Inca Trail Express to Machu Picchu – 7 Days

7 days
Start and end in Cusco
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 16
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Cusco

    You'll arrive at Cusco Airport where your tour guide meets you for the transfer to your hotel in the city center. The rest of the afternoon is yours to settle in and let your body adjust to the altitude, which sits around 11,000 feet.

  2. Day 2

    Sacred Valley

    After breakfast, your guide picks you up at 8:00 am and you'll spend the full day exploring the Sacred Valley. The route takes you through the Awanacancha alpaca center where you can see local animals, then on to Pisac Market for local goods and crafts. You'll check out the Pisac Inca Site with its terraces and temples, then head to Moray to see circular agricultural ruins. Later you stop at the Maras salt mines before finishing at Ollantaytambo, where you stay the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Awanacancha alpaca center
    • Explore Pisac Market
    • Visit Pisac Inca Site
    • Visit Moray
    • Visit Maras salt mines
    • Visit Ollantaytambo
    Landmarks/POIs
    Awanacancha
    Pisac Market
    Pisac Inca Site
    Moray
    Maras Salt Mines
    Ollantaytambo
  3. Day 3

    Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

    Following breakfast, you're picked up from your hotel and driven to Ollantaytambo train station. The first train takes you to Chachabamba at kilometer 104 where the Inca Trail Express hike starts. You'll trek for about 7 hours passing through Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, and Sun Gate on your way to Machu Picchu. By evening you reach Aguas Calientes for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Train to Chachabamba (km 104)
    • Inca Trail Express hike to Machu Picchu (7 hours)
    • Visit Chachabamba
    • Visit Wiñaywayna
    • Visit Sun Gate
    Landmarks/POIs
    Chachabamba
    Wiñaywayna
    Sun Gate
    Machu Picchu
  4. Day 4

    Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco

    Wake up early to explore the 15th-century Inca citadel with your guide during a 3 to 4 hour tour. You'll walk through the site and learn about its history and structures. In the afternoon, you board the Vistadome Panoramic train for the return journey to Cusco, pulling in around 7:30 pm.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Machu Picchu (3 to 4 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Huayna Picchu Mountain - $75 per person, 2 hours roundtrip (book in advance)
    • Machu Picchu Mountain (Monta\u00f1a) - $75 per person, approximately 3 hours
    Landmarks/POIs
    Machu Picchu
  5. Day 5

    Cusco City & Archaeological Sites

    Start early in the morning with your guide to see the highlights of Cusco. You'll walk through San Pedro Market to see local produce and goods, then visit the Cathedral and Koricancha temple complex. After that, you explore important streets in the historic center. Later in the day, you head out to Sacsayhuaman fortress, then continue to Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay ruins.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit San Pedro Market
    • Visit Cathedral
    • Visit Koricancha
    • Explore important streets of Cusco
    • Visit Sacsayhuaman
    • Visit Qenqo
    • Visit Puca Pucara
    • Visit Tambomachay
    Landmarks/POIs
    San Pedro Market
    Cathedral of Cusco
    Koricancha
    Sacsayhuaman
    Qenqo
    Puca Pucara
    Tambomachay
  6. Day 6

    Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley

    The day starts at 5:00 am in Cusco with a 3 hour drive to the trailhead. Once there, you'll have a picnic breakfast while taking in mountain views. From there, it's a 2 hour hike to the top of Rainbow Mountain, followed by time exploring the Red Valley. Keep in mind this is one of the most popular day hikes with hundreds of visitors daily.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Picnic breakfast with mountain views), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Rainbow Mountain trailhead (3 hours)
    • Hike to Rainbow Mountain summit (2 hours)
    • Explore Red Valley
    Landmarks/POIs
    Rainbow Mountain
    Red Valley
  7. Day 7

    Departure from Cusco

    After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport or bus terminal based on your departure plans.

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Customer Reviews

  • Jamie
    · October 2nd, 2025
    I had an incredible time to join the tour, led by Jennifer. The program was overall well-organized and ensured best moments to enjoy Cusco, The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. I highly recommend signing up for this program if you are looking for the best highlights in 4 days.
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  • Max
    · September 15th, 2025
    This was one of the hardest challenges I have personally faced and TreXperience made the journey so much easier. The Chef, Sous chef, Head Porter and Porter gang themselves were absolutely incredible. Highly recommend hiking the Inka Trail to Machu Pichu with this company. Food was incredible and plentiful (Big Thanks to "Alejandro" and "Bruno") Dan "The Legend" Tour guide was knowledgeable and funny, a brilliant guide to have with many stories and motivational speeches. Guide Assistant "Rayo" was always cheerful and trying his best to keep people moving and motivated for the long walks (at your own pace as well, not pressured once). Everything was explained day in and day out with no confusion and all in all it was a great experience. The Porters carried all additional personal belongings, clothes and extras in the duffle bags as well as all the food and necessary camp gear that make the journey easier, its amazing what they do. Massive thanks to them and Head Porter "Alfredo". So big, big thank you for this comapny for making this happen!!!
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  • Everardo
    · September 7th, 2025
    It is a very challenging but satisfying experience. The landscapes are amazing and the team of cooks, guides, logistic people make your time very pleasant, I highly recommend it!
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    Paula

    Asked on April 18th, 2024

    Is it possible to customize the hotels included in this package? I would like to offer 4/5 star hotels instead of what is listed here. Specifically, I would like to offer the Andenia Hotel for the Sacred Valley part of the trip. Is that an option?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten April 2024

      The Andenia Hotel in the Sacred Valley is outside our usual route, so we would have to consider transfer vehicles for the meetings. If you want a completely personalized and private tour just for you, we will be here to guide you.

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      Paula

      TravelerWritten April 2024

      Can you please confirm that the itinerary you outlined is a confirmed group tour that she is able to join and the price for her to do so? Also, why do you suggest she start on June 8th. Is it not possible for her to start on June 7th?

    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten April 2024

      This service is shared with other travelers; however, please let me know if your client is interested in having this tour as a private service, without other travelers. If your passenger prefers a strictly private service, we can start on a date of their choosing.

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      Paula

      TravelerWritten April 2024

      Can you please confirm the price for this group tour?

    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten April 2024

      The price for this package in small group service should be USD 4835 per person including the Luxury, Palacio del Inka, Tambo del Inca, and Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotels.

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      Paula

      TravelerWritten April 2024

      Can you please also let me know the price for 3 or 4 star hotels? The price you quoted for 5 stars is sadly outside of her budget for the trip.

    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten April 2024

      We can consider 4-star hotels such as Costa del Sol or Casa Andina Premium. I will double check the quote with these hotels.

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