Private 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

For two travelers, the price is US$1,550 per person (US$3,100 total). For four travelers, it is US$1,280 per person (US$5,120 total). The US$950 per-person rate applies to parties of eight or more. See the private Inca Trail prices by group size and request confirmation for your preferred date. Vistadome, a 7 kg porter allowance, an inflatable sleeping pad and pillow are included. A Therm-a-Rest Parsec sleeping bag and Black Diamond trekking poles are also included for use during your tour. Other optional extras are separate.

Yes. The private service is for two or more people booking together, including parties of more than ten. Share everyone’s ages, hiking experience and any specific needs when requesting a quote so our team can discuss suitable arrangements. Every traveler still needs an available permit.

Private service gives your party its own guide and allows rest stops and explanations to be coordinated around you. It does not remove the altitude, stone steps or daily hiking stages. Choose it for a more personal experience with your own companions; if you need shorter hiking days, discuss a longer itinerary before booking.

Your guide can adapt breaks and explanations to your party within the day’s schedule. The four-day route, permit conditions and assigned campsites still apply; a private booking does not provide unrestricted access or exclusive use of the trail. Discuss any requested changes with Inkayni before booking.

The Classic Inca Trail lasts 4 days and 3 nights, including three camping nights. The hike starts at Km 82 and reaches Machu Picchu on foot through Inti Punku on Day 4 before the return to Cusco.

Approximate daily distances are 7.5 mi (12 km) on Day 1, 6.8 mi (11 km) on Day 2, 9.3 mi (15 km) on Day 3, and 3.1 mi (5 km) on Day 4: approximately 26.7 mi (43 km) in total. These reference distances follow the itinerary above; the campsite allocation can change the daily stages and total distance.

The trek is moderate to challenging rather than technically difficult. Day 2 reaches Warmiwañusca at 13,829 ft (4,215 m), while Day 3 is longer with repeated stone climbs and descents. Regular walking, hills or stairs before Peru will help; see how to train for the Inca Trail before your departure.

Plan at least two days in Cusco or the Sacred Valley before the trek when possible. This gives your body time for acclimatization in Cusco before hiking several consecutive days and reaching 13,829 ft (4,215 m).

Only travelers on your reservation hike with your private guide. Book for two, a family or a larger party, including more than ten travelers. Other trekking parties use the same trail and designated campsites. Prefer to join other hikers? Explore our 4-day group trek.

Contact Inkayni as soon as your travel dates are firm. You can request a future departure in advance. Official Inca Trail permits are limited, and your booking is confirmed once the team verifies and secures the required permits.

Inkayni can first check nearby departure dates. If your schedule cannot move, the team can suggest another route to Machu Picchu, such as the Short Inca Trail, Salkantay Trek, Lares Trek or Inca Jungle Trek.

Issued Inca Trail permits are personal and tied to the booked departure date. Do not assume that your permit can be transferred or moved to another date. Contact Inkayni before changing travel plans; any new arrangements may require new permits and additional costs. Request the cancellation conditions for your reservation in writing and review Inkayni’s booking terms and conditions provided before payment.

You meet your guide and review pickup time, route conditions, weather, packing, water, dietary needs and final logistics. Inkayni also provides the duffel bag used for your porter allowance and answers last-minute questions before departure. You can review the Inca Trail planning guides before your briefing.

Your sleeping bag, inflatable pad, spare clothing and other permitted camp items all count toward the 15.4 lb (7 kg) porter allowance. Carry a separate daypack for your daily essentials with your passport, water, rainwear, sun protection, medication and anything you need during the hike.

Yes. Each traveler is provided with a Therm-a-Rest Parsec 20F/-6C down sleeping bag, a pair of Black Diamond trekking poles, a premium inflatable mattress and an individual pillow for use during the tour. These items are returned after the trek. Your sleeping bag and sleeping pad count toward the 7 kg porter allowance. Let our team know your height and any specific sleeping needs before departure. The sleeping bag’s 20F/-6C model rating is not a guarantee of comfort at that temperature. Review the Inca Trail packing list before departure.

The standard arrangement is two travelers sharing a spacious trekking tent. Tell us your preferred sleeping arrangements when requesting your quote. For odd-numbered parties or anyone requesting a tent to themselves, confirm the tent allocation and any applicable supplement before booking.

The tour includes three camping nights, but campsites are assigned by the authorities. Wiñay Wayna may be allocated, or another approved campsite such as Phuyupatamarca may be used. The final stages are adjusted to the confirmed allocation; our complete guide explains the four-day route and its campsites in more detail.

The trek includes three breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners, plus snacks, hot drinks and afternoon tea. Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 4 are not included. Dietary requests should be communicated before the trek.

Bring enough drinking water for the opening section of the trek and carry a reusable bottle or hydration reservoir. Inkayni provides boiled water for refills at designated meal or camp stops once that service begins. Your guide will confirm the first refill point during the pre-trek briefing.

Inkayni provides a private portable toilet at camp, while public facilities along the trail can be basic. Shower availability depends on the campsite assigned for your departure, so normal hotel-style facilities should not be expected. See the broader Inca Trail hiking FAQs for additional trail logistics.

Mobile and internet coverage is limited or unavailable along much of the Inca Trail. Do not rely on connectivity during the trek, and carry a charged power bank because regular access to electricity is not guaranteed at camp.

Your trek includes the Machu Picchu circuit assigned and approved for that departure. The exact circuit should be confirmed with your travel documents; review the current Machu Picchu circuits and routes before your trip. For broader ticket and destination context, see the Machu Picchu travel guide. Additional circuits, re-entry or mountain tickets are separate unless specifically arranged.

After the guided visit, the included bus takes you to Aguas Calientes. You then return by included Vistadome train, followed by the corresponding station transfer to Cusco. PeruRail Vistadome service is included; the departure time is confirmed with your travel arrangements. Our Machu Picchu transport guide explains how the train, bus and ground connections fit together.