Peru

Inca Trail and Rainbow Mountain with Hiking for All Community

duration: 9 days

difficulty: Strenuous

group size: 8

experience: Beginner

Overview

Join Hiking for All Community on a captivating 9-day adventure along the renowned Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

This iconic trek covers approximately 26 miles (42 km) and offers a blend of history, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery. Throughout the journey, you'll traverse diverse Andean landscapes, including cloud forests and alpine tundra, while encountering a rich variety of wildlife like orchids, foxes, the national bird of Peru (the cock-of-the-rock), spectacled bears, deer, and an abundance of flora and fauna.

Along the way, you'll explore remarkable Inca ruins such as Wiñay Wayña and Phuyupatamarca. For an extra off-the-beaten-path experience, consider the Ausangate trek, leading to the stunning "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.