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Walking the Classic Inca Trails to Machu Picchu

11 Days / 10 Nights

2025

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About This Trip

Discover an 11-day immersive adventure through Peru’s heart, walking the iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This package blends history, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural heritage with luxury accommodations, expert-guided tours, and fascinating activities for an unforgettable experience.

Trip Highlights

  • Explore Lima’s vibrant culinary scene and historical landmarks.
  • Discover Sacred Valley treasures like Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Maras salt terraces.
  • Hike the Classic Inca Trail to the majestic Machu Picchu.
  • Enjoy luxury train travel aboard the Belmond Hiram Bingham.
  • Visit ancient archaeological sites and immerse in Andean traditions.
  • Relax in exclusive accommodations with premium amenities.
  • Traverse Cusco’s historic streets and iconic landmarks.
  • Relish guided cultural and nature-focused activities showcasing Peru’s essence.
Inca Trail Tour
Inca Ruins Ollantaytambo

Day by Day

Day 1 – Lima

  • Private airport transfer and check-in assistance with itinerary and 24/7 support.
  • Explore Lima’s historic sites like Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, and colonial landmarks.
  • Stay at Pullman Lima Miraflores with restaurants, a fitness center, and a rooftop pool.
Inca Trail Tours -Plaza Armas, Lima
Plaza Armas, Lima
Coastline Miraflores, Lima
Coastline Miraflores, Lima
  • Start with a private gastronomic tour in Barranco, enjoying organic coffee, exotic fruits, and a gourmet meal in San Isidro.
  • Savor modern Peruvian dishes at Huaca Pucllana near pre-Inca ruins.
  • Explore Lima’s history at Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, Government Palace, and San Francisco Monastery.
  • Visit San Isidro, Miraflores, and the Huaca Pucllana pyramid.
    End the day at Larco Museum with pre-Columbian art.
Peruvian Cuisine
Peruvian Cuisine
Pucllana Pyramid, Peru
  • Private transfer to Lima Airport and flight to Cusco.
  • Visit Sacsayhuaman Fortress for stunning stonework and city views.
  • Explore Sacred Valley’s Andean textile center and learn traditional weaving.
  • Enjoy lunch at Hacienda Sarapampa with farm-to-table dishes and cultural performances.
  • Discover Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and vibrant local markets.
  • Relax at Tambo del Inka Resort with riverside views, fine dining, and a spa.
Andean Textile, Peru
Andean Textile, Peru
Sacsayhuaman Fortress
Sacsayhuaman Fortress
  • Raft the Urubamba River, enjoying breathtaking mountain and ancient ruin views.
  • Attend a safety briefing, then tackle thrilling rapids ending at “El Resbaladero.”
  • Savor a riverside Andean lunch that benefits local communities.
  • Visit Ollantaytambo Fortress and learn its historical importance, including Manco Inca’s legacy.
  • Explore Ollantaytambo’s terraces and town, known for its living Inca traditions.
Ollantaytambo, Peru
Ollantaytambo, Peru
Ollantaytambo Ruins Fortress
Ollantaytambo Ruins Fortress
  • Start in Misminay, an Andean community where you’ll experience local traditions.
  • Join seasonal farming activities with ancestral tools and enjoy a farm-to-table meal.
  • Visit the Moray terraces, Inca agricultural laboratories with ingenious microclimates.
  • Explore Maras, known for its ancient salt pans managed communally since 1556.
  • Enjoy lunch at Rancho Wayra with a Peruvian Paso Horse demonstration.
  • End your day with a relaxing drive back to your Sacred Valley hotel.
Entrance Community Misminay
Entrance Community Misminay
Maras Salt Pans, Peru
Maras Salt Pans, Peru
  • Embark on a private 4-day, 43-km Classic Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu.
  • Start at Km 82, crossing the Urubamba River into the Sacred Valley.
  • Hike to Miskay for panoramic views of the ancient city of Llactapata.
  • Continue through the Kusichaca Valley to the first campsite at Huayllabamba (3,000m).
  • Admire the Vilcanota Ridge and towering Veronica Peak (5,832m).
  • Enjoy a gentle first day with stunning Andean landscapes and starry overnight camping.
Huayllabamba
Huayllabamba
Inca Llactapata
Inca Llactapata
  • Tackle the trek’s toughest day with an 11-km ascent to Warmi Wañusqa Pass (4,200m).
  • Start with breakfast and pack snacks to combat altitude sickness.
  • Climb through mountainous terrain, spotting alpacas and llamas on Ichu grass.
  • Descend through a cloud forest, home to sparrows, hummingbirds, and Andean spectacled bears.
  • After 6 hours, reach Paqaymayu campsite (3,500m) for a restful night and hearty meal.
  • This challenging day rewards with stunning landscapes and unique wildlife.
Inca Trail Hike
Inca Trail Hike
Alpaca Inca Trail
Alpaca Inca Trail
  • Begin the day with breakfast and trek along the scenic Inca Trail.
  • Ascend to Abra Runkurakay (3,955m) and explore the Runkurakay ruins with valley views.
  • Descend through the cloud forest to the Sayacmarca archaeological site.
  • Continue to Abra Phuyupatamarca (3,700m) and the “town in the clouds,” Phuyupatamarca.
  • Descend a stone staircase to Wiñayhuayna (2,700m), an extraordinary Inca complex.
  • Rest at the final camp, preparing for a stunning Machu Picchu sunrise.
Sayacmarca
Sayacmarca
Winayhuayna
Winayhuayna
  • Begin the final trek with stunning landscapes, cloud forests, and ancient ruins.
  • Ascend to Abra Runkurakay (3,955m), visit Sayacmarca, and explore Phuyupatamarca (3,700m).
  • Descend to Wiñayhuayna (2,700m) and camp for a magical Machu Picchu sunrise.
  • Explore Machu Picchu, enjoy lunch in Aguas Calientes, and return on the luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham train.
  • Stay at Palacio del Inka, relax at the spa, and explore Cusco’s rich history and landmarks.
Quorikancha Koricancha
Quorikancha Koricancha
Sayacmarca
Sayacmarca
  • Take a guided tour of Cusco, the historic Inca capital.
  • Start at Plaza de Armas, the city’s cultural center.
  • Visit Cusco Cathedral, a UNESCO site with colonial treasures.
  • Explore Santo Domingo Church atop the Koricancha Temple.
  • Relax, enjoy local cuisine, or explore more of the city.
Koricancha
Koricancha
Quorikancha Koricancha
Quorikancha Koricancha
  • A representative will assist with check-in and departure at your Cusco hotel and airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, you’ll receive private assistance at the airport for your onward flight back home.
View Of Cusco

Map

Here are the main locations you will visit during your trip, providing a glimpse of your adventure.

Included

  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • All necessary transfers during the program
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Hotel accommodations, as mentioned in the itinerary
  • One entrance ticket to the Inca Trail per person
  • One-way trip train ticket from Machu Picchu via Belmond Hiram Bingham Luxury Train per person
  • 24/7 assistance throughout the trip

Not Included

  • International and domestic flight
  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
  • Early check-in, late check-out, and hotel extra
  • Additional optional services (e.g., spa treatments, extra tours
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
  • Travel and health insurance
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and staff

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Melissa Altamirano

“Melissa has been fantastic! She answers all my questions, gets back to me quickly, and has mapped out a wonderful trip for us. I couldn’t be happier with the service I have received.”

– Mary Kabat

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