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Inca Trail Express from Lima

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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 12 - 16
Ages 15+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lima

    Lima

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Lima's historical centre

    Optional Activities

    • Lima Bites and Sights Tour with Urban Adventures - explore Barranco district, sample local street food and Pisco cocktails
    • Gold Museum - PEN35
    • Museo de la Nacion - PEN10
    • Pachacamac Tour (30 km from downtown) - USD37
    Landmarks
    Barranco District
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  2. Day 2

    Lima to Cusco

    Lima to Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Cusco's main attractions and lesser-known sights

    Optional Activities

    • Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites in/around Cusco, transport & guides not included) - PEN135
    • Half Tourist Ticket Pass (access to selected archaeological sites in/around Cusco, transport & guides not included) - PEN75
    • Cathedral Entrance Fee - PEN25
    • City tour - USD15
    • Coricancha Temple entrance fee - PEN15
    • Pisco Making - Urban Adventures - USD36
    • Pre-Colombian Museum - PEN20
    • Inca Museum - PEN10
    • Machu Picchu Museum & Botanical Garden - Free
    • Ruins & Market Walking Urban Adventure - USD70
    • Stand Up Paddle Boarding - USD75
    • Art Trail workshop - USD59
    • Rainbow Mountain Hike - USD97
    Landmarks
    Qoricancha Temple
    San Pedro Market
    Plaza de Armas (Main Square)
    12 Angled Stone
    Regocijo Square
    San Blas Square
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  3. Day 3

    Cusco to Ollantaytambo

    Cusco to Ollantaytambo
    Meals
    Lunch (Local community lunch in the Sacred Valley)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through the Sacred Valley
    • Community visit and lunch in local community
    • Snack and drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise in Urubamba

    Optional Activities

    • Ollantaytambo Archaeological site - PEN70
    • Via Ferrata & Zipline - PEN265
    • Mountain Biking - USD120
    Landmarks
    Sacred Valley
    AMA Restaurant
    Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site
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  4. Day 4

    Ollantaytambo to Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco

    Ollantaytambo to Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco
    Meals
    Dinner (Nourishing meal prepared by cook at campsite (Routes 1 and 2 only))

    Included Activities

    • Route 1: Minivan transport, Inca Trail trek to campsite with porter and guide support
    • Route 1: Views of Ollantaytambo, Huillca Raccay, Llactapata Inca sites and Veronica Peak
    • Route 2: Visit Choquequilla ceremonial site
    • Route 2: Climb to Qory Song'o hilltop for valley views
    • Route 2: Explore sacred tombs with leader
    • Route 2: Visit Perolniyoc Cascade lookout
    • Route 2: Quarry Trail trek to 3700 m campsite with porter and guide support
    • Route 2: Explore Q'orimarca archaeological site
    • Route 3: Drive to Pisac with market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Route 3: Buy local food for picnic at San Pedro Market or enjoy free time in Cusco
    Landmarks
    Ollantaytambo
    Huillca Raccay
    Llactapata
    Veronica Peak
    Choquequilla
    Qory Song'o (Golden Heart) Hill
    Soqma Perolniyoc Valley
    Pachar Valley
    Huarocondo Valley
    Perolniyoc Cascade
    Q'orimarca Archaeological Site
    Pisac Market
    San Pedro Market
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  5. Day 5

    Inca Trail / Quarry Trail Continued / Cusco

    Inca Trail / Quarry Trail Continued / Cusco
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Route 1: Trek to Dead Woman's Pass and Pacaymayo Valley campsite
    • Route 2: Trek to Puccaqasa pass
    • Route 2: Trek to Kuychicassa pass (highest point at 4450 m)
    • Route 2: Visit Intipunku (sun gate)
    • Route 3: Tambomachay archaeological site visit
    • Route 3: Walking tour through Puka Pukara, Quenqo and Saksaywaman sites back to Cusco

    Optional Activities

    • Route 3: Visit Merida, Mendivil and Olave art galleries and workshops
    Landmarks
    Dead Woman's Pass (Warmiwanusca)
    Pacaymayo Valley
    Puccaqasa Pass
    Kuychicassa Pass
    Intipunku (Sun Gate)
    Nevado Veronica Mountain
    Tambomachay
    Puka Pukara
    Quenqo
    Saksaywaman
  6. Day 6

    Inca Trail / Quarry Trail Final / Aguas Calientes

    Inca Trail / Quarry Trail Final / Aguas Calientes

    Included Activities

    • Route 1: Trek through Pacaymayo Valley to Runkuracay Pass
    • Route 1: Trek to Sayacmarca ruins
    • Route 1: Trek to Phuyupatamarca (Town Above the Clouds) at 3850 m
    • Route 1: Inca steps descent to Winay Wayna campsite
    • Route 2: Downhill trek to Kachiqata quarry
    • Route 2: Explore Ollantaytambo cobbled streets
    • Route 2: Train to Aguas Calientes
    • Route 3: Train through Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes
    Landmarks
    Pacaymayo Valley
    Runkuracay Pass
    Cordillera Vilcabamba
    Sayacmarca Ruins
    Phuyupatamarca
    Winay Wayna
    Kachiqata Quarry
    Ollantaytambo
    Urubamba Valley
    Aguas Calientes
  7. Day 7

    Machu Picchu to Cusco

    Machu Picchu to Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast (4 am breakfast (Route 1 only)), Lunch (Lunch in Aguas Calientes with group)

    Included Activities

    • Route 1: Final trek to Intipunku (Sun Gate) and entry to Machu Picchu
    • Route 2 & 3: Guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins
    Landmarks
    Intipunku (Sun Gate)
    Machu Picchu
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  8. Day 8

    Cusco

    Cusco

    Optional Activities

    • Boleto Turistico (tourism ticket) - access to many museums including Contemporary Art Museum, Regional History Museum and Qosqo Native Art Museum
    Landmarks
    Contemporary Art Museum
    Regional History Museum
    Qosqo Native Art Museum

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4.6
Overall rating based on 68 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.3
  • Food
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  • 4.5

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  • Inca Trail Express from Lima reviewer 1
    September 14th, 2025
    Great experience, expert guided
    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    We're thrilled to hear you had a great time on our Inca Trail Express from Lima trip, Angela. I hope we see you travelling with us again soon!
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  • K
    July 20th, 2018
    Interesting, sometime physically challenging tour.
    Traveled in July 2018
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Khoa, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time hiking the Inca Trail with us! Hope to see you on another trip with us again soon - where's your next trek? Kind regards, Intrepid
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  • M
    December 22nd, 2016
    This was my first experience with Intrepid, and overall, I was very impressed! The trip was great, Daniel, our tour...
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    Traveled in December 2016
  • A
    November 9th, 2010
    Wonderful trip--fantastic Inca trail hike to Machu Picchu. Our guide Rolando was fantastic! Walking tours in Lima and...
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    Traveled in October 2010
  • A
    January 4th, 2011
    Wonderful trip with excellent guides, inspiring porters, and breathtaking memories.
    Traveled in December 2010
  • A
    April 28th, 2010
    While the alternative itinerary provided was fine, and the leader Bobby was fabulous, the reason I went to Peru was...
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    Traveled in March 2010
  • A
    June 10th, 2010
    What a wonderful trip! Beautiful scenery and country. Very hard work hiking the Inca Trail, but worth it once you...
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    Traveled in May 2010
  • A
    December 18th, 2010
    was a good experience, even if it was hard, cold and wet.
    Traveled in December 2010
  • A
    January 5th, 2011
    Very nice trip. Challenging an yet fun.
    Traveled in December 2010
  • A
    November 25th, 2010
    Unfortunately this trip was plaqued by illness and too many leaders as we travelled between cities. Despite this,...
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    Traveled in November 2010

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