This is the Classic Inca Trail from Km 82, run only for you and the people you travel with. You walk the full 42 km route over Dead Woman's Pass (4,215 m / 13,829 ft), visit the Inca sites of Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna, and reach Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate on the fourth morning, with a personal guide who looks after…
This is the Classic Inca Trail from Km 82, run only for you and the people you travel with. You walk the full 42 km route over Dead Woman's Pass (4,215 m / 13,829 ft), visit the Inca sites of Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna, and reach Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate on the fourth morning, with a personal guide who looks after your group alone.
A private trek suits families, friends and couples who want to set their own pace, celebrate a special occasion or simply avoid sharing the trail with other travelers. You choose the start date, subject to permit availability, and we quote the price for your group size.
Prefer to join a small group? See our Classic Inca Trail 4 Days, which follows the same route.
Why choose a private Inca Trail? A personal guide for your group only, at your own pace. The full Classic route from Km 82: 42 km, four Inca sites on the way and the Sun Gate. Start on the date…
Daily trail breakdown, key milestones, altitudes, and campsites.
We pick you up in Cusco and drive to Km 82 (Piscacucho), where your permit is checked and your private trek begins. The first day is an easy introduction along the Urubamba valley, with a stop at the Inca site of Llactapata, before reaching the campsite at Wayllabamba.
Distance: about 10 km (6.2 miles)
Highest point: 3,000 m (9,842 ft) at Wayllabamba
The most demanding day of the trek: a steady climb to Dead Woman's Pass (Warmiwañusca), the highest point of the Inca Trail, followed by the descent to the campsite at Paqaymayu Alto. With a private group you set the pace and the length of the breaks.
Distance: about 12 km (7.4 miles)
Highest point: 4,215 m (13,829 ft) at Dead Woman's Pass
A long and scenic day over the second and third passes of the trail, visiting the Inca sites of Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Intipata before descending into the cloud forest to camp near Wiñay Wayna.
Distance: about 16 km (9.9 miles)
Highest point: 3,950 m (12,959 ft) at the Runkurakay pass
We leave camp very early to walk to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) for the first view of Machu Picchu, then go down to the citadel for a guided tour with your guide. Afterwards we take the bus to Aguas Calientes and the train back towards Cusco.
Distance: about 5 km (3.1 miles)
Highest point: 2,720 m (8,923 ft) at the Sun Gate
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Booking information for this tour.
Send us your preferred start date, the number of travelers and the full name, passport number and nationality of each one. We check permit availability for that date and send you a quote for your group. You can see the spaces left for each start date in the availability calendar on this page.
Permits are issued in your name for a specific date and cannot be refunded or transferred once issued. The Inca Trail closes every February.
Answers to the most common questions regarding trail preparation and logistics.
It is the same Classic Inca Trail route from Km 82, but only for your group: you have a personal guide and do not share the trek with other travelers, so you can walk at your own pace.
The price depends on the number of travelers and the date. Send us your group size and preferred date and we will send you a quote. Optional extras: single tent USD 80, personal porter USD 180, sleeping bag USD 25 and trekking poles USD 25.
Yes. Every Inca Trail hiker needs a permit for a specific start date, and the daily limit of 500 people (including guides, cooks and porters) applies to private tours too. Book as early as you can, especially from May to September; see our Inca Trail permits guide.
Yes. We can also arrange the Short Inca Trail and the 5-day Inca Trail as private treks. Tell us which one you prefer.
There is no official age limit. We do not recommend the trek for children under seven, and travelers over 60 should check with their doctor first. A private trek makes it easier to adapt the pace to your group.
Spaces left for each start date of the 4-day Inca Trail from Km 82. The daily limit of 500 includes guides, cooks and porters, and applies to private tours too.
Choose a date to see the spaces left and book it with us.
Updated from Peru's official ticket system. Spaces change constantly; we confirm them before you pay.
Compare this tour with similar ones: duration, altitude, difficulty and price.
| Tour | Duration | Distance | Max altitude | Difficulty | Group | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu | 1 Day | 10 km | 2,732 m | Easy to Moderate | Max 8 travelers | On request |
| Short Inca Trail 2 Days with Hotel | 2 Days / 1 Night | 10 km | 2,732 m | Easy to Moderate | Max 8 travelers | $550 |
| Short Inca Trail with Camping: 2 Days | 2 Days / 1 Night | 16 km | 2,730 m | Easy to Moderate | Max 8 travelers | $690 |
| Classic Inca Trail 4 Days to Machu Picchu | 4 Days / 3 Nights | 42 km | 4,215 m | Easy to Moderate | Max 8 travelers | $890 |
| Private Inca Trail 4 Days to Machu PicchuThis tour | 4 Days / 3 Nights | 42 km | 4,215 m | Easy to Moderate | Private: your group only | On request |
| 5-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu | 5 Days / 4 Nights | 42 km | 4,215 m | Easy to Moderate | Max 8 travelers | $990 |
| Cusco Inca Trail Experience: 7 Days | 7 Days / 6 Nights | 42 km | 4,215 m | Easy to Moderate | Max 8 travelers | $1,250 |
| Inca Trail and Salkantay Trek: 7 Days | 7 Days / 6 Nights | 90 km | 4,850 m | Moderate to Challenging | Max 8 travelers | $1,450 |
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