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Inca Trail Responsible Trek (Away from the crowds)

5 days
Start and end in Cusco
5.0
3 traveler reviews

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 12+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cusco to Inca Trail

    Meals
    Lunch (Delightful picnic lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 5-hour trek on Inca Trail starting from Km 88 crossing
    • Visit ruins of Q'oriwayrachina (approximately 200 ancient stone structures)
    • Option to visit archaeological sites of Wayna Q'ente and Llaqtapata

    Optional Activities

    • Visit archaeological sites of Wayna Q'ente and Llaqtapata (optional)
    Landmarks
    Q'oriwayrachina
    Wayna Q'ente
    Llaqtapata
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  2. Day 2

    Cusichaca Valley to Llulluchapampa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Cusichaca Valley
    • Hike on ancient cobblestone Inca Trail through native forest
    • Views of Mt. Huayanay and Quenua cloud forest
    Landmarks
    Huayllabamba
    Mt. Huayanay
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  3. Day 3

    Llulluchapampa to Phuyupatamarca

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty lunch in Pacaymayo), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ascent to Warmiwanusqa (Dead Woman's Pass) at 4,228 meters
    • Visit Runkuraqay ruins
    • Visit Sayacmarca ruins on original Inca Trail
    • Trek through Andean cloud forest with opportunity to spot hummingbirds, butterflies, and orchids
    Landmarks
    Warmiwanusqa (Dead Woman's Pass)
    Runkuraqay
    Sayacmarca
    Phuyupatamarca
    Mt. Salkantay
    Mt. Pumasillo
  4. Day 4

    Phuyupatamarca to Machu Picchu Pueblo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise hike and sunrise view from near campsite
    • Trek past Phuyupatamarca ruins with ancient irrigation system
    • Visit Wiñay Wayna ruins (Forever Young)
    • 2-hour trek through cloud forest to Machu Picchu
    • Arrival at Machu Picchu via Intipunku (Gate of the Sun)
    • Bus ride to Machu Picchu Pueblo village
    Landmarks
    Phuyupatamarca
    Wiñay Wayna
    Intipunku (Gate of the Sun)
    Machu Picchu
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  5. Day 5

    Machu Picchu to Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided 3-hour tour of Machu Picchu including different sectors, houses, and temples
    • Bus ride to Machu Picchu gates (roundtrip)
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
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Number of tours

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Age Range

12 to 75 years old

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    5.0
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    5.0
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  • Inca Trail Responsible Trek (Away from the crowds) reviewer 1
    October 30th, 2022
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    I recently booked an Inca Trail Trek through you. Your partners, Explorandes, did an outstanding job and provided us...
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    March 4th, 2020
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    This is the absolute best choice if you´re thinking about doing the Inca Trail! In the first three days, we didn´t...
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    March 30th, 2019
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    Perfekt Trekking. Super giudes.
    Traveled in March 2019

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    Annette

    Asked on August 22nd, 2022

    Can the Huayna Picchu to be included? If yes, what is the cost?

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    • ExplorandesOperatorWritten August 2022

      We do have spaces left for our October 26th Inca Trail so you are more than welcome to sign up before the permits run out. Also, there are still entrances available for Huayna Picchu for October 30th. Price for this additional visit is USD 80.00 per person.

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      Annette

      TravelerWritten August 2022

      1) Where do you recommend to stay for easy pick up? 2) On day 1, what is the pick up time? 3) On Day 5, what time will we return to Cusco? 4) Is there an extra charge for my own tent? I am a solo female traveler. 5) What is your cancellation policy? 6) For the departure 10/19, 10/23, 10/26. Pls advise if the Huayna Picchu entrance ticket is available for these departure dates? 7) Is there a fee if i need to change the departure day? What is the fee cost? 8) Is the hard case luggage troublesome for porter to carry? If yes, what is the recommendation? 9) What is the Camp temp at night in mid ~ end of Oct? 10) I plan to stay in Cusco 1-2 days to see the city, where do you recommend to stay with easy access to market, store, and restaurant? 12) Do you have any tours for Rainbow Mountain, Puno, Lima?

    • ExplorandesOperatorWritten August 2022

      1) Our tour starts from Cusco so we will pick you up from the accommodation of your choice. 2) Pick up starts at 6am. 3) You'll return to Cusco after 7pm, likely around 8pm with traffic. 4) We have a single supplement for solo travelers. You will have your own tent and hotel room. Price is USD 160.00. 5) Cancellation policy is through TourRadar. 6) Only October 26th trek has available Inca Trail permits. 7) Changing departure date means losing non-refundable permits. 8) We provide a duffel bag for up to 13 pounds of personal items. Your suitcase can be stored at hotel or our office. 9) Camp temperatures range from high 70s during day to low 40s at night. 10) Most Cusco hotels are central. We can help with hotel bookings.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before May 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 11th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Explorandes. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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