About this trip
Five days from Cusco to Machu Picchu on foot, following the original Inca Trail rather than arriving by bus or train. It's a proper trek — steep climbs, high passes, and long days — but you're rewarded with ruins, mountain views, and rivers along the way most visitors never see.
A full support team of guides, cooks, and porters handles the logistics, so your job is simply to keep walking and take in the scenery. It builds to that first sight of Machu Picchu, which you reach on foot rather than pulling up in a coach with everyone else.
What you'll do
- Trek the classic Inca Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu
- Pass Inca ruins along the route, not just at the final site
- Cross high mountain passes with sweeping valley views
- Camp and eat meals prepared by a dedicated trekking crew
- Arrive at Machu Picchu on foot, before the day-tripper crowds
- This is a genuine trek — expect steep uphill sections, altitude, and long walking days, so some hiking fitness helps
- Guides, cooks, and porters are with you throughout, handling camp and meals
Worth it if you're fit enough for high altitude and value exceptional guides and support staff. Think twice if you need budget accommodation or prefer smaller group sizes.
- Guides and porters consistently go above and beyond, with specific mention of gear adjustments for struggling trekkers.
- Food quality on trek is genuinely good, repeatedly praised across multiple reviews as a standout element.
- Organization is meticulous; support crew handles logistics seamlessly so you focus on the scenery and experience.
- High altitude demands real fitness; no reviews mention difficulty levels, suggesting it suits already-active trekkers best.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cusco · 20 Aug – 21 Aug
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