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The 15 Best Inca Trail Treks in Cusco

29 tours  ·  from $35 a head

The 15 best inca trail treks in Cusco you can book today, with the days each one needs, the height it reaches and what a guide costs. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Salkantay Pass: the demanding heart of Day 1
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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

1.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $680Our pick

You’ll cross the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass, descend from glaciers into coffee country, and reach Machu Picchu in three intense days. Salkantay Trekking provides guides, cooks, horses for up to 5 kilograms of gear, camping equipment, meals, and transport. Guides such as Marco, Guido, and Cesar Quispe are noted for strong support and local insight.

“Absolutely memorable experience across the Andes, admiring stunning nature, pushing physical limits, and just having so much fun. The three days are very intense and not appropriate for those who conduct a very sedentary life but it's something you'll remember forever. The trekking part was exceptional, maybe the cultural and informational one could be slightly improved. Also you will not sleep much!”

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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

2.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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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train - Day 1: Humantay Lake and a cold night at 4,150 meters
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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

3.Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 5 days · from $655

Spend five days hiking the Salkantay route from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, glamping, a Pachamanca feast, coffee tasting, and a night at Llactapata. Small groups of up to 16 travel with English or Spanish guides, chefs, muleteers, and a panoramic Vistadome or 360° train.

“We had an amazing time!! The hike is so beautiful. And the team was great too. The food was the best we had in Peru and there were a lot of vegetarian options. Our guide José was the best. Super nice and patient with us when we walked slowly and stopped a lot to take pictures. He was very funny and answered all our questions. He was very good at motivating us, when we got tired in the end of the day. The trip was very well organised and there were no hidden costs.”

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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

4.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 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

5.4 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

6.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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Classic Choquequirao Trek – 5 Days / 4 Nights - Before sunrise from Cusco to Cachora
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Classic Choquequirao Trek – 5 Days / 4 Nights

7.Classic Choquequirao Trek – 5 Days / 4 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $735

This five-day trek from Cusco takes you through the Apurímac Valley to Choquequirao, an Inca citadel larger than Machu Picchu but far less visited. Expect steep canyon climbs, camping, mule-supported luggage, guided ruins, the Saywite Monolith, and a final soak at Cconoc hot springs. Guides such as Guido, George, Carlos, and Caesar have led past departures.

“WOW! Guido was/is a fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and humorous guide that cannot be outdone. His passion and knowledge for the culture is obvious throughout our trip. He connected with each one of our “Team Dave” and was there to help, each of us, when we needed it.”

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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

8.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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Salkantay Trek Standard 5D/4N - Day two: the 4,600-meter Salkantay Pass
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Salkantay Trek Standard 5D/4N

9.Salkantay Trek Standard 5D/4N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 5 days (approx.)

You’ll hike from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake, cross the 4,600-meter Salkantay Pass, walk through cloud forest and coffee country, then reach Machu Picchu. A bilingual guide, cook, camping gear transport, meals, three nights of camping, one Aguas Calientes hostel night, entrance fees, and return train are included. Groups are limited to 15.

“Senhores nao tempo p trabalhar p os senhores. Pais em situacao atipica. Greves de transportes com alguns eventos violencia. Como eu poderia ficar preso em Machu Pichu, fiz minha desistencia. A quadrilha empresarial negou-se a me reembolsar. Opiniao: o contrato é invalidado quando o pais nao oferece as condicoes de seguranca...... Fui roubado em 3.200 R.”

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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

10.4-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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Ultimate Lares Trek & Inca Trail 5 days - Day 1: hot springs, blue lakes, and a gentle start
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Ultimate Lares Trek & Inca Trail 5 days

11.Ultimate Lares Trek & Inca Trail 5 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $980

This five-day route combines the remote Lares Trek with the Short Inca Trail from Km 104 to Machu Picchu. Expect hot springs, Quechua villages, high mountain lakes, camping, train travel, and two hotel nights. Guides such as Manolo, Sara, Anthony, and Gilbert are known for local insight and steady support.

“My sister and I had the most wonderful time with TreXperience. Our experience was top notch all around. We first did the Lares trek with our guide Elias, chef Tiburcio, and horseman Toribio. It was my sisters birthday on the second day and the chef made her a full-on cake despite being camping in the woods without an oven. The food was delicious for every meal (we were stuffed) and the crew made us feel very welcome. It was a super authentic experience. Im glad I stuck to my gut going with this company instead of a more commercial company like alpaca exp.”

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Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 Days And 4 Nights - Day two: Reaching the Salkantay Pass
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Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 Days And 4 Nights

12.Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 Days And 4 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $690

Hike from Cusco through Humantay Lake, the 15,252-foot Salkantay Pass, rainforest trails, a coffee plantation, Llactapata, and Machu Picchu. Action Peru Treks provides bilingual guides, cooks, horses, camping gear, meals, and transport. Guide assignments vary, with Christian, Eddie, Ericsson, Hipo, and others mentioned in the tour information.

“This was an amazing trip with excellent guides, well organised iternary, great group of people and wildly amazing views! It offers the right amount of challenge and a great time!”

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5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake - Day one: Humantay Lake and a cold night at Soraypampa
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5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

13.5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $360

Spend five demanding days walking from Cusco through high Andes and tropical jungle to Machu Picchu. You’ll visit Humantay Lake, cross the 4,600-meter Salkantay Pass, rest at Cocalmayo hot springs, and reach the ruins early. Guide Roger is specifically praised for his helpful, friendly approach when available. The package includes meals, camping, a hostel, horses, and return transport.

“The Salkantay 5 day trek to Machu Picchu was a wonderful experience. Being in a small group made it more exceptional and personal. Our guide, Roger, was super, very helpful, and friendly! I would do it again”

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7-Day: Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Group Tour - Days 1 and 2: Cusco gives you time to adjust
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7-Day: Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Group Tour

14.7-Day: Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $1,145

This seven-day group trek links Cusco, the classic Inca Trail, and Machu Picchu for $1,145 per person. You’ll camp three nights, cross Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,200 meters, visit Phuyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna, and reach the Sun Gate before sunrise. Airport transfers, meals, permits, transport, tents, porters, and guides are included.

“We had a wonderful time with Valencia Travel. The service and food on the trail was fantastic. The porters did a terrific job in all respects. Alex, our guide was friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable. It was not easy. Three of our group Read more”

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Salkantay 5-Day Trek To Machu Picchu - Day 2: The Salkantay Pass at 4,650 meters
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Salkantay 5-Day Trek To Machu Picchu

15.Salkantay 5-Day Trek To Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $797

This five-day Salkantay trek takes you from Cusco to Machu Picchu through Humantay Lake, a 4,650-meter mountain pass, jungle valleys, Santa Teresa, and Aguas Calientes. You get a bilingual guide, camping, one hotel night, meals, mule support, trains, buses, and a guided Machu Picchu visit. Expect long hiking days and sharp altitude changes.

“Such a fun and challenging experience. I had no issues completing the trek, you want to make sure you are in good shape before arriving as it can be difficult if you are not prepared for log days and sometimes tough terrain. Beautiful views good food and excellent tour guides! Highly recommend to all!”

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