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Offering an unrivalled combination of history and dramatic scenery, the Inca Trail winds from the powerful Urubamba River, across mountain passes, through cloud forests and past crumbling fortresses, to the ruins of Machu Picchu, rightly named one of the New Wonders of the World. We designed this Inca Trail trip to give you more time to enjoy the route, arriving to Machu Picchu in the afternoon for classic photos before we stay overnight in the nearby town of Aguas Calientes. We return the next morning, fresh and well rested, for our in-depth tour of magnificent Machu Picchu.
Why trek with us?
Approximately six to eight hours walking per day
Terrain:High altitude; good paths, lots of steps
Altitude maximum: 13,830ft (4,215m); average 10,000ft (3,050m)
Begin your adventure in Cuzco, once the geographic, cultural and political centre of a vast Inca empire. After Spanish conquistadors invaded, they built on top of Inca structures, resulting in unique architecture, a fusion of Spanish and Inca styles.
Around 6pm, say hola to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big Peruvian welcome by arranging a group dinner.
Want more time in Cuzco? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.
Accommodation: MamaSara Hotel (or similar)
Adjusting to the altitude will maximise your experience on this trip; therefore, today has been left free for you to acclimatise and explore at your own pace. Take it easy and drink plenty of water to help your body adjust to the altitude (11,155ft/3,400m).
For those who want to explore, the Plaza de Armas is a fantastic spot for people-watching, and Qorikancha (the Sun Temple) in the Santo Domingo Church and monastery is worth a visit. Mercado San Pedro is the place to try local produce and there are many handicraft markets to shop for souvenirs, such as alpaca jumpers and scarves.
Outside the town are more Inca ruins, notably the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, where the Inca armies made their last stand against the conquistadors. Cuzco is also the gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas; if you wish to visit, your leader can help organise an excursion, including Pisac Market (optional).
If you would like something more active, there is an array of other optional activities available from Cuzco, including paddleboarding on a lake, mountain biking, or a combination of via ferrata and zip-lining in the Sacred Valley.
In the evening, you need to pack and weigh your kitbag ready for the Inca Trail tomorrow – remember to keep your passport somewhere accessible for the Inca Trail checkpoint.
Accommodation: MamaSara Hotel (or similar)
Early this morning, we transfer (1hr 30min) from Cuzco into the Sacred Valley. Reaching the town of Ollantaytambo, we drive for one hour along the final stretch of road to the start of the Inca Trail at Piscacucho, recognised among adventurers as Km82. After greeting our trekking crew, we show our passports at the checkpoint and begin the fabled Inca Trail trek. Our route today runs alongside the Urubamba River, beneath the snow-capped peak of Nevado Veronica, passing through cactus gardens and settlements, until we reach the terraced Inca ruins of Llactapata, where we continue up the Cusichaca Valley to camp near the village of Huayllabamba (9,186ft/2,800m).
Accommodation: Huayllabamba Camp (full-service camping)
The morning begins, as all do on our Inca Trail trek, with a hot drink delivered to your tent. Today’s journey is both challenging and rewarding, marking the most demanding and best-known stretch of the trail. A slow and steady climb takes us through a cloud forest to the meadows of Llulluchapampa, then we summit Dead Woman’s (Warmihuañusca) Pass, the highest point on the trek at 13,829ft (4,215m). After a well-deserved round of high fives and photos at the summit, we begin our steep descent on original Inca steps to reach our campsite in the scenic valley of the Pacaymayu River (11,811ft/3,600m). Warm up in the dining tent with a hot, fresh meal followed by a well-deserved sleep under the Andean night sky.
Accommodation: Pacaymayu Camp (full-service camping)
After a hearty breakfast, we start the day with a climb, which takes us past the ruins of Runquracay and over the Runquracay Pass (12,894ft/3,930m), our second and final pass. From here, the Inca Trail becomes a clearly defined rolling path of flat boulders, providing access to sites only available to those on foot. One of the standout archeological sites we visit is Sayacmarca (11,893/3,625m), perched high above the green cloud forest. From here, we enjoy views of Salkantay mountain as we hike to our spectacular campsite on the ridge above the Inca site of Phuyupatamarca (12,073ft/3,680m), where we can enjoy the sunset and sunrise.
Accommodation: Phuyupatamarca Camp (full-service camping)
From Phuyupatamarca, we take the famous Inca Steps: a 1.2mi (2km) stone staircase that rapidly descends into an immense panorama, with the peaks of the Vilcabamba range above and the Urubamba River far below.
Reaching Wiñay Wayna, we have plenty of time to explore these beautiful ruins and eat lunch before continuing along a relatively flat section of trail (by Inca standards) through cloud forest and wild orchids to finally reach Inti Punku (the Sun Gate).
From here, we get our first full sight of Machu Picchu, with the Huayna Picchu mountain rising behind… congratulations, you made it!
Inti Punku is traditionally busy with photo-taking trekkers in the morning, so our late afternoon arrival affords us unobstructed views of the magnificent ruins. We also get a chance to snap some classic photos of Machu Picchu before we take the 30-minute bus down to Aguas Calientes for a shower and a comfortable bed for the night.
Accommodation: Terraza de Luna (or similar)
Well-rested and refreshed, we return to Machu Picchu this morning for our guided tour. Machu Picchu is an architectural and engineering marvel, the staggering mountain backdrop making it even more dramatic. The Spaniards never found it, the Incas left no records of it, and so Machu Picchu remained an enigma, a city lost for centuries in the jungle until it was rediscovered in 1911 by the American historian Hiram Bingham. Your guided tour highlights the history, culture, architecture and mysteries that Machu Picchu still holds today.
Catch the train (1hr 30min) back to Ollantaytambo this afternoon, then transfer (approximately three hours) by private bus to Cuzco.
Accommodation: MamaSara Hotel (or similar)
We begin our return journeys home after breakfast. But if you’re not ready for the adventure to end, you can always book onto our Lake Titicaca extension, where you explore the sky-high waters by boat, visit an indigenous community and explore the pre‐Incan site of Sillustani. Alternatively, join our Amazon Rainforest extension to explore lakes, rivers and jungle trails in search of tropical wildlife or speak to your sales representative about additional time in Cuzco.
Sunday 05 Apr 2026 to Sunday 12 Apr 2026
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead and is now fully booked, although we may have people holding spaces without payment. Please contact our Sales team for further information.
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead and is now fully booked, although we may have people holding spaces without payment. Please contact our Sales team for further information.
USD 2815 (excl. flights)
This date is Sold Out - Check out our new Lares Trek to Machu Picchu (TPA)
Sunday 19 Apr 2026 to Sunday 26 Apr 2026
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead and is now fully booked, although we may have people holding spaces without payment. Please contact our Sales team for further information.
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead and is now fully booked, although we may have people holding spaces without payment. Please contact our Sales team for further information.
USD 2620 (excl. flights)
This date is Sold Out - Check out our new Lares Trek to Machu Picchu (TPA)
Sunday 26 Apr 2026 to Sunday 03 May 2026
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead and is now fully booked, although we may have people holding spaces without payment. Please contact our Sales team for further information.
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead and is now fully booked, although we may have people holding spaces without payment. Please contact our Sales team for further information.
USD 2665 (excl. flights)
This date is Sold Out - Check out our new Lares Trek to Machu Picchu (TPA)
Sunday 03 May 2026 to Sunday 10 May 2026
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead and is now fully booked, although we may have people holding spaces without payment. Please contact our Sales team for further information.
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead and is now fully booked, although we may have people holding spaces without payment. Please contact our Sales team for further information.
USD 2815 (excl. flights)
This date is Sold Out - Check out our new Lares Trek to Machu Picchu (TPA)
Sunday 10 May 2026 to Sunday 17 May 2026
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead and is now fully booked, although we may have people holding spaces without payment. Please contact our Sales team for further information.
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead and is now fully booked, although we may have people holding spaces without payment. Please contact our Sales team for further information.
USD 2665 (excl. flights)
This date is Sold Out - Check out our new Lares Trek to Machu Picchu (TPA)
Sunday 17 May 2026 to Sunday 24 May 2026
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead and is now fully booked, although we may have people holding spaces without payment. Please contact our Sales team for further information.
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead and is now fully booked, although we may have people holding spaces without payment. Please contact our Sales team for further information.
USD 2815 (excl. flights)
This date is Sold Out - Check out our new Lares Trek to Machu Picchu (TPA)
Sunday 07 Jun 2026 to Sunday 14 Jun 2026
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead and is now fully booked, although we may have people holding spaces without payment. Please contact our Sales team for further information.
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead and is now fully booked, although we may have people holding spaces without payment. Please contact our Sales team for further information.
USD 2620 (excl. flights)
Sunday 21 Jun 2026 to Sunday 28 Jun 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2815 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 05 Jul 2026 to Sunday 12 Jul 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2815 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 12 Jul 2026 to Sunday 19 Jul 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2815 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 19 Jul 2026 to Sunday 26 Jul 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2815 (excl. flights)
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Combine this departure with Essential Bolivia (APK).
Sunday 02 Aug 2026 to Sunday 09 Aug 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2815 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 16 Aug 2026 to Sunday 23 Aug 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
Usually USD 2662
Now USD 2265
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Sunday 06 Sep 2026 to Sunday 13 Sep 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
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Sunday 13 Sep 2026 to Sunday 20 Sep 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
Usually USD 2662
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Combine this departure with Essential Bolivia (APK).
Sunday 20 Sep 2026 to Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
Usually USD 2812
Now USD 2535
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Sunday 27 Sep 2026 to Sunday 04 Oct 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2815 (excl. flights)
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Combine this departure with Essential Bolivia (APK).
Sunday 04 Oct 2026 to Sunday 11 Oct 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
Usually USD 2812
Now USD 2535
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Sunday 11 Oct 2026 to Sunday 18 Oct 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2620 (excl. flights)
Book with USD 786 deposit
Sunday 18 Oct 2026 to Sunday 25 Oct 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2815 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 01 Nov 2026 to Sunday 08 Nov 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2620 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 15 Nov 2026 to Sunday 22 Nov 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2620 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 29 Nov 2026 to Sunday 06 Dec 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2620 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 06 Dec 2026 to Sunday 13 Dec 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2620 (excl. flights)
Book with USD 786 deposit
Sunday 20 Dec 2026 to Sunday 27 Dec 2026
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This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2620 (excl. flights)
Book with USD 786 deposit
Sunday 27 Dec 2026 to Sunday 03 Jan 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2620 (excl. flights)
Book with USD 786 deposit
Sunday 04 Apr 2027 to Sunday 11 Apr 2027
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
Book with USD 831 deposit
Book Early to Secure Your Inca Trail Permit
Sunday 11 Apr 2027 to Sunday 18 Apr 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 18 Apr 2027 to Sunday 25 Apr 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 25 Apr 2027 to Sunday 02 May 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 02 May 2027 to Sunday 09 May 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 09 May 2027 to Sunday 16 May 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 16 May 2027 to Sunday 23 May 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 30 May 2027 to Sunday 06 Jun 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 06 Jun 2027 to Sunday 13 Jun 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 13 Jun 2027 to Sunday 20 Jun 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 20 Jun 2027 to Sunday 27 Jun 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 04 Jul 2027 to Sunday 11 Jul 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 11 Jul 2027 to Sunday 18 Jul 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 18 Jul 2027 to Sunday 25 Jul 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 01 Aug 2027 to Sunday 08 Aug 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 15 Aug 2027 to Sunday 22 Aug 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 29 Aug 2027 to Sunday 05 Sep 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 05 Sep 2027 to Sunday 12 Sep 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 12 Sep 2027 to Sunday 19 Sep 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
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Sunday 19 Sep 2027 to Sunday 26 Sep 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 26 Sep 2027 to Sunday 03 Oct 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
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Sunday 03 Oct 2027 to Sunday 10 Oct 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
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Sunday 10 Oct 2027 to Sunday 17 Oct 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
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Sunday 17 Oct 2027 to Sunday 24 Oct 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 24 Oct 2027 to Sunday 31 Oct 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 31 Oct 2027 to Sunday 07 Nov 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 14 Nov 2027 to Sunday 21 Nov 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 28 Nov 2027 to Sunday 05 Dec 2027
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
USD 2770 (excl. flights)
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Sunday 05 Dec 2027 to Sunday 12 Dec 2027
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Sunday 19 Dec 2027 to Sunday 26 Dec 2027
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USD 2770 (excl. flights)
Book with USD 831 deposit
Book Early to Secure Your Inca Trail Permit
Sunday 26 Dec 2027 to Sunday 02 Jan 2028
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The three-star hotels selected on our Andean trips feature an excellent blend of quality and comfort, with easy walking access to city and town attractions. The Inca Trail is offered on a full-service camping basis with full porterage, meaning our camp staff put up and take down the tents for you, cook, and do all the camp chores. You need only carry your backpack for the day and enjoy your time on the trek.
Cuzco: MamaSara Hotel (nights 1-2 and 7)
Just a few blocks from the historic centre, MamaSara is well located for our adventures in the one-time Inca capital of Cuzco. The design of the rooms pays homage to the city with locally sourced furniture and artwork, while the restaurant serves Peruvian Andean cuisine.
Inca Trail: Camping (nights 3-5)
We sleep and dine in good-quality four-season tents. We also have a toilet tent set up both in camp and during lunch stops. Boiled and filtered drinking water is provided to guests in the mornings, at lunch and dinner times so we can refill our water bottles. While on the trek, a bowl of warm water for washing is provided each morning and evening. On the Inca Trail, we stay in official campsites where additional bathroom facilities are available.
Aguas Calientes: Terraza de Luna (night 6)
Terraza de Luna is conveniently located in Aguas Calientes near the train station and buses to Machu Picchu. In addition to the standard comforts and warm service, it has a wonderful rooftop terrace with a bar and lounge area to enjoy a drink and take in the views of the mountains and Urubamba River.
Worth knowing
Easily accessible via a short flight to Puerto Maldonado from Cuzco, the Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and home to an astonishing array of wildlife, plus countless plant species. Spending three nights at a lodge in the incredibly rich Tambopata Reserve, we use motorised canoes to explore lakes and rivers, and follow jungle trails to navigate dense forests.
The detailed itinerary can be found here, or speak to your sales representative for more details.
Journey across the spectacular altiplano to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable freshwater lake in the world at 12,467ft (3,800m). Explore the waters by boat and visit the indigenous Uros community who live on floating reed islands and produce fine textiles.
The detailed itinerary can be found here, or speak to your sales representative for more details.
This trip is graded Activity Level 4 (Moderate & Challenging). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.
There are four days of point-to-point walking with full porterage, reaching a maximum altitude of 13,830ft (4,215m) and an average of 10,000ft (3,050m).
Though strenuous in parts, the Inca Trail is possible for anyone with good health and fitness. However, we would not recommend this trip to someone with no previous walking experience.
If you are not a regular walker, you should put in physical preparation beforehand. The trek is also not suitable for those with bad knees due to the number of steep and uneven steps, particularly on the third and fourth days of the trek. The use of trekking poles will reduce strain on the knees.
Walking hours stated within the itinerary are given as approximates only. Timings stated include lunch and photo stops and vary depending on the group’s pace.
Altitude: This trip spends time above 9,842ft (3,000m); please refer to the Altitude Warning within the Trip Notes for more information and advice on how to limit the effects of altitude sickness. We spend two days in Cuzco (11,150ft/3,400m) acclimatising before starting the trek.
Delays: Protest action/strikes are not uncommon in Peru; while these are generally peaceful, they can involve roadblocks and cause disruption to travel. Occasionally, your leader may have to adapt your itinerary in response to this.
Important information on Inca Trail Permit availability: Access to the Inca Trail is strictly limited to 500 people a day, including support staff, and we will purchase the requisite Inca Trail Permit on your behalf. Permits are issued from October each year on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis; to avoid ‘stockpiling’, individual traveller passport details are required at the time of application, so we can only apply for these once you book with us. For these reasons, we highly recommend you book your Inca Trail trip as far in advance as possible.
Therefore, while a specific departure date may show as ‘Guaranteed’ on our website, Inca Trail Permits remain subject to availability, and we cannot guarantee they will be available on any given date.
In the event permits are sold out for the departure you are looking at, we will discuss alternative options such as a different travel date, alternative trek or a refund of any monies paid. We highly recommend you do not book any non-refundable flights until your place and permit are secured. If you are in the UK, booking your flights through Exodus means we take care of all of this for you, giving you full peace of mind over your Inca Trail arrangements. For more details on booking flights with us, see our flights page.
Please note, it is essential you read the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu regulations in the Important Information section of the Trip Notes before you book this trip.
Start hotel: MamaSara Hotel, C. Saphy 875, Cuzco 08002
Phone: +51 84 223907
Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time today. There is a welcome briefing around 6pm this evening.
Airport: Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
Our Cuzco hotel is approximately 20 minutes’ drive from the airport. Exodus provides free arrival transfers to the start hotel from the airport for all customers.
Collecting baggage in Lima
If you are flying via Lima, you need to collect your baggage in Lima, even if your bag has been checked all the way through to Cuzco. After collecting the bag, you are required to clear customs, and you should then drop it off at the bag drop for the onward flight. If you do not pick up your bag, there is a chance it may not reach Cuzco for the start of the trek. This is a requirement of Lima airport and applies to your return flight.
Exodus provides free departure transfers for all customers to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) from the end hotel.
Please note, unless specified otherwise, the transfers will be to the start (or pre-tour) hotel and from the end (or post-tour) hotel and will be on the date on which the tour starts/ends; transfers to other hotels in the same city and/or on different dates may attract an extra charge. Transfers should be booked with your sales representative at least two weeks before the tour starts.
There are no mandatory vaccination requirements; however, recommended vaccinations are polio, tetanus, typhoid, hepatitis A.
Also note, zika virus, a mosquito‐borne viral disease, is a known risk in places visited on this trip. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available. We therefore strongly recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
If you are travelling to the Tambopata reserve in the Amazon rainforest, the risk of malaria is slight, but you may wish to consult your GP or travel health clinic for further advice. We also strongly recommend you obtain a yellow fever vaccination.
Dengue and chikungunya are also known risks in the Amazon region. Both are tropical viral diseases spread by daytime biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available for either, and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites: always apply insect repellent and wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers while in the rainforest to avoid being bitten.
Methanol: The FCDO warns travellers to be cautious of methanol poisoning when travelling in destinations visited on the trip.
Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Peru. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.
Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.
Peruvian cuisine is loved for its flavours and originality; it’s well worth digging into the local delicacies. Among these are: ceviche, seafood or fish marinated in lime juice; lomo saltado, a Peruvian take on a beef stir-fry; and various hearty soups, including the delicious quinoa soup. Other dishes include roasted cuy (guinea pig) and alpaca steak. To drink, there’s pisco sour, the national beverage.
Drinking water is included throughout the trip as the tap water in Peru is not safe to drink; boiled and filtered drinking water is provided on the trek; elsewhere your leader buys large water containers from which you can refill your bottle.
Hotel breakfasts are normally simple buffets, usually including bread/toast, preserves, cereal, sometimes eggs or cooked dishes, sometimes fruit, tea/coffee and fruit juice. Regrettably, we cannot guarantee that wheat-free or gluten-free products are available for breakfast in all locations – if you have an intolerance you may wish to bring your own breakfast food.
Where lunch and dinner are not included in Cuzco/Aguas Calientes, we visit a variety of cafes and restaurants.
During the Inca Trail, hearty breakfasts are served and good-quality cooked lunches and dinners are provided. They usually consist of soup to start, a main course with meat/fish and some carbohydrates, followed by a dessert. Between meals, snacks are also provided. Tea/coffee is brought to your tent each morning and juice or hot drinks are provided with all meals during the trek.
The diverse geography of Peru results in a very varied climate between different regions. Cuzco and the Andes have a temperate climate. December to March is the rainy season in Cuzco/the Andes. April to November is the dry season, which is characterised by clear skies and strong sunshine in the mornings, sometimes clouding over as the day progresses.
Daytime temperatures are usually pleasant (20C/68F on average) but nights are lower (7C/44F), except for May, June, July and August when days are cooler and nights are often close to, or a few degrees below, freezing. In the Andes, however, anything is possible at any time of year, including cloud, rain or even snow, with rapid and unexpected changes.
Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu are in the cloud forest and experience large amounts of precipitation all year as clouds move up from the Amazon Basin. Rain here can be heavy but is seldom prolonged. Cold fronts sometimes occur from July to August.
Peru is affected by El Niño, a weather phenomenon where warming of Pacific Ocean surface water off South America drives a shift in the atmospheric circulation, resulting in abnormally high levels of rainfall over parts of South America. These events occur at irregular intervals of two to seven years, and last nine months to two years.
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We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.
This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.
I've wanted to do this trip for over 20 years and it exceeded all my expectations. I did this trip with my 16 year old son in the long summer break after his GCSEs and it was the most perfect father-son time we've ever shared. The views are incredible, the...
Day three is the most beautiful - coming over the second high pass (after Dead Woman's Pass), the landscape is just breath-taking. And then of course, laying eyes on Machu Picchu for the first time ever was tear-jerking.
Exceptional
Do it! If you have a reasonable level of fitness, you should be able to complete the trek and it is a truly rewarding end-to-end experience. Expect lots of steps, but this itinerary isn't as rushed as some of the other companies we saw trying to fit the distance into fewer nights, so Exodus's pacing feels spot-on.
I really enjoyed this trip despite suffering from some serious altitude sickness. We had excellent guides and although I'm not known to be the best camper, the team made it as comfortable as it possibly could be and the first views of Machu Picchu from the sun gate made it...
First stepping foot in Machu Picchu after a grueling trek.
Wilmer was fantastic. He provided excellent information and kept our spirits high when the trekking was difficult, even carrying my pack for a bit when my altitude sickness was at its worst.
At one point this trek was listed as moderately challenging, but I developed severe altitude sickness and this made the hike to Dead Woman's Pass at >14,000 ft highly challenging. If you know you are sensitive to the altitude talk to your medical provider about medications for altitude sickness and adjunctive medications to help with the symptoms or reconsider this trek all together.
Well organized and executed trip. Top notch staff. Very safe. Food exceeded expectations.
Walking thru the Sun Gate and seeing Machu for the first time!
William Mirano was the best Exodus guide I’ve ever traveled with. Assistant guide Ronald’s wealth of knowledge of native birds and fauna added to beauty of trip.
Focus on aerobic conditioning to lessen symptoms of altitude
If you think you've only got one big trek in you, this is the one to do!
The satisfaction of completing the ascent of Dead Woman's Pass. The night sky and sunrise at every campsite. The meals provided during the whole trek were incredible. How the team could bake a cake at the top of a mountain I still don't know! Excellent food, hearty portions, and catered to very diverse food preferences and allergies. The porters were really made to feel like part of the family and it was lovely to hear their stories, as well as the stories of our local guides.
William was exceptional. His experience, love of the mountains, professionalism and care for both clients and porters was outstanding. He was mentoring assistant guide Luis, who is well on the way to becoming an excellent lead guide. They both had to deal with two medical events on the trek; this was done efficiently, safely and with no impact on the rest of the group. Their local knowledge was so extensive, ranging from local flora and fauna, to culture and history. In particular, William's recollections about his grandmother being a local healer, the love for his mother, and his beliefs in the traditions of the circle of life was both emotional and thought provoking.
Exodus's itinerary is what sets it apart from the other companies. The choice to leave camp 3 later on day 4 of the trek (rather than around 3am like the other companies) so that you can rest in Machu Picchu town before touring Machu Picchu site is what sets this itinerary apart. We couldn't imagine having to do the trek, tour the site, and travel back to Cusco on the same day. Luggage note - This is not an Exodus issue. We flew with Iberia and were told emphatically at Heathrow by their staff that luggage would go all the way through to Cusco (final destination). However, on arrival at Lima (and after leaving the baggage hall) we found out that this information was incorrect. It was a little stressful to retrieve our luggage before the next flight. Our advice would be to check the carousel before leaving the baggage hall to save the stress.
This was, without a doubt, the best trek I’ve ever done! Starting with two days in Cusco, a city that’s not only beautiful but full of history and culture – I loved having the time to explore, and our guide offered fantastic recommendations for delicious Peruvian meals. The Inca Trail...
Walking up to the Sun Gate!
AMAZING! Holger was such an incredible guide – he truly made the experience unforgettable. His knowledge of the Inca Trail, the history, and the surrounding landscapes was exceptional, and he shared fascinating insights that brought the entire trek to life. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable, but he also had a fantastic sense of humor that kept the group energized and in high spirits throughout the trek. He was always patient, making sure everyone was comfortable and at their own pace, and his personable nature made it easy to connect with him. Holger went above and beyond to ensure that we had the best possible experience, making him the perfect leader for this adventure.
Definitely rent the trekking poles!
A four day hiking journey that had as much beauty as it had challenges. Breathtaking in every way. Rewarding and overwhelming. The camping makes it that much more intimate with the trail and that much more challenging with the journey.
Arriving at the Sun gate
Bobby was knowledgeable, focused, organized, enthusiastic, Entertaining and serious about safety.
Be prepared for very cold nights and questionable toilet facilities. Otherwise the staff does a great job at taking care of the logistics. Knees take a beating especially on day 4 with the descent.
The whole trip was truly amazing. I did both the Amazon and Lake Titicaca extensions, which logistically was complicated but it was all made easy with Exodus. The most impressive thing was that my luggage made it through a total of 5 airport connections and a 10 hour bus ride!...
Walking through the sun gate and getting that first look at Machu Picchu
William was so good, could not do enough for us, on call 24/7 and went out of his way to make sure we had the best possible most enjoyable stay and trek. Felt completely safe in his hands and well looked after.
No matter how you train and what you do, day 2 going over Dead Womans Pass is going to be hard. Simply prepare for it and take it steady, enjoy the stunning beauty of the place you are in. And breathe.
Pack with layers that you can take on and off easily because it starts chilly, warms up, gets chilly.
The trip lived up to all my expectations - Cusco is fascinating, the Inca trail is demanding but worthwhile and all the travel arrangements went like clockwork.
Seeing Machu Pichu from the Sun Gate at the end of a hard trek has to be everyone's highlight - but seeing the night sky from the camp site is also magical.
Although Peru was wonderful, our group leader Wilmer made the trip for me. Knowledgeable, proud of his country and still able to put across the wonders of the trip with great enthusiasm after doing the trek himself over 300 times. He organised everything and made you feel very confident of a successful outcome, nothing was too much trouble for him.
Do not expect luxury accommodation - it is clean but basic and Peru is a very poor country. Just embrace it.
On the trip someone said that the group was self selected - everyone was there to enjoy the experience and we had some great times.Thanks for the memories.
This adventure holiday exceeded all my expectations. Havving never travelled with Exodus before, I wasn't sure what to expect but organisation, tour leaders, accommodation - all were perfect. Thank you Exodus.
Reaching the Sun Gate and looking down on Machu Picchu.
Amazing sums him up. Bobby (Ubaldo Bobby Quispe) was knowledgable, helpful, entertaining and brilliant! He was so supportive of me when I struggled with ascents. Rosa (assistant guide) was also awesome!
Do not hesitate to take this adventure; it is a life-changing experience.
i cannot really express my thanks sufficiently in this review; I have been more than delighted by this experience. I want to thank everyone - Exodus, Bobby, Rosa, the porters, the cooks. Fantastic adventure!!!
I booked The Inca Trail with extensions to the Amazon and Lake Titicaca, my only regret, not having done it sooner in my life!
Everything... the scenery and the expert guides for all our experiences.
We had a group leader for each part of the trip, they were absolutely excellent.
Whilst this seems expensive, I would say it is worth it. I travelled alone and as I don't speak Spanish, I just wanted a company to take care of everything and ensure I was safe throughout. It was really worth investing in this and worthwhile choosing an ethical company.
We hadn't even finished the Inca Trail trek and I would have started all over again. I loved every minute of it, from the tougher and challenging moments to the joy, banter and camaraderie of joining the groups along the way. An unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
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