Inca Trail Tours

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Explore the vibrant city of Cusco and the lush Sacred Valley before heading out on one of the world's finest and most famous treks - hiking the Inca Trail. With an incredible mix of fantastic mountain views and diverse ecosystems, our included 4 day Inca Trail hike climbs numerous passes as high as 4,200 meters en route to the lost city of Machu Picchu. Don't miss the short hike to the Sun Gate for indescribable views of the valley at sunrise! Each day you will discover scenic vistas, hidden archaeological sites and new friends on this amazing Inca Trail holiday.

• Horseback riding US$15-$75
• Visit local museums in Cusco US$5-10
• Mountain biking (Sacred Valley) US$35

Early bookings are recommended on this tour due to limited numbers of permits granted for the Inca Trail, we may however be able to arrange an alternative trek once permits run out. Grand American Adventures travellers will join our sister company for this special journey.

Want even more adventure? Book our 4 day Amazon extension to this tour, exploring the jungle in depth on foot and by canoe, from US$989. Contact us for more information or click here to view more >

Why not arrange your own Grand American Adventures departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.

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Trip Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.

Day 1: Arrival day in Lima

Upon arrival in Lima explore the city at your leisure
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Paid locally

Day 2: Cusco

We take a morning flight to the city of Cusco, the seat of Inca power for over 500 years remains a vibrant cultural centre today. Its orderly streets bear witness to the extraordinary skill of Inca stonemasons; many are still lined with precisely interlocked stonework, which serve as the foundation for later buildings from the colonial era. Accompany a local guide to the fortress of Sacsayhuaman and continue on foot to the city centre and discover more of Cusco's historical and archaeological treasures.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Paid locally

Day 3-4: Sacred Valley

Take advantage of the temperate climate with a full day to explore the Sacred Valley. Stretch your legs on a short walk or visit the traditional salt pans. Those in search of a thrill may opt for horse riding, mountain biking or rafting on the Urubamba River.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Paid locally

Day 5: Inca Trail - Llactapata

We wake early and make our way by bus to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley. This traditional Inca village is overlooked by the magnificent fortress of Ollantay, the only Inca stronghold ever to have resisted persistent Spanish attacks. After visiting the impressive ruins we set off to the trailhead at Chilca, where the gorge narrows, and meet our guide and crew for the start the trek.

Stretching our legs we follow the Urubamba riverbank below the snow-capped peak of Mt Veronica. After lunch we head away from the river and a gentle climb soon brings us to our pleasant campsite at Llactapata (2850m).
Approximately 4/5 hours easy walking today.
Accommodation: Camping included | Meals: All included

Day 6: Inca Trail - Llulluchupampa

We are woken with a hot drink of coca leaves delivered to our tents, to help ease the effects of the high altitude, before beginning the day's trek. Getting into a good walking rhythm, we follow the course of the Cusichaca River, ascending a broad valley to the village of Wayllabamba ('Grassy Plain' - 3000m), the last human habitation on the trail. Here we can have a glass of fortifying Chicha or maize beer to help us up the hill.

Our porters will go ahead and prepare unch while we pause to rest before climbing steadily and steeply to Llulluchupampa (3680m) - a beautiful flat area of pasture.
Approximately 5/6 hours moderate uphill walking.
Accommodation: Camping included | Meals: All included

Day 7: Inca Trail - Phuyopatamarka

The tough day! An initial steep climb takes us across the highest point on the trail at Warmiwañusca (Dead Woman's Pass - 4200m); the views back along the valley certainly make the climb worthwhile. We descend to the Pacamayo River and a second ascent leads to Runkuracay Pass (3998m); from here on the trail is largely downhill and we encounter the first long stretches of original Inca paving which makes for easier going. After a final easy ascent, with spectacular views over the Urubamba Valley far below, we emerge above the Phuyupatamarca ruins.
Approximately 7/8 hours moderate and demanding walking.
Accommodation: Camping included | Meals: All included

Day 8: Inca Trail - Machu Picchu

We awake to a spectacular vista and set off this morning on one of the most beautiful parts of the trail. A steep downhill section of some 2000 Inca steps brings us to our lunch stop at the picturesque ruins of Winay Wayna; meaning 'forever young'. Excitement mounts as we conquer a steep flight of steps and arrive at Inti Punku, the Sun Gate. The toil of the day is forgotten instantly as we are treated to a spectacular view of Machu Picchu below. After lingering to admire the panorama, we walk through the site and catch a bus down the narrow access road to rejoin the Urubamba River in the village of Aguas Calientes where we can enjoy a well-earned long shower.
Approximately 4/5 hours walking today, mostly downhill.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: All included

Day 9: Machu Picchu & Cusco

Rising early this morning we have Machu Picchu ruins largely to ourselves before the train brings in the first day visitors from Cusco. The magnificent lost city, discovered by American archaeologist Hiram Bingham in 1911, stands on a high saddle dominated by the jungle-clad peak of Wayna Picchu. We have time to make the vertiginous climb to its summit for dramatic views of the city spread out below or simply just wander the myriad of steps and stairways of the site, revealing as they do a vast complex of immense structural, historical and archaeological worth. Later in the day we catch the train back to Cusco.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: All included

Day 10: Cusco

You'll have the morning free to relax, explore or do some last minute shopping before catching a flight back home.

• You only need to pay a 10% deposit or (whichever is greatest)
• Full payment is due 8 weeks before the tour departure
• We are fully financially bonded so your money is 100% safe at all times
• If you prefer to book by telephone please contact our UK sales office
• Prices below are land only. Call us on 0844 576 1370 for a flight inclusive quote

There are no forced supplements for single travellers. Accommodation is based on twin-share, so if you're travelling on your own, you'll share with a fellow passenger of the same sex. However, if you would prefer your own space our Solo Sleeper Option can be requested from per person. This will guarantee you your own room & tent for every night of the tour. The number of single rooms & tents we can offer is limited, so it's best to book early. Simply select the "Solo Sleepers" check box on the booking form or request over the phone.

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