Andes, and it also affect the normal development of our weather.
Nonetheless, something that is very marked in our country and in some cities here in the Andes is that we only have 2 main seasons during the year:
Dry Season: We consider the dry season from the end of April until the end of September, in this period the first rains will start. For this reason, this is the best time to visit our region and our amazing Machu Picchu and also avoid any inconveniences.
Rainy Season: This season starts on October until the end of April approximately, so during this time it is advised to all of our visitors to pack their belongings into waterproof bags, as in our region it can be sunny the first 2 hours and then have a heavy rain.
We know that there are extreme climates worldwide, but this must not stop us from our longing and desire to explore the world, to discover marvelous cultures and interact with them. Be welcomed to Perú and Machu Picchu.
Mountain and the famous Sun Gate (Inti Punku). Currently our government through Ministry of Culture, maintain the visitors income controlled per day, only 400 tickets are offered per day and divided in 2 groups of 200 each. The first schedule starts from 7:00 to 08:00 am and the second from 10:00 to 11:00 am, for this reason its demand is growing day by day and if any of our visitors is interested in this hike, then it is necessary to make a booking at least with 3 months in advance in order to guarantee their visit to this extraordinary place.
The demand to obtain permits for this hike is quickly growing up, for this we advise a minimum of 2 months in advance to book the tickets, as there is a limit for visitors per day to experience this amazing hike. This hike has 2 schedules, the first from 07:00 am to 08:00 am and the second from 09:00 am to 10:00 am with a limit of 200 people per group.
Good to know
Food included Lunch, Breakfast
Age rule According to our government Laws you must be under…
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
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Ranked #20 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