Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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The Incas created the largest pre-Columbian empire in the Americas. Hike and learn about their grand achievements as you explore sacred ruins, the Inca Trail and iconic Machu Picchu.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Hike the famed Inca Trail from Pisacucho to Machu Picchu
    • Experience the “Lost City of the Incas” through an on-site lecture or an optional hike to the summit of Wayna Picchu
    • Learn about the remarkable Incan agriculture system in the Sacred Valley

What's this trip about?

    The Incas created the largest pre-Columbian empire in the Americas. Hike and learn about their grand achievements as you explore sacred ruins, the Inca Trail and iconic Machu Picchu.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLima
End CityCusco

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 11 nights of accommodations
    • 28 meals (11B, 9L, 8D)
    • 4 expert-led lectures
    • 16 expert-led field trips
    • 2 flights during the program
    • 2 performances
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

In Transit to Program, Arrive Lima
Location: Lima Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Miraflores Activity note: This is an international travel day; no meals or program activities are scheduled on this day. Hotel check in from 3:00 p.m. Afternoon: Upon arriving at the hotel, check in and get your room assi...
Day 2

Orientation, Intro. to Peru & Inca Trail, Lima Field Trip
Location: Lima Meal: B,L Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Miraflores Breakfast: At the hotel, the breakfast buffet offers choices such as a rotating variety of hot dishes, eggs, meat, cheese, vegetables, cereals, seasonal fruits, breads, yogurt, juices, milk, coffee, tea,...
Day 3

Fly to Cusco, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo Ruins
Location: Sacred Valley/Yucay Meal: B,L,D Posada del Inca - Yucay Activity note: Flight from Lima to Cusco is approximately 1.5 hours. The weight limit for checked luggage on this flight is 50 pounds/23 kg. The drive to Urubamba by car is about 38 miles, approximately 1...
Day 4

Sacred Valley, Moray Inca Ruins, Salinas Salt Pans
Location: Sacred Valley/Yucay Meal: B,L,D Posada del Inca - Yucay Activity note: The drive to the Maras Salt Pans is about 30 miles, approximately 1.5 hours; other drives are shorter distances. Hiking 1.5 miles, approximately 1 hour, downhill trail. Breakfast: In the...
Day 5

Sacred Valley, Pisac Hiking, Market
Location: Sacred Valley/Yucay Meal: B,L,D Posada del Inca - Yucay

Activity note: Pisac elevation is approximately 11,000 feet. At ruins, paved walkways, intermittent and sloping dirt paths, some sections uneven, steep, narrow. Walking the ruins takes approximately 2 h...

Day 6

Begin Inca Trail, Hike to Patallaqta Ruins & Huyllabamba
Location: Inca Trail Meal: B,L,D Inca Trail Camp Activity note: The drive from Pisac to Ollantaytambo is about 36 miles (58 kilometers), approximately 1 hour. The drive from Ollantaytambo to Piscacucho is about 51 miles (82 kilometers), approximately 1.5 hours. The tota...
Day 7

Inca Trail, Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo
Location: Inca Trail Meal: B,L,D Inca Trail Camp Activity note: Total distance 5.5 miles; estimated walking time 7 hours; maximum altitude point 13,779 feet. Breakfast: Early morning wake-up call with a hot beverage followed by breakfast at the camp. Foods will vary ...
Day 8

Inca Trail, Pacaymayo to Phuyupatamarka
Location: Inca Trail Meal: B,L,D Inca Trail Camp Activity note: Hiking up to 5 miles, approximately 7 hours; some sections with wet stones, mud, uneven steps. Maximum altitude point approximately 12,795 feet. Breakfast: At the camp, early morning wake-up call with a ...
Day 9

Machu Picchu, Phuyupatamarka, Wiñay Wayna, Intipunku Ruins
Location: Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes Meal: B,L,D Hotel: El MaPi Hotel Activity note: Hiking up to 7 miles, approximately 5 hours; mix of flat paths, uneven steps including approximately 2,000 Inca steps down; altitude point 11,811 feet. Early wake-up call to witness t...
Day 10

Machu Picchu, Train to Ollantaytambo, Bus to Cusco
Location: Cusco Meal: B,L Hotel: Sonesta Hotel Cusco Activity note: Train ride from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo is approximately 1.5 hours. Bus transfer from Ollantaytambo Station to Cusco is about 1.5 hours. We recommend wearing or bringing a long-sleeved shirt as...
Day 11

Sacsayhuaman Ruins, Cusco Orientation, Music Presentation
Location: Cusco Meal: B,D Hotel: Sonesta Hotel Cusco Activity note: Mostly flat terrain, few steps. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Our next field trip is to the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman where our Group Leader will discuss this amazing fortress that forms the ...
Day 12

San Pedro Market, Flight to Lima, Program Concludes
Location: In Flight Meal: B

Activity note: Hotel check-out from 10:00 a.m. Flight from Cusco to Lima is approximately 1.5 hours, book flights departing Lima from 9:00pm. The weight limit for checked luggage on this flight is 50 pounds (23 kg). There is no hotel stay i...

Day 13

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Last Updated: 3/10/2020

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Meals Included
  • 28 Meals
  • 11 Breakfasts
  • 9 Lunches
  • 8 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat, Gluten Free
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