The Inca Trail Experience 8D7N
The Inca Trail Experience 8D7N
The Inca Trail Experience 8D7N
8 Days Starting in Cusco, Peru and ending in Cusco
Visiting: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, KM 82, Warmi Wañusqa, Winay Wayna, Machu Picchu, Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TBC
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Age range:
10-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, All dietary needs
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Cusco is the archaeological and historical capital of Peru. A city full of wonders and many attractions for every taste. With this itinerary you won't need to choose what to do. We will take you in this amazing journey covering all the must-do activities in the city. We wil go from the magic Sacred Valley to Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and finally the mountain of colors, the rainbow Mountain peru.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Cusco
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: Hotel
You will be welcomed at the Cusco airport by our friendly representative and transferred to the hotel. Remember, landing at 3,300 meters can be hard on the body. Do not feel concerned if you have shortness of breath or a small headache. This is common and should go away quickly. You can reduce the symptoms by staying hydrated with water and tea. You will have a free day to acclimatize and visit the impressive main square of Cusco.
(Provide us your flight details to pick you up and transfer to your hotel)
Day 2 : Sacred Valley Tour
Location: Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Pisac
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
At 8 a.m. we will pick you up to begin your full day tour of the Sacred Valley. On our way to Pisaq, we will stop at some beautiful lookout points for photos. Eventually, we will arrive at the traditional market in Pisaq, which offers great souvenir shopping. We will also visit the Pisaq ruins and begin your history of the Incan empire. Following, you will make the one-hour trip to Urubamba, where you can get lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will drive an hour to Ollantaytambo fortress, where you will explore the famous Ollantaytambo Inca site. After that you will stay at hotel in that nice village. Briefing and duffel bags for the extra porter will be given by your guide.
Day 3 : Inca Trail - Day 1
Location: KM 82
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your guide will pick you up from the hotel at 6,30am. You will have breakfast our porters house. After that it will be an hour drive to the start of the trail. Upon arrival at Kilometre 82, you will have some time to organise and get ready for the hike(using restrooms, applying sunscreen, insect repellents and more). Along the way the first 3 hours hiking you'll pass ancient Inca sites such as Llactapata, Qhanabamba and take in some incredible views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains. Our chef will be ready with lunch then is another 2 hours more to the camping located at 3300 m.a.s.l.,
Our porters, cooks, and guides will take care of all the details for the duration of the hike. We included an extra porter per person, they carry the majority of the gear so you’ll only need to carry a small daypack with water, rain gear, snacks, a camera, etc.
Day 4 : Inca Trail - Day 2
Location: Warmi Wañusqa
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a well-deserved breakfast, start the 4-hour ascent to the highest point on the Inca Trail — Dead Woman's Pass (4200m / 13779ft), also known as Warmiwañuska or Dead Woman's pass. Throughout the day, you'll experience fantastic views of the Vilcanota and Vilcabamba mountain ranges. In the evening you'll stay at your campsite in Chaquiccocha — a perfect place for stargazing.
Day 5 : Inca Trail - Day 3
Location: Winay Wayna
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake in your tent with a cup of freshly brewed coffee and get ready for the most beautiful day of hiking along the Classic Inca Trail. We will have amazing views of the Salkantay snowed peak and also from the Vilcabamba Mountain. We will start our last ascent towards Phuyupatamarka (3600 meters) from this place we can witness the Urubamba River and also have a glance of Machu Picchu at the distance. A 3-hour walk down will be needed to reach our last campsite. On the way we will discover beautiful sites such as Phuyupatamarka (Town in the Clouds) and Intipata (Terraces of the Sun). Our lunch will be served at the last campsite.
Once you are done and rested we will continue and will go to the biggest site in the Inca Trail. The beautiful Wiñay Wayna (Forever young) site.
This day is the easiest day of the Inca Trail, and it’s in order to save energy to the last day. Machu Picchu.
Day 6 : Inca Trail - Machu Picchu
Location: Machu Picchu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After early breakfast you will say good-bye to the team and will start your way towards Machu Picchu. We will hike for about 2 hours until we get to the Sungate (Intipunku). This site will provide a different view from Machu Picchu. Pictures will be amazing, and then we will make our way towards the ancient site. 1-hour down will be more than enough to reach the site. You will enter and your guide will provide a full guided tour all along the great Machu Picchu Citadel. The guided tour will last for about 2 hours, if you have purchased Huayna Picchu tickets($75 each, needs to book in advance) you will have this extra hike after the guided tour.
Your guide will give finish the tour and will wait for you at Aguas Calientes. After lunch, you will go to the train station to catch on your train back to Ollantaytambo. Where our driver will pick you up and drive you back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.
Day 7 : Rainbow Mountain
Location: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Your guides will pick you up from the hotel, then it will be around 3 hours a half driving to the start of the trail. Enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast, before heading off on the hike.
Hiking slowly through the Rainbow Mountain Range, you will start to reach higher altitudes, passing llamas, alpacas and local villages along the way. Upon arrival at Rainbow Mountain, you'll spend some time exploring the spectacular views, and gain some understanding as to why the mountain is so colourful. You'll then head back down a different route, through the Red Valley. Your chefs will be waiting for you at the bottom with a nice lunch before you make the journey back to Cusco.
Day 8 : Good Bye To Cusco
Location: Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
You will have one last chance for souvenir shopping in Cusco. There will be optional time to visit the Webbing Center Museum on El Sol Avenue. We will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Lima.
What's Included
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Accommodation
includes 4 night hotel and 2 night camping based in double room
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Airport Transfers at Destination
it includes airport pick up and drop off in Cusco
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Drinks with Meals
listed according the itinerary
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Entrance Fees
It includes all entrance fees to the sites, Inca trail and Machu Picchu
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Hotels include free wi-fi
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Fully Guided
You will be escorted by local English speaking tour guide
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Local Taxes
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Train Tickets
it includes all transportation and train tickets
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Porter
For the Inca trail we included 7k extra porter per person, for that we will provide a duffel bag and our porters will carry it for you, you only hike with small day pack and enjoy well the hike.
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Satellite phone
we are the only operator that take satellite phone in all our group, safety if our priority
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
We do not include International and domestic flights
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Game Drives on Safari
Optional Extras
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Walking sticks
Black Diamond walking sticks. Adjustable size
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Huayna Picchu
Huayna Picchu is the mountain that stands next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45-minute hike to the top. Going back down is quite steep if you are scared of heights. You would do this after your tour of Machu Picchu. The cost is $75. Arrangements need to be made at least one month in advance due to popularity. Please understand that the weather is out of our control.
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Air Mattress
Size 180 cm x 60 cm and 2.5 inches thick for extra comfort
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Sleeping bag
Mummy style 850+ sleeping bags. 80'' long x 60'' wide. Temperatures: -15ºC or 2ºF
Check out our Q&As
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Normally this is a private experience but in the case of being a group one. You will have the chacne to meet people from other countries
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
We will provide a duffel bag where you can bring 7 kg weight. This will be carried by a porter along the Inca Trail
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Medium. We recommend our clients to
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
We need at least 2 people to organise this itinerary
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, this trek can be done with children from 10-year-old to more. Always with supervision of their parents or guardian
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes, the trekking part will be supported by our porters
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