Classic 4 and 5-day treks, the Short Inca Trail and Salkantay combinations
Walk the original Inca road through cloud forest and mountain passes and enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate. We secure your government permit, run our own campsite on the first night and treat our porters fairly.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
The Inca Trail is the undisputed attraction for most people coming to Cusco and it is by far the most…
From US$1,050per person
Book a tripInca Trail to Machu Picchu
Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 7 days is the perfect Peru adventure for travelers who want to…
From US$1,170per person
Book a tripOnly 500 people per day (including porters and guides) can start the trail, and permits are sold by licensed operators with each hiker's passport details. For May–September, book 4–6 months ahead. The trail closes every February for maintenance.
Our own campsite on night one, organic buffet meals by a trekking chef, quality tents and porters with proper equipment, fair wages and insurance.
FAQs
For May–September book 4–6 months ahead; for other months 2–3 months. Permits cannot be changed or transferred once issued.
No. It closes every February for maintenance. You can hike Salkantay or another alternative trek instead.
Moderate to challenging: 42 km in 4 days with a high point of 4,215 m. Good fitness and acclimatization in Cusco are recommended.
No. By law every hiker must go with a licensed operator and official guide.
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