Peru Inca Trail Walking Holiday
Walk Peru: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Holiday Details
Inca Trail - Machu Picchu - Sacred Valley – colonial Cusco – spectacular Andes – walk – culture - Indian markets
Brief Description
- Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu over 4 days, avoiding the crowds.
- Experience the unique feeling of arriving at Machu Picchu on foot.
- Visit smaller ruins along the way and enjoy spectacular views of the Andes.
- Get the most from colonial Cusco, the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu with your local guide.
- Enjoy all of this in comfort: with porters, guides and good hotels.
Walking Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 | Cusco | Walking tour to acclimatise
You'll be met in Cusco (airport or station) by your guide. Settle in to your hotel. Acclimatise to the altitude (3,326m) with a gentle walking tour this afternoon.
Day 2 | Cusco | Explore Cusco
Complete your acclimatisation. Explore Cusco with your guide today, walk to the fortress of Sacsayhuaman for panoramic views. (b)
Day 3 | Inca Trail | Walk in Sacred Valley
Start walking the Inca Trail. Porters carry all equipment and set up camp for you.
Walk 5km, 2hrs, up 50m. (b,l,d)
Day 4 | Inca Trail | Walk, culture and flora
Walk at a relaxed pace still at relatively low altitude (3,000m). Learn about the Inca Empire from your expert guide. Walk 10km, 6.5hrs, up 850m. (b,l,d)
Day 5 | Inca Trail | High trail
A hard day’s walking to the highest point on the trail (4,215m). Walk 12km, 7.5hrs, up 650m, down 850m. (b,l,d)
Day 6 | Inca Trail | Arrive at Machu Picchu
The final day of the trail to Machu Picchu. Arrive in the quiet of the late afternoon. Sleep in a comfortable hotel tonight. (b,l)
Day 7 | Machu Picchu | Explore Machu Picchu
Refreshed, catch the first bus up in the morning for a guided tour of Machu Picchu.
Return to Cusco by train after lunch. (b)
Day 8 | Cusco | Depart
Travel home or continue your journey with one of our suggested extensions such as a Galapagos Islands cruise; a fuller exploration of Peru; skiing in Chile; etc. (b)
"The Inca Trail timetable is wonderful. Arriving at Machu Picchu in the afternoon to avoid crowds & go back up for dawn next morning is perfect." Sue D, 2006
Prices & Departures
2008 Set departures |
20 Aug | 09 Sep | 12 Sep | 13 Oct | 20 Oct | 09 Nov | 24 Nov | £795pp |
2009 Set departures |
30 Mar | 12 Apr | 08 May | 18 May | 09 Jun | 20 Jun | 19 Jul | 29 Jul | 12 Aug | 08 Sep | 19 Sep | 01 Oct | 15 Oct | 24 Oct | 16 Nov | £825pp |
Tailor made |
Mar – Nov | Prices from £795pp |
| Price includes | Good hotels (twin or double); Pura Aventura guides; Inca Trail entrance fees; camping; porters. Private transfers; and Meals (b,l,d) as per itinerary. |
| Not included | Flights; personal expenses; local flight taxes; tips. |
Prices are per person based on two sharing.
Prices may be subject to change: please confirm at booking.
We can also arrange your flights.
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