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Tour Overview
Journey through Peru on a seven-day Premium hiking adventure through ancient Inca sites and mountain trails, with an experienced and knowledgeable local leader by your side. Hike the ‘best part’ of the legendary Inca Trail in a single day – once used by Inca messengers and travellers to reach Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas – and visit the Poc Poc Waterfall. Pass through the Sacred Valley and visit the Kinsa Qocha Lagoon – a stunning and unexpected sight in the surrounding landscape of Peru. Take a stunningly scenic train along the Urubamba River and spend a night in your Feature Stay in Aguas Calientes. Explore Chachabamba and Winay Wayna – a sacred site with terraces, temples and water channels, discover Machu Picchu (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) on a guided tour of the archaeological site and learn about Peru’s ancient cities and ruins.
Trip Code: GGXP
Start
Cusco
End
Cusco
Destination
Peru
Meals
6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Train, Private vehicle, On foot
Accommodation
Comfortable hotels (5 nights), Feature Stay hotel (1 night)
Days
7
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Premiumi
Physical
3i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Spend one day hiking the Inca Trail – once used by Inca travellers to reach the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu and explore Winay Wayna and the Sun Gate along the way.
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Indulge in sumptuous meals at Nuna Raymi and Cicciolina – Cusco's renowned farm-to-table sustainable restaurant.
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Enjoy the most scenic train ride in peru alongside the Urubamba River and through the Sacred Valley from Ollantaytambo, passing maize crops and fertile terraces carved into the valley walls.
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Watch the local women from Paru Paru community perform a traditional Andean ceremony – an ancient ritual called the ‘payment to the Mother Water’, made to honour nature and show gratitude for the land.
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Experience beautiful panoramic views from your room during your Feature Stay in Aguas Calientes, nestled in the mountains of Machu Picchu.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Train, Private vehicle, On foot
Accommodation
Comfortable hotels (5 nights), Feature Stay hotel (1 night)
Included activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Cusco - Welcome dinner at Cicciolina
- Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
- Cusco - Qenqo Archaeological site
- Cusco - Sacsayhuaman Archaeological site
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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