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Cusco, Peru
Cusco, Peru
Hike the ancient Inca Trail with ALPACA EXPEDITIONS, Peru's #1 Tour Operator!
Enjoy this multi-day hike at the best campsites and with the best equipment
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We work with small groups to guarantee the best experience. Attention to detail is key!
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is widely regarded as one of the best hikes in the world. It is also one of the most approachable, as no special skills are required to complete it – although good health and fitness will certainly help you make the journey from the trailhead to Machu Picchu.
Compared to other famous treks, this trail is relatively short, making it perfect for those with limited time. Despite its length, the route is incredibly diverse and captivating: along the way you will encounter fascinating ruins, snow-capped peaks, beautiful waterfalls, and lush jungle. At the end of the trail, you will pass through the Sun Gate for your first glimpse of Machu Picchu – an unforgettable view of the ruins from above at their most breathtaking.
The government has preserved a portion of the thousands of miles of original Inca trails for this classic hike. This popular route covers 26 miles and takes four days to complete. Travel and book with confidence through the #1 local Inca Trail tour operator in Cusco.
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25,000+ trip reviews, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
I can't recommend this tour enough. Well organized, amazing experience. Hiking was beautiful and the porters and staff were so hard working, they carried everything, set-up camp for us every day/night and allowed guests to immerse in the magic of the Incan culture and natural beauty unencumbered. Also - the food, which was cooked fresh every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner was delicious, healthy and made with care.
The hiking was awesome, lots of beautiful and different landscapes along the way. On a clear sky at night one can see the Milky Way, it’s incredible. The special views from Macchu Pichu that only can be seen by hikers made everything perfect.
Was very impressed with this tour company. My group did our trek November 11-14, 2023. As a first time traveler to Peru and the Andes mountains, I could not think of a better introduction to see the Incan Trail and Machu Picchu. Our trek of 3 nights of the classic Incan Trail in my opinion was flawless experience all things considered. I want to give a big shoutout to our chef Simon and all the porters! The meals were delicious. Simon and his assistants did a great job! Our guides Javi and Valentin went above and beyond for everyone in our group. Great guys! They made it a lot of fun and shared with us stories and history of the region. It is definitely a challenging hike to do the classic Incan trail especially at this altitude. I definitely recommend the basics of preparing physically and eating extra healthy to be doing this trek. It is very doable for the majority of people in half way decent shape. Good hydration is something to take seriously. You will not appreciate the experience in the same way without the physical challenge of being out in the nature for 3 days trekking. Really awesome to see the variety of microclimates throughout the trail. The operator is a great business and they hire really awesome people! I have all positive things to say. In conversation with people about visiting Machu Picchu I will always remember this tour company.
I highly recommend this tour operator for the Inca trail! Our guides, Fletcher and Wilber, were amazing! Their personality and knowledge of the Inca trail and history made for a memorable experience. The food was amazing. They provided a sample of Peruvian culture through their food and stories, all cooked by our own personal chef! The Inca trail was beautiful and the porters worked so hard to make the experience feel even more memorable and comfortable. I can’t say enough about this company and experience. Don’t hesitate and book with them.
In our group we had 3 vegans, 2 gluten free, 1 dairy free, 1 fish free which is a lot!!! Every meal was beyond delicious and our chef Jose really worked hard to help us enjoy every meal and be well fueled for the long, strenuous daily hikes. Our guides Miguel and Romario made us all feel safe right away, educated us at every occasion and created an incredible respectful environment while hiking this amazingly difficult trail. The group really had a great vibe with each other so many fun times were had! Our porters worked harder than anyone I’ve ever seen work and had our tents, pads and duffels waiting for us at the end of each days hike. I highly recommend this tour!
Did a 4D/3N Inca trail hike to Machu Picchu, had an experience of a lifetime!! The tour guide leader Elisban and his partner Henry were both amazing. Very knowledgeable and helpful/kind people. The chefs also cooked terrific food! Every meal was a surprise as each one was almost better than the last. The porters who carry your luggage are hard workers who make sure your sleeping and dining tents are set up on time for when you arrive to camp. All these people work hard for you to have the best time. It’s glamping for sure. If I decide to go on another trek in Cusco I’m going with them. Thanks again to Elisban and Henry, along with their team of porters and chef for making my trip an amazing, life memorable experience!!! Couldn’t have done a better job.
Incredible experience. It was extremely difficult, but also very rewarding. Our guides Susy and Saul were absolutely fantastic about looking out for our health as well as being very informative. Their timing was also pretty much perfect! If they said something took 2 hours, it was almost 2 hours to the minute. Our chef Cecelio absolutely blew us away each night with different meals and drinks to make sure we were fed and ready for the next day. Just an all around incredible crew lead by Angel the head porter as well. They were kind, patient, and probably the hardest workers I have ever seen in my entire life. LOVED this experience. I would recommend this tour operator to anyone. They will take care of you.
"Really amazing experience with some really great people! This is an awesome way to explore Machu Picchu, learning the history along the way and seeing some amazing sights! The chefs made the best food on the mountain - every lunch, breakfast and dinner was different with an abundance of food and GREAT variety! The porters worked very hard carrying our bags, being friendly and always giving the best service - it is notable that the tour company provides them with good kit, equipment and food. Finally, the guides were both great fun and always tried to ensure we had the best experience. Henry (the younger guide) had a great sense of humour, telling good stories but also helped slower members of the group at the back which enabled the faster ones to go ahead at their pace. Rosel (the head guide) was also very friendly, has an awesome laugh and was very good at organising our time to arrive on time at every point and ensure everyone had the correct kit and equipment, he was also very informative about the history of the Inca Trail. Would definitely recommend and would definitely do it again! One word of warning - naturally you are wild camping so the toilet facilities are not amazing, but it is a small sacrifice for the BEST experience!"
"I did the 4 Days / 3 Nights Inca Trail with José as our main guide and Carlos as his sidekick. José gave great explanations and history lessons about Inca culture and the ruins. He knew all the spots (for pictures, breaks) and provided the best itinerary to make this a memorable experience (sunrise at Machu Picchu). Big love to all the porters, because without them this trek would not be possible in this way. The food was really good and plenty to feed all the hungry hikers. I would recommend going with this tour operator to hike this trail. However one thing I would like to note is that fair compensation to everybody involved (porters!!!, chef, guides) should be improved to reduce the additional tipping culture. Of course all tips are always voluntary, but if there is specific guidelines with recommended amounts from the company how much to tip you know the baseline salary is probably not enough and it feels very forced upon the tourists to be the bad/good guy. I also felt the suggested amounts were quite high for an already quite expensive tour. Go Super Hikers and Green Machine -!"
"This was one of the best trips I’ve ever been on. Our guide, Raul, was so full of knowledge and so friendly, he made the trip extra special. The views were incredible and breathtaking. Our chef was so talented, he made us some of the best food I’ve had. Our guide organized a special surprise for our anniversary and the chef made us a delicious, beautiful cake. The porters were so friendly and encouraging, I am so amazed at their ability to walk so far with the things they carry for us. I do recommend this trip but with caution because it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I didn’t know how difficult and draining it was going to be. However, our guide, porters, group, and the experience made all the sore muscles completely worthwhile. I don’t think I’ll ever experience anything like this anywhere else in the world!"