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8-Day Inca Discovery

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8-Day Inca Discovery
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Physical Rating

Demanding

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Travel Style

Classic

Service Level

Standard

Tour Overview

Ideal for those eager to delve into the rich archaeological and cultural heritage of the region within a limited timeframe, this journey features a four-day trek on the renowned Inca Trail. Adventurers will be rewarded with breathtaking views of mountains, cloud forests, and jungles. Our treks are carefully organized to ensure fair treatment of our porters and provide high-quality gear for a memorable experience.

Itinerary

Arrive at any time.
Accommodation

Ibis Budget Miraflores We recommend arriving early to fully experience what Lima has to offer. A full-day tour can be booked during your trip check-out. If you have signed up for the Lima Cooking Class, please note it doesn’t include additional time in Lima, so we strongly suggest arranging pre-trip accommodations. You’ll be collected from your hotel around 10:00 (10:30 from Aug-Dec) and taken to a local market and restaurant to prepare and savor a traditional Peruvian dish. You’ll return to your hotel around 13:00. Keep in mind that hot water shortages and power outages are relatively common in Peru, even in upgraded hotels and private residences. We appreciate your understanding as these issues are beyond our control.

Catch a flight to Cusco and enjoy a day free for shopping and exploring the city. You have the option to pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class or select a city tour.
Accommodation

Hotel Prisma If you pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class, please note you will be picked up from your hotel around 12:30 and taken to a local market and restaurant to prepare and enjoy a traditional Peruvian meal. You will return to your hotel by approximately 16:00.

Meals:Breakfast
Participate in a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. Visit a women's weaving cooperative supported by the program before heading to a local pottery-making community. Enjoy lunch at the Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. Following lunch, you can choose to hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses for scenic views of the ruins or stroll through the charming cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).
Accommodation

Hotel Inka Paradise

Meals:BreakfastLunch
Depart from Ollantaytambo by van to km 82, where your Inca Trail adventure commences. Enjoy a relaxed day of hiking through winding streams, impressive Andean landscapes, and ancient Incan ruins.
Accommodation

Campsite Wayllabamba A team of local porters, cooks, and guides will manage all the details throughout your hike. Porters will carry the bulk of the equipment, allowing you to carry just a small daypack with essentials like water, rain gear, snacks, a camera, and more.

Meals:BreakfastLunchDinner
Start your day early and ascend the challenging path to Warmiwañusca, commonly known as Dead Woman’s Pass. This marks the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers will reach camp by early afternoon, giving you plenty of time to relax and unwind.
Accommodation

Pacaymayo Campsite

Meals:BreakfastLunchDinner
Today's trek challenges you with two mountain passes and uncovers fascinating ruins along the way. First up is the Runquraqay pass, sitting at 3,950m (13,113 ft) and offering perfect views of the snowy Cordillera Vilcabamba on clear days. You will then enjoy a gentle hike through a cloud forest, passing original Incan structures to reach the day's second pass at 3,700m (12,136 ft), which overlooks the stunning Urubamba Valley. Afterward, the trail leads to the Phuyupatamarca ruins (3,650m / 11,972 ft), beautifully nicknamed the "town above the clouds." You can choose to spend the night camping here or push on for another 1.5 hours to the Wiñay Wayna ruins at 2,650m (8,694 ft).
Accommodation

Wiñaywanyna Campsite

Meals:BreakfastLunchDinner
The final day of the hike starts pre-dawn to reach the Sun Gate before sunrise. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu on a clear day. Hike down for a guided tour of the ruins, before your train back towards Cusco.
Accommodation

Hotel Prisma

Meals:Breakfast
Depart at any time.
Meals:Breakfast

Itinerary Notes

Pack sturdy hiking boots, layered clothing for varying weather conditions, a rain jacket, and a reliable water bottle. Expect a challenging trek with notable elevation gains. The weather can be unpredictable, so be prepared for both sun and rain, particularly in the cloud forests.

What's Included & Excluded

Includes

  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
  • Hotel accommodations.
  • Admission of mentioned sightseeing spots.
  • Licensed professional tour leader & driver.
  • Fuel, expressway cost and parking cost.
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary.
  • Service charge & government taxes.
  • Orientation walks.

Excludes

  • Airfares between your home and chosen pickup location.
  • All personal expenses including hotel room service.
  • Gratuities for tour leader (min. $5.00/day per person).
  • Optional activities.
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly mentioned as included.
  • Travel insurance, visa fees, and any other travel-related expenses not explicitly stated as included in the tour package.

Available Departures

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Duration
Price
Availability

Nov 12, 2026

to Nov 19, 2026

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

Nov 21, 2026

to Nov 28, 2026

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

Dec 6, 2026

to Dec 13, 2026

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

Jan 7, 2027

to Jan 14, 2027

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

Feb 14, 2027

to Feb 21, 2027

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

Mar 9, 2027

to Mar 16, 2027

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

Apr 9, 2027

to Apr 16, 2027

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

Apr 22, 2027

to Apr 29, 2027

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

May 11, 2027

to May 18, 2027

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

May 25, 2027

to Jun 1, 2027

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

Jun 2, 2027

to Jun 9, 2027

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

Jun 17, 2027

to Jun 24, 2027

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

Jul 4, 2027

to Jul 11, 2027

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

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Jul 20, 2027

to Jul 27, 2027

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

Aug 6, 2027

to Aug 13, 2027

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

Aug 23, 2027

to Aug 30, 2027

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

Sep 8, 2027

to Sep 15, 2027

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

Sep 26, 2027

to Oct 3, 2027

8 days

$1,799

$1,559

16 seats left

Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement may apply.

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