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Inca Trail Trek (5 days)

5 days duration

In these high valleys beneath towering peaks and icefields, you will see traditional Quechuan highlanders tending herds of alpacas. Porters carry your gear, so you walk with just a daypack and your camera.

We recommend that before setting off on any Andean Trek, you have 2 or 3 nights in Cuzco. This time at leisure will allow you to acclimatise to the high altitude and ultimately make your trek more enjoyable. We also offer an abbreviated 1 day Inca Trail for those with limited time and for non-trekkers, we have a range of one and two-day train excursions from Cuzco to Machu Picchu.
 

Day 1 Depart Cuzco / Inca Trail - Huayllabamba
 
This morning after breakfast you are collected from your Cuzco hotel and taken to the trailhead at Piscacucho, on the Vilcanota River. Porters will carry the heavy gear and you will walk with only a day pack.

Today you hike beneath the impressive snowcapped Nevado Veronica, past cactus gardens and fields of corn to the Inca ruins of Llactapata. You will then continue up a valley to your camp in the picturesque hamlet of Huayllabamba. (LD) 
 
Day 2 Inca Trail - Pacaymayo
 
You climb steeply up through fields and forest, then emerge above the tree line and reach Warmiwanusqa Pass. You will enjoy the magnificent views of Huaynay Range's snowy peaks and ruins. You then descend to your camp in the valley's base. (BLD)
 
Day 3 Inca Trail - Phuyopatamarka
 
Today you cross a second pass, and follow a fine Inca Highway down to the exquisite ridge-top ruins of Sayaqmarka. Further on, you pass through a tunnel amid luxuriant cloud forest. Tonight you camp at the ruins overlooking the Vilcanota River. (BLD)
 
Day 4 Inca Trail - Machu Picchu
 
The Royal Highway descends steeply through orchid-rich cloud forest. The final part of the trail is stunningly beautiful.

You emerge at the Gate of the Sun for your first view of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas from high above the city. You stroll down the Royal Road and at last enter Machu Picchu. Tonight you camp by the Sacred River below the ruins. (BLD)
 
Day 5 Machu Picchu / Arrive Cuzco
 
This morning you will be taken on a walking tour of Machu Picchu, after which you can further explore these extensive ruins. This afternoon you join your train for the return journey to Cuzco, where on arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel of hostel. Here your Inca Trail ends. (B)  

  

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    TOUR DATES
    • Departs daily

     

    COUNTRIES VISITED
    • Peru

      

    COMFORT LEVEL
    • Tourist / Superior

      

    TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
    • Local English speaking expert guides
    • Trekking the legendary Inca Trail from Cuzco to Machu Picchu

     

    ITINERARY IN BRIEF
    • Inca Trail (3 nights)
    • Machu Picchu (1 night)

      

    TOUR INCLUSIONS
    • Economy-class group airfares as described in the tour.
    • Accommodation in Superior or Tourist-class hotels or lodges & private facilities.
    • All tours and excursions with English speaking specialist local guides.
    • All admission fees on such tours.
    • Mostly private transfers and tours.
    • Meals throughout as indicated (B = Breakfast  L =  Lunch  D = Dinner).
    • All transportation as described.

      

    NOT INCLUDED
    • Airfares to the starting point and from the ending point of the tours.
    • Departure & entry taxes.
    • Items of a personal nature.
    • Passport and visa fees.
    • Travel insurance.
    • Excess baggage.
    • Porterage.
    • Tipping.