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Essential Peru with The Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

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Tour Overview:
The Inca Trail, between the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba River and the "Lost City of the Incas", Machu Picchu, connects the four corners of the Inca Empire (also known as Tawantinsuyo). Hiking any portion of the Inca Trail is a memorable experience and there are many well-preserved ruins along the way. You will hike and camp for 3 nights along a section of the trail in this tour, enjoying breathtaking views of the Andes Mountain range and its snow-capped peaks. This trip also includes stays in Cuzco and Lima, the capital of Peru.
This trip can be customized to fit your individual travel dates and any specific requests you may have. Because of Government regulations the Inca Trail departs only on certain days (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, other days may be arranged at a surcharge) and must be booked with plenty of notice. Permits may sell out about 3 or more months in advance during the high season and will be confirmed on a first come-first served basis. Passport number and date of birth must be provided at time of booking.

Daily Itinerary:

Lima
Lima

Lima
Lima

Cuzco
Cuzco

Cuzco
Cuzco

Inca Trail
Inca Trail

Inca Trail
Inca Trail

Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley

Inca Trail
Inca Trail

Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu

Day 1 – Miami/Lima
Flight from Miami to Lima, Peru. Upon arrival, you will be met after clearing customs and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 – Lima City Tour
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, a trip to the essential Lima, “The City of Kings” including the most important architectural icons of the city, such as the Main Square, where you can find the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace. Then, we continue with a visit to the San Francisco Convent, an architectonic jewel dating back to the 16th century. On our way to the modern area of the city, we will cross the exclusive district of San Isidro, the new financial heart of the city, to take a look at pre-inca Huaca Huallamarca. Finally, we conclude our circuit in Miraflores, where we will visit the “Parque del Amor” (Love Park) an excellent spot to enjoy a great view of the Pacific Ocean. Overnight in Lima.

Day 3 – Lima/Cuzco
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the morning is free to rest and get acclimatized to the altitude. In the afternoon, we will visit the Imperial City, living example of the mixture of the Andean and Spanish cultures. We start our trip visiting the Santo Domingo Convent, built over the Koricancha, and ancient Inca palace and main worship center of the Sun God. Later, we will stop at the Main Square, where you can find the Cathedral. Going on with the tour, we will visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, imposing sample of military Inca architecture which domains the city. Finally, we will take a look at Qenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay. Overnight in Cuzco.

Day 4 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday only) - Inca Trail: Ollantaytambo, Llactapata & Wayllabamba
Collection from hotel at 4:30 a.m. and transfer to the Sacred Valley and into Ollantaytambo, where we will stop approximately 45 minutes, to collect porters and equipment. We will have time to visit the surroundings area of the town called Ollantaytambo, before making our way to kilometer 82, where we will begin our trek, our pace will be an acclimatization and very soon we will stop at our first archaeological complex Llactapata at kilometer 88 (2,550 m above sea level, 30 minutes to visit this archaeological complex, before continuing our walk to Wayllabama where we will camp.

  • Total walking time 4:30 at 5:00 hours
  • Total number of kilometers 12km
  • Initial altitude 2750 Meters Final 3000 Meters

Day 5 - Wayllabamba, Llulluchapampa & Warmihuañusca
After breakfast we will begin our walk through the valley of wayllabamba on our journey we will be able to observe the nature and ecological change of the area until we arrive to (Yuncachimpa) Wayllabamba from where we will climb to Llulluchapampa at 3750 m. from this point we will be able to appreciate the valley of Huayanay and the first step located at 4,200 m. Warmiwañusca, called dead woman and camp in the sector of Pacaymayo.

  • Total walking hours 7:30 / 8:00 hrs
  • Total of number of kilometers 13km
  • Initial altitude 3,000 Meters Final 3800 Meters
Inca Trail Map
(Inca Trail Map)

Day 6 - Runkurakay, Sayamarca, Phuyupatamarca & Wiñayhuayna
Breakfast and on this day we will ascend to Runkurakay at 3860 m. contrary to the previous days our walk will be two hours more we will be able to visit another small complex, Sayamarca and appreciate the Valleys and snow capped mountains, further on we will stop to visit the complex of Phuyupatamarca, and then descend 3 kilometers until we arrive to a place called Wiñaywayna where we will visit its complex of Phuyupatamarca, and then descend 3kilometers until we arrive to a place called Wiñaywayna where we will visit its complex and we will camp.

  • Total walking hours 10:00 hrs
  • Total number of kilometers 15 km

Day 7 - Machu Picchu “The Lost City of the Incas”
Early morning breakfast, after we will walk to intipunco called “Door of Sun” where we will be able to observe the impressive Lost City of Machu Picchu, walk to the Sanctuary and start the guided tour.

  • Total walking hours 2:15 hrs
  • Total number of kilometers 6km
  • Initial altitude 2650 Meters Final 2400 Meters

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Day 8 Morning at leisure. You can make a second visit to Machu Picchu and have the chance to know hidden places, such as the Intipunku (Gate of the Sun). Those with a sense of adventure can enjoy a hike full of adrenaline to the top of Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain) to visit the Temple of the Moon and enjoy a spectacular view of the city. In the afternoon, you will board the train that will take you back to Cuzco. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cuzco.

Day 9 – Cuzco/Lima/Miami
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima. Upon arrival connection with your international departure flight.

 

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Price Includes:
  • Round-trip air transportation from Miami to Lima, Lima to Cuzco, coach class - (departures from other cities available for a surcharge)
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
  • Hotel accommodation including breakfast daily and taxes
  • Guided tours in English including all entrance fees (deluxe level pricing includes private guide)
  • Camping equipment including bathroom, cook and dining tents, kitchen personnel, porter (the person who will bring your luggage, sleeping bag and mattress - you will only carry your personal stuff like bottle of water, camera, raincoat, etc.), 3 meals a day
  • Meals as per itinerary

* Upgrade from the Vistadome Train to Hiram Bingham (Orient Express) Train, for an additional $439 per person - includes brunch on board, afternoon tea in the Sanctuary Lodge, pre-dinner cocktails and a 4-course, a la carte dinner. Does not operate on Sundays.



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