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Peru Inca Trail Trek
Trekking the steps of the ancestral people on the famous Inca trail through the Andes. Machu Picchu, Cusco and Lima tours. Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain and so many beautiful experiences.
2025
- May 21st - May 30th $3,750
Prices listed are for Double Accommodation. For Single accommodation an additional charge of $415 will be added.
Day 01 – International Arrival to Lima – City Tour & Nearby Ruins
Many members of the team will be arriving to Lima in the morning. We will be assisting with hotel accommodation and transportation if you arrive the previous day. Domestic flights to Cusco will be scheduled early morning.
At the arranged time transfer from your hotel in Lima to the airport for your flight to Cusco Imperial City. At arrival assistance and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, admire the wonderful pre-Hispanic and colonial legacy of Cusco city, an interesting journey where you will learn about Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), ancient place of worship to the Sun, God of the Incas where the convent of Santo Domingo was built, gaze the beauty of Cusco city´s Main Square and admire the most representative sculptures and paintings of Cusco´s Art inside the cathedral. Touring the impressive Sacsayhuaman Fortress, strategically built on a hill overlooking Cusco, famous for its external walls built with huge stones cut and assembled with stunning precision. At night, delight yourself with a pleasant dinner show at one the best tourist restaurants in Cusco.
Accommodation in Cusco
Day 02 - Cusco/Sacred Valley of the Incas
Visit the Sacred Valley, a picturesque tour where you can see important archaeological remains, landscapes and village customs. This tour starts with a first stop at Awanacancha Complex, here you can have the chance to feed Andean Camelids such as llamas and alpacas; you will also can meet local people who will show their techniques for weaving in their sites. The tour will include the visit of the typical Pisaq Market where you can have the chance to shop or buy handcrafts and try the traditional costumes. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you’ll visit the ancient Salt Mines. Looking down on the mines, you see a dizzying array of white, irregular rectangles. It’s a very photogenic scene. The source of the salt mines, or salineras, is a warm salty spring at the head of the valley. Although the Inca created the mines some 2,000 years ago the salt mines of Maras are still in use today. It’s fascinating to watch locals harvest the salt, a process that hasn’t changed in thousands of years. Transfer to the hotel. Inca Trail briefing after check in . Accommodation in Sacred Valley - Urubamba. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Day 03 - First Day Inca Trail – Wuayllabamba
The first day of the trek is relatively easy and serves as training for the days to follow. We start early this morning with breakfast at the hotel and then a 2 ½ scenic bus ride to a city named Ollantaytambo at kilometer 82, where our trekking begins. We trek along the banks of the Urubamba River until we reach the magnificent ruins of Llactapata. Once we arrive in camp the porters will have put up our tents and hot drinks will be served. After enjoying an evening meal, sleep will be early this evening as the effects of altitude and exertion take their toll. Total trek 6.8 miles
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04 - Second Day Inca Trail – Wuayllabamaba – Pacaymayu: It is possibly the hardest day of the trek, we rise early and starting with stunted cloud forest and outstanding views down the valley. After a few hours hiking, we head up to the highest point of the trail - the impressive Warmiwanusca (Dead woman’s pass 4200m), during this part hikers are exposed to the Andean elements: first scorching sun and then, closer to the pass, freezing winds. Once at the top, hikers can celebrate having completed the most difficult section of the trail. We then descend into the Pacaymayu valley and camp there. Total trek 7.5 miles
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05 – Third Day Inca Trail Pacaymayu – Winaywayna
We then climb again, passing the Inca ruins of Runcu Raccay, to the next pass giving us spectacular views of the Vilcabamba range. Walking on well-preserved Inca pathway we pass Sayacmarca ruins with plenty of time for an in depth tour and explanation. We continue along the ridge, passing through tunnels and fantastic views and a slight ascent brings us to Phuyupatamarca ruins. A steep downhill on an old Inca stair case brings us into the Cloud Forest and the outstanding site of Winaywayna. This is another outstanding ruin full of orchids and swallows. Total trek 10 miles
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06 – Fourth Day Inca Trail – Machu Picchu
The trail from the campsite to Machu Pichu is clearly marked and takes about 1 ½ hours. We’ll wake up early, have breakfast and set off on the trail again by 5:00 am to get to Machu Picchu before sunrise. The sky starts getting light by 5:30 am and the first rays of sun reach Machu Picchu at about 7 am. The trail contours a mountainside and drop into cloud forest before coming to an almost vertical flight of 50 steps, leading up to the final pass to Inti Punko (Sun Gate). From this point, the whole of Machu Picchu beauty is spread out before you in all its glory – A fantastic sight for all and a lifetime experience to remember forever. From here it’s a short descent to the world’s most famous ruins, where we will have a 2 hours guided tour. When we arrived to the ruins, we will have plenty time to take those iconic photos from the classic view point. At convenience time we will descend to town of Aguas Calientes for lunch and return by train to Cusco. Total trek 4 miles
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07 - Free Day to your Leisure
This is a rest day after Inca trail hike. Great opportunity to visit the city of Cusco, do some local shopping and meet with the locals. Tours of the city and additional recommendations will be available. At PM we’ll meet to review details of our tour to Rainbow Mountain next day
Meal: Breakfast
Day 08 - Full Day Rainbow Mountain
Very early, we are going to leave Cusco by car, the estimated travel time is three hours, during which we will pass through traditional villages and see some amazing views of the Andes. We will begin the hike from the camp base named Chillca, at 3,700 m or 12,139 ft elevation. From here, it will be four hours, uphill hike to reach the famous Rainbow Mountain. Along the way, you will enjoy amazing views of the Andes, glacial peaks, red mountains, rocky hills, and traditional llamas and alpacas grazing along the valley. Once we arrive at the top of Rainbow Mountain, you will have enough time to absorb the majesty of the red mountains that surround this area. You will also see amazing views of the valleys and Ausangate Glacier Peak in front of you. After taking a few amazing pictures and soaking in the views, we will begin our descent with two hours, downhill hike. Return to the city. Overnight in Cusco
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Box & Celebration Dinner