Explore The Inka Trail

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Explore some of Peru’s most enchanting sites, from its capital Lima to mysterious Inca ruins to charming colonial Cusco city and visiting legendary Machu Picchu
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Cusco and Inca Trail
    • Hike through the Llulluchapampa Valley
    • Discover Machu Picchu
    • Visit historic Wiñayhuayna ruins

What's this trip about?

    Explore some of Peru’s most enchanting sites, from its capital Lima to mysterious Inca ruins to charming colonial Cusco city and visiting legendary Machu Picchu

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCusco
End CityCusco

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • South America
  • Peru

Attractions

  • Cusco
  • Inca Trail
  • Machu Picchu
  • Ollantaytambo
  • Sacred Valley
  • Urubamba

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • 3 nights Hotel 5*, Belmond Hotel Monasterio, 3 nights at comfort camping
    • Inkaterra Casona
    • Train back to Cusco – Hiram Bigham Class
    • Air mats for camping
    • Portable Chemical Toilet
    • sleeping bags
    • Standard train tickets, walking sticks and Duffle bags
    • All entrance fees and permits
    • 15 Kilos Private porter during the trail.
    • Modern trekking and camping equipment.
    • English-speaking guides with knowledge of archeological sites along the Inca Trail.
    • Fully Trained porters hailing from local communities.
    • All transfers and excursions as per itinerary in private service with English speaking guide
    • Meals during the Trek (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners). Food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit and spaghetti, chicken, fish, meat, rice, and all rich in carbohydrates and very suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leafs tea which is excellent for the altitude.
    • Tea time every day
    • Porters to carry the main luggage (all the equipment and cooking stock).
    • Oxygen bottle and first-aid kits
    • Bus ticket from Machu Picchu ruins to Aguas Calientes round trip
    • Wine, water.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Cusco

Meals:  Dinner

You will be picked up upon your arrival to Cusco and transferred to your hotel.

You have the option of a free day to explore the city as you would like or at an extra cost a walking tour or a full city tour including the four ruins that su...

Day 2: The Sacred Valley

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

We will get to Ollantaytambo, one of the most monumental architectural complexes of the ancient Inca Empire, then, we will follow to the town of Ollantaytambo, “the unique living Inca town”: the best surviving example of Inca city pla...

Day 3: Cusco – Km 82 – Wayllabamba – Yuncachimpa

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You will be picked up at your hotel, after you enjoy a delicious breakfast, at 6:30am and brought by private transport to the town of Ollantaytambo – an ancient town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Here we will take a shor...

Day 4: Yuncachimpa – Llulluchapampa – Warmihuañusca Pass – Pacaymayu – Runkurakay Pass – Chaquicocha

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day two of the Inca Trail is accepted as the most difficult because you have to tackle Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman’s Pass). In the morning you will enjoy a hot cup of tea and a hearty breakfast before starting the hike. This le...

Day 5: Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today is known as the most beautiful day of the trek as you will see a quick change in the environment to the thick tropical forest of Wiñayhuayna. You will come to the second pass at 3,950m where you will encounter mountain ...

Day 6: Wiñayhuayna – Machu Picchu –Cusco

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner on board

Today you will wake up very early to witness the amazing sunrise over Machu Picchu. You will have your last breakfast on the trail at 4:30 am then we will hike towards the Inti Punku (Sun Gate). You will continue throug...

Day 7: Departures

The dining room awaits a farewell breakfast, we’ll share one last time together, hoping to see you again in another adventure.

After breakfast we'll take you to the airport or if you decide to continue your trip check our Trip extensions.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,150
Price per day$450
Last Updated: 12/16/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Caminos del inka hasta machupichu

Realize el trekk de caminos del inka hasta machupichu de 4 dias y 3 noche con mi padre. La.agencia inka rainbow organizo todo. Gracias a su excelente organizacion to...

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Jul 2018

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Excelente servicio

Fue en realidad una excelente opción... Un servicio. De calidad con trato genial

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    • International flights and airport taxes
    • Domestic flights
    • Meals not indicated
    • Additional expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, snacks, etc.
    • Travel insurance
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Meals Included

5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Huayna Picchu Extension: $10.00 per person

Trip ID
inkara-IK0201

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