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Peruvian Highlights (Inca Trail Trek)

8 days
From Lima to Cusco
4.8
10 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 25
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lima

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Selina Miraflores (or similar)), Hotel (Ibis Budget Miraflores (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit lavishly decorated churches
    • Explore underground tunnel cemetery (catacombs)
    • Explore Barranco district
    • Walk across the Bridge of Sighs
    • Sample ceviche
    • Watch sunset over the Pacific
    Landmarks
    Bridge of Sighs
    Barranco District
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Lima to Puerto Maldonado

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on the river during upstream boat journey), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Puerto Maldonado city
    • Boat journey upstream on traditional Peruvian boat to rainforest lodge
    • Canopy tower hike with 100-foot climb
    • Evening caiman spotting by flashlight

    Optional Activities

    • Spot toucans, macaws, and capybaras during boat journey
    Landmarks
    Amazon Rainforest
    Puerto Maldonado
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Puerto Maldonado

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife spotting (giant otters, monkeys, tropical birds, bromeliads)
    Landmarks
    Amazon Rainforest
  4. Day 4

    Puerto Maldonado to Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Selina Saphi (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Cusco's main plaza
    • Visit Tread Right support weaving centre

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the chocolate museum
    Landmarks
    Cusco Main Plaza
    Cusco Cathedral
    San Blas
    Coricancha
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 5

    Cusco to Sacred Valley

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tunupa Lodge Ollantaytambo (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Watch traditional Incan weaving demonstration
    • Play traditional Sapo game
    • Guided tour of Pisac ruins
    • Guided tour of Ollantaytambo ruins
    • Taste homemade Chicha de Jora

    Optional Activities

    • Shop at Ollantaytambo artisan shops and markets
    • Explore Ollantaytambo cafés and local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Pisac Ruins
    Ollantaytambo Ruins
    Urubamba River
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  6. Day 6

    Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch for trekkers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Flower's House (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to KM104 (for trekkers)
    • One-day Inca Trail hike (13 km, approximately 3.5 hours)
    • Train journey to Aguas Calientes (for non-trekkers)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Aguas Calientes' surrounding lush mountains
    Landmarks
    Huayna Picchu
    Aguas Calientes
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  7. Day 7

    Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Machu Picchu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Selina Saphi (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Machu Picchu
    • Visit Temple of the Three Windows
    • Visit Wayna Picchu (peak)
    • Self-guided exploration of Machu Picchu site
    • Train journey back to Cusco

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cusco market stalls
    • Sample cuy (local dish)
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Temple of the Three Windows
    Wayna Picchu
  8. Day 8

    Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Hike Rainbow Mountain
    • Get a massage
    • Go white water rafting on the Urubamba River

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Operated by

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Rating
4.7(6,301 reviews)
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
80%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Reviews

4.8
Overall rating based on 10 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    4.8
  • 4.7

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  • L
    June 5th, 2024
    Elio was the absolute best!
    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    We're happy to hear your feedback. It seems like you had an amazing adventure and are eager for your next Contiki experience. Your next travel adventure will definitely be with Contiki.
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  • S
    June 5th, 2024
    Excellent guide with amazing knowledge and local recommendations. You won't feel you are with a stranger, you'll feel...
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    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We're thrilled you had such a great experience from beginning to end. It's great to hear that The Crew made this incredible itinerary so memorable, and we'll pass on your compliments. They've set the bar very high, but we hope we can make your next Contiki adventure even better.
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  • Peruvian Highlights (Inca Trail Trek) reviewer 3
    June 4th, 2024
    Elio was excellent. Was super helpful and considerate and organized
    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your amazing review, thanks for taking this journey with us.
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  • P
    June 4th, 2024
    The tour was awesome. One of the best trips I have been to and it all was made possible by our trip manager Elio. One...
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    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Wow, thank you so much for your fantastic feedback. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such an amazing experience from start to finish. It's so awesome to hear that our Trip Manager made this incredible itinerary so memorable. We'll definitely pass on your compliments. They've really set the bar high, but we're already looking forward to making your next Contiki adventure even better.
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  • A
    June 4th, 2024
    The tour was awesome. One of the best trips I have been to and it all was made possible by our trip manager Elio. One...
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    Traveled in April 2024
  • D
    June 4th, 2024
    Elio was the best guide we could ask for. Detailed planning along with great knowledge and sense of humor was just...
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    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your great feedback, hope to see you again soon.
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  • B
    June 4th, 2024
    Amazing! Elio was so nice, knowledgeable, and funny that he helped make the trip an unforgettable experience.
    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your great rating, come back and adventure with us again,
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  • Peruvian Highlights (Inca Trail Trek) reviewer 8
    June 4th, 2024
    Elio and the whole tour was amazing!
    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your amazing feedback, thanks for taking this adventure with us.
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  • E
    April 23rd, 2017
    Amazing tour! You definitely keep busy so if you're looking for a laid back pace this probably isn't the tour for...
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    Traveled in April 2017
  • N
    July 12th, 2016
    Jhonatan Fernandez was really good
    Traveled in June 2016

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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