The Inca’s Trail

Inca Ruins | Peru

Starting at the vibrant city of Lima, we will take you to the capital of the ancient Inca Empire – Cusco, with a trip to Machu Picchu. This is truly an unforgettable adventure and one not to be missed! From there on we travel to the rustic charm of Puno and the magnificent Titicaca Lake. Walk in the footsteps of the Inca’s and discover their rich culture and history!

Day 1 : Arrival In Lima

You arrive at Lima’s international airport in the afternoon or night. There you meet our personnel.

A transfer brings you to your hotel (private service, english-speaking assistant).

Overnight.

Note: The program starts with the arrival at Lima in the afternoon/night. So early check-in is not included if passengers arrive in the morning.

Lima - San Martin Square

Photo: Christian Vinces

Day 2 : Lima / Cusco

After having breakfast in the hotel, a transfer will take you to the airport to take the flight to Cusco.

Upon arrival, you get to know our staff and a transfer brings tou to the hotel.

In the afternoon, you have a walking tour in the historic center (fee entrance to the Cathedral and Santo Domingo/Coricancha are included) and a transfer to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay (private service, English-speaking guide). Overnight.

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Day 3 : Cusco / Sacred Valley / Aguas Calientes

Breakfast in hotel. In the early morning, you depart to the Sacred Valley visiting Awanacancha, the Pisaq market & ruins and the Ollantaytambo fortress. Lunch is included in a local restaurant (private service, English-speaking guide).

Then, a transfer brings you to Ollantaytambo’s station where you take the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes (around 1.30-hour journey, subject to availability).

Upon arrival, a transfer brings you to the hotel. Overnight.

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Sacred Valley

Photo: SL_Photography

 

Day 4 : Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Breakfast in hotel. In the morning, you meet your guide and have the transfer by public bus to the archaeological complex to visit Machu Picchu (private service, English-speaking guide only during the visit, more or less 2 hours).

In the afternoon, you take the Expedition train to Poroy (around 3.30-hour journey, subject to availability).

Upon your arrival, a transfer takes you to Cusco (around 30-minute journey) (private service, Spanish-speaking driver). Overnight.

Note: The train ticket includes the transport of the clients and their hand luggage (01 bag or backpack) with a weight of no more than 05kg/11lb and with a maximum size of 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + height + width), with the cars intended for this purpose. The main luggage will stay in the hotel of Cusco.

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Llama in the Machu Picchu - Canva

Photo: mailanmaik

Day 5 : Cusco - Puno

Breakfast in hotel. A transfer takes you to the station to take the touristic bus to Puno. You have a lunch buffet at Sicuani (km. 380, schedule could change: 08.00/17.00) (shared service, Spanish/English-speaking guide).

Along the way, you visit the chapel of Andahuaylillas, the Raqchi ruins, and the Pukara Museum.

Upon arrival, a transfer brings you to the hotel. Overnight.

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Raqchi Ruins

Photo: Adrian Wojcik

Day 6 : Puno / Titicaca Lake / Puno

After breakfast in the hotel, you go on a full-day excursion to Titicaca Lake visiting the Uros floating islands and Taquile Island. Lunch at Taquile is included (shared* service, private English-speaking guide). Overnight.

*Note: Shared service from 10 pax, service is private.

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Titicaca

Day 7 : Puno / Sillustani / Juliaca / Lima

Breakfast in hotel. Your transfer takes you to the Juliaca’s airport, where you take the flight to Lima.

During the transfer, tou visit the Sillustani necropolis (private service, private English-speaking guide).

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Sillustani

Photo: Andrey Khrobostov


Duration
7 Days

Included

  • All transfers on arrival and departure of each locality, assisted by expert personnel.
  • All the excursions indicated in the program with English-speaking guides.
  • All entrance fees to the sites mentioned.
  • Expedition train to/from Machu Picchu.
  • Transportation in comfortable tourist vehicles.
  • Overnights in suggested hotels or similar(subject to confirmation), breakfast included.
  • Meals as indicated.

Not Included

  • Early check-in / late check-out.
  • Internal flights (approx. USD 160-220 per person, per flight).
  • Drinks during meals.
  • Meals not expressly stated.
  • Extras at the bar, in laundry, in phone, etc.
  • Tips for guides, hotels, restaurants and airports.
  • Personal insurance.
Additional Information

PROGRAM HOTELS

Lima

  • Economic 3*: Allpa & Suites
  • Standard 4*: José Antonio

Cusco

  • Economic 3*: Munay Wasi
  • Standard 4*: José Antonio

Aguas Calientes

  • Economic 3*: Hatun Inti Classic
  • Standard 4*: El Mapi 3*sup

Puno

  • Economic 3*: Xima
  • Standard 4*: José Antonio