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Six Days to Machu Picchu

6 days/5 nights

Guided Small Group Trekking Tour
Guide Price €1,010 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)

If you've only got time for the Inca Trail, or if Machu Picchu is on your bucket list but you want to do your own thing for the rest of your time in the region, then this is the ideal trip. Arrive in Cusco and waste no time in tackling your choice of trail to the ‘City in the Clouds’, or alternatively hang out in beautiful Cusco and Aguas Calientes before travelling by train on the penultimate day of the tour. We employ local guides and porters, so you can be sure your trek is benefitting the Andean community.

Highlights:
  • Bounce around Cusco, digging deep into the city's pockets of Inca history and cobblestone alleyways
  • Explore the smaller Inca ruins and archaeological sites along the way to Machu Picchu
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Itinerary

Day 1 Cusco      
Welcome to Cusco, Peru! Your adventure starts at 2pm with a welcome meeting at your hotel. After the meeting your tour leader will take you on a walk around downtown Cusco. You’ll visit the facade of Qoricancha temple, the local San Pedro market, the main square, past the 12 Angled Stone, Regocijo Square and San Blas Square. This evening why not head out and have some dinner with your trekking buddies!      

Day 2 Inca Trail
Today travel by minivan to the 82 km marker and meet your crew of local porters, cook and guide. The first day includes uphill trekking to the campsite, which is at 3,100 metres above sea level. On the way you’ll see the ruins of Llactapata, which was burnt to the ground by the last Inca emperor to discourage Spanish pursuit down the trail. In the evening, set up camp while the cook makes dinner.        

Alternate itineraries available for the Quarry Trail or Train Option      

Day 3 Inca Trail      
This is the most challenging day of the trek, as we ascend a long steep path (approximately five hours) to reach the highest point of the trail. Colloquially known as 'Dead Woman's Pass', Warmiwanusca sits at a height of 4,200 meters above sea level, providing amazing views of the valley below. The group will then descend to the campsite in the Pacaymayo Valley at 3,650 metres.

Alternate itineraries available for the Quarry Trail or Train Option  

Day 4 Inca Trail      
Start the day with a climb through the Pacaymayo Valley to Runkuracay pass (3,980 metres). Enjoy views of the snow-capped mountain of Cordillera Vilcabamba before descending for around two to three hours to the ruins of Sayacmarca. Continue over the trail’s third pass to the ruins of Phuyupatamarca (3,850 metres), also known as 'Town Above the Clouds'. Start the two-hour descent down the Inca steps to the final night's campsite by the Winay Wayna archaeological site.      

Alternate itineraries available for the Quarry Trail or Train Option

Day 5 Inca trail to Cusco    
The day starts before dawn with breakfast at 4.30 am. Say farewell to the porters as they descend to the train station and begin hiking by 5.30 am. The walk to Intipunku (the Sun Gate) takes around two-and-a-half hours. Weather permitting, enjoy unforgettable views over the ‘Lost City of the Incas’

Alternate itineraries available for the Quarry Trail or Train Option

For all trails - after taking advantage of the seemingly endless photo opportunities, it's time to return to Cusco for a well-deserved shower and a pisco sour. Your evening is then free for the last night of your adventure.    

Day 6 Cusco    
Depart at any time.

Departs: Selected departures, Jan - Dec

Price & Inclusions

Guide Price €1,010 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)

Inclusions
  • 3 nights camping & 2 nights hotels
  • Journey by bus, train & on foot
  • 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 3 dinners
Not Included
  • International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/07/2022 to 31/12/2023. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.
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