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What is the 4 day Inca Trail ? It is an experience you don’t want to miss. It should inspire some excitement and stir a little sense of wonder in your soul. It is in the top 5 of the most popular excursions in South America and one of the world’s most famous hikes. The hike brings you along ancient paths into Peruvian villages through the Andean highlands. It’s a multi-day hike of 4 days 3 nights to the greatest endpoint in the iconic Machupicchu.
The Inca Trail Trek is known as one of the world’s ten best hikes. The Classic Inca Trail is unparalleled for its ecological diversity and its wealth of archaeological treasures.
The Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary covers 32,952 acres and it is home to a network of Inca highways, scores of archaeological sites. The Sanctuary features 10 ecological zones (from glacial peaks to tropical forests), over 450 species of birds and 200 species of orchids, not forgetting the legendary city of Machu Picchu.
The Classic Inca Trail Trek is known as one of the world’s ten best hikes. The trail was built by the Incas over 900 years ago to connect their capital city of Cusco to the Sacred Citadel of Machu Picchu.
This challenging 4-day hike offers trekkers incredible vistas of Andean glacial peaks to tropical forests. Walk this historical trail of 26 miles through the Sun Gate to the legendary Machu Picchu Citadel.
Besides the Classic Inca Trail there are additional options of 1, 2, or 5-day treks to allow all travelers the ability to experience a part of this incredible trek. The Classic Inca Trail is unparalleled for its ecological diversity and wealth of archaeological treasures.
The walk is incredible; through the cloud forests with Andean animals and mountain climbs, Inca ruins accessible only if you follow the Inca trail route.
One of most important things that you will see is the Sun Gate. Located at the end of the Inca Trail and from here you will get your first spectacular view of Machu Picchu.
Every year thousands of tourists arrive to trek the Inca trail, and at the end of the route, they want to know more about the Incas (There is much more to know, Cusco is full of ruins).
Today tourists start their hike from KM82, which is located along the railway tracks near Ollantaytambo. This challenging hike offers trekkers incredible vistas of the Andes as they travel the total distance of 45km /26 miles.
Make sure you have the original passport in hand so you can start the Inca trail. At the beginning of the walk it is easy for the first 2 hours until you reach Patallacta. The Inca Trail ends when you arrive into the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.
Permits
Understandably, access to the Inca Trail is extremely regulated by the Peruvian government. Entrance to the trail is restricted by a permit process and only 500 permits are issued per day.
Everybody entering the trail, trekkers and trekking staff, need a permit so they sell out quickly. A typical day on the trail consists of approximately 200 trekking tourists. The rest is made up of 300 trekking staff guides, chef’s and porters.
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Trip to Rainbow mountain. First to the mountain thanks to Yair’s expert driving and special thanks to Cristian for being my guide. Highly recommend!
Written July 2, 2025
Family
We had an incredible experience hiking the Inca Trail with Ray as our guide. Ray was amazing. He was super knowledgeable about the history of the Incas, and he brought that history to life. We visited three larger sites, and several smaller ones that we arrived at by foot deep in the Peruvian jungle. Ray's was an incredible, passionate, and experienced guide, and also just a great person we are lucky to have met. I also have to mention Moses, our porter who made an amazing lunch and hiked it up to our resting spot 2000 ft above the Urambamba River to Wiñaywayna.
Written July 4, 2025
Family
Did the short inca trail through sam travel and it was an unforgettable experience. Hiking from the train to the Sun Gate with its beutiful views of macchu piccu was incredible. Our guide, Ray, was extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and always positive. At every location and along the way he had fascinating information to share and no question went unanswered.
Written July 4, 2025
Family
We had a great experience with our guide Cristian during our visit to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. He shared clear and detailed explanations, with a fascinating historical narrative that helped us truly connect with the places we explored. I learned so much thanks to him. The atmosphere was also really positive and friendly throughout the tour. Highly recommended!
Written June 26, 2025
