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See the sites of Cusco and trek the the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
The former Inca Capital and Spanish colonial city of Cusco is our base for this small group adventure tour. Cusco is a wonderful city full of culture, history, good restaurants and fun nightlife, something for everyone's tastes.
From Cusco we travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, passing the Inca Fortress town of Ollantaytambo, before embarking on the famous Inca Trail to the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu.
The Inca Trail trek involves spectacular Andean scenery along an ancient paved Inca trail. We have plenty of time to treasure each view and the many ruins en-route.
We offer a luxury (set dates) and standard version (daily departures) of this trip, to suit your budget and dates.
Itinerary 1 - Luxury Inca Trail
A night is spent in the colourful town of Aguas Calientes before spending the whole day exploring the awe-inspiring, ‘wonder of the world’, Machu Picchu. The return to Cusco is by ‘Vistadome’ train and private bus. The final day is spent relaxing in Cusco’s ancient streets, artisan markets or excellent restaurants and bars.
Itinerary 2 - Standard Inca Trail
You spend 3 nights in Cusco before setting off on the trek. One of the highlights is arriving at the Sun Gate of Machu Picchu at dawn, your first glimpse of the ruins coming as the day's rays filter through.
You spend the day exploring the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco on the standard train.
Onward travel
This trip can be combined with a number of extensions such as a trip to an Amazon rainforest lodge, Arequipa and the Colca Canyon, or a boat trip on Lake Titicaca, or for thrill-seekers, why not raft the Apurimac.
Check out our Peru group trips, or our many tailor made Peru options.
You can always contact the office for more information on tailor made and group options.
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Itinerary A - luxury trek |
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Day 1 |
Arrive Cusco, hotel. |
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Day 2 |
Inca Trail day 1. Camp. |
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Day 3 |
Inca Trail day 2. Camp. |
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Day 4 |
Inca Trail day 3. Camp. |
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Day 5 |
Arrive Machu Picchu. Hotel. |
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Day 6 |
Train to Cusco, hotel. |
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Day 7 |
In Cusco, hotel. |
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Day 8 |
Tour ends. |
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Included
Cusco airport transfers, transport to the Inca Trail in private vehicle. All camping and cooking equipment: this includes Therm-a-rests, spacious two-person tents, dining tent and toilet tent. An emergency first-aid kit and oxygen. A registered, English-speaking Inca Trail guide, all porters, cook team, guided tour in Machu Picchu. All entrances including the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, also the porters’ Inca Trail entrances. Bus transfers between the ruins and Aguas Calientes. Transport from Machu Picchu to your hotel in Cusco will be the luxury Vistadome train service and bus transfer. Accommodation will be quality hotels in Cusco and a hostal in Aguas Calientes. All meals provided are indicated in the itinerary. (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner). |
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Itinerary B - standard trek |
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Day 1 |
Arrive Cusco, hotel. |
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Day 2 |
Cusco, hotel. |
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Day 3 |
Cusco, hotel. |
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Day 4 |
Inca Trail, day 1. Camp. |
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Day 5 |
Inca Trail, day 2. Camp. |
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Day 6 |
Inca Trail, day 3. Camp. |
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Day 7 |
Tour of Machu Picchu, return to Cusco, hotel. |
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Day 8 |
Tour ends. |
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Included
Cusco airport transfers, transport to the Inca Trail, all camping and cooking equipment, this includes foam mat, tent, dining tent, emergency first-aid kit and oxygen. A registered, English-speaking Inca Trail guide, all porters, cook team, guided tour in Machu Picchu. All entrances including the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, bus transfers between the ruins and Aguas Calientes, backpacker train service, accommodation in 2/3* hotels in Cusco, hostal in Aguas Calientes, all meals provided on trek, b'fast at hotels. |
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