9-Day Inca Trail and Rainbow Mountain

Max 6 people Strenuous difficulty Beginner experience

Upcoming dates:

April 16

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June 18

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October 15

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Overview

The classic Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu is one of the most famous treks in South America, and for good reason. Mixing history, wildlife and spectacular scenery, this 9-day adventure covers sites that rank among the world’s most impressive archaeological sites.

The classic Inca Trail is about 42 km (26 miles) long and takes a circular route through various Andean environments, including cloud forest and alpine tundra. Along the trail, you’ll be trekking through an area of great biodiversity. You could come across orchids, foxes, cocks-of-the-rock (Peru’s national bird), spectacled bears, deer, and many more species of flora and fauna. As you trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you’ll also pass impressive Inca ruins such as Wiñay Wayña and Phuyupatamarca. It’s an incredibly rich trekking experience before you even reach your destination: the sublime mountaintop Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

On this trip, after the Inca trail, away from the crowds of the Inca trail, experience another relatively undiscovered hike on Ausangate which leads you up to the incredible "Rainbow Mountain", that was discovered for tourism only about 6 years ago!

Due to the altitude of this trip, it is highly recommended that you spend at least 2 days acclimatizing at higher altitudes. As such we start this trip with a day in the city a day of th eSacred Valley tour that you will acclimatize on during the first two days of your trip before you start trekking at higher altitudes.

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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 provided by your guides. 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.

Day 2: Full day acclimatizing and Sacred Valley Tour

Day 3: Your 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: Cusco Airport

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 2 days

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

On day 3, for 3 days

On day 7, for 2 days

Pricing

Included:

Transfers

Accommodation

Admission fees

Porter

Guide fees

Luggage transfers

Excluded:

All meals

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

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.