Incas Expeditions Machu Picchu Tours

Machu Picchu Across The Inca Trail 8 Days

8 Days │ 7 Nights   from US $ 924.00
Machu Picchu Across The Inca Trail 8 Days
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Machu Picchu Across The Inca Trail 8 Days

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Unforgettable journey to Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail. This small guided group tour includes activities that explore Lima’s historic center and the vibrant district of Miraflores, followed by an adventure along the famous Inca Trail leading to the breathtaking citadel of Machu Picchu.

Trip Summary

  • Day 1– LIMA: Arrival in Lima, private transfer to your hotel, overnight in Lima.
  • Day 2– LIMA: Lima city tour and main attractions, overnight in Lima.
  • Day 3– CUSCO LEISURE: Flight to Cusco, overnight in Cusco.
  • Day 4– INCA TRAIL: Begin trekking and camping on the Inca Trail.
  • Day 5– INCA TRAIL: Continue trekking and camping on the Inca Trail.
  • Day 6– INCA TRAIL: Final day of trekking and camping on the Inca Trail.
  • Day 7– MACHU PICCHU: Trek to Machu Picchu, guided tour of the site, train journey back, and overnight in Cusco.
  • Day 8– INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT: Flight to Lima, then international flight back home.

Itinerary

DAY 1:

ARRIVAL IN LIMA

Upon your arrival in Lima, the capital of Peru, you’ll be greeted by our representative at Jorge Chavez International Airport. From there, a private transfer will take you to your selected hotel for an overnight stay.

  • Meals: None.

Today, you’ll explore Lima, the “City of Kings.” Your guided tour will take you to the city’s most famous attractions, including the historical center, San Martin Square, and the iconic Plaza de Armas (505 ft or 154 m). You’ll also visit the Convent of San Francisco and its fascinating catacombs. The tour concludes in the modern district of Miraflores, where you’ll visit the Park of Love, with its panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. The entire tour lasts approximately four hours.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

In the morning, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cusco (11,152 ft or 3,399 m). Upon arriving in Cusco, you’ll have the day free to explore the city on your own, shop, and enjoy local restaurants and bars.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

Begin your Inca Trail adventure! You’ll be picked up from your hotel at 6:00 a.m. to travel to Chillca (9,514 ft or 2,900 m), the starting point of the trail. The journey will take around four hours, passing through scenic landscapes. After enjoying lunch at Piscacucho (Km 82), the trail continues through a variety of natural beauty until reaching the archaeological site of Llaqtapata (9,678 ft or 2,950 m), where you will camp for the night.

  • Trekking: 5 to 7 hours
  • Distance: 7.8 miles (12.5 km)
  • Altitude: 9,678 ft (2,950 m)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast, you’ll continue trekking along the Inca Trail, passing through the villages of Tarachayoc and Hatunchaka. The trail leads to the village of Wayllabamba (9,678 ft or 2,950 m), the last inhabited town on the Inca Trail. After lunch at Ayapata, you’ll begin the climb to Llulluchapampa (12,631 ft or 3,840 m), where you’ll set up camp for the night.

  • Trekking: 6 to 8 hours
  • Distance: 5.1 miles (8.3 km)
  • Altitude: 12,631 ft (3,840 m)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Today is the most challenging day, starting with the climb to the highest point of the Inca Trail at Warmiwañusca Pass (13,780 ft or 4,200 m). After a short break, you’ll descend to Pacaymayu Valley and visit the Runkurakay archaeological site. You’ll then continue to the second pass at Runkuraqay (12,959 ft or 3,950 m), where you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Urubamba and Aobamba valleys. You’ll finish the day at Puyupatamarca (11,975 ft or 3,650 m), where you’ll camp.

  • Trekking: 6 to 8 hours
  • Distance: 4.5 miles (7.3 km)
  • Altitude: 11,975 ft (3,650 m)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

On the final day of trekking, you’ll descend for about three hours to the ruins of Wiñaywayna (8,858 ft or 2,700 m), an impressive Inca site with beautiful fountains. After lunch, the trail continues to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), where you’ll catch your first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu. After spending time exploring Machu Picchu, you’ll take a bus to Aguas Calientes and catch a train back to Cusco.

  • Trekking: 5 to 7 hours
  • Distance: 6.9 miles (11 km)
  • Altitude: 7,874 ft (2,400 m)
  • Meals: Breakfast.

Note: Lunch and camping spots may change depending on weather, Inca Trail regulations, and group pace.

In the morning, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you to your selected hotel for your final night in Peru.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

At the scheduled time, you’ll be privately transferred from your hotel to the airport for your international flight home.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

Inclusions

  • 4 hotel nights with breakfast included
  • 3 camping nights during the Inca Trail
  • Daily tours and activities in small groups
  • All entrance fees for attractions to visit
  • Lima city tour and attractions
  • 4 Days Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu
  • Collection from your hotel in Cusco and transfer to the head of the Inca Trail at Km. 82 (trek starting point)
  • Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail (Inca Trail Permit)
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Visit various Inca archaeological sites during the Inca Trail hike
  • Huayna Picchu hiking (no guide)
  • Bus ticket from Machu Picchu complex to Aguas Calientes
  • Two-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • Professional multilingual Inca Trail tour guides and leaders
  • Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 or more people)
  • Experienced cook and cooking equipment
  • Well-treated local porters (service to carry tents, food, and cooking equipment only)
  • 3 nutritious breakfasts, 3 high-energy lunches, and 3 delicious dinners
  • Vegetarian food available upon request at no extra charge
  • Clean and spacious 4-person capacity tents (Marmot Limestone) – only 2 people per tent
  • Comfortable personal foamy pads (double foam), provided at the beginning of the trek
  • Dining and kitchen tent
  • Portable camping tables and chairs
  • 24-hour emergency oxygen assistance
  • First aid equipment
  • Biodegradable personal hand soaps
  • Biodegradable dishwashing detergents used by our kitchen staff
  • Accommodation, food, transport, permits, and entrance fees for our porters and cooks
  • Safe storage of your belongings at our office in Cusco while you hike the Inca Trail
  • Inca Trail Survivor Certificate
  • High-quality service and support
  • Collection from the train station on Day 4 and transfer to downtown Cusco
  • Train ticket from Machu Picchu to Cusco via Ollantaytambo
  • All hotel pick-up and drop-off to/from the airport, bus terminal, and train station
  • Flight ticket from Lima to Cusco and back
  • 24/7 assistance
  • Guaranteed professional service
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About ISIC Card

Valid Student ID for Classic Inca Trail Hike and Machu Picchu

To qualify for the student discount on Inca Trail Permits, travelers must meet the following requirements:

  • Age Limit: Students must be 25 years old or younger at the time of entering the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. Those over 25 years old cannot enter as a student.
  • ID Requirements: The student ID must include:
    • The name of the university
    • The student’s name and photo
    • A valid expiration date
  • ISIC CARD: This card type is no longer valid anymore

Invalid Student IDs for the Inca Trail Discount

Student IDs will not be accepted for the discount under the following conditions:

  • The traveler is older than 25
  • The ID is expired
  • The ID does not have an expiration date
  • ISIC cards are not valid for obtaining the student discount for Inca Trail permits.

This information is crucial for travelers seeking to benefit from discounted permits for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.

Why to Choose

Why choose “INCA´S EXPEDITIONS”?

“INCAS EXPEDITIONS” is a 100% Peruvian local company and tour operator in Cusco, with many years of experience in hikes, adventure tours, and travel packages. We are a 100% local company.

Our dream as a local company is to offer personalized travel and hiking experiences, operated solely by local professional staff, focusing on a PERSONALIZED and HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE.

We are proud of our reputation as a travel operating agency, in addition to practicing RESPONSIBLE and SUSTAINABLE actions with the environment and local people.

We consider our staff as family and guarantee them a fair salary. We are very proud of our team! Without their support, we could not offer the quality of service that hundreds of our travelers have enjoyed.

At “INCAS EXPEDITIONS,” we are aware that our reputation and what our passengers say are crucial for our travelers to trust their next vacations; you can check the reviews our travelers leave on TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Google; in an honest and reliable operator to create your adventure in Peru.

We offer small groups of travelers.

To offer a more personalized service at “INCAS EXPEDITIONS,” we maintain a limit of 8 people for each of our groups. This distinguishes us from other companies that operate with larger groups.

About our tour guides

We are very proud of our guides. They are experts and professionals, fluent in English. They are experts and knowledgeable about the routes, and they are passionate about Inca heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to their continuous personal and professional development, researching to offer you accurate and recognized theories about Inca and Andean culture. They are friendly, athletic, and well-educated, with degrees in Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History, or Anthropology.

About our treatment of Inca Trail porters

Hiking with “INCAS EXPEDITIONS” is an uplifting experience, we prioritize your comfort and enjoyment throughout the hike, and you will have the assistance of our porters. You will interact with local people, explore incredible sites, and rediscover ancient Inca ancestral towns. Our porters carry your gear, prepare your meals, set up our camp tents, and take care of you while you relax.

We provide our porters for free with: jackets, sun hats, warm hats, shirts, pants, hiking boots, comfortable travel bags, canteens, back support belts, sleeping bags, mattresses, and travel insurance. All are hired from isolated communities, improving their economic circumstances and supporting the education of their children. We treat all our porters like family!

Our team

Our team (guides, cooks, porters, muleteers) and our equipment make “INCAS EXPEDITIONS” stand out among our competitors. On our adventure hikes, we include:

  • Our tents: Enjoy a good rest in our 4-season EUREKA Timberline tents. Our tents are for 4 people, but only 2 sleep in each, providing space for greater comfort and storage. They have a small vestibule for boots and poles.
  • Our foam mats: Separate and insulate from the ground.
  • Air mattresses: Available for rent for $20 USD.
  • Kitchen and dining tents: Used as a meeting room during meals, ideal for relaxing and chatting.
  • Tables and chairs: In the dining area, adapted to the day’s weather.
  • Travel bags: Provided the night before the trek.
  • Others: Pillows, rain covers for backpacks, survival shirts, and chemical toilets are provided during the trek.

Our commitment to social projection

At “INCAS EXPEDITIONS,” we have always believed in giving back to isolated local communities. As part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we carry out various social projects and always hire local people.

We are very proud to support our local people. We not only employ them but also support their families, contributing to a holistic approach with our employees from the Peruvian Andes and their loved ones.

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