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How much does a 7-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu trip cost?
For a couple flying from Delhi, a 7-day trip to Inca Trail to Machu Picchu costs about ₹7,70,800 with a midrange hotel in December, or ₹3,85,400 per person. The classic four-day Inca Trail to the Sun Gate, with permit, guides, porters, camping and the train back; flights to Cusco.
This example includes these paid sights and activities from the list above: Huayna Picchu climb, Sacred Valley tour with Pisac and Ollantaytambo, Rainbow Mountain day trek and Porter for your own bag on the trail. The planner opens with the same choices, so it shows the same total until you change something: the dates, travellers, hotel or sightseeing.
| Flights | ₹3,98,200 |
| Hotels and teahouses | ₹47,500 |
| Food on the trail | ₹30,800 |
| Guide, porter, permits and local transport | ₹1,53,100 |
| Activities | ₹61,600 |
| Visa and entry | ₹6,000 |
| Travel insurance | ₹3,500 |
| Buffer | ₹70,100 |
| Total for two | ₹7,70,800 |
Cost by hotel type
| Hostel (dorm bed in a hostel, street food, buses and trains) | ₹7,07,000 |
| Budget (hostels, 2-star, guesthouses) | ₹7,07,000 |
| Midrange (good 3-star or simple 4-star) | ₹7,70,800 |
| Premium (upscale 4-star, 5-star deals) | ₹8,97,600 |
| Luxury (5-star and resorts) | ₹11,47,300 |
Best time to visit Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
The weather is most comfortable in April, May, June, July, August and September. Peak season is May, June, July, August and September, when prices are highest. January and February are off-peak and cheaper.
- Peak: May to September: the dry season (book permits months ahead)
- Regular: March, April and October to December
- Off-peak: January and February: rain, and the trail closes in February
Visa for Indians
Peru visa; not needed if you hold a valid US, UK, Canada, Australia or Schengen visa.
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