One-day Inca Trail Hike To Machu Picchu From Cusco

This was an amazing experience that I will never forgot. Isao was a fantastic guide with incredible knowledge and made sure we were well looked after and the hike was at our pace. Peru Hikers provided a delicious lunch which kept us fueled for the entire trip. Isao should also be a professional photographer as the photos he took for us and of us are amazing! He managed to capture the moments and perfectly. I would 100% recommend this trip.

We had a fantastic day with Isao walking the Inca Trail. Everything was perfect. Amazing scenery and Maccu Pichu at the end of the 12km hike was stunning. Isao made the whole day, his English was excellent and he had so much knowledge about the Inca people and history, really interesting. He is also a great photographer and took loads of amazing photos of us in great places along the route. Great packed lunch too! Great memories made today, thank you Peru Hikers!

It was an incredible experience with an awesome tour guide Isao.

Isao was the best guide I have ever had. It has been my lifelong dream to visit Machu Picchu, but I wanted to do it special. Isao saw to it that it was special, and safe. We learned a lot historically along the way. I also have knee injury from a very old running injury, and Isao saw to it, that we took a steady pace without making me feel bad. Best tour ever! I highly recommend!!

An amazing experience made even better given our amazing guide. We were fortunate to explore the realm of the Incas with Isao, our guide. All aspects of our trip were excellent - the itinerary, the logistics, the information, and the company. We had the opportunity to see and learn about the region and the culture as Isao taught us about the Inca but also the geography and culture of Peru. Machu Picchu is epic by itself and needs no advertisement. The trail to Machu Picchu although strenous is necessary to appreciate the effort used to create this amazing site. And, I can’t reiterate strongly enough, to have the benefit of Isao’s knowledge was extraordinary.

We did the one day hike from km104 to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate with Elvis. Coming from San Diego, California (sea level) and being 63 with a knee replacement I was a bit nervous. Elvis met with us in our hotel on our first day in Cusco. He carefully explained all the plans and answered all our questions. When we had more questions the day before the hike he responded even though he was on the trail. The day of the hike he kept a slow and steady pace and gave us frequent breaks to catch our breath. He also stopped frequently to point out plants and birds and explained the significance to the Quechua people. At the ruins sites along the trail he gave us explanations of the sites and answered all of our questions in detail. When we achieved the highest elevation point of the hike we were treated to a lovely lunch prepared and served in a tent with camp chairs and a table. It sure beat the box lunches I saw the other groups eating on the benches. The afternoon brought steady rain but Elvis had prepared us for this possibility and we were prepared with layers and ponchos. I will never forget my first site of Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate with the mountains shrouded in mist. It was magical. We toured the upper circuit (1) before we headed down the hill via bus to Aguas Calliente where we were treated to a delicious dinner and toasted with Pisco Sours. The next day brought better weather and we returned to Machu Picchu to see it in all its glory. Elvis took us slowly through circuit 3 explaining every aspect and again answering questions in detail. It was the trip of a lifetime and 10/10 I highly recommend Kenko Adventures. Ask for Elvis!

We had a fantastic time looking around Peru with Peru Hikers. Everything was so well organised for us and Eithout our guide Isao I don't think I would have been able to complete my 8 hour zinka trail hike . ISAO was simply superb and looked after our every single need. Apart from everything else he is an excellent photographer as well. We are going away with beautiful memories of this amazing paradise that Machu Pichu is ❤️

Is was an incredible tour guide! He made my experience unique, and I would love to do it all again. He is knowledgeable, punctual, and adaptable. He constantly adapting the tour to your requests. It felt really easy to do such a cross-country tour. In addition to being a great photographer, I had some fantastic pictures. Overall, I'm very happy; you can not go wrong with choosing his company.

We did the Machu Picchu and sacred valley private guided tours with Peru Hikers and it was nothing short of amazing. The Machu Picchu trip was well planned right from the train to the bus where we always had a guide to help us with the arrangements. Noe who was guide at Machu Picchu was very knowledgeable and helpful. The Sacred valley tour was very well organised by Danny right from our hotel pick up to taking us to all the right places and took the time in each place to provide history and take some wonderful photos. He was very humble and provided the personalised experience which we will carry in our memories. Highly recommend especially if you don’t want a rushed tour with too many people in a packed bus. Peru hikers will tailor according to your needs and our tours with them was the best in our Cusco trip.

I miss Peru already! My sister and I are already planning a trip back and will be choosing Peru Hikers again, but a different tour this time; there's so much to see! It was hands down the best tour we've been on. The history and beauty of the Sacred Valley, Cusco and Machu Picchu especially left me stunned. Our guide really tied the experience together for our group. He was knowledgeable, respectful, fun yet professional. There are more than a few travel agencies/guides to choose from and I am so happy we went with Peru Hikers. We made lifelong friends and witnessed some of the most beautiful places on earth. Thanks, brother!

It was lots of fun, beautiful setting and good vibes. We woke up early which I wasn’t happy about but it was definitely the right call as you can miss the peek heat of the day. Breakfast and lunch was included, they were both all you can eat buffets of delicious food. Tour guide spoke perfect English and was very kind.

Wow. My boyfriend and I just finished our time in Cuzco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. I’m not much of a review person, but the guided tour really made the experience authentic, holistic and fun. Peru Hikers and our guide Juancho added so many layers of insight, depth and personal experience, sharing his generations of knowledge and love for culture, science and history. His whole vibe just took things to a new level. His passion for Peru and nature was contagious. His stories about growing up in the middle of Incan history made everything come alive. It wasn't like your usual tour guide spiel; it was like hanging out with a friend who's super stoked about their hometown. Walking through ancient ruins or checking out bustling markets felt like a behind-the-scenes tour, complete with all the cool insider info. It wasn't just about the history; it was about connecting with the culture in a way that felt down-to-earth. If you're up for an adventure that's part history, part cultural immersion, and a whole lot of fun, this tour with Peru Hikers is the way to go. It's like getting a VIP pass to the heart and soul of Cuzco and the Sacred Valley. They adjust the timeline if you want to stay at places longer, know all the best food spots along the way, are your cheerleader when the stair climbing gets arduous, answers every question you could possibly have with a smile. 10 on 10 highly recommend.

My girlfriend, and I just finished up our three day tour of Cusco, the sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. What a fantastic experience! I’m so glad that I checked this off my bucket list finally. It was more than I had hoped for. Cusco is such a Fascinating city with a mix of old world, European charm, modern amenities, and a glimpse into old South American colonial/Inca culture. The sacred valley tucked into the Andes mountains and visiting Inca sites was amazing to see. Then when we got to Machu Picchu it was much more than I expected. The archaeological site is so much bigger than I thought and the information taught to us about it by our amazing Guide, who I would highly recommend named Juancho was fantastic. I can’t say enough good things about this tour. It was recommended to us by friends who had used it several months ago and they were right. The guide spoke several languages and made us feel very comfortable. Not only did we learn a lot, but he also guided us through our shopping experience because we were looking to buy gifts for family members back home. This is one of those trips that I will remember forever . Thank you for Peru Hikers.