Day 1. Lima
Arrive into the capital city of Lima, private transport to your hotel.
Day 2. Cusco
Fly to Cusco and transfer to your hotel. We suggest you take it easy today to get used to the high altitude. If you do feel like a stroll there are shops, restaurants and museums within a short walk of your hotel.
Day 3. Cusco City Tour
Half day tour of Cusco and the outlying Inca sites with the option of a gentle hike in the countryside. In the evening you will have a full Inca Trail briefing.
Day 4. Sacred Valley Tour
Full day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas including Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo before returning to Cusco to spend the night.
Day 5. Begin Inca Trail
Transfer to the trailhead and begin hiking. Today's trek is mainly at a gentle gradient alongside the rushing Urubamba river. Tonight we camp alongside the impressive ruins of Llactapata.
Day 6. Trek to Llulluchapampa
Begin the ascent towards the infamous Dead Woman's pass passing through peaceful cloud forest with superb views across to the snow capped Wakay Wilka or Veronica Mountain. Camp at Llulluchapampa and enjoy stunning views into the valley below.
Day 7. Trek to Puyupatamarca
The most challenging day of the Inca Trail begins with a steady trek up to Dead Woman's Pass or Warmiwanusca (4200 meters above sea level). Descending again you can enjoy a rest before carrying on to the Runcuracay pass that leads into dense cloud forest. In the afternoon, enjoy a gently undulating trail through a huge array of vegetation and wildlife before arriving at your campsite, Puyupatamarca.
Day 8. Trek to Machu Picchu
From your vantage point high above the clouds, enjoy a spectactular sunrise over Salcantay mountain. Descend to the Inca site of Winay Wayna with opportunities to explore the site. We continue on around the mountain with stunning views of the Urubamba Valley to reach the Sun Gate and your first view of Machu Picchu. You will walk down through the site then take a bus to your hotel and enjoy a well earned shower!
Day 9. Machu Picchu Tour
Take the bus back up to Machu Picchu for your tour of the site with our expert guide. You have plenty of free time to explore before returning to Cusco.
Day 10. Lima
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima.
Customize this Itinerary
- Upgrade to the very comfortable 4 star Machu Picchu Pueblo hotel in Aguas Calientes and enjoy a tour of the orchid gardens
- Extend your trip with a 4 or 5 day adventure to the Amazon Jungle
- Spend more time exploring the Sacred Valley either before or after your trek to get off the beaten track on foot, bike or horse. This is our exclusive 5 Day Inca Trail for those who want to get away from the crowds- we can also offer you the regular 4 Day Inca Trail.
Included
- safe private transfers
- all tours as described
- all entrance fees
- accommodation in 3 star hotel with breakfast
- fully supported 5 Day Inca Trail Trek with 3 meals a day and all equipment.