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4-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu & Panoramic Train

By TreXperience
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Price is AU$1,169 per adult
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Features

  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Follow the ancient footsteps of the Incas on one of the world’s most iconic treks. Over 4 epic days, the legendary Inca Trail reveals hidden archaeological sites, starry campsites, and unforgettable landscapes, ending at the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu. This adventure is perfect for bold travellers seeking nature, culture, and once-in-a-lifetime moments.

Why book with TreXperience?

• Travel with an authentic local tour operator who knows every detail of the Inca Trail.
• Visit Machu Picchu: first through the Sun Gate, then with a guided tour.
• Enjoy a genuine camping experience with top-quality tents and equipment.
• Your booking helps support social projects that improve education for local children.
• We ensure our porters and staff are treated well and paid fairly for their hard work.
• End your adventure with a scenic train ride back on either the Vistadome or 360° trains, which offer stunning views of the Sacred Valley.

Activity location

  • Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

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4-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu & Panoramic Train
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 4:30 AM
Price details
AU$1,168.58 x 1 AdultAU$1,168.58
Total
Price is AU$1,168.58

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Inca Trail & Machu Picchu tickets (Circuit 1: Sun Gate sunrise and Circuit 3: Highlights tour)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Safety briefing the day before your tour and free luggage storage
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personal duffle bag (7 kg), sleeping pad, pillow, rain poncho, Inca Trail T-shirt and hand towels
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Porter service for all camping gear and up to 7 kg (15 lb) of your personal items
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bilingual professional guide, experienced chefs and dedicated porters
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Emergency equipment on the trail: first-aid kit, oxygen, and satellite phone
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes and Vistadome or 360° train ticket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    3 nights camping, meals made with fresh local ingredients, daily snacks and purified drinking water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All government taxes, permits and booking fees are fully covered
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All transport during the tour, including hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Spacious Eureka tents (shared by 2 people) and access to private portable toilets
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    (Optional) Tickets for Machu Picchu Montaña or Waynapicchu, they must be booked well in advance. If you have them, please let us know.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    (Optional) Rental Gear: Mattress, sleeping bag and trekking poles. We’re happy to offer guidance.

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability.
  • Only after Manual confirmation from our team, you tour will be 100% confirmed.
  • Vegetarian or, vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Please ensure your passport is up to date and ready for use on your travel day.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Ayapata

  • 6 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Enjoy a cosy night at Aypata Campsite, complete with comfortable camp gear.

Cusco

  • 2h
Your adventure kicks off at 4:30 a.m. with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco, or around 6:00 a.m. from your hotel in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley.

Ollantaytambo

  • 1h 30m
We'll make a breakfast stop in Ollantaytambo town. thi’s the perfect chance to buy any last-minute essentials before the hike.

Inca Trail (Camino Inca)

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
We’ll head to Km 82, where you’ll meet our welcoming adventure team: chefs and porters. After a brief orientation and passport check, your scenic hike begins.

Patallacta

  • 30m
Stroll through quaint villages and soak up stunning Andes mountain views. We'll pause at the Inca site of Willkaraqay to marvel at the Llactapata ruins from a special viewpoint.

Sector Hatunchaca

  • 2h
About an hour later, we'll reach Hatunchaca, where our talented chefs will prepare a delicious lunch. Then, we'll hike another 2 hours through lush landscapes towards Ayapata Campsite.

Campamento de Ayapata

We’ll arrive at Ayapata Campsite, where your cosy tent will be waiting. Enjoy tea, snacks and dinner with stunning mountain views, then rest for tomorrow’s journey.

Day 2: Ayapata - Chaquicocha

  • 6 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Rest at Chaquicocha, a well-equipped campsite for a cosy overnight stay.

Campamento de Ayapata

  • 10h
Start your day with a hot cup of coffee or coca tea delivered right to your tent. After breakfast, we begin the most challenging part of the trek: the climb to Dead Woman’s Pass.

Warmi Wañusqa

  • 4h
At 4,215m (13,829ft), Dead Woman’s Pass rewards you with stunning views and a special ceremony to honour the sacred mountain spirits "Apus". Then we'll descend to Pacaymayo.

Pakaymayu

  • 1h
At Pacaymayo campsite, we’ll enjoy a well-deserved lunch and take some time to relax and recharge before continuing the afternoon trek.

Runkurakay

  • 2h
After lunch, we’ll hike up to Runkurakay Pass (4,000m / 13,123ft), then descend while exploring the fascinating ruins and their unique history.

Sayacmarca

  • 2h
We continue downhill to the mysterious Sayacmarca ruins, where stunning views and Inca history await. After exploring, we head to our campsite for the night.

Chaquicocha Campsite

  • 1h
As the day ends, we’ll arrive at Chaquicocha (3,600m), where a stunning sunset awaits. After dinner, relax under a star-filled sky before a peaceful night’s rest.

Day 3: Chaquiccocha - Wiñaywayna

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Camping with comfortable equipment at Wiñay Wayna Campsite

Chaquicocha Campsite

Start your day with a warm drink and take in one of the trail’s most scenic stretches: lush forests, mountain views, and ancient Inca sites. This is where the real magic happens.

Puyupatamarca

  • 5h
We’ll hike through stunning landscapes to Phuyupatamarca, the “City in the Clouds,” with sweeping views of the Urubamba River and Machu Picchu Mountain.

The Ruins of Intipata

  • 4h
We then arrive at Intipata, known for its wide agricultural terraces and peaceful setting. A perfect place to rest and admire Inca ingenuity.

Winay Wayna Camp

  • 1h
By afternoon, we arrive at Wiñay Wayna. After lunch, enjoy free time to relax or spot the local flora and fauna. Later, join your guide to visit the Inca site before dinner and a special farewell surprise.

Day 4: Exploring Machu Picchu -Cusco

  • 7 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Winay Wayna Camp

  • 1h
After a hearty breakfast, we'll head to the checkpoint and wait for the gates to open at 5:30 a.m. This is the moment you've been waiting for!

Intipunku

  • 1h
We’ll hike the final stretch to Intipunku also known as the Sun Gate, where you’ll catch your first view of Machu Picchu glowing in the early morning light. Truly unforgettable!

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
After soaking in that breathtaking panorama at the Sun Gate, we’ll enter Machu Picchu via Circuit 1’s elevated path (ideal for capturing postcard-perfect photos). Then, we’ll descend to the main gate and switch to Circuit 3 for an exclusive guided tour through the citadel’s most important corners.

Aguas Calientes

  • 2h
After exploring Machu Picchu, we’ll take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy free time to stroll through town and taste some delicious Peruvian cuisine.

PeruRail Vistadome

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
In the afternoon, you’ll board the Vistadome train for a scenic ride through the Sacred Valley. Relax and enjoy stunning Andean views on the way to Ollantaytambo.

Ollantaytambo

  • 2h
Upon arriving in Ollantaytambo, your private transport will be ready to take you back to Cusco.

Cusco

We’ll arrive back in Cusco around 7:30 p.m.

Location

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    Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

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    Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

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