The Inca Trail route & highlights
Alternative routes, including the Lares and Salkantay treks, are becoming more popular, as these don't require permits. They also take around four to five days to reach Machu Picchu. The Lares trek is a little gentler with a cultural focus, while Salkantay has more ups and downs - and feels like more of a wilderness experience. Read more about the alternative treks here.
Our Inca Trail trek Holidays
Peru highlights tour, Inca trail, Titicaca and Nazca
Taste Peru's diverse landscapes and fascinating culture
Peruvian Andes trekking holiday to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu with an International Guide and Doctor.
High Inca Trail trek in Peru
Machu Picchu, Inca fortresses and cloud forest
Peru walking and cultural holiday
Trek the cultural sites and mountain scenery of Peru
Hiking the Inca Trail holiday
An unrivalled combination of history and spectacular scenery
Inca Trail trekking holiday, alternative route
Discover the beauty of the Inca Trail in a different way
Peru small group holiday, Inca Trail & Lake Titicaca
Exciting journey into enchanting Peru from Amazon to Andes
Lima to Cuzco overland truck tour in Peru
Explore Peru and the majestic Machu Picchu
Peru in depth and the Inca Trail holiday
Peru's stunning highlights with trekking the Inca Trail
Galapagos and Machu Picchu holiday
Cusco, Short Inca Trail & Galapagos Island Hopping
Ancascocha 5 day trek in Peru
Off the beaten trek to Machu Picchu
Learn Spanish in Peru & trek the Inca trail
Inca trek & relaxed, professional Spanish lessons
Peru and Inca trail small group holiday
Travel from the Andes to the Amazon
Southern Peru tailor made holiday, Alternative Inca Trail trek
Alternative Inca Trail to Machu Picchu without camping
Peru highlights holiday including Inca trail trek
Discover the diversity of Peru on this fascinating journey
Alternative Inca trail trek in Peru, Salkantay Trek
Salkantay trek - an alternative Inca Trail adventure
Luxury Inca Trail trek, Peru
Spectacular trek on the Inca Trail through the high Andes
Classic Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu
Hike the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu for 4 days
Inca Trail walking tour, Peru
Customisable holiday including comfort service Inca Trail
Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu trek
Bucket List Adventure Trekking to Machu Picchu
Peru adventure holiday, Sacred Land of the Incas
Discover a land of contrasts
Tailormade holiday in Peru, Inca Trail & Amazon
Walk the Inca Trail with private guide, without the crowds
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru
An adventure of a life time hiking to Machu Picchu, Peru.
Highlights of Peru holidays
Discover the real Peru. Includes Inca Trail Trek
Lake Titicaca & Peru highlights holiday
Explore the attractions of south Peru with Inca Trail trek.
Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru
Fully supported Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu
Peru 8 day trekking holiday, ultimate Machu Picchu
Trek into the Andes to reach Machu Picchu
Inca trail trekking holiday
Andean adventure small group holiday
Classic Inca Trail holiday, 10 days
10-days: Lima, Cusco, 4-day Inca Trail & Machu Picchu
Inca Trail trekking holiday in Peru
Trek the legendary Inca trail
2. Cuzco
3. Dead Womans Pass
4. Huayna Picchu
5. Llactapata
6. Machu Picchu
7. Phuyupatamarca
8. Runkuracay
9. Salkantay
10. Sayacmarca
11. Winay Wayna
1. Aguas Calientes
2. Cuzco
3. Dead Womans Pass
4. Huayna Picchu
5. Llactapata
6. Machu Picchu
7. Phuyupatamarca
8. Runkuracay
9. Salkantay
10. Sayacmarca
11. Winay Wayna
Our top Inca Trail trek Holiday
High Inca Trail trek in Peru
Machu Picchu, Inca fortresses and cloud forest
2021: 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct
2022: 30 Apr, 28 May, 25 Jun, 23 Jul, 20 Aug, 17 Sep, 1 Oct
Inca Trail itinerary
Day 1:
Day 2:
Day 3:
Day 4:
You won’t enter the site today, but will enjoy the views over it from the Sun Gate at this much quieter time of day. If not camping at Wiñay Wayna, you may spend the night in a hotel or hostel in Aguas Calientes. With your first proper shower and bed since you started trekking, you’ll no doubt enjoy an early night in preparation for a full exploration of the site in the morning. 9km, 6-7hrs, depending on where you sleep.
Day 5:
Those arriving from Aguas Calientes will also have an early start to take a government registered bus up the mountain to Machu Picchu. It’s only a 30 minute drive, but with hundreds of people hoping to do the same thing, you’ll need to beat the crowds, and queues, especially in the busy May to October season.