Inca Discovery Plus - 9 Days
Who is this trip for
Genders
- Female50%
- Male50%
Average age
Start / End
- Lima
- Lima
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 16Meals included
15Highlights
- Sample seafood in Lima
- Marvel at the Sacred Valley
- Enjoy a traditional meal at Parwa Community Restaurant
- Learn about traditional weaving at a women's weaving co-op
- Conquer the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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Summary
Like our Inca Discovery tour but with a flight back to Lima, this trip offers a fascinating combination of the region’s archaeological and cultural treasures. Retrace the steps of the Inca on a four-day trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. One of the world’s best-known hikes, it will reward those willing to break a sweat with stunning views of ruins and cloud forests. We run our own treks, which ensures fair treatment of our porters and quality equipment.
Itinerary
Day 1
Lima
Arrive in Lima at any time. There are no planned activities so check into the hotel and enjoy the city. There is a welcome meeting in the evening.
Day 2
Lima/Cusco
Take a transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and exploring this fascinating city, and getting used to the altitude.
Day 3
Cusco/Ollantaytambo
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. Stop at the the tour operator-supported women's weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the the tour operator-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).
Day 4
Inca Trail
Trek through beautiful scenery, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons, passing several smaller ruin sites like Llactapata.
Day 5
Inca Trail
Start early to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman’s Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with ample time to rest and relax.
Day 6
Inca Trail
Cross two more passes and ruins on today's trek. The first pass is Runquraqay at 3,950m (13,113 ft) where, on a clear day, hikers can catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Cordillera Vilcabamba. Hike through the cloud forest on a gentle climb to the second pass of the day, walking through original Incan constructions. The highest point of the pass is 3,700m (12,136 ft). On a clear day, enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba Valley. At 3,650m (11,972 ft), reach the ruins of Phuyupatamarca, the "town above the clouds." Camp here or go another 1.5 hrs to the Wiñay Wayna ruins ("forever young") located at 2,650m (8,694 ft).
Day 7
Machu Picchu/Cusco
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.
Day 8
Cusco/Lima
Fly back to Lima and enjoy a night in the city.
Day 9
Lima
Depart at any time.
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels (5 nts), camping (3 nts).
Meals
Breakfasts: 8, Lunches: 4, Dinners: 3
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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Customer reviews & ratings
The experience was really good and very intense . The only issue was the hotel in Cusco . The hotel Villa Hermosa in Cusco was way below our expectations .
Veronica Oct, 2024 VerifiedAmazing best experience of my life the trek was tough and challenging but with the support of the guides we were all able to finish it The guides ,chefs and porters were fantastic making this holiday for us all as a group Excellent organisation everything ran like clockwork Amazing staff from the CEO to the porters Ethics in how you treat all your staff ensuring porters do not carry to much and providing excellent equipment to them - when you saw how other groups treated the porters it was a disgrace so well done on this
Jacqueline Oct, 2024 Verified
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