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Walking & Trekking
Inca Trail Express
7 days • 4.9
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558 reviews
7 days
Start
Cusco, Peru
Finish
Cusco, Peru
Trip Code
GGTA
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Bus, Taxi, Train
Accommodation
Route 1 - Inca Trail: Camping with basic facilities (3 nights), Hotel (3 nights). Route 2 - Quarry Trail: Camping with basic facilities (2 nights), Hotel (4 nights). Route 3 - Train option: Hotel (6 nights)
From £879(7 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
This trip allows both trekkers and non-trekkers to visit Machu Picchu – one of the magnificent Seven Wonders of the World, perched high in the Andes mountains – with scenic hiking trails and train options.
Travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, known for the steep and soaring scenery, mystical significance and the Indigenous cultures that still reside here.
Visit a locally-run restaurant and café in Urubamba in the Sacred Valley that hires single mothers to support their children and the local community – and sit down to enjoy an organic, homemade beet cake and coffee.
Explore Cusco, South America's oldest continuously inhabited city. The city has ancient foundations, an interesting blend of Incan and Spanish influences and seemingly endless things to do and see.
Whether you trek the Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or take the scenic train route, you'll be travelling responsibly with a company that cares about balancing profit and purpose. Tuuur is the largest B Corp certified operator on the Inca Trail and we’re committed to operating our treks for the benefit of all.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
This trip involves a lot of walking to see the sites, and if you trek the Inca Trail or Quarry Trail, there'll be strenuous hiking. The trip is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. Please bring comfortable footwear suitable to hiking. See the ‘Packing’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
For those who trek the Inca Trail or Quarry Trail, you'll be camping with basic facilities. It's definitely the journey as well as the final destination (Machu Picchu) that makes this way of exploring Peru worthwhile.
According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only, and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted. Please refer to the Itinerary for details.
Travellers who choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), will not follow the same routes within Machu Picchu. This means that you may not be able to have photos together, overlooking Machu Picchu. This applies to travellers on the same booking or separate bookings.
Can't decide which trek is for you? Read up on them here: https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/ Inca trail permits are limited and it's important to book well in advance, read more about it here:  https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-permit/ https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/ (https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/) https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-permit/ (https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-permit/)
Itinerary
Discover the ancient civilisations of Peru on the Inca Trail
Travel to Peru to retrace the steps of the Incas – Peru's fascinating ancient civilisation. Travel from Cusco, through the fertile heartland of the Sacred Valley and to the magnificent Ollantaytambo ruins before the ultimate destination – Machu Picchu, one of the famed Seven Wonders of the World. This week-long trip is a choose-your-own-adventure type of deal – you can hike the Inca Trail, the Quarry Trail, or take it easy in Cusco and take the train to Machu Picchu. Allowing travellers of all abilities the opportunity to see this wonder first-hand, this trip is a perfect way to see Peru’s highlights when you don’t have more than a week.
Inclusions
Meals
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Bus, Taxi, Train
Accommodation
Route 1 - Inca Trail: Camping with basic facilities (3 nights), Hotel (3 nights). Route 2 - Quarry Trail: Camping with basic facilities (2 nights), Hotel (4 nights). Route 3 - Train option: Hotel (6 nights)
Included activities
Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise
3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail (or 2 Night/3 Day Inca Quarry Trail) guided hike(s) with porters' support. Or guided Cusco stay (Machu Picchu by train)
Machu Picchu - Guided tour
Optional activities
Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN135
Cusco - Half Boleto Turistico Pass (access to selected archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN75
Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee - PEN40
Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee) - PEN15
Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
Cusco - Pre-Colombian Museum - PEN20
Cusco - Inca Museum (entrance fee) - PEN10
Cusco - Cusco Eat Street (Price based on 4 participants) - USD50
Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70
Cusco - 4 Ruins + Qorikancha (Price based on 4 participants) - USD40
Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site - PEN70
Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD105
Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) - USD100
Sacred Valley - Mountain Biking (Price Based on 2 Participants) - USD170
Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD130
Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline - USD95
Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) - USD85
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Important notes
1. Full passport details are required at the time of booking. The passport you travel with must match the booking details provided to us. This will be used to apply for your Inca permit and if any info doesn’t match your passport, the Inca authorities will refuse your entry. Delays in providing this information may result in booking fees or changes to your itinerary.
2. Inca Trail permits are sold on a request basis only. Once a deposit is paid and passport details are provided, Tuuur will endeavour to secure a permit for you. If Inca Trail permits are unavailable by the time you book, you can opt to hike the Quarry Trail instead
or travel to Machu Picchu by train.
3. At the time of booking, please advise whether you would like to hike the classic Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or take the train. When available, the Inca Trail will be booked as the default option. Fees may apply to changes made after the time of booking, and availability on other options cannot be guaranteed.
4. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
5. This trip starts at 2pm on Day 1. We recommend that travellers intending to depart Cusco on the final day of the trip book flights out of Cusco no earlier than 12pm to allow for possible delays on the final section of the trail.
6.The Inca Trail closes in February to allow cleaning and restoration works. If the trek portion of your trip starts in February, you will be automatically booked to hike the Quarry Trail.
7. As you can choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), you may be joined by other Tuuur and/or non-Tuuur travellers. There is also a small chance you may be the only traveller from your group on your selected option.
Reviews (538)
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Alice
Mar 15, 2025
This trip was an absolutely incredible experience especially thanks to our fantastic tour guide Edwind!
Callum
Mar 13, 2025
I took the train option and thoroughly enjoyed it, despite becoming ill halfway through the trip. Edwind was a fantastic guide full of knowledge and care while also being very personable. Machu Picchu is absolutely all it is cracked up to be.
Carmen
Mar 13, 2025
Edwind was just the absolut best guide! Thank you a million!! I also want to mention both cook (Alceida & Enrique). The meals we got were outstanding! I wish I cloud cook like that. Also the porters (Team of Paulino) did such an amazing job!!
Anselum
Mar 09, 2025
My brother and two adult sons hiked the quarry trail and visited Machu Picchu in March. It was a wonderful experience. Stunning landscape and archeological sites. Our trip leader Elvis and guides Sylvia and Luis were fantastic. Always concerned about our safety and well being. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Thomas
Mar 09, 2025
Highly recommended.
Madeline
Mar 09, 2025
My experience with intrepid was excellent. Our guides led us on a 6 day journey through the Andes mountains. I felt comfortable, safe, and well-catered to the entire time. The experiences, hikes, and tours were great. I feel like my mental and physical health are in a better place than before we began.
Parismita
Feb 11, 2025
Great trip with Intrepid. Knowledgeable guides & amazing porters. We were so well looked after - food, tent, sleeping bags, transport etc. all necessities were managed so well. Best memories !
CarrieAnne
Feb 08, 2025
This journey was every thing and more ! We could not have asked for a more amazing trip! Whilder our main tour guide went above and beyond for every member of the group. He was amazing and we can't thank him enough for making this trip so magical . Leo , Klauss, Julio and Manuel were all great ! Manuels extensive knowledge about Machu Picchu added so much more to day at Mach Picchu. The amount of detail that intrepid put into the tour is just next level! Will only use Intrepid tours for travel from now on ! OUTSTANDING !
Benedict
Feb 04, 2025
Excellent trip, with phenomenal food on the inks trail. Whilder was an excellent leader and the porters are hero’s. The views and the history of the Inca trail was excellent.
Stacey
Jan 28, 2025
The Inca trail was great, the historical sites along the way are almost as impressive as Machu Picchu. Our guide Adrian was amazing, sharing loads of information along the way. The porters are inspiring and are crucial to the journey carrying everything we needed for rather luxurious food and camp sites. This was a wonderful experience, it was challenging but achievable thanks to all the support of the team of guides, cooks and porters
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