The 15 Best Inca Trail Treks to Machu Picchu

Classic Inca Trail Trek 4D/3N to Machu Picchu (Group Service) - Day 1: Llactapata and your first taste of Inca Trail camp life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,653 reviews · from $795Our pick

A classic Inca Trail trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu with expert local guides, great campsite meals, and a smooth group setup.

“It was a fantastic hike with a group of international hikers. Representatives from Alpaca expeditions were professional from start until the end. Especially I would like to mention the two guides Jaime and Jan Carlo who where enthusiastic, full Read more”

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Machu Picchu: 4-Day Inca Trail Trek with Panoramic Train Ride

2.4-Day Inca Trail Trek with Panoramic Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,568 reviews · from $756

4-day Inca Trail trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu with 3 nights camping, guided passes, and a Vistadome panoramic train ride.

“Highly highly recommend! Book with viator! The experience was one for a lifetime! 😇 Everything was so well thought out with you in mind. 💕”

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Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2D/1N

3.Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2D/1N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,007 reviews · from $550

Short Inca Trail 2D/1N to Machu Picchu via Sun Gate, with train, 3-star Aguas Calientes hotel, and guided citadel tour.

“Great option of you don't have time for the full 4-5 day trek. Views were absolutely gorgeous from beginning to end. Highly recommend”

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2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

4.2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,876 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $590

Two days on the Inca Trail’s last stretch to Machu Picchu, overnight in Aguas Calientes, and a Vistadome panoramic train ride back to Cusco for $590.

“This company and the team of guides were terrific! So was the itinerary. The trip was everything they advertised, and delivered better than any company I have used. Communication was excellent both before and during—-no surprises. Our guides (Johny, Sebastian and another gentleman) went to great effort to be sure we enjoyed the trip! They were friendly and very helpful. For example, not only would they do like many, and take a photo if you asked, these guides would suggest good spots, and ask if you want one—often! They’d even offer to carry things for you if you felt tired!! And they NEVER rushed us! They made us feel their…”

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Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides

5.Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $998

A guided 4-day Inca Trail trek from Km 82 to Machu Picchu, with expert staff, permits, and Circuit 1 ticket included, plus camp comfort.

“It is a very unique and exciting experience to learn about the Inca heritage while enjoying the magnificent jungle scenery. All the hiking arrangements were going by the plan. All the staff were friendly and food was well prepared. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

6.4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 432 reviews · 4 days · from $470

Bike Abra Málaga, roast coffee in the jungle, optionally soak at Cocalmayo, then reach Machu Picchu with a small Cusco group in 4 days.

“The trek was amazing and all the activities were great! The mountain biking was a particular highlight. All the food and accommodation is great! Our guide Francis was brilliant, he was so fun and knowledgeable and really made us feel comfortable. Cannot recommend this experience enough it is incredible!”

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4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu Through the Inca Trail

7.4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu Through the Inca Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews · from $833

Classic 4-day Inca Trail trek from KM82 to Machu Picchu, camping and meals included, with sunrise at Sun Gate plus transfers.

“My husband and I strongly recommend that you book with a different tour provider. There are so many other operators that ran much more professional treks, and we often found ourselves regretting our decision to book with Bamba Experience. We had two guides for thRead more”

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4 Day – Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Group Service

8.4 Day – Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Group Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $949

4-day Inca Trail from KM82 to Machu Picchu with a guided sunrise, fully supported camping, and train back to Cusco.

“Victor our guide was amazing, his knowledge and passion about our trip was second to none! Victor was encouraging, genuine and a fantastic person!”

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2 Days Shared Inca Trail to Machu Pichu

9.2 Days Shared Inca Trail to Machu Pichu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $670

Two-day shared Inca Trail to Machu Picchu from Cusco: Wiñay Wayna picnic, Sun Gate views, Aguas Calientes hot springs, guided tour.

“Had an amazing experience with our guide, Aiben, from AB Expeditions!! The tour was absolutely amazing, and our guide made the trip so worthwhile. We learned so much about the history, can’t believe we got to experience it. Would recommended Aiben and AB Expeditions to anyone looking to take a tour here.”

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Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 2 Days and 1 Night

10.Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 2 Days and 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $600

Short 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with a small group, Sun Gate arrival, and a guided circuit 3 visit plus smart pacing.

“Machu Picchu is magnificent. Like nothing I've ever seen before. The trail on day one was challenging but so beautiful and our guide Hipo really made the whole experience for us. He was so enthusiastic, supportive and knowledgeable. He”

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4-Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

11.4-Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $850

Classic 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with a small group, English guide, camp meals, and a dawn arrival at Inti Punku.

“Went with Edwin as our tour guide. Unforgettable experience and he was incredibly knowledgeable and great to get to know as a person. Would highly recommend to anyone. They were clearly the best tour of the bunch.”

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Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 4 Days / 3 Nights

12.Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 4 Days / 3 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,095

Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 4 days: camping with porters, sunrise at Sun Gate, and included Machu Picchu circuits for small groups.

“Glad I did it. The food was amazing, the stuffed avocado on the first day was my favorite. The porters were kind and strong and would keep spirits high when they passed. Carlos was very knowledgeable about the history of the Inca trail and Machu Picchu.”

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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

13.Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 2 days · from $582

Hike the Inca Trail with sunrise and sunset at Machu Picchu, then ride a panoramic Vistadome train back from Aguas Calientes.

“Our guide was terrific both on the trek on day 1 and the main visit to Machu Picchu on day 2. Anyone booking should know the short Inca trek is quite challenging in parts and day 1 is not an easy stroll, other than that great value and very well organised.”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

14.2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 244 reviews · 2 days · from $290Best value

A fast, active 2-day route from Cusco to Machu Picchu with early entry, a guided citadel walk, and Aguas Calientes hot springs.

“Perfect blend of hiking and history. Day one was scenic and peaceful, and day two ended with breathtaking views in Machu Picchu with fewer crowds. Well organized and unforgettable.”

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Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

15.Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · 2 days · from $585

2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with sunrise at Sun Gate, Wiñay Wayna ruins, cooked meals, Aguas Calientes hotel, English guide.

“I Long first day. I got out together with some incredible nice people. They made this experience even better as we had a fellow at nearly 60 years and he was struggling on every climb. He had one of the biggest mental wins on this trip. The group was okay with his pace and our guide Said we were on time to finish the trek. So slow and steady we made the first hike with incredible spirit. Lunch is completely too much in a good Way. There were sooo many dishes. The ‘gringo-killer’ is not that bad if you have made it to this point. You Can crawl on all…”

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