Machu Picchu Inn-to-Inn Trek

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Overview
Highlights
- Enjoy the challenge of a high-altitude trek in the Andes with welcome comforts of mountain lodges at the end of every day
- Journey to iconic Machu Picchu through the diverse ecosystems of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, whose glacial peaks feed the Amazon
- Take in panoramic Andean views including spectacular Mount Salkantay, with its dazzling snowfields and ice cliffs
- Explore the ancient Inca capital of Cusco—a UNESCO World Heritage site
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Accommodation: Palacio del Inka-Cusco
Arrive in Lima, where you'll be met by a Mountain Travel Sobek representative who will assist you with your connecting flight to Cusco. Once in Cusco, you'll be met by your trip leader outside the baggage claim area and tra...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Salkantay Lodge
We'll pick you up at your hotel at 7am to begin our drive to the Salkantay Lodge in Soraypampa (12,750'), where we’ll spend the evening. Along the way, we’ll stop to visit the ancient Inca...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Salkantay Lodge
You can choose to spend the day at your leisure, or join us for a morning hike to a glacier lake—one of the most popular activities at Soraypampa. Hikers will enjoy a panoramic view of the...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Wayra Lodge
Today our trek to Machu Picchu begins in earnest. After an early morning start, we’ll hike up the Río Blanco valley, circling Humantay Peak across from Salkantay. After reaching an altitude of...
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Colpa Lodge
After a leisurely breakfast at Wayra Lodge, we'll head through an increasingly verdant landscape down to the Collpapampa Valley. The change in scenery is dramatic, from the harsh alpine territory abo...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lucma Lodge
After an early breakfast, we’ll continue downhill through the slightly more populated rural areas of the Santa Teresa River Valley. The lush trail will take us past tropical fruit orchards, co...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
After an early start and a hearty breakfast, we’ll begin the final day of our trek. We’ll head uphill towards Llactapata Pass (8,900'), where you'll get your first glim...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
We’ll have the privilege of spending the entire day inside Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” Built in the mid-15th century, Machu Picchu was a sanctuary or re...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Palacio del Inka-Cusco
The morning will be free to explore more of Aguas Calientes, enjoy an orchid tour, go back to Machu Picchu (this needs to be booked ahead), or simply relax at the hotel. After lunch we’ll take the afternoon train back to Cusco, where you can take a stroll or do some last-minute shopping.
Meals: Breakfast
In the morning, we'll transfer to the Cusco airport for the short flight to Lima. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the Hotel Casa Andina Private Collection, where dayrooms will be available. The remainder of the day is yours to relax or e...
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Dates & Availability
Land Cost
Low Season (Mar 1- 31 & Nov 1- Dec 14) - 2016
- $4,995 (9-12 members)
- $5,495 (6-8 members)
- $400 internal airfare (subject to change)
- $2,100 single supplement
2017 High Season
- $5,795 (9-12 members)
- $6,395 (6-8 members)
- $400 internal airfare (subject to change)
- $2,600 single supplement
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Accommodation
Colpa Lodge
After crossing a high mountain pass and leaving the snow peaks behind, we arrive at Colpa Lodge. Set on a hillside across the river from a local village, the abobe-built lodge has impressive views of green hills and rolling fields.The lodges has six guestrooms, large public areas that open onto lawns, and a relaxing Jacuzzi. The decor in this lodge celebrates the arts and music of Peru, with colorful hats and instruments hanging on the walls. An orchid garden is carefully maintained behind the building and a guided tour is offered to the guests. The hill behind the lodge has been made into a private reserve to protect the spectacled bear.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel — Aguas Calientes
A luxury boutique hotel just steps from the train, but a secluded natural paradise. Located in the small town of Aguas Calientes on the banks of the Urubamba River, the Pueblo Hotel was rated by Travel + Leisure readers as a top 500 hotel of the world in 2006. Rustic elegance distinguishes the private bungalows, each with its own fireplace, and the lush gardens are home to orchids, exotic birds and other flora and fauna. Check out this fantastic video introducing Inkaterra:
Lucma Lodge
Built at the head of the Inca trail, this elegant lodge sits amid avocado and coffee orchards within the archeological reserve and blends in with the beauty of the landscape. Welcoming staff attends to your every need and there are six comfortable rooms with private bathrooms. The walls of windows in the sitting area and dining room open the space to the grandeur of the rainforest's natural surroundings. Hear tales from the land of Incan legends in the large circular living room, or unwind in the Jacuzzi.
Palacio del Inka-Cusco — Cusco
Housed in a 500-year old mansion, the exquisite Palacio del Inka is located in the historic center of Cusco. Just a five-minute walk from the main square and less than a mile from museums, markets, and restaurants, Palacio del Inka puts the best of Cusco at your fingertips. The rooms are beautifully appointed, decorated with Peruvian art, handcrafted furnishings and modern conveniences and comforts such as LED TV, high-speed Internet access, and Starwood Hotels' signature Luxury Collection beds—among the most comfortable you'll ever sleep in. If you have time, enjoy a relaxing day at the spa, which offers idigenous treatments and a therapy pool.
Salkantay Lodge
Nestled in the Andean valley of Soraypampa, at 12,690 feet, Salkantay Lodge is designed as a harmonious blend of nature and comfort. The bold, thatched-roofed, adobe lodge stands at the foot of high cliffs, where condors soar, and is uniquely positioned to provide a welcoming setting for those acclimatizing to the altitude. All guestrooms and living space are oriented to the dramatic views of Mount Salkantay—just step outside and you'll find yourself in front of two massive snow-capped peaks, among the most sacred to the Incas. The lodge has 12 guest rooms with private facilities, an expansive living room area and bar, as well as a separate dining room. Enjoy admiring mountain views from the large outside Jacuzzi outside, be pampered in the massage room, and star gaze around the fire pit at night. The lodge's decor is based on a red hue, which is the color of royalty and reflects the sacred power of the mountains.
Wayra Lodge
This charming lodge hovers on a secluded windy stretch of valley, beneath the peaks of Pico Soray and Humantay, at 12,812 feet. The stone and thatch structure, in characteristic Andean style, houses six comfortable, elegant guestrooms managed with care by the owners, a local family. Its name, Wayra, means place of the winds and the lodge is decorated with images of sacred pilgrimages to the nearby mountains. Feast on Peruvian fare cooked in the kitchen's impressive wood oven and enjoy candlelit dinners at night. Take a welcome dip in the courtyard Jacuzzi, and admire views of the mountains and cloud forest. This lodge has the feeling of a private mountain home, a safe refuge from weather and rough terrain. When you walk outside, you'll see alpacas roaming the hills, as well as a variety of birds like Andean geese and gulls, ibis, and condors.
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