Inca Trail · permit required
Classic Inca Trail
Hike the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with a local Cusco operator. Permit, Machu Picchu entry, porters, meals and an Expedition return train are included.
Routes on foot
Machu Picchu Hikes and Treks
Choose the route that fits your time, fitness and travel style. Some hikes arrive at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate, while others explore high Andes, remote ruins or living villages and can be combined with a train tour afterwards.
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Every hiking route, side by side
Published prices are starting points. Your quote confirms dates, services, permits, partners and final price before payment.
| Tour | Duration | Difficulty | Group from | Private from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Inca Trail | 4 days | Challenging | US$ 789 | US$ 1,490 |
| Short Inca Trail | 2 days | Moderate | US$ 559 | US$ 799 |
| One Day Inca Trail | 1 day | Moderate-challenging | US$ 469 | US$ 690 |
| Salkantay Trek | 4-5 days | Challenging | US$ 489 | US$ 790 |
| Lares Trek | 4 days | Moderate | US$ 579 | US$ 890 |
| Inca Jungle Trek | 4 days | Moderate | US$ 459 | US$ 790 |
| Ausangate & Rainbow Mountain | 4 days | Challenging | US$ 590 | US$ 790 |
| Choquequirao Trek | 4 days | Very challenging | US$ 559 | US$ 759 |
Ausangate and Choquequirao do not include Machu Picchu as standard; add a train tour afterwards if you want both.
Inca Trail · permit required
Short Inca Trail
Hike the last stretch of the Inca Trail, enter through the Sun Gate and sleep in Aguas Calientes. Permit, train, hotel and Machu Picchu ticket included.
Inca Trail · permit required
One Day Inca Trail
Hike from Km 104 to the Sun Gate and return to Cusco the same day. Permit, train, shuttle bus, Machu Picchu ticket and guide included.
Inca Trail · permit required
Inca Trail 5 Days
The Classic Inca Trail over 5 days: shorter hiking days, quieter camps and a second Machu Picchu visit. Permits and tickets included.
Andean trek
Salkantay Trek
Cross the 4,630 m Salkantay Pass, turquoise Humantay Lake and cloud forest to Machu Picchu. Camps, meals, train and Machu Picchu ticket included.
Andean trek
Lares Trek
Walk through weaving communities, high lakes and the Lares hot springs, then visit Machu Picchu. Meals, camping, train and ticket included.
Andean trek
Inca Jungle Trek
Mountain biking, rafting, zipline and hot springs on the way to Machu Picchu. Hostels, meals, activities, train back and ticket included.
Andean trek
Salkantay & Short Inca Trail
Combine the Salkantay Pass with the last section of the Inca Trail and enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate. Permits and tickets included.
Andean trek
Lares & Short Inca Trail
Andean communities on the Lares Trek, then the Short Inca Trail to the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu. Permits, camping and tickets included.
Andean trek
Ausangate Trek
Trek around Ausangate, glacier lagoons and Rainbow Mountain on a 4-day high-altitude route with cabins, huts, meals and guides included.
Andean trek
Choquequirao Trek
Hike down the Apurímac canyon and up to Choquequirao, the Inca city you can only reach on foot. Camping, meals, guide and entrance fee included.
How to choose
Match the route to the experience you want
The right trek depends less on hype and more on what you want to feel each day: history, scenery, remote places, cultural contact or adventure.
Want to arrive at Machu Picchu on footClassic or Short Inca Trail
Want big mountain scenerySalkantay or Ausangate
Want villages, textiles and hot springsLares Trek
Want biking and adventure activitiesInca Jungle Trek
Want remote Inca ruins with few visitorsChoquequirao Trek
Planning guides
Read before choosing your route
Use these guides to understand tickets, altitude, timing and route options before sending your enquiry.
Plan with our Cusco team
Permits, altitude and quote-based planning
Only the Inca Trail requires a government trek permit. For every hike, we check services, route conditions and available dates before payment, then confirm the exact plan in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Before you go
Which hike arrives at Machu Picchu on foot?
Only the Inca Trail, including the Short Inca Trail and the combinations that end with it, arrives through the Sun Gate.
Which is the easiest hike?
The Short Inca Trail is usually the easiest Machu Picchu hike: one hiking day, a hotel night and a guided citadel visit.
Do Ausangate and Choquequirao include Machu Picchu?
Not as standard. They can be combined with a Machu Picchu train tour afterwards in a custom quote.
Talk to a local specialist
Plan your Machu Picchu Hikes and Treks
Tell our Cusco team your dates and travel style. We will check available services and send a clear quote.