Peru Inka Trail

ARRIVE TO LIMA.

Upon your arrival in Lima, you will be met by your transfer-man, member of Machu Picchu Inc., who will assist you with your luggage and check-in procedures at your hotel. You will receive a contact information Package with all the hotel’s information as well as our office's contact information for each city and the 24-hour emergency numbers for any further assistance you may require. Overnight in Lima. Hotel taxes and services included.

HD CITY TOUR OF LIMA, LARCO MUSEUM WITH LUNCH.

Today, you will take a guided sightseeing tour to the most attractive and important sites in Lima, the "City of Kings". The tour includes Lima's Historical Centre, passing by Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral, and its Religious Art Museum. Its construction began on the city's foundation, on January 18, 1535. We will visit the Convent and Church of San Francisco, considered by some as the greatest architectural complex of Colonial Art in America and Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The underground galleries or Catacombs that during the Viceroyalty served as a cemetery for the city.

You will continue with a visit of the Larco Herrera Museum, founded in 1926, which showcases remarkable chronological galleries providing an excellent overview on 3000 years of development of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. The museum, located in a unique vice-royal mansion of the 18th century built over a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid, has many fine examples of textile works, one example of which has a record breaking 398 threads per inch; materials and tools used by ancient Peruvians to produce their work in ceramics and metal, it also features the finest gold and silver collection from Ancient Peru. Then, continue to Café del Museo restaurant located in the yards of the Larco Museum and enjoy a Set Menu lunch in the restaurant surrounded by beautiful gardens. (B, L) Overnight in Lima. Hotel taxes and services included.

LIMA – CUSCO.

At the appropriate time, you will be met by your transfer-man who will assist you with your flight to Cusco. (Flight Lima – Cusco NOT included) On arrival in Cusco, meet and greet your guide who will assist you with your luggage and will drive you to your hotel located in the city of Cusco. Overnight in Cusco. Hotel taxes and services included.

HD CUSCO CITY TOUR, SACSAYHUMAN & TRADITIONAL TEXTIL CENTER.

Inca rulers once called Cusco the "Navel of the World". Cusco remains today a city that blends colonial Spanish charm with older, more austere remains of pre-Columbian glory. One can see the foundations of Inca structures on many of its city streets today. Today you will go on a guided visit of the Imperial City of Cusco. In this Cusco city tour, you will visit the Main Plaza, which has been the scene of great historical events in the Capital of the Incas, the main Cathedral church, built of great slabs of red granite in renaissance style and thus contrasting with the baroque style silverwork which decorates its interior.

You will then continue to the Santo Domingo church, built upon the foundations of the Inca temple Koricancha, which was dedicated to Sun worship. Get to know the 12 cornered stones and know all the interesting facts this archaeological remain must tell. Next, embark on a journey to the nearby ruins of Cusco, where you’ll explore the magnificent Sacsayhuamán fortress. Marvel at its enormous, precisely cut stone walls and discover the incredible engineering skills of the Inca civilization, all while enjoying panoramic views of the city below. Finally, visit a traditional textile center, where you’ll witness the ancient Andean art of weaving. Here, you’ll encounter the four fascinating camelid species of the Andes—llamas, guanacos, alpacas, and vicuñas. Learn about the intricate process of wool harvesting, natural dyeing techniques, and traditional weaving methods passed down through generations. After the visit back to your hotel Overnight in Cusco. Hotel taxes and services included.

DAY 2: HUAYLLABAMBA – PACAYMAYO.

After a healthy breakfast we will begin to walk to the Warmihuañusca pass (4200 mts - 13860 ft. approximately). After a short time, we will reach the top of the pass. From this place, it is possible to see the other side of the way leading to Runkurakay ruins. At the end of a gorge, we will stop at a place called Pacaymayo (3600 mts. – 11181 ft.), our second camp. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Huayllabamba-Pacaymayo: 7km (4.34 miles) / 7 hours approximately Overnight in a tent.

DAY 4 PHUYUPATAMARCA - WIÑAYWAYNA - MACCHU PICCHU.

We will start early in the morning going down the trail hiking for 3 hours until reaching Wiñaywayna (2700 mts – 8,856ft approximately), the main archaeological site after Machupicchu in the Inca Trail, we will visit the site, from where we can see the Urubamba valley and the river. The path goes down to WiñayWayna ruins (2650 mts – 8745 ft approximately), the most important ruins after Machu Picchu, heading then towards IntiPunku (2740 mts - 9042 ft approximately), the Gate of the Sun, our last pass. A lunch will be provided. From this place, Machupicchu (2450 mts - 8085 ft approximately) looks unreal and beautiful. We will have the chance for an overview and orientation brief about the city of Machupicchu. Then we will head down Aguas Calientes town, we will spend the night there. (Breakfast / lunch) Phuyupatamarca – Machu Picchu: 9 km (5.58 miles) / 7 hours approximately. Overnight in Aguas Calientes. Hotel taxes and services included.

DAY 5 MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO.

After an early breakfast, passengers will be met by their guide at the hotel’s lobby to start our visit to the Sanctuary of Machupicchu following the path of route 3. After this awesome visit, passengers will return to Machupicchu town (known before as Aguas Calientes), here passengers will enjoy lunch. After lunch take the train back to Cusco. Upon arrival to Poroy train station, passengers will be transferred in a private vehicle back to their hotel (B, L) Overnight in Cusco. Hotel taxes and services included.

DAY AT LEISURE IN CUSCO.

Enjoy a free day exploring the beautiful city of Cusco at your own pace. You may wander through its charming cobblestone streets, visit local markets, admire the colonial architecture built atop Inca foundations, or relax at one of the many cafés in the main square. (B) Overnight in Cusco. Hotel taxes and services included

CUSCO / LIMA.

At a convenient time, your guide will take you to the Cusco airport in time for your flight to Lima (Flight not included). (B) End of our services. All touring arrangements herein are subject to change without notice and can be operated in a different sequence, depending on operational considerations, weather conditions and BIO-SECURE PROTOCOLS. All hotels are subject to availability and can be replaced with similar hotels. Each passenger must have a valid passport with a minimum of 6 months of remaining validity, before its date of expiration. Visitors arriving with less than 6 months of remaining passport validity to any foreign country risk immediate return to the airport where they boarded the arriving flight. If any visas are required, they are the sole responsibility of each passenger. All payments for custom-designed itineraries are non-refundable in the event of cancelation by passengers. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Important note: Porters for the whole camping equipment including 7 kilograms for passenger’s personal luggage (duffle bag with clothes, sleeping bag and personal items).