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Inca Trail Treks: The 15 Best Departures from Cusco

33 tours  ·  from $290

Permits are capped per day and sold months in advance, so the decision is made long before you land. These 15 cover the classic four days, the two-day version and the porter arrangements, with prices and what is genuinely included.

Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation - Day one: Abra Málaga to the forest near Santa María
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Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

1.4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

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

This four-day Inca Jungle route mixes a 50-kilometer downhill bike ride, jungle hikes, coffee roasting, optional adventure sports, hot springs, and Machu Picchu. Small groups of up to nine travel with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Francis, Gerson, Luis, or Amaru.

“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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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train - The early train from Cusco to Km 104
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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

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

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

This 2-day trip takes you from Cusco to Km 104, then on foot past Chachabamba and Wiñaywayna to Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate. Guides such as Gilbert, Abelardo, Jason, and Alejandro have led groups with patience and strong local insight. Expect a demanding first day, fresh trail meals, a hotel night, and a stylish Vistadome return.

“What an amazing trip this is. Expect very early starts, the first day is an all-day trek which is of moderate difficulty I would say, culminating in reaching the "sun gate" and an incredible view of Machu Picchu. The second day is an in-depth tour of the site itself and a very fancy train trip back, with a fashion show! Worth every penny.”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Day one: Cusco to Santa Teresa and Hydroelectrica
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From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

3.2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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

You leave Cusco early, ride to Hydroelectrica, walk 2.5 hours to Aguas Calientes, then enter Machu Picchu the next morning. The $290 package includes lodging, meals, admission, transport, and a Circuit 2 guide, with train and bus upgrades available.

“Comfortable enough for a non-seasoned hiker, but still with enough challenge to feel like an achievement. Waking up in Aguas Calientes and entering the ruins early was one of the most powerful travel moments I’ve had.”

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Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour - From Cusco to Ollantaytambo by train
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Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

4.Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

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

Walk the short Inca Trail from KM 104 to Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate with an English-speaking guide, then sleep in Aguas Calientes before exploring Machu Picchu at sunrise. Groups are limited to 16, with meals, permits, transport, a 3-star hotel, and a 5 kg duffle service included.

“The guides were fantastic and amazing. They organized everything very well and provided us with extensive explanations about the places, history, nature, and culture. The level of professionalism was truly very high.”

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Short Inca trail to MachuPicchu || 2days - 1nigth || - From Cusco to Kilometer 104
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Short Inca trail to MachuPicchu || 2days – 1nigth ||

5.Short Inca trail to MachuPicchu || 2days – 1nigth ||

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $670Top rated

This two-day private tour takes you from Cusco by train to Kilometer 104, then along the Short Inca Trail to Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate. You spend the night in Aguas Calientes, return to Machu Picchu early for a 2.5-hour guided visit, and travel back to Cusco by train and bus. Guides have included Baleria, Britzi, and Darex.

“Great tour for Machu Picchu. Excellent tour guide Baleria. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. Highly recommended”

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2 Day - Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Day one, from Cusco to Chachabamba
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2-Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu

6.2-Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $550

Spend two active days reaching Machu Picchu by the classic short Inca Trail. Hike 16 km from Km 104 through cloud forest to Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate, then tour the citadel with an English-speaking guide. Guides have included Ruben, Wilbur, Marko, and Mauro.

“The 2-Day Inca Trail is stunning and totally beautiful. First we got picked up from our hotel and received a lunch bag for the day on the trail. A drive took us to the train station where the Inca Train starts to Machu Picchu. It was a very nice expRead more”

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4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour - Day one, Km 82 to the first camp
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4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour

7.4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $930

Trek 42 kilometers from Km 82 to Machu Picchu over four days with guides such as Nico, César, or Plinio, supported by porters and a trekking chef. You will cross Dead Woman’s Pass, camp three nights, visit Inca ruins, and enter through the Sun Gate.

“Amazing from start to finish. The organisation was perfect, the porters were brilliant, the chef was amazing - (how he produced such delicious food in the middle of the Andes is a mystery - and baked a cake!). Our guide, Nico, was just the Read more”

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Classic Inca Trail 4 days to Machu Picchu - Days two and three: camp life, Inca sites, and changing weather
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Classic Inca Trail 4 Days to Machu Picchu

8.Classic Inca Trail 4 Days to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $820

Walk 42 km from Km 82 to Machu Picchu with Vidal Expeditions over four days. A bilingual guide, porters, cook, three nights of camping, meals, and the train to Ollantaytambo are included. Expect high passes, Inca sites, basic camps, and a demanding final goal.

“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.”

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2 Days Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with hotel - Leaving Cusco at dawn for Km 104
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2 Days Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with hotel

9.2 Days Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $750

Start from Cusco with a private English-speaking guide such as Juan Carlos or Domingo. Hike from Km 104 through Wiñaywayna to the Sun Gate, sleep one night in Aguas Calientes, then tour Machu Picchu early the next morning.

“I recently traveled to Peru with Macha Picchu Viajes and had an amazing experience! They provided excellent service, and although we encountered a couple of issues, their team was responsive and resolved them promptly. Highly recommend for their professionalism and attention to detail.”

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4 Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu - Private Service - Day 2: The hard climb to 4,200 meters
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4 Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu – Private Service

10.4 Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu – Private Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $1,395

Trek the classic 4-day Inca Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu with a private bilingual guide, cooks, porters, camping gear, meals, and return transport. Expect steep climbs, cold nights, ancient ruins, and a sunrise approach through the Sun Gate.

“We had an incredible adventure with Victor and Valencia Travel on our 4-day Inca trail Trek. From the moment we met our guide, Victor, he treated us like family and kept us informed and on track each and every day. His wealth of knowledge anRead more”

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2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - The 5:00 a.m. start from Cusco
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2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

11.2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $761

Start before dawn from Cusco, ride to km 104, and hike through waterfalls and Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate. Your guide leads a second visit to the citadel, with time for photos and possible Huayna Picchu, before trains return you to Cusco.

“This was so fun. You'll love it! What an adventure.”

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Classic Inca Trail 4 days to Machu Picchu - Days two and three: camp life, Inca sites, and changing weather
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Classic Inca Trail 4 days to Machu Picchu

12.Classic Inca Trail 4 days to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,050

Hike the four-day Classic Inca Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu with a professional guide, porters, camp meals, tents, permits, and return transport. The route includes Inca sites, mountain scenery, jungle, and arrival through the Sun Gate. Groups are limited to 16 people.

“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…”

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2 Day - Short Inca trail to Machu Picchu - Private Services - Day one: train to Km 104 and the climb to Wiñay Wayna
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2 Day – Short Inca trail to Machu Picchu – Private Services

13.2 Day – Short Inca trail to Machu Picchu – Private Services

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $796

Travel from Cusco by train, hike from Km 104 through Wiñay Wayna to the Sun Gate, then sleep in Aguas Calientes. Your private bilingual guide sets the pace, explains the Inca sites, and leads your early morning Machu Picchu visit. Guides may include Carlos, Henry, Claudio, or Andrés.

“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!!”

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4 Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu by 360° Train - Day two: Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,215 meters
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4 Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu by 360° Train

14.4 Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu by 360° Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $820

You’ll hike the classic Inca Trail from KM-82 to Machu Picchu in a group of no more than nine. Expect four demanding days, private tents, three breakfasts, three dinners, four lunches, Inca ruins, Dead Woman’s Pass, and a return by train.

“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…”

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2 Day - Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Day one, from Cusco to Chachabamba
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2 Day – Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

15.2 Day – Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $699

You’ll hike the Short Inca Trail from Km 104 through cloud forest to Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate, then spend the night in Aguas Calientes before an early Machu Picchu visit. English and Spanish guides may include Alfredo, Stiven, or Jhimmy. Expect a demanding six-hour day, trains, buses, and a $699 price.

“Saw this tour on your website, paid for it and then 2 weeks before departure tour operator contacted me to say he couldn't get tickets for Inca trail after taking my payment for this. Offered a trip around sacred valley instead and he could get tickets to entry Macha Picchu on day 2 of our trip, so he knew I couldn't get tickets anywhere else for Macha Picchu at that point so I had to accept his offer and lose out on inca trail section. avoid this company”

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