TREKKING · 4-DAY EXPERIENCES

15 Four-Day Treks Around the World

66 tours  ·  from $138 a head

Good four-day treks fill up months ahead and the permitted ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Pokhara: 4-Day Ghorepani, Poonhill & Ghandruk Mountain Trek - From Pokhara to Naya Pul and Ulleri
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Pokhara: 4-Day Ghorepani, Poonhill & Ghandruk Mountain Trek

1.4-Day Ghorepani, Poonhill & Ghandruk Mountain Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 4 days · from $181Our pick

Spend four days walking from Pokhara through Ulleri and Ghorepani to Poon Hill and Ghandruk. A private English, Hindi, or Nepali-speaking guide handles permits, meals, rooms, transport, and pacing. Guides such as Jeet, Santosh, Chandra, Tanka, and Bala are praised for friendly support and local insight.

“The amazing views, and sunrises quietness in the hills . My guide Santosh was amazing , informative , very kind and thoughtful”

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TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG - Day 1: The four-hour road from Medan to Bukit Lawang
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TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG

2.TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $302

Travel from Medan to Bukit Lawang by private car, then spend two days trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park. Guides including Izoen, Dedek, Jonhy, and Hafizh lead you in search of orangutans, monkeys, and gibbons, with riverside camping, meals, traditional rafting, and two nights in a local room.

“Un bonito trekking de dos días y una noche de la mano de Dedek, Jonhy y compañía! Nos encantó la convivencia, el entorno y poder disfrutar de los animales en libertad! Hicieron de la experiencia algo inolvidable! Gracias!”

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4 Days Poon Hill Trek - Tea houses, food, and daily comfort
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4 Days Poon Hill Trek

3.4 Days Poon Hill Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $405

You’ll hike from the Pokhara region through terraced farmland, villages, and old forests to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters. The private trek can be adjusted to your pace and may include Tadapani and Ghandruk. Guides such as Binod, Bikram, Chandra, and Tobonath have been praised for friendly support, local insight, and careful planning.

“I recently did the classic Ghorepani–Poon Hill–Tadapani–Ghandruk trek over 3-4 days, and it was one of the most rewarding short treks I’ve ever experienced in Nepal. A big reason it went so smoothly was our tour guide, Mr. Binod—prRead more”

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Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights - Day two: the climb toward Marampata and Choquequirao
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Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

4.Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $698

This four-day, three-night trek takes you from Cusco through the Apurimac Canyon to Choquequirao, with a guide, chef, porter, meals, camping, and transport included. Guides named in guest feedback include Elias, Sebastian, and Gary, though your team may differ. Expect steep climbs, early starts, simple camps, and far fewer people than at Machu Picchu.

“With all of the positive reviews that I read for TreXperience, our expectations were very high. We were incredibly happy to have those expectations exceeded treXperience was efficient, friendly, competent, and everything went very smoothly. We had a fantastic four days. Our guide Elias could not have been a better guide. He was patient and kind, inspired us to keep going on the steep hills, and shared lots of historical and archaeological knowledge. Our chef Leandro prepared meals that you cannot believe were possible while trekking for four days. His assistant Elias was incredibly helpful and friendly. Our mule master Boris was cheerful and efficient. The whole team could not…”

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Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights - Day 1: Soqma to Chancachuco Valley
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Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights

5.Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $730

Trek from Cusco along the demanding Ancascocha Trail, crossing the 14,599-foot Kuychiccasa Pass and visiting Perolniyoc ruins. Your small group has a local guide, cooks, camping equipment, meals, park fees, and one night in Aguas Calientes before a guided Machu Picchu visit. Ask who leads your departure, as guides have included Lino, Lina, Edison, Christian, and Eddy.

“My brother and I did this trip and had an amazing time! This trail, while not the classic Inca trail, is a great experience. The hike goes through the mountains and gives amazing views without the crowds of the classic trail. We visited several Incan Read more”

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4-day Poon Hill Trek - Teahouse nights and what your payment covers
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4-day Poon Hill Trek

6.4-day Poon Hill Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $400

You’ll hike through Nepal’s Annapurna conservation area on a four-day trek from Pokhara, staying in teahouses and rising early for sunrise from Poon Hill. A licensed English-speaking guide leads the way, with one porter for every two hikers. Guide Purna has earned special praise for making the trek feel personal and well supported.

“Our guide Purna was incredible!! He made the trek so much more than we could have imagined! The trek was amazing with the most spectacular views! Can’t recommend enough😊”

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4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour - Day one: Km 82, the Vilcanota River, and 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

Hike the classic four-day Inca Trail from Km 82 to Machu Picchu with an experienced guide, porters, chef, camping gear, meals, permits, and return transport. Expect steep climbs, high altitude, cloud forest, ancient ruins, and an early Sun Gate arrival. Guides may include Nico, Cesar, Plinio, or Josias.

“I joined the Inca Trail tour with Tierras Vivas, and our tour guide Nico Raul made the whole experience truly unforgettable!”

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Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome - Day 2: The Salkantay Pass at 4,650 meters
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Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome

8.Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $761

Trek from Cusco through the Salkantay Pass at 4,650 meters, sleep in Sky Lodge domes, cross cloud forest and arrive at Machu Picchu for a guided visit. Guides such as Fernando, Nildo, Jose, and Steven have led recent departures, with meals, porters, train travel, and lodging in Aguas Calientes included.

“My mother and I did the 4 day Salkantay trek with Fernando as our guide. He was so patient, accommodating, and really knowledgeable of everything to do with the mountain and history of the Incas. The trek entailed many history lessons from Fernando where everyone learned so much. There were different levels of fitness on the trek and Fernando accommodated everyone, provided coco leaves, and encouraged us at times where we were exhausted. The food on the trek was absolutely amazing, the chef outdid himself every night. The accommodation on the mountain was very comfortable aswell. I thought the prices and tips were all very fair, I wish I could…”

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Pokhara: 4-Day Mardi Himal Trek - Day 1: Kande to Forest Camp through thick forest
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Pokhara: 4-Day Mardi Himal Trek

9.4-Day Mardi Himal Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 59 reviews · 4 days · from $139

Hike from Pokhara through Gurung and Magar villages, rhododendron forests, and alpine trails to Mardi Himal Viewpoint. A private English or Hindi-speaking guide such as Kaji, Ramit, Lalit, or Prabit handles the route and logistics. Expect long stair climbs, basic tea houses, and a superb sunrise over Fishtail and Annapurna.

“Fantastic trek up to Mardi Himal viewpoint. From the start the communication with Bijay from MTA trekking was efficient and friendly and made the planning stage of the trip a breeze. Our guide, Ramit, was excellent and we really enjoyed his company for the 4 days, especially learning about his local area and even meeting members of his family at some of the camps! He truly helped to make the whole experience feel authentic. The trek itself is challenging, even with a reasonable level of fitness, but incredibly rewarding - the views from the viewpoint are simply too breathtaking to put into words. I would recommend taking on the Mardi…”

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4-Day Private Poon Hill Trekking Tour - Day 1: From Nayapul to Ulleri in about six hours
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4-Day Private Poon Hill Trekking Tour

10.4-Day Private Poon Hill Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $359

This private four-day trek takes you from Pokhara through Ulleri and Ghorepani to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters, then back to Pokhara. You hike with an English-speaking guide, sleep in teahouses, and have meals, permits, and a first-aid kit included. Guides praised by name include Raj Kumar, Kumar, Roman, and Saroj, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Amazing! Friends and I took a 5 day trek in the Annapurna region, and we had an adventure of a lifetime. Although we made a decision to switch our trek from ABC to Poonhill after finishing the first day, our guide Raj Kumar and the rest of tRead more”

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Mt Rinjani Trekking 4 Days and 3 Nights - Day 1: waterfalls before the mountain
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Mt Rinjani Trekking 4 Days and 3 Nights

11.Mt Rinjani Trekking 4 Days and 3 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $469

This private Lombok trek takes you from Sembalun to Mount Rinjani’s summit, Segara Anak Lake, hot springs, and Senaru Crater Rim. You camp in the mountains with local guides and porters, including guides such as Mul, Hadie, Dani, and Edy. Expect tough climbs, long days, and excellent scenery.

“My experience with Halomi-Trekker was amazing. Planing the trip with them was really easy and they katered all our wishes.”

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4 Days Mount Meru Trekking - Day one: Arusha to Miriakamba Hut
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4 Days Mount Meru Trekking

12.4 Days Mount Meru Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $1,000

Trek Mount Meru from Arusha with Rupia Adventure in a small group of up to four. You’ll walk through grassland, rainforest, heather, and volcanic rock, with guides such as Gideon, Emmanuel, Laurent, and Maziku reported on recent departures. Meals, park fees, hotel pickup, huts, and an armed ranger are included.

“We thanks Rupia Adventure for made our dream come true, our guide Emmanuel and other team were friendly from day one to day four, everything were good, highly recommend Rupia Adventure”

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 4 days - Day three: coffee country and the walk beside the Urubamba River
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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 4 days

13.Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 4 days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $590

You will trek from Challacancha across the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu, with visits to Humantay Lagoon, coffee farms, cloud forest, and Aguas Calientes. English-speaking guides such as Gilber or Rene may lead the group, though guides vary. The package includes meals, lodging, horses, transport, and Machu Picchu entry.

“We got very sick and the company did not provide the guide w a first aid kit or oxygen balloon as advertised in the itinerary! It didn’t end there. I had to pay 200$ out of pocket to get us by taxi to lower elevation. We drove on dangerous rRead more”

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4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco - Day 1: Lares hot springs and the climb to Wakawasi
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4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco

14.4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $847

You’ll trek from Lares to Ollantaytambo over the 4,400-meter Ipsayccocha Pass, camp near local communities, then take the train to Aguas Calientes. A bilingual guide leads the hike and Machu Picchu visit. Percy has been praised for his humor, care, and strong English. Expect long days, cold nights, and a small group of about four people.

“My husband and I went on this tour in May 16. Percy was our tour guide. He's very experienced, funny, helpful and considerate when we went on the hike. His English was also very good. In addition to this, food was awesome and thanks to our chef! It was my first time to go on a hike and the view was absolutely amazing and I really enjoyed this tour.”

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Pokhara: 4-Day Private Trek Tour - Day 1: Nayapul to Ulleri and the first stone steps
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Pokhara: 4-Day Private Trek Tour

15.4-Day Private Trek Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · from $243

Trek from Pokhara to Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Tadapani, and Ghandruk with a private English-speaking guide. Expect mountain villages, rhododendron forest, tea-house stays, and a 4 a.m. sunrise walk. Guides such as Milan, Krishna, Gobinda, and Dhanraj are available, subject to assignment.

“Our guide Raj from Mountain Club was amazing: he was the best guide we could have imagined. From the first moment he made a very trustworthy and friendly appearance, made us feel comfortable and it was more like traveling with a friend than a guide. We had a lot of good talks on Nepali culture and history and above all too many good laughs!”

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