The Inca Trail in Comfort

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Take our ever-popular Inca Trail trek but with the added benefit of upgraded hotels throughout, a Sacred Valley tour and overnight stay, plus thoughtful camp extras. On trek, we have increased the personal weight limit versus our standard itinerary, allowing you to take more clothes and personal items for extra comfort around camp. We have also included your ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Trek the classic Inca Trail to the Sun Gate for the iconic view of Machu Picchu
    • Experience two unique visits to Machu Picchu for photos and fully guided exploration
    • Rest and refresh after your trek with overnight in charming Aguas Calientes
    • Enjoy upgraded hotels in Cuzco, Sacred Valley and Aguas Calientes
    • Full day touring the Sacred Valley, including Pisac and Ollantaytambo
    • Feel the beat of Andean culture in Cuzco's historic center

What's this trip about?

    Take our ever-popular Inca Trail trek but with the added benefit of upgraded hotels throughout, a Sacred Valley tour and overnight stay, plus thoughtful camp extras. On trek, we have increased the personal weight limit versus our standard itinerary, allowing you to take more clothes and personal items for extra comfort around camp. We have also included your sleeping bag and a wider range of meals created by our camp chef. Our classic Inca Trail trip is designed to give you more time to enjoy the trail by arriving to Machu Picchu in the afternoon for iconic photos and overnight in Aguas Calientes. We return the next morning, fresh and well rested, for our in-depth tour of Machu Picchu and train back to Cuzco.Enjoy more inclusions and comfort as you hike to Machu Picchu

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range16 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCuzco
End CityCuzco

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • South America
  • Peru

Attractions

  • Aguas Calientes
  • Inca Trail
  • Machu Picchu
  • Ollantaytambo
  • Sacred Valley
  • Urubamba

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • All breakfasts, four lunches and three dinners
    • All transport and listed activities
    • Sleeping bag hire for trek duration
    • Inflatable sleeping mat for trek duration
    • Tour leader throughout
    • Arrival and departure transfers
    • Full porterage throughout trek
    • Exodus kitbag

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Itinerary

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Day 1 Start Cuzco; free time to explore the Inca capital

Set amid hills in the altiplano, the Imperial City of the Incas, Cuzco (11,155ft/3,400m) was the geographic, cultural and political centre of a vast empire which, at its peak, stretched from present-day Quito in Ecuador to Santiago in Chile. After the Spanish conquist...

Day 2 Visit the Sacred Valley; continue to Ollantaytambo

Today we visit the magnificent Sacred Valley of the Incas, which runs along the Urubamba River near Cuzco. It’s the true heartland of Incan culture and tradition, with the high Andean scenery dotted with old towns and pre-Columbian villages. Here we visit the incredi...

Day 3 Start Inca Trail trek from Km82; walk along Vilcanota River; climb to Huayllabamba

Early this morning, we transfer (1hr 30min) from Cuzco into the Sacred Valley. Reaching the town of Ollantaytambo, we drive for one hour along the final stretch of road to the start of the Inca Trail at Piscacucho, recognized among adventurers as Km82. After greeting ...

Day 4 Summit Dead Woman's Pass; descend to Pacaymayu

The morning begins, as all do on our Inca Trail trek, with a hot drink delivered to your tent. Today’s journey is both challenging and rewarding, marking the most demanding and best-known stretch of the trail. A slow and steady climb takes us through a cloud forest to...

Day 5 Over Runquracay Pass to ruins of Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca

After a hearty breakfast, we start the day with a climb, which takes us past the ruins of Runquracay and over the Runquracay Pass (12,894ft/3,930m), our second and final pass. From here, the Inca Trail becomes a clearly defined rolling path of flat boulders, providing...

Day 6 Walk down Inca steps to Wiñay Wayna and Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate

From Phuyupatamarca, we take the famous Inca steps: a 1.2mi (2km) stone staircase that rapidly descends into an immense panorama, with the peaks of the Vilcabamba range above and the Vilcanota River far below. Reaching Wiñay Wayna, we have plenty of time to explore t...

Day 7 Guided tour of Machu Picchu; return to Cuzco by train and road

Well-rested and refreshed, we return to Machu Picchu this morning for our guided tour. Machu Picchu is an architectural and engineering marvel, the staggering mountain backdrop making it even more dramatic. The Spaniards never found it, the Incas left no records of it...

Day 8 End Cuzco

The trip comes to an end after breakfast. Either start your return journey home or join one of our exciting extensions, either to explore the jungle trails of the Amazon Rainforest or the high-altitude waters of Lake Titicaca. Speak to your sales representative to book.

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Last Updated: 5/22/2024

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

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Well worth the long journey and as the guide says it won't feel like 10 hours. Guide was excellent and lunch stop was great. The Incan site in the afternoon was really stunning and a great way to end the adventure.

Would really recommend this extra trip. Only negative was the hotel which was not the one in the trip notes and was far from the standard of the other hotels. Seei...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

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Worth doing the inca trail in comfort. Hotels are nice and having the extra weight makes a big difference.

Excellent trip, you need to be fit as the trek is not easy but it is well worth it when you get to Machu Pichu. You learn a lot on the way from the guides and thei...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

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Excellent trip

Our guide, Wilmer, was extremely knowledgeable, interesting and helpful. Chef provided excellent food, hotels were comfortable. There were some magical moments s...

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Anonymous

Aug 2018

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Inca Trail breathlessly

A wonderful trip to my top Bucket List destination. Wandering around Machu Picchu and visiting the floating islands on Lake Titicaca have satisfied two of my lifelo...

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Anonymous

Aug 2018

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A Life Experience to Treasure

Walking the trails ancient Inca pavements provided breathtaking mountain panoramas and impressive archaeological sites seemingly at every turn, coped with a physic...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance
    • Single accommodation (available on request)
    • Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation

4 days point-to-point walking with full porterage 10kg personal weight limit on trek Altitude maximum 4200m, average 3050m Group normally 4 to 16, plus local leader. Min age 16 yrs,The "Inca Trail in Comfort" program takes our quality standard trek and upgrades the accommodations and services both on and off the trail.  In Cuzco, our boutique hotel is centrally located within walking distance of the main plaza and Temple of Sun.  Our Sacred Valley hotel is set amidst sprawling gardens and a short distance from the Incan ruins of Ollantaytambo.  For trek upgrades we have included your sleeping bag, added a thicker sleeping pad and increased the weight limit to 10 kg for your personal items so you can bring those "something extra" items you enjoy while camping. Cuzco: Hotel San Agustin Plaza (nights 1 and 7) In the centre of Cuzco, this boutique hotel is ideally placed for our adventures, within walking distance of the Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the main plaza. The hotel has a modern feel, while honouring the cultural and historical richness of Cuzco with local art and textiles. Ollantaytambo: Pakaritampu Hotel (night 2) Founded by the Peruvian politician and volleyball hall of famer best known as Gaby, Pakaritampu is built in a traditional style, with terracotta walls, a tiled roof, and eucalyptus floors and beams. The name means 'home of the dawn' in the local Quechua language and the hotel certainly provides a homey feel, with spacious rooms, a lovely fireplace lounge, restaurant and bar, plus it's surrounded by beautiful gardens. Inca Trail: Camping (nights 3-5) We sleep and dine in good-quality four-season tents. We also have a toilet tent set up both in camp and during lunch stops. On the Inca Trail, we stay in official campsites where additional bathroom facilities are available. For this comfort trip, we have also included your sleeping bag and increased the weight limit to 22lb (10kg) for your personal items, so bring the extra pair of sneakers to lounge around camp and give your feet and boots a rest. Aguas Calientes: Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu (night 6) Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu is a clean, modern hotel conveniently located near the train station and a five-minute walk from the bus stop to Machu Picchu. It is the perfect place to refresh and recharge after your four-day Inca Trail hike. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and cafe, and serves a breakfast buffet to start your day touring Machu Picchu. Worth knowing Single accommodation (including tents) can be arranged, subject to availability. Please request this at the time of booking. Camping:  Boiled and filtered drinking water is provided to guests in the mornings, at lunch and dinner times so we can refill our water bottles.  While on the trek, a bowl of warm water for washing is provided each morning and evening.
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

If You Cancel Your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the lead name or your travel agent must be received at our offices. 

Since we incur costs in canceling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges as follows (see also the exceptions below): 

  • More than 42 days - No cancellation fee. Deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original booking. Any remaining balance will be refundedThis excludes all non-refundable costs as set out in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 41 and 21 days (inclusive) - No cancellation fee. Balance and deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original bookingThis excludes all non-refundable costs as further explained in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 20 and 15 days (inclusive) - 80% of the holiday cost
  • 14 days or less; or failure to join the holiday (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Certain trips may involve different cancellation charges; you will be advised if this is applicable to your holiday during the booking process.For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made for all Polar holidays. Period before departure in which you notify us: 

Cancelation charge

  • More than 133 days - Deposit only
  • 133 days or less (or failure to join the holiday) (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Notes (i) Your deposit is non-refundable, even if the cancellation charge calculated is lower than the deposit amount paid; (ii) If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges; (iii) certain travel arrangements may be subject to higher cancellation charges and could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements from the moment the booking is confirmed.

If You Change Your Booking

If, after our Booking Confirmation has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the lead name or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of $60, and any further cost we incur in making this alteration (including those charged by third party suppliers who provide the component parts of your booking).  You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

You can transfer your booking to another person, who satisfies all the conditions that apply to this booking, by giving us notice in writing at least 7 days before departure provided that the new lead passenger accepts the transfer and these Terms and Conditions. Both you and the new traveler are responsible for paying all costs we incur in making the transfer. Please bear in mind that certain airlines and other transport providers treat changes as a cancellation and charge accordingly, up to 100% of the cost for that part of the arrangement. Where applicable these charges will be passed on to you.

If We Cancel Your Booking

Exodus reserves the right to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including too few participants ,logistical problems, a Force Majeure Event (as defined in Section 8), or any other circumstances that may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of Exodus’s liability without any further obligation on Exodus’s part. Exodus is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses.

If We Change Your Booking

  1. Changes to the price. We can change your holiday price after you’ve booked, only in certain circumstances. Changes in the price of the carriage of passengers resulting from changes to the cost of fuel or other power sources, the level of taxes or fees imposed by third parties including tourist taxes, landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports, or exchange rates mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked.

  2. Changes other than the price. It is a term of your booking that we are able to make changes to any aspect of your booking. If the change is insignificant, we will ensure that you are notified about it. Examples of insignificant changes include alteration of your accommodation to another of the same or higher standard. If we are forced by circumstances beyond our control to alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services that make up your package you will have the rights set out below.

    2.1 - We will contact you and you will have the choice of accepting the change or having a refund of all monies paid. You can also accept an alternative holiday, where we offer one (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). We will tell you the procedure for making your choice. Please read any notification of changes carefully and respond promptly as if you do not respond to us within the timescale given your booking may be canceled.

    2.2 - If you choose to accept a refund then that is the only liability we have and we will not be liable for any further sums, compensation or otherwise and you are advised to adequately insure yourselves against cancellation for any reason

Please note that insurance premiums and amendments charges are not refundable in any circumstances. 

Once you have put down a deposit for a tour, you are unable to cancel and re-book within a promotional period and we reserve the right to amend the pricing on any new booking you make within that time. If you cancel a tour and book the same tour under a promotional code, we reserve the right to decline the booking.

Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge above.

If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.

Where possible, we will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have already paid to us.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of TruTravels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions.

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Meals Included
All breakfasts, four lunches and three dinners are included in the tour price (for those doing the Train Option: all breakfasts and three lunches are included). Peruvian cuisine has a reputation for big flavours and originality. Local dishes include ceviche (seafood or fish marinated in lime juice), lomo saltado (a beef stir-fry) and various hearty soups, such as the delicious quinoa soup. Other dishes include roasted cuy (guinea pig), Alpaca steak, and, to drink, the national beverage: pisco sour. In the hotels, breakfasts are normally buffet-style. While on the trek itself, we also offer a more varied range of meals than on our standard Inca Trail itineraries to give that little extra comfort. For instance, substantial breakfasts including a cooked dish, a cooked lunch including soup or a starter followed by a hot main dish (usually with hot drinks), and a hearty three-course cooked dinner, are typical. Drinking water is provided. The tap water in Peru is not safe to drink; boiled and filtered drinking water is provided on the trek and elsewhere your leader will buy large water containers for you to refill your bottle.
Age Requirements
16 years and up
Additional Information
  • Four nights in upgraded comfort hotels and three nights’ full-service camping
  • Four days walking with full porterage
  • Altitude maximum: 13,829ft (4,215m); average: 10,007ft (3,050m)
  • Increased personal weight limit of 22lb (10kg) on trek
  • Travel by private bus and train
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