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Inca Trail To Machu Picchu Includes

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Inca Trail To Machu Picchu Overview

Trip Location: Lima

This exciting package combines the very best of Cusco with legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This is an excellent tour for travelers seeking a longer exploration of the region and are interested in tackling the challenging Inca Trail.

Departures for the 10-day Peru with the set departure 5-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu package are available with a suggested arrival in Lima on any Saturday or Wednesday. Set departures require a minimum of two people.

If you are a solo traveler or a small group that wants to join others, there are departures that we have groups ready for you to join. Please contact us with your dates and we'll check for groups!

*** Please note that you will need Inca Trail permits for this trek. There are only 500 available each day. Check with us for availability. Now is the time to book! Prices include the 5-day Inca Trail as a set departure.

Inca Trail To Machu Picchu Itinerary

  • Day 1 - 10-DAY PERU WITH INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU / Arrive Lima, overnight Lima airport hotel

    Arrive Lima, welcome and assistance for check in to your Lima hotel.

    If you have an early arrival, you may transfer into the city; optional tours are available to visit modern and colonial Lima. There are also many museums and private collections. Or, you may continue to your next destination, e.g., Cusco, the same day.

    Overnight in Lima.

  • Day 2 - Walk to terminal; fly to Cusco; fly to Cusco; transfer; free afternoon; overnight Cusco

    Walk to the terminal to board your flight to Cusco, center of the Inca world. Welcome and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to acclimatize to the altitude (3,400 meters/11,400 ft.). Overnight Cusco.

  • Day 3 - Free morning; afternoon Cusco city tour and nearby ruins (in a group); evening briefing with your trek guide; overnight Cusco

    Free morning in Cusco. An afternoon tour (in a group) of the city and nearby ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko and Puca Pucara will educate you on the history of this astonishing center of the Inca Empire. In the evening, you will have a briefing with the guide for your trek. Overnight Cusco.

  • Day 4 - Full day Sacred Valley tour to Pisac and Ollantaytambo (in a group); overnight in Ollantaytambo

    Departing from Cusco, we will drive through the Sacred Valley where we will spend the morning visiting Pisac market and ruins. In the afternoon, we will tour Ollantaytambo ruins and have time to wander in the village. This full day tour (in a group) includes lunch at an Andean buffet. Overnight Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley.

  • Day 5 - INCA TRAIL / Car to km 82; hike to Llaqtapata; camp overnight (BLD)

    With your guide, you will take a private car to Km 82 and begin your trek to Machu Picchu. From km 82, you hike along the Urubamba River stopping at Q'oriwayrakina for lunch. At Km 88, cross the small bridge at Q'ente and hike to the Llaqtapata campsite. If there is time you may take a side trip to visit the archaeological remains of Qente and Machu Qente and the Llaqtapata ruins, the camp is located amidst sublime Inca terracing. Camp overnight (Hiking time: 5-6 hours; Distance: 11 kms).

  • Day 6 - Hike to Llulluchapampa; camp overnight (BLD)

    The Inca Trail winds slowly up the Cusicacha Valley passing houses of settlers to finally reach the Andean community of Huayllabamba. From here the Trail ascends steeply to a large pampa (meadow) below the first pass. At this campsite there is a breathtaking view of Mt. Huayanay. Along the Trail up this narrow hanging valley is a rare Andean cloud forest that harbors the Que'ua tree. Camp overnight. (Hiking time: 6 hours; Distance: 9 kms).

  • Day 7 - Hike to Phuyupatamarca; camp overnight (BLD)

    The Trail ascends at 30 degrees as it leaves Llulluchapampa campsite and beyond the treeline arrives at Warmiwanusca Pass (4,200m/13,280ft). The Inca Trail descends to the Pacaymayo River and then climbs slowly past Runkuraqay ruins. Over a low pass to Sayacmarca ("the waiting village") the Inca Trail crosses a causeway on a now-dry lake past a cave and continues along a ridge to Phuyupatamarca ("village on the edge of the clouds"). Camp overnight. (Hiking time: 7-8 hrs; Distance: 14 kms)

  • Day 8 - Hike to Machu Picchu via Inti Punku; shuttle to Aguas Calienstes; overnight hotel in Aguas Calientes (BL)

    After continuing along a buttress and passing the Phuyupatamarca ruins, the flagstone trail winds sharply down into the cloud forest to the ruins of Winay Wayna. The recently restored Inca ruins are located below the ridge on the same water course as the previous site. After a two hour walk through a cloud forest, the Inca Trail arrives at Machu Picchu and Intipunku ("door of the sun"). Descend to the ruins, walk by them and catch the shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes; walk a short distance to your hotel. Overnight Aguas Calientes.

  • Day 9 - Guided tour of Machu Picchu; lunch and afternoon train return to Cusco; transfer to hotel; overnight Cusco (BL)

    Early shuttle and entrance to Machu Picchu. The day is dedicated to exploring Machu Picchu's extraordinary Inca remains with your guide, including an optional climb up Huayna Picchu, the hill overlooking the site (ticket not included).

    (Tickets for this climb must be purchased at least 90 days prior to your travel to Peru. The time for the climb is 10 a.m. your tour is before the climb).

    Lunch included. At mid-afternoon return to Cusco by Expedition train, arriving in the evening. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight Cusco.

  • Day 10 - Transfer to airport for flight to Lima, depart (B)

    Depending on your departure time, you may have the morning free; then, in time for your flight to Lima or elsewhere, we provide you with a transfer to the airport.

Stay

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  • 1 night accommodation at Lima
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  • 2 nights accommodation at Cusco
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  • 1 night accommodation at Ollantaytambo
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  • 3 nights accommodation at Camp
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  • 1 night accommodation at Aguas Calientes
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  • 1 night accommodation at Cusco

Meal

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  • Daily Breakfast

Activity

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  • 1/2 day Cusco city tour and nearby ruins (in a group)
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  • Cusco tourist ticket (entrance to museums, churches, historic sites, and folklorica dance program)
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  • Full day Sacred Valley tour (in a group) with lunch The trek includes:
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  • Pre-trek briefing with guide for trek
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  • Bi-lingual guide

Other Inclusions

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  • All accommodations per itinerary
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  • All meals per itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
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  • All tours and entrance fees per itinerary (unless listed as excluded)
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  • All transportation and transfers per itinerary
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  • All transfers listed with bilingual agent
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  • All accommodations indicated
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  • Meals listed (B=breakfast at hotel, L=lunch, D=dinner)
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  • Services of bi-lingual professional local guides and transfer agents
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  • Bi-lingual guide
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  • Porters for group equipment and your personal gear
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  • Cook and crew
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  • Inca Trail permits
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  • Large 2-person tents
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  • Thermarests
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  • Meals and snacks
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  • Portable toilet
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  • First aid kit and oxygen, which the guide carries
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  • Shuttle, entrance and guided tour of Machu Picchu
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  • Expedition train return to Cusco
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  • Prices are for Inca Trail set departures (Sundays and Wednesdays) and group tours.
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  • Pricing for private itineraries available upon request
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  • Solo travelers contact us for pricing

Things To Carry

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  • Camera
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  • Prescribed Medicines

Advisory

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  • EXCLUDES:
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  • International and domestic flights
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  • Meals not listed
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  • Beverages and alcohol
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  • Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff
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  • Optional tours
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  • Single room supplement
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  • Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, Internet, etc.)
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  • International and domestic airfares
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  • Meals not listed
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  • Tips for your guides, porters and cooks
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  • Ticket to climb Huayna Picchu is an added US$90 per person
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  • Upgrade to Vistadome train return is US$30 per person
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  • Optional additional tours and excursions
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  • Visa and passport fees
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  • Personal expenses (laundry, insurance, internet, airport taxes, etc.)

Inca Trail To Machu Picchu: Cancellation Policy

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  • If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
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  • Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.

Inca Trail To Machu Picchu: Refund Policy

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  • The applicable refund amount will be processed within 15 business days
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  • All applicable refunds will be done in traveller's thrillophilia wallet as Thrillcash

Inca Trail To Machu Picchu: Booking Confirmation Policy

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  • The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking
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  • In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
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  • Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

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