Machu Picchu – Inca Trail  

Machu Picchu – Inca Trail  

HIGHLIGHTS

Cusco - Valle Sagrado

from
1880
HIGHLIGHTS

Cusco - Valle Sagrado

days 5
  • Arrival in Cusco with time to explore local markets and flavors at leisure
  • Full-day trek to the stunning Humantay Lagoon, with scenic Andean landscapes and a guided visit
  • Inca Trail hike from Kilometer 104 to Wiñay Wayna and Inti Punku, offering a unique approach to Machu Picchu
  • Guided exploration of Machu Picchu’s terraces, temples, and Huayna Picchu backdrop before returning to Cusco

This 5-day adventure in Peru combines cultural immersion in Cusco, breathtaking treks to Humantay Lagoon, and a guided Inca Trail experience culminating at Machu Picchu. Discover Inca heritage, Andean landscapes, and the magic of one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites.

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Itinerary
Day 1

Welcome to Cusco!

Peru - Cusco
  • Transfer Cusco Airport / Cusco Hotel

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

  • Day at leisure in Cusco

Today, you will have your day free to enjoy on your own. We recommend you to visit the market and taste local flavors.

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Peru - Cusco
Day 2

Humantay Lagoon Tour - Cusco

Sacred Valley - Peru
  • Full-Day Hiking Humantay Lagoon

You will leave Cusco early in the morning heading to Soraypampa, starting point of your trek. On the way, you will cross the city of Limatambo -located at 2100 m.a.s.l.- an important access point to the city of Cusco during the time of the Inca Empire. There you will find the archaeological remains of Tarawasi, a place that served as a resting point for those heading to Chinchaysuyo.

Then, you will continue your journey along the right bank of the Apurimac River until you reach Soraypampa, making a quick stop for breakfast at a local restaurant. From this point, you will start your trek up the mountain towards the Humantay Lagoon. Upon arrival, you will appreciate the stunning scenery of this wonderful place and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. Before leaving, you will have time totake pictures around the lagoon.

At the end of the visit, you will walk back to Soraypampa, where the transport will be waiting for you to take you back to your hotel. Along the route you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

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Sacred Valley - Peru
Day 3

Inca Trail Day 1 - Aguas Calientes

Train to Machu Picchu - Peru
  • Cusco – Aguas Calientes

Today, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Ollantaytambo train station. From there, you will board the train to Machu Picchu, getting off at kilometer 104 of the railway, where the hike begins. From this point, we will start the hike to the Wiñay Wayna complex, surrounded by exceptional landscapes on the banks of the Urubamba River. Wiñay Wayna was a special site on the Inca Trail route, fulfilling a religious and agricultural role. Its constructive style is similar to Machu Picchu, standing out for its impressive terraces on the mountainside. We will have time to walk around it and encounter the abundant flora of the place – among which orchids stand out – before lunch.

We will resume our hike on the Inca Trail through lush vegetation towards Inti Punku, the gateway to Machu Picchu. Crossing the Sun Gate is a unique experience, the perfect reward after the arduous hike. We will enter Machu Picchu, leave the citadel, and board the bus that will take us to Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Pueblo to renew our energies.

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Train to Machu Picchu - Peru
Day 4

Inca Trail Day 2 - Cusco

Peru - Machu Picchu
  • Aguas Calientes – Cusco

Macu Picchu is pure magic, and today, we will have the opportunity to visit it accompanied by our expert guide. Built-in the 15th century by the Inca Pachacutec, the citadel is an amazing example of Inca architectural knowledge and ability to adapt to the rugged Andean environment. Our guided tour will take us through the principal enclosures inside the llaqta while learning about the history, organization, and importance this World Wonder had during the Tahuantinsuyo.

We will explore its internal terraces and temples with the impressive backdrop of the Huayna Picchu mountain. At the end of the tour, we will return by bus to Agua Calientes or Machu Picchu Pueblo to await the departure of our train back to Ollantaytambo.

Afterward, you will be transferred to your hotel.

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Peru - Machu Picchu
Day 5

End of your Inca Trail Trek

Peru - Cusco
  • Transfer Cusco Hotel / Cusco Airport

At the specified time, you will be transferred to the Cusco airport.

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Peru - Cusco
Prices per person
Accomodation INN & B&B
From
1880
Accomodation Comfort
From
1985
Accomodation Superior
From
2165
Accomodation Luxury
pricing
  • Prices in US Dollars.
  • Valid until April 2027 (ask for prices at Christmas and New Year).
  • Prices are per person, based on 2 people in double occupancy. Single rates are available on request.
  • Flights are not included in the price but can be arranged on request.
included
  • 3 Nights in Cusco
  • 1 Night in Aguas Calientes
  • Transfers & Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tours described in the itinerary.
  • Bilingual guides (English/Spanish) when mentioned in the itinerary.
not included
  • Fees & Mandatory Documentation (For more information click HERE).Except when mentioned in the itinerary.
  • International or Domestic Flights (quoted separated if requested).
  • Travel / Medical Insurance – To get a free quotation please follow this link: Travel Insurance.
  • Tips: For more information click HERE.
  • Hotels, transfers, tours and other services not described in the itinerary.
Flights needed for this itinerary

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ESTIMATED COST FOR THE FLIGHTS ON THIS TRIP: Local flights cost from $200 per person per segment. We offer special rates on flights for this tailor-made itinerary.

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