Machu Picchu
via the Inca Trail
What is the Rugged Luxury
Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail?
This is the Rugged Luxury in the Andes Mountains.
Most visitors reach Machu Picchu by train and bus, but this journey takes you on foot through the heart of the ancient Incan Empire. Join us for eight days in Peru's Sacred Valley, following ancient stone paths built centuries ago, through cloud forest and high alpine passes, past Inca sites inaccessible to most visitors, over Dead Woman's Pass at 13,829 feet, and through the heralded Sun Gates to Machu Picchu at 8,022 feet.
Along the way, a champagne picnic at Dead Woman's Pass, a traditional ceremony honoring Pachamama, and nightly hot showers and recovery massages keep you at your best. The journey ends in style aboard the legendary Hiram Bingham luxury train as you retrace your steps through the Sacred Valley and return to Cusco, carrying a new reverence for the land and history you crossed on foot.
ROUTE
Inca Trail
DURATION
9 Days
DEPARTURES
Fall, Spring, & Summer
WORLD-CLASS SUPPORT
Led by Mountain Guides
HIGH POINT ALTITUDE
13,829 ft / 4,215 m
RETURN
Hiram Bingham Luxury Train
GROUP SIZE
4-8 Guests
STARTING AT
$14, 995 USD
How is a Rugged Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail trek different from a standard trek?
Most trekkers endure the journey, arriving at the Sun Gates drained.
Ours arrive at Machu Picchu ready to experience it.
Luxury Hospitality: Gourmet Dining and Daily Recovery
Each night on the trail, enjoy chef-prepared meals, private tents with comfortable mattresses and proper cot beds, recovery massages, and hot showers. All of this to keep you at your best for the days ahead.
Cultural Connection: Traditional Peruvian Ceremony
Guided cultural tours through Cusco and the Sacred Valley set the stage before the trail begins, and a traditional Peruvian ceremony along the way connects the journey to centuries of Andean history.
Return in Style: Hiram Bingham Luxury Train
Trade the ordinary bus ride back for the legendary Hiram Bingham luxury train, with cocktails, live music, and a multi-course dinner as you retrace your route through the Sacred Valley on your way to Cusco.
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Learn more about what makes this journey different.
What Makes the Rugged Luxury Machu Picchu Experience Different?
Discover why we pair the Inca Trail with expert guides, thoughtful pacing, exceptional accommodations,
and a comfort-first philosophy that enhances every step of the journey.
Why We Chose the Inca Trail Instead of the Salkantay Trail
Learn why we believe the historic Inca Trail offers the most rewarding route to Machu Picchu,
from cultural significance and archaeological sites to the unforgettable arrival through the Sun Gate.
What is included in the Rugged Luxury Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail trek?
Every detail, considered. Click the button below for a full list of inclusions and exclusions.
VIP Airport Transfers
& 5-Star Hotel
Fresh, Chef-Prepared Meals & Local Coffee
Hot Showers & Daily Recovery Massages
World-Class Guides
& Personal Porters
Large, Private Tent
with Proper Bedding
Private Tour of
Machu Picchu
Dead Women’s
Pass Celebration
Harry Bingham Luxury Train Return
Sacred Valley Cultural Immersions
The Journey to Machu Piccchu
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu — day by day elevation and camp locations
26 Miles. 5 Centuries
One Inca Trail.
The Inca Trail is widely regarded as one of the world's great treks. Our carefully paced itinerary begins with time to acclimatize in the Sacred Valley, before climbing through cloud forest and high alpine passes to Dead Woman's Pass, the highest point on the trail, en route to Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu Guest Success Story
Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail review — Rugged Luxury Expeditions
“I think the key here is that you can go, push your limits, and enjoy the evening. You can have a glass of wine. You can have a massage. That doesn't make you soft. As a matter of fact, it's just a whole load nicer.”
— Mark W., USA
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