7 Day Inca Trail, Cuzco to Machu Picchu Walking Tour & Lima

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1 Lima, 2 Sacred Valley, 1 Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu), 2 Cuzco
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Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • 1 Easy Day | up to 4 hours of walking a day, easy walking on mostly flat terrain, accessible to all travelers in good health 3 Moderate Days | 4-6 hours of walking a day, hilly with some steep or uneven terrain, travelers should be physically fit and prepared for several hours of activity 1 Challenging Day | 6+ hours (more than 6 miles) of walking a day, rugged uneven mountain terrain, with some sustained ascents and descents, suitable for experienced active travelers in good physical condition

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    1 Lima, 2 Sacred Valley, 1 Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu), 2 Cuzco

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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End CityOperator does not provide

Destinations

  • South America

Attractions

  • Inca Trail
  • Lima
  • Machu Picchu
  • Sacred Valley

Trip includes

    • Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Flights Miami-Lima, Cuzco-Miami Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Lima-Cuzco & Cuzco-Lima 6 nights accommodations
    • 1 night Lima 2 nights Sacred Valley 1 night Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) 2 nights Cuzco Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 13 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern vehicles Services of English-speaking hiking guide throughout Additional English-speaking guide for groups of 11-22 travelers Entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features Inca Trail Permit

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Itinerary

This itinerary requires a high level of physical fitness with up to 7 hours of walking per day. The route and activities are subject to change. Please see the "Is This Trip Right for You?" section and the Trip Preparation tab for more information.

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Peru
Depart for Peru. Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure Overnight: Lima

DAY 2, Saturday - Lima City Tour, Flight to Cuzco, Drive to Sacred Valley
This morning, tour Lima and its 2000 years of history. Begin at the colonial center of the city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its historic buildings surrounding the splendid Plaza Mayor. View the impressive Palace of the Archbishop with its fine carved bal...
DAY 3, Sunday - Sacred Valley: Pisac Ruins & Village, Moray & Maras Salt Mines
The exploration of Sacred Valley begins with a scenic drive to Pisac. Visit the ruins and hike down to Pisac village. Explore the town and bargain with vendors on the cobblestone streets of the Pisac handicraft market. Following a box lunch, visit Moray, a remarkable ag...
DAY 4, Monday - Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu
Early this morning, transfer to the Sacred Valley's Ollanta Station and board The Expedition Train to Km 104. Begin your uphill trek along the Inca Trail, to Machu Picchu, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. During your hike, soak up the magic of the Inca Trail. Surrounded ...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Machu Picchu Mountain and Discover Machu Picchu Citadel
Rise early this morning for an optional hike to Huayna Picchu, meaning "young mountain", for panoramic views of the citadel and surrounding area. After breakfast we board the bus and after clearing our entrance to Machu Picchu we follow an original Inca stone trail that ...
DAY 6, Wednesday - Saqsaywaman Inca Fortress, Explore San Blas
Drive to Wayllarcocha for a shaman ceremony. Meet with a local "shaman" (holy man) and learn about Andean culture and traditions. Afterward, hike to the impressive fortress of Saqsaywaman, an enormous Inca site that overlooks Cuzco. During your tour, observe the precisio...
DAY 7, Thursday - Morning at Leisure in Cuzco
Spend the morning at leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to Cusco airport for your flight to Lima, where you will connect to your departure flight. Passengers with late evening flights will have a day-use hotel room and be transferred to the airport later in the evening ...

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Price per day$451
Last Updated: 12/20/2023

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Optional Activities
Huayna Picchu Morning Hike Rise early this morning for a challenging but most memorable hike to Huayna Picchu, the iconic backdrop of Machu Picchu. Begin your vertical ascent up the mountain that includes rocky terrain, winding switchbacks and steep stone stairs, known as the "stairs of death", built by the Incas in the 1400s. Along the way you will encounter Inca structures. Closer to the summit the stairway becomes more steep and narrow. Reaching the top of the mountain, you will be rewarded by awe inspiring vistas of the Andes Mountains and Machu Picchu. Tickets need to be purchased at least 120 days in advance for this tour, due to limited availability. This tour will not be available for purchase locally. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $69
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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, but does include flights Lima-Cuzco & Cuzco-Lima.

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