| Itinerary Overview |
| Day 1: Arrival to Cuzco
Transportation to Lima’s Airport to take your flight to the city of Cuzco (3,310 m - 10,859 ft).
The morning will be free to acclimatize. It is recommended that you relax and rest to become accustomed to the altitude. As part of the acclimatizing process, we recommend to take it easy this day with an introductory walk around the city.
Drinking coca tea at your hotel and restaurants is highly recommended to acclimatize to the altitude, you will feel the difference.
In the afternoon, you will have a walking visit to the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, which overlooks the city of Cuzco with its impressive beauty and monumental scale.
Return to your hotel to relax and rest.
Night at the Hotel in Cuzco city.
Day 2: The Sacred Valley of the Incas
Transportation and tour through the Sacred Valley of the Incas (2,400 m - 9,000 ft) where you’ll visit the Andean Camelid Park where you will learn about the 4 different species of Andean Camelids of South America and ancient weaving techniques.
Later, you will visit the Pisac Market a picturesque Andean Village known for its market that retains its local charm, where villagers from miles around gather to barter and sell their products.
Transportation to the hotel to relax and rest.
Night at the Hotel at the Sacred Valley.
Day 3: The Inca Trail - Wayllabamba
Transportation from the hotel to the KM 82. The Trail begins with a 3 hour walk by the side of the Urubamba River arriving to Patallacta, an amazing archaeological site surrounded by nature. From there, the trail leaves the side of the Urubamba to follow the Kusichaca River to the camping site of Wayllabamba.
Day 4: The Inca Trail - Pacaymayo
After having a good breakfast, the walk starts to the Crossing of Warmihuañusca, where you can witness the road that will lead you to the Runkuranay Ruins. After this crossing you’ll reach Pacaymayo where the second camp will be assemble.
Day 5: The Inca Trail - Wiñaywayna
After a good breakfast, you’ll head to the circular ruins of Runkurakay. After a break, you’ll start to descend through a well preserved trail to the stairs that lead to the Sayacmarca Ruins. At this point, the trail goes into the cloud forest passing through a series of natural tunnels adapted by the Incas.
After a long trek, you’ll reach the Wiñaywayna, one of the most important ruins in the road to Machu Picchu and your last campsite.
Day 6: The Inca Trail - Machu Picchu
Coming down from Wiñaywayna, the walk continues through the semi-tropical forest to reach the Intipunku or Sun’s Gate, where you’ll have a panoramic view of the Sanctuary.
In Machu Picchu you will have a guided tour of this marvelous citadel. You’ll visit the main plaza, the royal quarters, the Temple of Three Windows, the circular tower and the sacred Sun Dial.
We recommend hiking the Sacred Mountain Wayna Picchu, your guide will explain this activity during the briefing to the Machu Picchu experience and it will also be detailed on your travel itinerary.
Transport to the station to take your Vistadome first class train back to Cuzco city.
Arrival and transportation to the hotel in Cuzco to spend the night.
Day 7: Return to Lima
Transportation to Cuzco’ Airport to take your flight back to the city of Lima.
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Duration
7 Days and 6 Nights
Destinations & Highlights
Cusco City.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas.
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Hotel Accommodation
2 night at the hotel in Cusco city.
1 night at the hotel in the Sacred Valley.
3 camping nights at the Inca Trail.
Flights
Local flights in route Lima - Cusco - Lima are included in the itinerary.
Transportation
All transportations are included in private cars; all transfers between airports, hotels, tours and activities are included.
Meals
All breakfasts are included.
All meals included during the Inca Trail.
Entrance Fees
All entrance fees and tickets for the travel itinerary activities and tours are included.
Travel Insurance
The itinerary includes a reliable Travel
Insurance for all your travelling days.
Travel Leaders
Briefing to the experience by a travel expert.
Join passionate and knoledgeable local guides.
Not Included
International Flights to Peru
International and Local Airport Taxes.
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Transportation to Lima’s Airport to take your flight to the city of Cuzco (3,310 m - 10,859 ft).
The morning will be free to acclimatize. It is recommended that you relax and rest to become accustomed to the altitude. As part of the acclimatizing process, we recommend to take it easy this day with an introductory walk around the city.
Drinking coca tea at your hotel and restaurants is highly recommended to acclimatize to the altitude, you will feel the difference.
In the afternoon, you will have a walking visit to the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, which overlooks the city of Cuzco with its impressive beauty and monumental scale.
Return to your hotel to relax and rest.
Night at the Hotel in Cuzco city.
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