Cusco · INCA TRAIL TREKS
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The classic four-day trail to the Sun Gate is capped by permit and sells out months ahead, so timing is everything. These are the best Inca Trail treks: the full four-day route, the shorter two-day version, and the operators who run them well. Group sizes, what gets carried for you, and how far ahead to book.
A small-group Inca Jungle Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu with a 50 km downhill bike, hands-on coffee roasting, and optional Cocalmayo hot springs.
“Amazing 4 days trip, with a lot of activities besides hiking. Great accommodation, food and in general a fun way to spend experience the inka trail in a different way.”
Hike the short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with sunset and sunrise access, chef-made picnic meals, and a panoramic Vistadome train ride.
“It was excellent. A very good way to get to machu pichu, and a brilliant way to get out”
2 days from Cusco to Machu Picchu with an early-entry ruins visit, Hydroelectric-to-Aguas Calientes hike, Aguas Calientes hot springs, and guided circuits.
“Great balance of adventure and comfort. Day one offered jungle paths, stones and nature, day two rewarded us with the classic Machu Picchu views. The guide was great at explaining Inca architecture and culture, and transport was smooth. Highly recommend if you want trekking + ruins in one quick trip.”
Catch Machu Picchu sunrise on a 2-day guided Inca Trail overnight hike. Wiñay Wayna, Sun Gate, Aguas Calientes hotel, circuit 3.
“Richard and Walter were amazing. Walter literally transported us back to Inca times with his vivid storytelling. Richard ensured everyone complete the track with safety.”
2-day short Inca Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu with Wiñay Wayna, Inti Punku, an overnight in Aguas Calientes, and a guided site tour.
“Great tour for Machu Picchu. Excellent tour guide Baleria. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. Highly recommended”
Do the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 2 days: Sacred Valley hike, cloud-forest scenery, and a sunrise visit to Machu Picchu.
“Overall, the 2-day tour was an excellent experience. To put it briefly, I had a truly transformative experience hiking up to Machu Picchu. The beauty and majesty of the mountains make it readily clear why the Incas came to the site to connect Read more”
Hike the Ancascocha trail on a small group to Machu Picchu. Camping, meals, and park fees included, with fewer crowds than classic routes.
“Loved this trek. I did two other treks with another company and really feel Action Peru delivered a better experience. And the other tour group is a major operator while Action Peru is smaller. So pros and cons.”
A 4-day Inca Trail trek from Km 82 to Machu Picchu via Sun Gate, with camping, permits, guides, and train back included.
“Amazing trip. We had the best guide Nico. The food along the trip was fantastic despite the fact we were camping. The porters, chef, guide and company that ran this tour were second to none. No question went unanswered.”
Hike the Classic Inca Trail in 4 days with a small group, camping, meals, and a guided Machu Picchu visit from Cusco.
“If the Inca Trail is on your bucket list then don't hesitate to book with Vidal Expeditions. Great communication and planning before we arrived in Peru and throughout the entire trek.”
Private 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Aguas Calientes hotel, sunrise guide, and included trains, buses, and meals.
“I had an amazing experience with this Cusco and Machu Picchu tour! The company took care of everything from start to finish. The arrangements were smooth, the hotel was great, and our guide Dominic was excellent, very friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the history. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Peru!”
A private 4-day Inca Trail trek with guided passes, on-trail chef meals, camping gear, and sunrise Machu Picchu access from Cusco.
“We had an amazing 4-Day Inca Trail experience with Victor and a team of porters that all worked so hard to ensure we had the best trip. Victor was so knowledgeable about Incan history and Peru in general, and he always made sure we kneRead more”
Hike Peru’s short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu via Sun Gate, with Wiñay Wayna ruins, meals included, and a guided site visit.
“We had an incredible time on the Short Inca Trail. Our guide, José, was incredibly knowledgable and made the experience wonderful. José took good care of us and I would go on another guided tour with him in a heartbeat. Thanks, José!”
Classic 4-day Inca Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu with permits, meals, tents, porters, and a smooth train-and-bus return.
“Our guide, Freddy, was excellent and had great knowledge of Quechuan history and culture. The cook, Armando, was also excellent and prepared meals, worthy of a fine restaurant using camp cooking equipment. Finally, our porters were extremely capable, helpful, and kind. On the other hand, the company, Quechuas Expeditions, was disorganized and did not seem very interested in our trip. For example, unlike other companies, whose clients were hiking around us, they did not provide a clean portable toilet, but instead left us to use the atrocious bathroom facilities along the Inca Trail. Also, the guide was not scheduled to accompany us all the way from Machu Picchu to our…”
Two-day private Short Inca Trail from km 104 to Wiñay Wayna, watch Machu Picchu at sunrise, and enjoy guided time plus free exploration.
“We did the one day hike and the tour of machupicchu the following day, the tour we had was Henry and I genuinely can not praise him enough, very knowledgeable and during the hike made sure everyone was ok and stayed with the people that needed the most help, we had a cusco tour with him the next day and that was extremely good as well, spent the night in the machupicchu village, what an amazing place and had the private tour the next day, what an amazing experience!!”
Small-group 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with private tents, organic meals, and ticketed ruins plus Sun Gate views.
“DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY "HAPPY GRINGO TOURS" This company is hopeless. Very bad communication and management. They never contact and share any booking details until very last minute. Finally they contacted us 1.5 days before the inca trial start date was to inform us the start date need to PUSH BACK ONE DAY. Happy Gringo Tours claimed there is a new ticket system from Machu Picchu new management and everyone in the tour will be affected but ended up it is a LIE. We have to reschedule our accommodation and other planned activities because of this last minute change. Do not book with them unless you want a…”
