Inca Trail Trek, Peru

In these high valleys beneath towering peaks and icefields, you will see traditional Quechuan highlanders tending herds of alpacas. Porters carry your gear, so you walk with just a daypack and your camera. We recommend that before setting off on any Andean Trek, you have 2 or 3 nights in Cuzco. This time at leisure will allow you to acclimatise to the high altitude and ultimately make your trek more enjoyable.

Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart Cusco (LD)
This morning after breakfast you are collected from your Cuzco hotel and taken to the trailhead at Piscacucho, on the Vilcanota River. Porters will carry the heavy gear and you will walk with only a day pack. You hike beneath the impressive snowcapped Nevado Veronica, past cactus gardens and fields of corn to the Inca ruins of Llactapata. You will then continue up a valley to your camp in the picturesque hamlet of Huayllabamba.

Day 2: Inca Trail – Pacaymayo (BLD)
You climb steeply up through fields and forest, then emerge above the tree line and reach Warmiwanusqa Pass. You will enjoy the magnificent views of Huaynay Range’s snowy peaks and ruins. You then descend to your camp in the valley’s base.

Day 3: Inca Trail – Phuyopatamarca (BLD)
Today you cross a second pass, and follow a fine Inca Highway down to the exquisite ridge-top ruins of Sayaqmarka. Further on, you pass through a tunnel amid luxuriant cloud forest. Tonight you camp at the ruins overlooking the Vilcanota River.

Day 4: Inca Trail - Machu Picchu (BLD)
The Royal Highway descends steeply through orchid-rich cloud forest. The final part of the trail is stunningly beautiful. You emerge at the Gate of the Sun for your first view of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas from high above the city. You stroll down the Royal Road and at last enter Machu Picchu. Tonight you camp by the Sacred River below the ruins.

Day 5: Machu Picchu - Arrive Cuzco (B)
This morning you will be taken on a walking tour of Machu Picchu, after which you can further explore these extensive ruins. This afternoon you join your train for the return journey to Cuzco, where on arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel of hostel. Here your Inca Trail ends. (B)

Typical Inclusions:
• Economy-class airfares as described in the tour
• Accommodation in superior or tourist-class hotels or lodges & private facilities
• All tours and excursions with English-speaking local guides
• All admission fees
• Mostly private transfers and tours
• Meals throughout as indicated
• All transport as described

Prices vary with seasonality please contact your Concierge Traveller Advisor for more information.

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