9-Day Inca Trail and Rainbow Mountain

Max 8 people Strenuous difficulty Beginner experience

Upcoming dates:

July 18

5 spots left

September 17

8 spots left

Overview

Embark on the renowned Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, a captivating 9-day adventure combining history, wildlife, and awe-inspiring scenery. This iconic trek spans approximately 26 miles (42 km), showcasing diverse Andean environments such as cloud forests and alpine tundra. Along the trail, you'll encounter remarkable biodiversity, with chances to spot orchids, foxes, Peru's national bird, the cock-of-the-rock, spectacled bears, deer, and a plethora of flora and fauna. En route to Machu Picchu, you'll also encounter impressive Inca ruins like Wiñay Wayña and Phuyupatamarca. For an additional off-the-beaten-path experience, delve into the Ausangate trek, leading to the breathtaking "Rainbow Mountain."

Highlights:

- Explore the world-famous Inca Trail, an archaeological wonder.

- Immerse yourself in captivating landscapes of cloud forests and alpine tundra.

- Encounter diverse wildlife and plant species along the trail.

- Discover impressive Inca ruins, including Wiñay Wayña and Phuyupatamarca.

- Experience the mesmerizing Rainbow Mountain on the Ausangate trek.

- Prior acclimatization with two days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley tour.

Please note that the cancellation policy for this particular trip differs from our standard policy. For detailed information, kindly refer to the FAQs section.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Cusco and explore the city

Arrive in Cusco and transfer to your hotel with private transportation. A welcome meeting will be organized by your guide for a quick briefing of the tour. The rest of the day can be spent exploring Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Discover Spanish churches and mansions that sit alongside Inca remains, visit the local market of San Pedro and their array of products from handicrafts to vegetable products, fresh juices, and items for traditional Andean ceremonies. On the evening, enjoy the eclectic restaurant options available and try traditional or fusion dishes. You guides will provide recommendations to local restaurants that use local, organic products from the region.

Meals: Not included

Day 2: Full day acclimatizing and Sacred Valley Tour

Day 3: Inca Trail adventure begins

Day 4: Into the Sacred Mountains

Day 5: The Inca Trail to Wiñay Wayna

Day 6: The end of the Inca Trail and arrival at Machu Picchu

Day 7: Rest day

Day 8: Rainbow Mountain

Day 9: Departure day

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 3 days

2 nights in Cusco in a standard room in a 3 star hotel, on double occupancy basis.

On day 3, for 3 days

On day 6, for 3 days

Pricing

Included:

Transfers

Accommodation

Admission fees

Guide fees

Luggage transfers

Airport transfer

Local guide

Some meals

Excluded:

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Porter

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.

Cancellation Policy

* You will receive a full refund minus $100 cancellation fee. For our full cancellation policy, see our Terms & Conditions

FAQ

FAQ 1: What is included in the trip cost?

FAQ 2: What is excluded from the trip cost?

FAQ 3: When is the best time to visit Peru?

FAQ 4: For the Inca Trail, do you include all camping equipment?

FAQ 5: Do you rent equipment out?

FAQ 6: Do I carry all my luggage during the Inca Trail Trek?

FAQ 7: What fitness/experience do I need?

FAQ 8: Recommended acclimatization time?

FAQ 9: Is water provided for free during the trek?

FAQ 10: What is the cancellation policy after securing the Inca trail permit?

FAQ 11: When should I book my flight for Machu Picchu trek?

FAQ 12: What is the minimum age of the activity?

Reviews

2022-12-05

Highly Recommend

Melesa

We went with this company and i highly recommend them, they will take care of you from day 1 when you book the trip, they will process everything for you so you will have an easy trip. I can’t wait to go with this company again

2022-10-18

Great Service!!

Manjula Shoroff

Just went to Classic Inca Trail. Had a great experience hiking 3 nights and 4day trail to Machu Picchu. Preeti took care of all the reservations and provided all the necessary information to make our trip successful. I would definitely recommend others to go with adventuretripr for future trips.

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