The Inca Trail is South America's most famous hike: it crosses Inca ruins, cloud forest and mountain passes and enters Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate. The classic version takes 4 days and there is a short 2-day option. Permits are limited and only issued through authorized operators.
On Chaski Peru Guides every guide holds an official tour guide license, and we check their background before approving them. Book a Inca Trail private tour published by a guide, or post what you are looking for and compare offers from several guides.
Tours and places in Inca Trail
- Classic 4-day Inca Trail
- Short 2-day Inca Trail (from km 104)
- Arrival through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku)
- Wiñay Wayna and Phuyupatamarca
- Dead Woman's Pass
- Guided Machu Picchu visit at the end
- Preparation and acclimatization in Cusco
- No-permit alternatives: Salkantay, Lares and Inca Jungle
Everything for your trip to Inca Trail
Inca Trail tour guide you can trust
Every guide holds an official MINCETUR license and is verified before being approved.
Private tour guide Inca Trail: just your group
A private tour goes at your pace, with no strangers and the stops and times you choose.
Local guide Inca Trail who knows every corner
Local guides know the history, the food and the places guidebooks miss.
Inca Trail tours from half day to multi-day
Options for every schedule and budget, shared or private.
Inca Trail private tour with flexible hours
Great for families, couples and friends who want privacy and flexibility.
Find the best Inca Trail tour for you
The best tour depends on your time, fitness and interests. Ask the guide before you book.
Inca Trail tour price: compare offers
Each guide sets their price and you can compare several offers before booking. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (about US$ 15).
Inca Trail guided tour with a licensed guide
Transport, tickets and meals vary by tour, so check what each offer includes.
Things to do in Inca Trail
See the list of places and activities on this page and pick what you like most.
Book Inca Trail tour online in minutes
Pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead.
Inca Trail day trip
Full-day tours leave early and return in the afternoon or evening. Confirm the pickup time with your guide.
English speaking guide Inca Trail
Many guides speak English and other languages. Each guide's profile lists the languages they speak.
Inca Trail 4 days
The classic route of about 42 km, with three nights camping and arrival through the Sun Gate.
Short Inca Trail 2 days
About 12 km from km 104, past Wiñay Wayna, with a night in Aguas Calientes.
Tours published by guides in Inca Trail
Tours by verified, licensed guides. Book and pay online.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Inca Trail tour?
It depends on the tour, its length and the group size. Each guide sets their own price on Chaski Peru Guides, and if you post a request, several guides send offers so you can compare. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (US$ 15).
When is the best time to visit Inca Trail?
May to September is the dry season. The trail closes every February for maintenance and permits sell out months ahead.
How do I get to Inca Trail?
It starts at km 82 (classic) or km 104 (short) of the railway, reached from Cusco or Ollantaytambo, always with an authorized operator.
How do I know the guide is licensed?
Before approving a guide we check their license in MINCETUR's National Directory, their ID and their official background certificate.
How do I book a Inca Trail tour?
Choose a tour published by a guide and pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours in advance.
Can't find the tour you want?
Post what you want to do, when and your budget. Licensed guides send you offers and you choose.