Inca Trail Trek

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Tick the Inca Trail off your bucket list on our trekking holiday in Peru. Walk the iconic route to discover majestic Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Delve deep into the dramatic Andes Mountains, passing Incan ruins and through diverse cloud forests. Bookended by stays in Cusco, you'll get a taste of historic Peru, too. Inca Trail - T...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Extreme

Highlights

    • Follow the classic Inca Trail route to Machu Picchu
    • Fully supported trek camping away from the crowds
    • Soak up the atmosphere of Cusco, the old Inca capital

What's this trip about?

    Tick the Inca Trail off your bucket list on our trekking holiday in Peru. Walk the iconic route to discover majestic Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Delve deep into the dramatic Andes Mountains, passing Incan ruins and through diverse cloud forests. Bookended by stays in Cusco, you'll get a taste of historic Peru, too. Inca Trail - Take a fully-supported four-day trek along the famous trail, camping under the stars and away from the crowds. Machu Picchu - Catch your first glimpse of the magnificent site arriving at the Sun Gate on foot. Cusco - Spend time in the old Inca capital, exploring the cobbled streets of the colonial city and watching life go by at the bustling Plaza de Armas.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transport
Start CityCusco
End CityCusco

Travel Themes

  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Attractions

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

Activities

  • Trekking

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 20

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip Cusco

Our tour starts in Cusco, the old heart of the Inca Empire and the archaeological capital of the Americas. The Spanish-style city of today, with its pink tiled roofs, arcaded plazas and steep winding alleyways, stands upon tremendous Inca foundations, its links with t...

Day 2 Walking tour of Cusco. Visit to Sacsayhuaman

This morning, we'll take an immersive walking tour through the captivating city of Cusco, kicking things off in the colossal archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, a stone fortress that's still at the core of Cusco's traditions. Winding our way along an old Incan trail,...

Day 3 Free day in Cusco; Option to trek to Moray, stand up paddle board on Piuray Lagoon or take a brewery tour

Today has been left free to acclimatise and explore Cusco's old town further. You could walk up to Sacsayhuaman temple for views over the town, or there are several optional excursions available in the Sacred Valley. You can take a half-day walk to visit the Maras sa...

Day 4 Commence Inca Trail, walk to Llaqtapata ruins

This morning, we'll leave the city of Cusco behind and drive to Ollantaytambo, an original Inca town. Here we'll have a short walking tour to stretch our legs, visiting a traditional house and our first view of Inca terracing. We'll continue by bus for another hour to...

Day 5 Follow the river to Wayllabamba village; continue to Llulluchapampa

After a hearty breakfast, we'll cross the river to visit the Llaqtapata Inca ruins before continuing with the trek. Today, we'll follow the course of the Kusichaca River past small communities, crossing it to reach Wayllabamba, a quiet village of Inca origins and the ...

Day 6 Cross 'Dead Woman's Pass' (4,200metres/13,780feet), hike through cloud forest to Phuyupatamarca

Today we'll have an earlier start as we trek over the Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's) Pass to 4,200 metres/13,780 feet. The two-hour ascent is one of the more challenging sections of the trek but we'll take it slow and steady with many stops to admire the view and sunrise...

Day 7 Arrive to Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate

This morning is our final day walking along the Inca Trail. We'll say thank you and goodbye to our porters and begin our trek into Machu Picchu. We'll pass the Phuyupatamarca ruins and spend most of the morning going down, following stone paths and stairways, 80% of w...

Day 8 Guided tour of Machu Picchu; return to Cusco by train and by bus

Our final morning in the mountains is spent at Machu Picchu, probably the most astounding feat of engineering in all of ancient America. Temples, stairways, palaces and gabled stone dwellings are scattered everywhere, testifying to the energy and ingenuity of the buil...

Day 9 Trip ends Cusco

Our trip ends this morning at our hotel in Cusco. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart from Cusco at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport tra...

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Price per day$192
Last Updated: 3/14/2025
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Transportation & Flights

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Transportation & flights

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Guides
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Cancellation policy
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Visa requirements
Peru: Visas are not required for UK, New Zealand, Australian, US and Canadian citizens. Other nationalities should consult the relevant consulate. USA: (including those in transit) Citizens of the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and passport holders from several EU countries can enter the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) - where you apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation), which applies if you enter the country by sea or by air. This must be done on line - https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov no later than 72 hours prior to travel. Travellers who have not registered before their trip are likely be refused boarding. You must have an electronic passport with a digital chip containing biometric information about the passport owner. UK passports which are biometric feature a small gold symbol (camera) at the bottom of the front cover. If you have visited Iraq, Syria, Iran or Sudan since 2011 or are dual nationals of these countries, you cannot travel with an ESTA and instead you will need to apply for a visa from the nearest US Embassy or Consulate. If you are unable to provide a valid visa before boarding flights to the US, or entering via another method, you may not be permitted to travel. Please note for your ESTA application you will be required to supply Point of Contact information. Explore' s USA contact information will be listed on your final documentation which you will receive approximately 3-4 weeks before departure. If you are leaving for the USA before this, please call the Explore team to get this information.(Not necessary if in transit) For further information please check out the US embassy website. Visa applications - http://london.usembassy.gov/niv/apply.html Canada: An electronic travel authorisation (ETA) is required by British citizens transiting via Canada. For more information see the official Canadian government website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office.
Health & Safety
Nothing compulsory, we recommend protection against typhoid, tetanus, polio and hepatitis A. Please consult your travel clinic for the latest advice on Malaria, Dengue and Zika Virus. Please take preventative measures to avoid mosquito bites - these include mosquito repellent as well as long trousers and long sleeve shirts to cover up when necessary. Please note many countries in Central America, South America and the Caribbean require a yellow fever vaccination certificates if travelling from infected areas. A detailed list of these countries can be found on the NaTHNaC website - http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries. Also on the NaTHNaC site there is a list of Countries (and specific areas within a country) which are at risk of infection and a vaccination is therefore recommended. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 8
  • Dinner : 3
  • Lunch : 4
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
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