4-Day Ultimate Guided Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

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Bennett C.

June 09, 2025

I highly recommend the company Inca Trail Machu The service was excellent in every way. My high expectations were met and even exceeded. Should have 6 stars. Our guide Josias was exceptional. He was well organized and very helpful when some people got sick and was willing to do whatever it took to help us make it. The chef and porters all did an excellent job. It was amazing to have such good meals on the trail. I recommend the 5 day Trek. We hiked the standard 4 days and we tour circuit 1. However, we were very tired by then and it was nice to have the extra day to rest and finish tour circuit 2 Machu Picchu and the mountain the next day. We had a very good trek...

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daniel s.

September 17, 2023

This is an absolutely fantastic hike and worth every penny (we did the 4-day Inca Trail). I highly recommend Inca Trail Machu as a guide service. They provided a great experience from pickup to drop off and everything in between. A few things I loved about them are: First, Julio, our guide, was great. He was friendly and knowledgeable and made you laugh and feel good during the rougher part of the hike. He also helped us get home when some protestors disrupted the train service. We had multiple trains that were canceled, standing a lot of tourists, and we weren’t sure if we were going to get stuck in Aguas Calientes for the night. While we waited, Julio helped us find a restaurant that had a shower we could use, we hung out and had dinner and some local drinks, and then he went to the train station to help us navigate the mayhem of trying to secure one of the final seats out that night (people in Peru don’t wait politely in lines, FYI). Next is the small groups. Some of the other guide services had 10+ people in their groups, while we had 6 (I think they top out at 8 people). The group consisted of my girlfriend and I and a group of 4 Dutch guys who were childhood friends. This created an extremely personal experience as we had a small group for meals, and during the hike while not having to wait on stragglers. As the 4 Dutch guys were fine being on their own and preferred to run the trail, this left Julio with my girlfriend and I to walk as our own kind of private tour for long stretches. It also allowed us to move faster on the final morning to make our way to the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu before the other larger groups, allowing us to get less crowded pictures and views. The porters and cooks were also top-notch. I think I ate better on the trail than I do at home. The creations of meals that were served were unique and tasty. I would have been impressed at a restaurant, let alone on a trail miles from the nearest store, they even had a surprise for the final meal, I won’t ruin it but it was insane they could make it and it was super tasty. The porter gently woke you up every morning with some coca tea if you wanted, and then while you ate, they packed up your tent, when you arrived at the campsite for the night, your tent was waiting for you, and you could crawl in and relax while dinner was being cooked. The tents were spacious for you, and a +1 with both your gear, we did not feel cramped. Also, the sleeping bags and pillows were comfortable, allowing for a peaceful sleep throughout the night. Make sure to book the Huayna Picchu tour as this is a separate ticket that allows you to climb even higher to a guard tower that overlooks the city. It is incredible. I’m extremely afraid of heights and part of the climb is a little scary but totally worth it. I would also recommend using the provided walking sticks (note you can’t bring them into the city so I’d use theirs over your own as you can turn them in before you enter) as they help not only on the uphill but also going down the stone steps when wet. Make sure you bring cash on the trail to tip the porters, as they will leave before you enter the city and you won’t have time to get to an ATM. These guys turn and burn to get back and do the hike again with another group. They are awesome and deserve the tips!

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Michelle R.

December 06, 2022

10/10 would recommend booking with Inca tours. They were a great company to work with and our guide Bernabe is the best there is. He and the porters went above and beyond what we expected and made this experience a trip of a lifetime. We chose to do a 3 day / 2-night trip. We picked this because of our tight timeline. Although, if time permits, I suggest taking your time and doing it in 4 or 5 days. We are backpackers from Colorado and 3 days on the Inca Trail was difficult especially day 1. Our guide Bernabe met us the night before and ran us through the itinerary. We initially thought we booked a tour that included other groups but turned out to be just my wife and I. This made the hiking much more enjoyable. Our small group let us move quickly which was nice to put some distance between us and other large tour groups. This made our experience feel a little more isolated and remote which we really enjoyed. Bernabe taught us all about the Inca ruins along the trail. He had insightful knowledge about the Inca people, history and of the local botany. The second night at camp, we found ourselves unable to take our eyes off the sun set. We found ourselves in a moment of self-reflection and gratitude high above the clouds watching the sun set on Huayna Picchu. This day happened to be my wife's birthday which made it extra special. After another beautifully prepared and diverse meal. Bernabe tells us our chef prepared a BIRTHDAY CAKE! They brought out a cake and we ate cake with our porters. It was a birthday for the books. The next morning, we made it to Machu Pichu around 8am and took amazing photos from the upper level before walking through Machu Pichu. This experience would not have been possible without our team of porters who are the real MVP's, these men work so hard and were so friendly. This entire trip we felt a deep respect, privilege and honor to be hiking through these mountains. In a somber moment we gave thanks to the pacha mamma for all she provides. As we finished, the clouds cleared and the sun shone down on us, another serendipitous moment along the trail. For us this trek was why we came to Peru, Machu Pichu was the cherry on top. The Inca Trail was on our bucket list and it did not disappoint. We are so thankful for Bernabe and the team of porters for sharing this experience with us and making it come true.