Hiking the Inca Trail & Beyond Trip Highlights 9 Days
Make the pilgrimage to Machu Picchu as the Incas did centuries ago. Discover the ancient ways of the Amaru Community. Meander the cobblestone streets of Cusco, the “former center of the Inca Empire,” and explore the famed Lost City of Machu Picchu.
DAY 1: Cuzco arrival
Our professional driver and tour guide meet our clients at Cusco airport at your indicated arrival time. We will be outside the airport waiting for you with your name and logo of the company. We will transfer you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is free time for you to explore the Cusco center. Try to get a good sleep tonight to recover your energy and help with the high altitude of the Andes.
Cuzco overnight.
DAY 2: Cusco tour – Sacred Valley
At 13:00, we explore Incan stone terraces at Sacsaywaman “mayor Inca temple,” the subterranean altars of Qenqo, the Puca Pukara fortress, and Tambomachay “the water temple,” Continue into the Sacred Valley of the Incas “at Taray enjoy vistas of Andean peaks and the Sacred Valley.”
At 13:00, we explore Incan stone terraces at Sacsaywaman “mayor Inca temple,” the subterranean altars of Qenqo, the Puca Pukara fortress, and Tambomachay “the water temple,” Continue into the Sacred Valley of the Incas “at Taray enjoy vistas of Andean peaks and the Sacred Valley.”
Meals: Breakfast.
Pisac village overnight
At 08:00 am, we explore the Inca Pisac “surrounded by Inca constructions.” Then visit the isolated Amaru Andean community in the Andes; gather plants, herbs used as natural dyes, and see the Amaru’s colorful textiles brought to life. Lunch at Amaru community. Then continue to the Ollantaytambo Inca site to explore Inca´s enigmas.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Ollantaytambo overnight
Ollantaytambo overnight
DAY 4: Inca Trail – Km 82 – Llactapata Camp
At 9:00 am, begin hiking the famed Inca Trail to the Lost City of Machu Picchu! Enjoy first-class Andes equipment; making the new trail in five days rather than four means you’ll camp and hike away from the crowds! Explore the view of Cana Marka, Llactapata and visit Patallacta Inca ruin next to our basecamp.
At 9:00 am, begin hiking the famed Inca Trail to the Lost City of Machu Picchu! Enjoy first-class Andes equipment; making the new trail in five days rather than four means you’ll camp and hike away from the crowds! Explore the view of Cana Marka, Llactapata and visit Patallacta Inca ruin next to our basecamp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Ayapata camp
Ayapata camp
DAY 5: Inca Trail – Llactapata – Llullucha Pampa Camp
Explore the Inca´s forest, the original Inca Trail, and visit the Wayllabamba Inca site. Then ascend to the first pass for a breathtaking Andes sunset upon Mount Wayanay.
Explore the Inca´s forest, the original Inca Trail, and visit the Wayllabamba Inca site. Then ascend to the first pass for a breathtaking Andes sunset upon Mount Wayanay.
Lunch at Ayapata
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Llulluchapampa camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Llulluchapampa camp
DAY 6: Inca Trail – Llulluchapampa – Phuyupatamarca camp
Challenge yourself on the most demanding day of the trek! “2 summits; Warmiwañusca passes 4,236 m/13,894 ft and Runkuracay passes 3940 m/12,926 ft.”
Ascend to the first pass for a breathtaking view, then hike down to Pacaymanyo, finally conquer Runkuracay pass, and explore Sayacmarca ruins overlooking the Aobamba Valley takes you to your isolated camp.
Ascend to the first pass for a breathtaking view, then hike down to Pacaymanyo, finally conquer Runkuracay pass, and explore Sayacmarca ruins overlooking the Aobamba Valley takes you to your isolated camp.
Lunch at Chaquicocha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Phuyupatamarca camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Phuyupatamarca camp
DAY 7: Inca Trail – Phuyupatamarca to Sun Gate Machu Picchu
Hike past Inti Pata, Wiñaywayna ruin continuing into verdant cloud forest before arriving at the Sun Gate, grand vistas over Machu Picchu. Descend past the ruins and continue to Machu Picchu Pueblo for the evening by bus.
Hike past Inti Pata, Wiñaywayna ruin continuing into verdant cloud forest before arriving at the Sun Gate, grand vistas over Machu Picchu. Descend past the ruins and continue to Machu Picchu Pueblo for the evening by bus.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Aguas Calientes Overnight
Aguas Calientes Overnight
DAY 8: Machu Picchu Tour
Revel at the sunrise from Machu Picchu, “the Lost City of the Incas.” Enjoy a complete guided tour of the site with time to explore on your own as well. Return to Cusco in the evening via train and Kondor transport.
Revel at the sunrise from Machu Picchu, “the Lost City of the Incas.” Enjoy a complete guided tour of the site with time to explore on your own as well. Return to Cusco in the evening via train and Kondor transport.
Meals: Breakfast.
Cusco overnight.
Cusco overnight.
DAY 9: Cuzco
Enjoy the day at your leisure exploring Cusco, “a city where traditional Andean cultures, the colonial Spanish, and modern Peru fuse into one.” Explore the Qoricancha “Temple of the Sun,” shop at Andean markets “San Pedro,” enjoy savory Peruvian cuisine, and see Colonial Cathedrals built atop Incan foundations. Or fly to Lima and depart to your home country after a nice Andes vacation.
Enjoy the day at your leisure exploring Cusco, “a city where traditional Andean cultures, the colonial Spanish, and modern Peru fuse into one.” Explore the Qoricancha “Temple of the Sun,” shop at Andean markets “San Pedro,” enjoy savory Peruvian cuisine, and see Colonial Cathedrals built atop Incan foundations. Or fly to Lima and depart to your home country after a nice Andes vacation.
Inca Trail hiking with KONDOR PATH TOURS
