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- Platinum Operator
- Explore!
- Hiking & Trekking
- Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- High Intensity
- Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Ages 16+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Cruise on the highest navigable lake in the world
- Challenge yourself with a trek of the classic Inca Trail
- Grab that rewarding photograph at Machu Picchu
- Explore the ancient capital city of the Incas, Cusco
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip Cusco
- Day 2 Walking tour of Cusco. Visit to Sacsayhuaman
- Day 3 Free day in Cusco; Option to trek to Moray, stand up paddle board on Piuray Lagoon or take a brewery tour
- Day 4 Commence Inca Trail, walk to Llaqtapata ruins
- Day 5 Follow the river to Wayllabamba village; continue to Llulluchapampa
- Day 6 Cross 'Dead Woman's Pass' (4,200metres/13,780feet), hike through cloud forest to Phuyupatamarca
- Day 7 Arrive to Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate
- Day 8 Guided tour of Machu Picchu; return to Cusco by train and by bus
- Day 9 Trip ends Cusco
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Hacienda Cusco Centro Histórico
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 8Casona Plaza Hotel Cusco (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 8Campsite (or similar)
CampingDays 4, 5, 6Campsite
CampingDays 4, 5, 6El Mapi Hotel
Hotelday 7El Mapi Hotel (or similar)
Hotelday 7
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Number of tours
572
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AHanna· June 4th, 2023Street art in San Blas Inca Trail Meeting new people and spending time with our guide The food!Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAmy· June 6th, 2023Arriving through the sun gate to see machu picchuShow moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ATerry· June 26th, 2023The food on the trail The porters who where immense The views were outstandingShow moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AHelen· July 1st, 2023The whole Inca Trail is a challenging but brilliant experience culminating in the arrival at Manchu Picchu which is breathtaking.Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADiana· August 14th, 2023The trek was fantastic. Camp sites stunning. Sun Gate into Machu Picchu everything you hoped for.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADiana· August 15th, 2023The highlight was undoubtedly arriving at the SunGate. The views along the way were also spectacular.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ACatherine· October 1st, 2023Tour guide Ludwig was fantastic, so knowledgeable, friendly and supportive, the whole group loved him and he made it great! Day 3 camp location amazing, the whole trail is a highlight!Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJoanne· October 9th, 2023Walking the trek with fabulous people and wonderful guide. Sleeping in the mountains in a thunderstorm and finally the view of Machu Picchu through Sun Gate was the icing on the cake.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AKimberly· November 28th, 2023Was an amazing trip with jaw dropping beautyShow moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJason· November 13th, 2023We were able to achieve astounding feats travelling 45km by foot and 4200m of altitude because of the planning and help we received. No way we could have done this without the tour.Show moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
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- From Friday31 Jul, 2026To Saturday8 Aug, 2026EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:US $1,940 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Friday14 Aug, 2026To Saturday22 Aug, 2026EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:US $1,940 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Friday11 Sep, 2026To Saturday19 Sep, 2026EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:US $2,210 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Friday18 Sep, 2026To Saturday26 Sep, 2026EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:US $2,080 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Friday25 Sep, 2026To Saturday3 Oct, 2026EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:US $1,940 per personMultiple Room Types
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Debbie
Asked on January 9th, 2025What transport and means are included?
Explore!Operator•Written January 2025Transport included Bus Train. Included meals: Breakfast: 8, Lunch: 4, Dinner: 3
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