Inca Trail tours & trekking trips
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Spend four days on South America's most iconic trail. Trek through llama-dotted grasslands, tropical cloud forests and twisting mountain passes – all while connecting to the land, its history and the people who call it home. With a crew of legendary local porters, guides and chefs by your side, you'll be safe, well-fed and maybe even a bit surprised at what you can eat 3000 m high in the Andes! The altitude and countless stone stairs can be tough, but the moment you step through the Sun Gate and catch that first glimpse of Machu Picchu, every step is worth it.
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Reaching Inti Punku (Sun Gate) is the grand finale of your Inca Trail journey. This spectacular stone entrance perfectly frames Machu Picchu – almost like a painting, but trust us, it’s real. The Incas used it as a security checkpoint for the citadel and built it to align with the first rays of sunlight during the summer solstice. And guess what? The Inca Trail is the only way to see it.
Get ready for the highest and most challenging leg of the Inca Trail: Dead Woman's Pass, 4215 m above sea level. Take it slow, catch your breath and take in epic views of the snow-capped Andes and the Sacred Valley below. Give yourself a big pat on the back at the summit before tackling the even steeper descent to camp.
This is arguably the most memorable campsite on the trek. The Incas built Winay Wayna as a rest stop for royalty, complete with tiered crop terraces, water fountains, towers and houses. It was also a place to relax and meditate, and with views of the forested slopes and the Urubamba River below, it's easy to see why.
Beyond ancient stone paths and Inca ruins, the Inca Trail passes through four distinct ecosystems. One day you're walking through cacti-strewn valleys and misty cloud forests filled with orchids, and the next you're passing grazing llamas in high-altitude grasslands. Over just 42 km, you’ll see so much of the Andes’ diversity.
Why choose us
We train our trekking team in-house to meet our rigorous safety standards. All our guides are certified and receive expert-led training in first aid, evacuation, survival skills and altitude sickness. We also carry oxygen cylinders on all treks for emergency use.
When you trek with us, you support local people who live and work in the Andean highlands. We take our crew’s welfare seriously, pay a fair wage and provide a safe work environment – including strict luggage weight limits for porters. We also invest in community initiatives to promote the long-term sustainability of the Andes and its traditional cultures.
We take care of the details, so you can focus on enjoying the journey. We’ll provide tents and sleeping mats, our porters will set up camp and carry the bulk of your belongings, and our cooks will prepare three delicious meals and snacks each day. You can also hire extra gear like hiking poles and sleeping bags from us.
We travel with respect for the places we visit and the people we meet along the way. As a B Corp, we’re all about balancing profit and purpose and using business as a force for good. We also give back to the communities we visit with the help of The Intrepid Foundation.
The people who make our trips great
Our guides are at the helm of your adventure. They don't just lead the way – they make sure everything runs smoothly, keep you safe and have a magical ability to know exactly when you might need a personal cheerleader. Most of our guides are Indigenous Quechua-speaking Peruvians, born and raised in the Cusco region or Sacred Valley. Their stories and deep knowledge of the Andes will add a whole new layer of meaning to your trek.
Our porters are truly the driving force behind our treks. They carry just about everything the group needs (tents, tables, chairs, cooking equipment, food supplies, your duffel bags – you name it) across the Inca Trail's demanding terrain. They power ahead of the group so that by the time you arrive at camp, all that's left for you to do is relax. Honestly, without them, none of it would be possible. Like our guides, our porters are from rural Andean communities and are always happy to share their culture with you.
Think trail food is limited to freeze-dried meals in a packet? Not when you're with our chefs! The bread and butter of our trips, they keep everyone fuelled for long hiking days with three hot meals a day – including a three-course dinner – using local ingredients for a true taste of Andean cuisine. But the most impressive part is that they do it all in a makeshift kitchen. For many travellers, the food is a highlight of the Inca Trail – who knew you could have freshly baked cake at this altitude?
Life on the trail
So, what can you expect on the Inca Trail with us? Aside from a few squat-style toilets, there are no permanent facilities along the route – but you'll have everything you need. At each camp, our porters will set up two-person dome tents and sleeping mats. They'll also prepare a portable toilet tent and a sheltered communal area to relax and eat with the group. There are no showers, but a bowl of warm water in the morning is usually enough to freshen up.
Check out the gallery below for a preview of life on the trail.
Prefer to take the train?
On most of our trips, you can skip the trek and take the scenic train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes instead. This also gives you more time to explore Cusco or the Sacred Valley. Just let us know which option you'd prefer.
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