Inca Trail 4 days to Machupicchu
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 3 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Inca Trail 4 days to Machupicchu worth booking?
Inca Trail 4 days to Machupicchu is a 96-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $943 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 96 hours
- From
- $943 per person
El Camino Inca Clásico de 4 días es conocido como una de las 10 mejores caminatas del mundo, el Camino Inca Clásico es incomparable por su diversidad ecológica y riqueza de tesoros arqueológicos. El Santuario Histórico d
What you get
- Sleeping bag
- First aid kit
- Tables and chairs
- Cook and kitchen staff
- Meals (03 breakfasts/03 lunches/03 dinners)
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and machupicchu.
About this experience
El Camino Inca Clásico de 4 días es conocido como una de las 10 mejores caminatas del mundo, el Camino Inca Clásico es incomparable por su diversidad ecológica y riqueza de tesoros arqueológicos. El Santuario Histórico de Machu Picchu cubre 32,952 acres y es el hogar de una red de caminos incas, decenas de sitios arqueológicos, 10 zonas ecológicas (desde picos glaciares hasta bosques tropicales), más de 450 especies de aves y 200 especies de orquídeas, así como la legendaria ciudad de Machu Picchu. TIPO DE TOUR: senderismo, camping, aventura, historia y cultura. DISTANCIA TOTAL: 45 km / 26 millas. BUENO PARA: aquellos que disfrutan del senderismo y tienen un nivel moderado de condición física. DIFICULTAD: desafiante. CONSIDERACIONES: se requiere permiso (se reserva con anticipación) ALTITUD DE INICIO: 2720 m.s.n.m. / 8920 pies ALTITUD MÁXIMA: 4217 m.s.n.m. / 13780 pies.
What's included
Included
- Sleeping bag
- First aid kit
- Tables and chairs
- Cook and kitchen staff
- Meals (03 breakfasts/03 lunches/03 dinners)
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and machupicchu.
- Briefing at your hotel it will be done the night before your trek.
- Return in expeditions train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Oxygen bottle
- Porters to carry the camping equipment and food
- Professional english speaking guides.
- Sleeping mats and spacious tents.
- Tourist bus Ollantaytambo – Cusco
- Transport to Km. 82
- Bus ticket from machupicchu to aguas calientes.
Not included
- Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the final day (Optional)
- Extra porter (Optional)
- Entrance to the thermal baths at Aguas Calientes (Optional)
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu. (Optional)
- Walking pole. (Optional)
What you'll see and do
We will pick you up early from your hotel for the start of our tour. We will head for Ollantaytambo, where those who wish to can eat breakfast, buy some snacks, or purchase bamboo poles, which will be very useful during the walk. We will then continue in our vehicle to Km. 82 Piskacucho (2700 meters above sea level), where the access to the Inca Trail is located. Here, we must show our permits and identity documents, before beginning our Inca Trail walk. After around 2 hours’ walking, we will arrive at Patallacta (2750 meters above sea level), an archaeological site with a major Inca structure, where our guide will explain the history of the site. Following our visit, we will eat a delicious lunch prepared by our experienced cook and his team. After lunch, we will continue the walk to our first campsite at Wayllabamba (3000 meters above sea level), where we will eat a snack while we wait for dinner. After our evening meal, it will be time for a good night’s rest in our tents.
480 minutes here
DAY 2: WAYLLABAMBA – WARMIWAÑUSCA – PACAYMAYO After a nutritious breakfast, we will continue our walk with a gentle 9-kilometer ascent to the pass known as Warmiwañusca (“Dead woman”), the highest part of the Inca Trail (4200 meters above sea level). This part of the Inca Trail has many steps, making our route more demanding. Some members of the group will need to take this ascent slowly. Once all the members of the group have gathered, we will continue on our way, but this time we will be descending along a stairway, where the trail and the views will offer an unforgettable adventure. During this section, you will be able to enjoy a variety of flora, and the views that make this route so unique. After arriving at our campsite, at Pacaymayo (3600 meters above sea level), we will eat dinner and camp for the night.
360 minutes here · Admission included
Winay Wayna
DAY 3: PACAYMAYO – WIÑAYHUAYNA In the early morning, we will eat breakfast and with renewed energy continue our walk along a 15-kilometer route filled with vegetation, where we will be able to enjoy a series of archaeological sites, each of which served a different function. The first archaeological site we visit will be Runcurakay (3970 meters above sea level), which has two towers that command a strategic view over the valley. We will then continue to Chaquiycocha, where we will rest as we enjoy a delicious lunch, before continuing our walk as far as Phuyupatamarka (“Above the clouds”). Along the way, we will pass through a tunnel carved from the rock, before arriving at Wiñayhuayna, another marvelous complex where we will spend the night. The route will take us around 7 hours.
420 minutes here · Admission included
Machu Picchu
DAY 4 WIÑAYHUAYNA – MACHU PICCHU We will wake up at around 4:30 a.m. and eat breakfast, before saying goodbye to our team of cooks and porters and beginning our descent to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, where we will be able to see the sunrise. We recommend that you carry a flashlight during this part of the route. We will pass the final control point and continue to Inti Punku (“Sun gate”), and on to Machu Picchu, where we will have a spectacular view of the majestic Inca citadel. Upon arrival, you will be able to leave your things in storage, before beginning the guided visit to the archaeological site. We will visit the most important and impressive parts of the ancient Inca city. At the end of your tour, you will be able to continue on foot or take the bus to the small town of Aguas Calientes, where there will be time to eat lunch. Heading to the train station for the return journey to the small town of Ollantaytambo. From here, we will take a tourist bus to the city of Cusco.
240 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Inca Path Tour Operator
Know before you go
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Inca Trail 4 days to Machupicchu. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
excellent trip along the Inca road
Come to this agency on a recommendation from a friend, to make the Inca road to machupicchu 4 days where we had a good service from the company, good organization and excellent treatment as much as our Paul with
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Inca trail 4 days highly recommended
I share my experience during this trip to Machupicchu. The Inca Path agency provided us with everything we needed for this Inca path tour, we were very excellent during the 4 days, well organized throughout the journey. I thank my guide Juan who tried to make our dreams come true.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Excellent excursion
I thank the whole family of the agency and above all my guide Martin who made our trip unforgettable. 4-day Inca Trail the experience I had for Machupicchu. Thank you to everyone in the company.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 96 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 8+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $943 to $973
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Inca Trail 4 days to Machupicchu: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does Inca Trail 4 days to Machupicchu cost?
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Prices start at $943 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cusco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Inca Trail 4 days to Machupicchu take?
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Plan for about 96 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cusco is not rushed.
Is Inca Trail 4 days to Machupicchu worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Inca Trail 4 days to Machupicchu?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Inca Trail 4 days to Machupicchu suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 8. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 96-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Inca Trail 4 days to Machupicchu?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cusco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cusco and add a light layer if any part of the 96-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Inca Trail 4 days to Machupicchu start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cusco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cusco?
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On Outty we rank every Cusco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, Full-Day Humantay Lake Trek (Meals Included), Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cusco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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