A 10 day tour including the classic 4 day trek to Machu Picchu and flights from the UK!The Inca Trail is undoubtedly one of the highlights of South America: a stunning trek over the Peruvian Andes, through cloud forest and high rainforest, to reach one of the world’s most important archaeological sites and one of the seven New Wonders of the World - Machu Picchu.
Note: Return economy flights from London - UK are included in this tour. Price is subject to change due to flight availability and season.
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Day 1: UK - Lima
Depart the UK for flight to Lima, Peru.
Day 2: Lima
We meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is free to relax and get acquainted with Peru’s bustling capital city, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Day 3: Lima – Cusco: Breakfast
Today we transfer you to Lima Airport for your flight to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire.
After your arrival transfer from the airport, bus or train station, you have time to relax in your hotel and acclimatise to the altitude of over 3,000m (10,000ft) in the legendary capital of the Inca Empire.
This evening, you are free to explore the maze of markets and wander the cobblestone streets.
Day 4: Cusco: Breakfast
Today, we take you on a guided bus tour of the city, in order to appreciate fully the magnificent blend of Colonial and Inca influence on the city. Your visit will include the Cathedral, the Rock of the 12 Angles, and monumental Inca ruins such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo and Koricancha.
After the day’s activities, we recommend having an early night and preparing for the challenge of the Inca Trail!
Day 5: Cusco - Km 82 – Huayllabamba: Snack/ Lunch/ Afternoon Snack/Dinner
Early this morning, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you by bus to Km 82 where you will arrive mid-morning and meet the team that will join you during the trek - porters, camp assistants and cooks.
The first day’s walk is quite easy and during the first part you will have a beautiful view of the snow-peaked Veronica Mountain above you and the Vilcanota River below you. Lunch will be waiting for you when you arrive at the Archaeological Complex of Patallacta.
After re-energising, we begin the steady climb to Huayllabamba, where the first camp is set up.
Day 6: Huayllabamba – Pacaymayu: Snack/ Lunch/ Afternoon Snack/Dinner
After breakfast, the hardest part of the trail begins, with a steep, three-hour ascent to the highest point of the trek, Warmiwañusca (Dead Woman’s Pass), at some 4200m (13,800ft) above sea level. Here you will not only enjoy incredible, panoramic views, but you will have a great sense of achievement at reaching this milestone.
After lunch in Vizcachayoc, we will descend towards Pacaymayu (3500m/11,480ft) for dinner and camp.
Day 7: Pacaymayu - Wiñay Huayna: Snack/ Lunch/ Afternoon Snack/Dinner
After breakfast, the ascent will begin to the second highest pass on the Trail, at more than 3900m (12,800ft) above sea level. On the way up, you can enjoy a guided visit to the Archaeological Complex of Runkurukay and, on the way down, the Inca Citadel of Sayacmarca (3,600m/11,800ft).
Lunch will be ready for you in Chaqquicocha. Then, we continue walking towards Phuya Patamarka (Town in Clouds), another important archaeological monument.
After a brief rest, we will continue walking to the spectacularly-located Archaeological Complex of Wiñay Huayna (Always Young). We have a guided visit of the complex before we have dinner and overnight in the nearby campsite.
N.B. The above are our regular camp sites; however, these can be changed by the Machu Picchu Management Unit without previous warning. It will not affect the itinerary.
Day 8: Wiñay Huayna - Machu Picchu – Cusco: Snack
After an early breakfast, we will make the one-hour walk through high rainforest to Inti Punku (Gateway of the Sun), the well-known entrance to Machu Picchu, with its unparallelled panoramic view of the Inca Citadel.
Upon arrival in Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour of the ruins and monuments, such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Cemeteries. This is followed by free time to stroll around the Citadel, before meeting the rest of the group to be transferred by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch.
In the afternoon, you take the train back to Cusco, where you will be transferred to your selected hotel.
Day 9: Cusco: Breakfast
Today is free to relax or wander in Cusco.
Day 10: Cusco – Lima – UK: Breakfast
Today we transfer you to Cusco airport for your flight back over the Andes to Lima and take your flight back to the UK.
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Inca Trail Fast Facts
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Accommodation
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Comfortable Hotel
Camping (twin share tents)
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Inclusions
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Accommodation
All flights Meals (except lunch on last day)
Entrances/ permits,
Transfers (bus and train)
Camping equipment (excluding sleeping bags)
Tour guide (English speaking)
Personal porter (able to carry 5kgs) Cooks & communal porters (for tents, food, cooking equipment etc). |
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Difficulty Rating
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4 (average fitness required).
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Sustainability
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Carbon Offsets available in the shopping cart,
Renewable energy used at hotel
Local foods used on tour
Local guides used (English speaking, most University educated).
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Single Surcharge
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$US 300 (Or other currency equivalent)
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Notes
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Sleeping bags can be hired in Cusco.
The Trail is closed in February for maintenance. Permits need to be obtained in order to complete the trek so we reccommoend booking at least 4-6 months in advance or your date could be sold out. Return economy flights are from London, supplements may apply for other cities in the UK. |
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Price dependent on:
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Availability of entrance permits and flights
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