
The 4-Day Inca Trail, Day by Day: What No One Tells You Before You Go
Somewhere on the second afternoon, a porter jogged past me on a narrow stretch of trail , sandals on his feet, a twenty-kilo load strapped to his back, barely breathing
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Daily Departures
2 (Light)
Full Day
Min: 2 – Max: 8 (for a
personalized experience)
Cultural/By Train
Moderate
1 Day
2450 m / 8.038 ft
Daily Departures
5 (Demanding)
Full Day
2 – Max: 8 (for a
personalized experience)
Hotel
Moderate
3 Days 2 Nights
5200 m /17060.3 ft.
Cultural/Adventure
Moderately challenging hike
6 Days / 5 Nights
5200 m /17060.3 ft.
Hotel/Cultural
Moderately challenging hike
5 Days / 4 Nights
5200 m /17060.3 ft.
Daily Departures
2 (Light)
Full Day
Min: 2 – Max: 8 (for a
personalized experience)
Cultural/By Train
Moderate
1 Day
2450 m / 8.038 ft
Daily Departures
5 (Demanding)
Full Day
2 – Max: 8 (for a
personalized experience)
Hotel
Moderate
3 Days 2 Nights
5200 m /17060.3 ft.
6 Days / 5 Nights
5200 m /17060.3 ft.
Cultural/Adventure
Moderately challenging hike
5 Days / 4 Nights
5200 m /17060.3 ft.
Hotel/Cultural
Moderately challenging hike


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Posted on Tripadvisor Ciara NVerified Genial Una experiencia increíble de principio a fin! El tour estuvo brutal y nuestro guía Isao fue excelente. Nos explicó todo súper bien, con mucho conocimiento y siempre pendiente de que disfrutáramos cada momento. Además, nos tomó fotos y videos espectaculares durante todo el recorrido, lo cual hizo la experiencia aún más especial. Se notaba su dedicación, paciencia y buena energía. Todo estuvo muy bien organizado y realmente superó nuestras expectativas. ¡100% recomendado!Posted on Tripadvisor itsmekrishyVerified Worth the visit❤️ We had an incredible experience with Peru Hikers! Our journey began with a visit to a local community in Cusco, and it was such a meaningful experience. I really appreciated that this visit supports local families by helping them sell their handmade products while giving visitors a chance to learn about their culture. We then explored several breathtaking places in the Sacred Valley and learned so much about the fascinating history and culture of the Incas. Every stop was beautiful and well worth visiting. Our guide, Sandro, was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and always looking after everyone in the group. He made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. I also loved that after each day of exploring, they took us to excellent restaurants with delicious food and drinks. It was the perfect way to end each adventure. Peru Hikers is an amazing company with a wonderful team. If I visit Peru again, I will definitely book with them again. Highly recommended!Posted on Tripadvisor itsmekrishyVerified Awesome Experience in Machu Picchu Super loved this trip!!! ❤️ When you visit Machu Picchu, make sure to get tickets for different trails so you can learn more about the history of this incredible place. Taking a photo with Machu Picchu is amazing, but discovering its history is an absolute must! Our tour guide, Isau is the best! He is very knowledgeable, friendly and took beautiful photos and video! Peru Hikers are the best!!!Posted on Tripadvisor Katie KVerified Fantastic...and most importantly...RELIABLE company The people at this organisation were massively helpful from start to finish. We booked the full day Machu Picchu Tour but did it over two days booking or own accommodation. I had a lot of queries and they were always on hand with expert help and advice. They supported me with decisions and were really understanding and patient. The driver who collected us and the one who took us back were both lovely, the Peru Rail journey was fantastic and Machu Picchu its self was incredible. A big shout out to our guide Isao who was really knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and was massively helpful. He made some fantastic recommendations of things to do in Aguas Calientes and we loved spending time with him. All in all this was a fabulous trip and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this company. I was a member of a lot of Machu Picchu advice groups on Facebook and I have seen countless people being let down by disreputable companies. Please do yourself a favour and book with these guys, we thought it was worth every penny to have the peace of mind that this special was in very good hands.Posted on Tripadvisor G00fyGirlVerified Machu Piccu Experience It was a beautiful place to visit and the tour company was prompt, efficient, and worth every penny. Our guide, Iaso was very informative and helpful. We were helped every step of the way. I would recommend this company to everyone.Posted on Tripadvisor MissVVerified A breathtaking visit This was one of the best tours I have ever experienced. From start to finish the guide, Isao, was exceptional. He had amazing knowledge of the site and looked after our group the whole day. I would thoroughly recommend this company to anyone wishing to visit this site.Posted on Tripadvisor Sophie CVerified Absolutely breathtaking This trip was absolutely amazing. Isao was the best tour guide I have ever had. His knowledge on the site was very extensive and he thought of everything to make our trip enjoyable. We arrived the night before to hike Wayna Picchu and met the rest of my family the next day and he was both our guide and their’s. Definitely recommend this company and guide. Our trip was unforgettablePosted on Tripadvisor John CVerified 5 plus plus plus star experience Outstanding tour, outstanding friendly and knowledgeable guide (Isao), stunning views and very impressive site. Thoroughly recommended.Posted on Tripadvisor Thisguy1111Verified Amazing experience! Amazing experience! The company's communication was incredible, from start to finish. Ask for ISOA, as a guide!Posted on Tripadvisor Bobbie BVerified The best experience with Peru hikers Isao was our Guide and he was awesome. My wife was not feeling well and he took very good care of her as well as taking good care the rest of our group. He is awesome. thank you, Peru. Hikers for the great day.
Google Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 233 reviews Posted on Google Debra Regan17 July 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our guide for 3 days was Isao. He was amazing - extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and fun. Isao was a great guide for our family trip. We toured the Sacred Valley with him, and he shared many personal stories and history of the area with us. He also led our 1 day hike on the Inka Trail to Machu Picchu to the Sun Gate, and along circuit 1. We then explored circuit 3 with him the following day. He was energetic and always willing to answer our many, and repeated questions. And he's an amazing photographer! He went above and beyond. Also, the travel logistics organized by Peru Hikers were seamless. they made our reservations for hotels, train and access to the sites. Worked out flawlesslyPosted on Google Kim T29 June 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Isao is an amazing guide. He was really good with communication, sent instructions the day before and called to introduce himself as well. He shared history of Incas with us through Machu Picchu, and does really well with photography. He’s personable, friendly, and made the visit much more enjoyable with him as our guide. I’d recommend asking for him directly!Posted on Google Adalard Tang24 June 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are lucky to have Isao as our Gudie for private tour to Manchu Picchu isao is very professional with rich knowledge of Inca and Nanchu Picchu He took a lot of great photos of my family My family greatly appreciate his help and Gudie We are also happy with the door to door pick up arrangementPosted on Google Brian Van Slooten21 June 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Isao was an amazing guide. We researched a lot about Machu Picchu but Isoa taught us so much about the history and culture we were amazed. He also made it fun and enjoyable for our whole family. He’s also fantastic at taking photographs. He knew more about good iPhone pictures than we did!Posted on Google mary corpas10 June 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Isao very knowable, polite, humble guy. Coming to Peru was my dream. Isao made special, best experience, and best photographer!! Love it! I will recommend him 💯Posted on Google Ivan Velazco10 June 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. He was absolutely great tour guide, Isao,photophafer they did a great job today in our Machu picchu experience,thank you so much peru hikers and Isao.Posted on Google Victor Hernandez2 June 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great time at Machu Pichu. Our guide Isao was wonderful, he made sure we paused and enjoy the views, he took great pictures for us and also gave us the best explanations about the history behind this wonder. Also very the entire trip was very well schedule, every leg of our trip fell well scheduled and managed. We definite recommend Peru Hikers and Isao as a guide in Machu Pichu.Posted on Google Margie Hernando28 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent! Joshua, Jesus & Isao did a very good job & excellent communicator! Danny also did a very good job coordinating everything! Highly recommended!!!Posted on Google Jonas Hernando28 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent, friendly , knowledgeable Tour guide. Punctual , and he is very friendly and patience with us Isao so is the best tour guide and he can take a picture amazingly, I will recommend him for my friends. That’s already asking me how toget here in Machu Picchu.. very respectful and give you update and ask all your questions that you want to ask he’s the best OK,Posted on Google Shamin Renwick27 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome full day tour of Machu Pichu by train, efficiently planned and executed by Peru Hikers. Timely choices for each segement of the tour, excellent choice of train seats and lots of info to make the most of your visit. Kind and reliable driver and an extremely knowledgeable tour guide, Isao. He knows the best places to take photos and knows how to frame them as well! Strongly recommend Peru Hikers!Showing only 5 star reviews

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