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Inca Trail Express from Lima

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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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Lima

    Lima

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting at hotel
    • Guided walking tour of Lima's historical centre including colonial mansions, palaces and churches

    Optional Activities

    • Lima Bites and Sights Tour with Urban Adventures - bohemian Barranco district with local street food and Pisco cocktails
    Landmarks
    Barranco District
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  3. Day 2

    Lima to Cusco

    Lima to Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Cusco
    • Welcome meeting at 2 pm
    • Leader-led walking tour of Cusco including Qoricancha temple, San Pedro market, main square, 12 Angled Stone, Regocijo Square and San Blas Square
    Landmarks
    Qoricancha Temple
    San Pedro Market
    12 Angled Stone
    Regocijo Square
    San Blas Square
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  4. Day 3

    Cusco to Ollantaytambo

    Cusco to Ollantaytambo
    Meals
    Lunch (Community lunch in local community)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ollantaytambo archaeological site
    Landmarks
    Sacred Valley
    Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site
    AMA Restaurant
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  5. Day 4

    Ollantaytambo - Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco

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

    Included Activities

    • Route 1 - Minivan transfer to 82 km marker, meeting with porters/cook/guide, uphill trek to campsite (3100 m) with views of Ollantaytambo, Huillca Raccay, Llactapata Inca sites and Veronica Peak
    • Route 2 - Drive to Choquequilla ceremonial site, climb Qory Song'o hill for valley views, explore sacred tombs (exclusive experience never seen by travellers before), reach Perolniyoc Cascade lookout, arrive at campsite (3700 m), visit Q'orimarca archaeological site
    • Route 3 - Drive to Pisac town with market shopping, return to Cusco

    Optional Activities

    • Route 3 - San Pedro Market visit for picnic supplies or local favourites
    Landmarks
    Ollantaytambo
    Huillca Raccay
    Llactapata
    Veronica Peak
    Choquequilla
    Qory Song'o (Golden Heart) Hill
    Perolniyoc Cascade
    Q'orimarca Archaeological Site
    Pisac Market
    San Pedro Market
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  6. Day 5

    Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco

    Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Meal at campsite (Route 1 and 2))

    Included Activities

    • Route 1 - 5-hour steep trek to Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass, 4200 m) with valley views, descent to Pacaymayo Valley campsite (3650 m)
    • Route 2 - 3-hour walk to Puccaqasa pass (4370 m), walk to lunch stop, 2-hour hike to Kuychicassa pass (4450 m), descent to Intipunku sun gate with Nevado Veronica mountain views, reach campsite (3600 m)
    • Route 3 - Taxi to Tambomachay, 3-4 hour walk to Cusco with stops at Puka Pukara, Quenqo and Saksaywaman archaeological sites
    Landmarks
    Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass)
    Pacaymayo Valley
    Puccaqasa Pass
    Kuychicassa Pass
    Intipunku (Sun Gate)
    Nevado Veronica
    Tambomachay
    Puka Pukara
    Quenqo
    Saksaywaman
  7. Day 6

    Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Aguas Calientes

    Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Aguas Calientes

    Included Activities

    • Route 1 - Climb through Pacaymayo Valley to Runkuracay Pass (3980 m) with Cordillera Vilcabamba views, 2-3 hour descent to Sayacmarca ruins, cross third pass to Phuyupatamarca (3850 m), 2-hour descent down Inca steps to final campsite near Winay Wayna
    • Route 2 - Downhill hike starting at Kachiqata quarry, explore Ollantaytambo cobbled streets, meet group, train to Aguas Calientes
    • Route 3 - Drive to Ollantaytambo, meet Quarry Trail group, 1.5-hour train through Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes
    Landmarks
    Runkuracay Pass
    Cordillera Vilcabamba
    Sayacmarca
    Phuyupatamarca (Town Above the Clouds)
    Winay Wayna
    Kachiqata Quarry
    Ollantaytambo
    Urubamba Valley
    Aguas Calientes
  8. Day 7

    Aguas Calientes to Cusco

    Aguas Calientes to Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at 4 am (Route 1)), Lunch (Lunch in Aguas Calientes (all routes))

    Included Activities

    • Route 1 - 4 am breakfast, 2.5 hour trek from 5 am to Intipunku (Sun Gate), entry to Machu Picchu
    • Route 2 and 3 - 6 am bus to Machu Picchu, guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins including temples, palaces and living quarters, bus to Aguas Calientes, train to Ollantaytambo, drive to Cusco
    Landmarks
    Intipunku (Sun Gate)
    Machu Picchu
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  9. Day 8

    Cusco

    Cusco

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase Boleto Turistico (tourism ticket) for access to museums: Contemporary Art Museum, Regional History Museum, 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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  • Angela
    Angela5.0September 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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  • Khoa4.0July 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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  • Mayuri4.0December 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
  • Anonymous4.0November 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
  • Anonymous5.0January 2011
    Wonderful trip with excellent guides, inspiring porters, and breathtaking memories.
    Traveled in December 2010
  • Anonymous4.0April 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
  • Anonymous4.0June 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
  • Anonymous2.0December 2010
    was a good experience, even if it was hard, cold and wet.
    Traveled in December 2010
  • Anonymous5.0January 2011
    Very nice trip. Challenging an yet fun.
    Traveled in December 2010
  • Anonymous2.0November 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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