Inca Trail Treks

Embark on the iconic Inca Trail Treks and experience the journey to Machu Picchu. These treks offer breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and a sense of achievement as you walk the ancient paths once used by the Incas. Our packages include experienced guides, comfortable camping, and all the essentials for a memorable adventure.

The Inca Trail Treks are among the most famous trekking routes in the world, leading adventurers through stunning Andean landscapes to the awe-inspiring citadel of Machu Picchu. This historic trail offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural significance, allowing you to walk the same paths once traversed by the Incas. Each journey is meticulously planned to provide an enriching experience, with experienced guides who offer insightful commentary on the history and culture of the region.

The Inca Trail is renowned not just for its destination, but for the journey itself. As you hike through the Sacred Valley, you'll pass through diverse ecosystems, ranging from cloud forests to alpine tundra. Along the way, you'll encounter various Inca archaeological sites that offer a glimpse into the past. The trail culminates where the first view of Machu Picchu, as the sun's rays enter the mountains illuminating this citadel, is an impressive reward for your efforts.

Why choose Inca Trail Treks?

  • Historical significance: Walk in the footsteps of the Incas and explore ancient ruins along the way.
  • Scenic beauty: Traverse high mountain passes, lush cloud forests, and breathtaking vistas.
  • Unique experience: Combine physical challenge with a profound sense of history and culture.
| 2 Days | With Hotel
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2 Days Inca Trail | Short Inca Trail Hike (With Hotel)

2-Day Inca Trail (with hotel)

The 2-Day Inca Trail, popularly known as the Short Inca Trail, is a shorter version of the beloved four-day Classic Inca Trail. The Short Inca Trail takes you to all the main attractions. Accompanied by an English-speaking local guide, you’ll learn more about Andean traditions and Peruvian history. The 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is the ideal alternative if you were unable to secure a permit for the Classic Inca Trail trek. Click to read real traveler reviews about a wonderful and memorable experience.

Started from:
$480
Per person
| 4 Days | Classic
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Classic Inca Trail Peru – Machu Picchu Inca Trail Tour 4 Days (Group Service)

Classic Inca Trail – Machu Picchu Inca Trail Tour 4 Days (Top-Selling)

Classic Inca Trail Peru is the most popular way to visit Machu Picchu from Cusco. Accompanied by a local tour guide, you will be retracing the footsteps of the Incas.

The whole trail offers the best of Peru in just four days. You will witness everything from scenic landscapes, archaeological sites and Andean traditions.

For those Travellers who have missed a space on Classic Inca Trail we have a GREAT Alternative trek to Machu Picchu (See our 4 Day Salkantay Trek)

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Started from:
$750
Per person
| 1 Day | Full Day
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Trekking Nature & Culture

1 Day Inca Trail to Machupicchu Km 104 | Full day Inca Trail

1 Day Inca Trail to Machupicchu km 104

1 Day Inca Trail  to Machu Picchu hike is the shortest version of all the trails that lead to the Inca city of Machupicchu, you walk the same route as the 2 days Inca Trail and the stretch that you walk on the fourth day of the Classic Inca Trail 4 days. The walk begins at km 104 of the Cusco – Machu Picchu railroad, at an altitude of 2100 meters, reaching a maximum of 2,720 meters at the Sun Gate, 10.5 km away and takes 6 hours at a moderate pace. The journey is charming with beautiful panoramic views, full of flora and fauna also allows us to visit 3 wonderful Inca cities Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna and in the afternoon to Machu Picchu when most visitors are on the way down. ( Book This Trip )

For those Travellers who have missed a space on Classic Inca Trail we have a GREAT Alternative trek to Machupicchu (See our 4 Day Salkantay Trek)

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Started from:
$460
Per person
2 Days | 1 Night
Trekking Nature & Culture

Short Inca Trail Hike with Camping | 2 Days Inca Trail Adventure

Short Inca Trail Hike with Camping | 2 Days Inca Trail Adventure (Top-Selling)

The 2 Days Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu popularly known as the Short Inca Trail is the shorter version of the esteemed Classic Inca Trail of four days.

Short Inca Trail Camping takes you through all the main attractions. Accompanied by an English speaking local tour guide, you will get a deeper insight into the Andean traditions and Peruvian history.

The 2 Days Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is ideal alternative if you could not get your permit to hike the Classic Inca Trail trek.

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Started from:
$520
Per person
3 Days 2 Nights
Trekking Nature & Culture

3 Days Inca Trail to Machupicchu

3 Days Inca Trail to Machupicchu (New Version from Km 104)

3 Days Inca Trail is renowned worldwide, attracting people from many countries, because it includes visiting wonderful Incan sites, seeing wonderful landscapes all the way and finally the arrival at one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the most beautiful sungate, Machu Picchu.

For those Travellers who have missed a space on Classic Inca Trail we have a GREAT Alternative trek to Machupicchu (See our 4 Day Salkantay Trek)

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Started from:
$680
Per person
3 Days | 2 Nights
Trekking Nature & Culture

Inca Trail 3 Days | Machu Picchu KM 82 Unique Challenge

Inca Trail 3 Days | Machu Picchu KM 82 Unique Challenge

3 Days Inca Trail is renowned worldwide, attracting people from many countries because it includes visiting wonderful Incan sites, seeing wonderful landscapes all the way, and finally the arrival at one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the most beautiful sun gate, Machu Picchu.

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Started from:
$900
Per person
4 Days | 3 Nights
Trekking, Nature & Culture

Exclusive Private Journey | 4 Days Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Exclusive Private Journey | 4 Days Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Classic 4 Days Inca Trail is renowned worldwide, attracting people from many countries, because it includes visiting wonderful Incan sites, seeing wonderful landscapes all the way and finally the arrival at one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the most beautiful sungate, Machu Picchu.

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Started from:
$1100
Per person
4 Days 3 Nights
Trekking Nature & Culture

4 Day Salkantay Trek & Short Inca Trail Sky Lodge Dome

4-Day Salkantay Trek & Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Glamping Sky Lodge Dome

You can now go on a great tour through the snowy Salkantay to one of the New 7 Wonders of the Modern World – Machu Picchu.

National Geographic Adventure Magazine rated the Salkantay trek as one of the 25 Best Treks in the World.

Mount Salkantay (or Nevado Salkantay / Salcantay) is one of the most iconic mountains in the Cusco region and the highest mountain in the Vilcabamba Mountain range.

Started from:
$880
Per person
5 Days | 4 Nights
Trekking, Nature & Culture

5 Days Inca Trail to Machu Picchu | An Unforgettable Adventure

5 Days Inca Trail to Machu Picchu | An Unforgettable Adventure

5 Days Inca Trail Unique is renowned worldwide, attracting people from many countries, because it includes visiting wonderful Incan sites, seeing wonderful landscapes all the way and finally the arrival at one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the most beautiful sungate, Machu Picchu.

For those Travellers who have missed a space on Classic Inca Trail we have a GREAT Alternative trek to Machupicchu

Click to see real travellers’ Reviews for a Wonderful Memorable Lifetime experience!

Started from:
$950
Per person
6 Days 5 Nights
Trekking Nature & Culture

6-Day Salkantay Trek & Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Salkantay Trekking

6-Day Salkantay Trek & Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Salkantay Trekking.

A great Alternative Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu by Hiking and glamping in EcoDome

National Geographic Adventure Magazine rated the Salkantay trek as one of the 25 Best Treks in the World.

Mount Salkantay (or Nevado Salkantay / Salcantay) is one of the most iconic mountains in the Cusco region and the highest mountain in the Vilcabamba Mountain range.

Started from:
$1100
Per person
6 Days / 5 Nights
Trekking Nature & Culture

6 Day Inca Trail via Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu (Unforgettable)

6 Day Classic Inca Trail via Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu (Unforgettable)

This is a very unique version of the Classic Salkantay Trek and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The first two days follow one of the common Salkantay trails, but on the 3rd day, we depart the trails to enjoy a less trodden path that connects with the Classic Inca Trail. You even get the opportunity to walk a portion of the Classic Inca Trail on the 3rd day.

The Salkantay Trek is named after Mount Salkantay (6,271 m / 20,574 feet). This Sacred Mountain is higher than any mountain in North America. On the Salkantay trek, you will see gorgeous blue lakes, stunning glaciers, cloud forests, and rainforests. The last portion of this particular trek has an ecosystem more typical of the Inca Trail with lush green vegetation and many archeological ruins. This trek is a great blend of the two most popular hikes within Peru.

Started from:
$1650
Per person
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Frequently asked questions about the Inca Trail

 

  • How to book the Inca Trail

Instructions for Online Booking (Reservations)

Choose a Date

Step One: Check Availability

Make sure to book well in advance. Confirm that there are still available spots in our group and reserve as early as possible since our tour departure dates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your entry date into Peru. If you do not have a valid passport or plan to renew it before coming to Peru, please refer to our FAQ and Booking & Conditions page for more information.

Select your preferred date or join us on any of the fixed departure dates (we need 02 people to open a new departure date). Rest assured that we will never transfer you to another operator, as most travel agencies do here. (They share transportation, food, guides, cooks, and porters) to minimize costs, which is why many charge less than us. They focus on sharing with other companies. But Quechuas Expeditions will organize the tour even if the group consists of only 02 people.

Step Two: Verify Your Personal Information and Make a Reservation

Complete our Inca Trail reservation form (see attachment). Do not make a reservation until you have all the details below. We cannot accept a reservation without all names, nationalities, passport numbers, and ages:

For any Inca Trail reservation, the following client information is required:

  • Full names (exactly as they appear on your passport)
  • Passport nationality
  • Passport number
  • Date of birth
  • Gender

IMPORTANT NOTE: The exact information you provide will be submitted to the Government Institution (INC) in charge of regulating access to the Inca Trail and will be included in the official permit for the requested entry date.

If any changes to the information above occur (e.g., passport number change), please inform your travel advisor by email as soon as possible. The government reserves the right to deny entry to any visitor whose details do not match exactly with the official permit. Quechuas Expeditions Tours assumes no responsibility for denied entry if the passenger’s information changes without prior notice.

Step Three: Trek Deposit

To book the Inca Trail with us, clients must make a deposit. Please note that the program deposit is non-refundable. Without an initial payment, your Inca Trail trek is not confirmed.

Payments can be made via Western Union, PayPal, or Bank Transfer (Western Union is the fastest and most secure payment method in Peru).

Step Four: Trip Invoice Confirmation

We will send you a trip invoice for the trek and deposit (with the signature of our travel advisor) once we receive all the above requirements. Please print this document to present it at our office in Cusco.

NOTE: Before departing for Peru, it is advisable to inform your bank that you will be traveling to Peru so you do not encounter issues with your credit/bank cards while abroad. Remember that the daily withdrawal limit in Peru may be lower than your usual limit in your home country.


PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION FOR THE INCA TRAIL

  • Pre-Trek Briefing
    A pre-departure briefing;
    One or two days before departure, our representative in Cusco will contact clients at their hotels, where they will meet their guide. The guide will provide information and answer any questions regarding your Inca Trail program. We need to know where clients will be staying and their arrival date.

You will meet with your group and guide, and any rental equipment (such as sleeping bags and duffel bags) will be provided if you have requested an extra porter. The actual time of your briefing (6 or 7 p.m.) will be confirmed at your office check-in 2 days before the trek.

If you do not have an operator in Cusco, our office can assist with reconfirming any domestic flights to Lima or other cities. Please inquire for more details when making your reservation.

  • What about the luggage I don’t need during the trip?

We suggest you leave any luggage you don’t need for the hike at your hotel. Nearly all hotels in Cusco have a secure storage area where you can keep your belongings, and they won’t charge you for this service if you return to the same hotel after your trek. However, if they don’t have a storage area, we also have a place where you can leave it with us. Please let us know.

  • How much do the sleeping mat and sleeping bag weigh?

Sleeping mat weight = 1 kg

Sleeping bag weight = 2 kg

 

  • What equipment is provided for the Inca Trail?

We provide sleeping tents (four-season aluminum tents for two people each, with a capacity of 3 people and 10), dining tents, tables, chairs, bathroom tents, kitchen equipment, water purifiers, Thermarest air mattresses, and other camping gear. Our supplier purchases top-quality equipment in Peru, and older gear is regularly assessed and replaced as needed.

 

  • How is the food on the Inca Trail?

A cook accompanies each group on the Inca Trail, and travelers frequently praise the delicious menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ample snacks are provided for your hike. Meals are a mix of local specialties and international favorites. See our Inca Trail menu for details. Vegetarian meals are available upon request, and most other special dietary needs can be accommodated with sufficient notice. (You will never go hungry with us—there will be plenty of food!)

 

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