Price (Land Only)
$1799 USD - Minimum 2 Travellers
Trip Dates
Trip departs every Sunday from April to November 2008 and 2009
Trip Rating

Challenging

Meals
6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Accommodations
   
Hotel Camp    
4 Nights 3 Night    
Trip Includes

Meals as indicated, (B-breakfast, L- lunch, D-dinner), all accommodation (twin shared), all internal transportation excluding internal flights Lima-Cuzco-Lima, porters, two person tents, therm-a-rests, kitchen and dining tent, airport transfers and veteran wilderness guides.

Trip Doesn't Include

International and internal airfares, airport taxes, gratuities, items of personal nature.

Peru

Trek the Inca Trail

Hiking and Horseback Riding

(8 Days)

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Permits are Limited So Reserve your Space Early!

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Peru - Trek the Inca TrailHidden under the dense foliage of a highland jungle, forgotten by the Incas themselves, Machu Picchu escaped the Conquistadors and eluded treasure hunters until Hiram Bingham brought "The Lost City of the Incas" to the world's attention in 1911. Further exploration uncovered an ancient highway, a royal road that connected Machu Picchu to Cuzco, the Inca capital. We follow in the timeworn grooves of centuries of footsteps. We camp with striking views of the high sierra and dense rainforest. There are two high passes we cross at 14,000 feet/4,267 meters before we arrive at Inti Punku, the Sun Gate, for our first view of Machu Picchu below us.

Make the adventure last with extensions available to The Amazon Basin, (Manu and Puerto Maldonado), Ica and The Nazca Lines and Lake Titicaca, Bolivia. Call our offices for prices and details.


Trip Highlights

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival into Lima - Fly to Cuzco

Early this morning you'll arrive into Lima and immediately connect with a domestic flight into Cuzco. The remainder of the day is at leisure to acclimate to this high altitude colonial city located at 11,500 feet/3,500 meters. The streets of Cuzco are filled with artisans selling sweaters, pottery, and a variety of other handicrafts. Overnight in a comfortable hotel.

Day 2: Cuzco - Sacsayhuaman (Horseback)

This morning is at leisure to wander through the cobblestone streets of Cuzco exploring the cathedral, museums or shopping for local handicrafts. Later this afternoon we depart by horse, riding to the nearby ruins of Kenko, Tambomachay and Pucapucara. Our final destination is Sacsayhuaman, a spectacular mountaintop fortress overlooking Cuzco. We return to the hotel late afternoon. Approximately 4 hours on horseback. (B)

Day 3: Inca Trail (Hike)

This morning we are transferred to the village of Chilca. Our porters will be awaiting us here, ready to assist us for the next four days of trekking. The trail runs along the canyon sculpted Urubamba River to the colorful village of Huayllabamba, where the locals are draped in their vibrant hand woven costumes. We soon reach the ruins of Llactapata, a former agricultural settlement, and have time to contemplate the history of this area. The day ends at 9,840 ft/3,000 meters, camping in the Andes. Approximately 4-6 hours of hiking. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Inca Trail (Hike)

From Huayllabamba we climb towards the highest pass of our journey, Warmiwaousca (4,300 mt/14,000 ft). We are dwarfed by the impressive Urubamba mountain range surrounding us, especially Mt. Veronica - the largest and most spectacular of all the peaks. Our campsite is in the valley below, on the edge of the Pacaymayu River. Approximately 4-6 hours of hiking. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Inca Trail (Hike)

We pass the ruins of Runkurakay and cross our second and final pass this morning. There are fabulous photo opportunities here to capture the grandeur of the Vilcabamba mountain range. On the way to camp, we have our first view of Salcantay (6,100 mt/20,569 ft) - the sacred mountain of the Incas. There is time this afternoon to explore the Sayacmarca ruins. We end the day camping nearby the impressive ruins of Phuyupatamarca. Approximately 4-6 hours of hiking. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Inca Trail - Aguas Calientes (Hike)

Continuing our descent, we pass the ruins of Winaywayna: a series of steep terraces and fountains carved out of the mountainside. Our trail passes through a dense, hanging forest decorated with orchids and groves of bamboo. We arrive at Inti Punku: the famous sun gate, and there upon us is the mother of all Inca ruins - Machu Picchu (2,500 mt/8,118 ft). We descend to Aguas Calientes to check-in to our hotel. The evening is free to soak any sore muscles in the nearby natural hotsprings. Approximately 4-6 hours of hiking (B,L)

Day 7: Machu Picchu-Cuzco

A full day dedicated to exploring the site. You have the option to climb Huayna Picchu, a young peak adjacent to Machu Picchu. The hike is a challenging one, but the views are well worth the labor. In the afternoon, we take the train through the Urubamba valley, destined for Cuzco. We are met at the train station and transferred to our hotel. (B,L)

Day 8: Cuzco-Lima

After breakfast you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival into Lima one of our representatives will greet you and assist you on to your international flight home.