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The Royal Inca Trail

(9 days / 8 nights)

DESTINATIONS

Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu

  • Breakfast
  • Box Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

DETAILS

  • It is a program with individual departures all year round.
  • Prices could change without previous advice. In holidays, could be increases which be reported according each case.
  • Schedules and timetables are referential, subject to reconfirmation.
  • The program starts with the arrival at Lima in the afternoon/night. So early check-in is not included if pax arrives in the morning.
  • The speed limit for touristic transportation in Peruvian roads is 90 km/h.
  • To avoid annoyances because of the different altitudes, we start the program in Arequipa allowing the client to acclimatize gradually.

ITINERARY

1st day | Arrival in Lima (154 masl)

Arrival at Lima’s international airport in the afternoon or night. Meeting with our personnel, transfer and
lodging in hotel (private service, English-speaking assistant). Overnight.

2nd day | Lima / Cusco (3.399 masl)

Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, meeting with our personnel
and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, historical center walking tour (entrance fees to the Cathedral
and Santo Domingo/Coricancha are included) and visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara
and Tambomachay (private service, English-speaking guide). Overnight.

3rd day | Cusco

Breakfast in hotel. We headed south to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. These areas had been little explored by
tourists and in fact hosts the Urubamba River section more fun for boating practice. Its clear waters, the nature
that surrounds them and good rapids, makes this section of the river, our favorite for those adventure lovers
looking for a safe experience combining adventure and nature in one amazing trip for the whole family. On the
banks of the river, our guides will be waiting for us with the raft equipment ready. After a brief and important
technical and safety talk, we will be ready to enter the river. At the end of the river sections, our chef will be
waiting with a delicious picnic outdoors. Then we return to the city of Cusco or Sacred Valley of the Incas.

4th day | Cusco / Huallabamba (2.866 masl)

Transfer from hotel to Km 82, where you will have breakfast. Start of the walk (2h) to the archaeological site
of Llactapata (2.590mt/8.500ft), where you can see breathtaking scenery of flora, fauna, indigenous Inca
traditions and archaeological sites that show the importance of this valley. After lunch, ascend slightly (2h)
through a semi-tropical valley, to the camp in Huayllabamba (2.866mt/9.400ft) where you will have dinner
and spend the night.

4th day | Huallabamba / Pacaymayo

This day is considered the most exhausting, as it reaches the highest point of the journey, known as the Huarmi Huañusca pass (4.200mt/13.780ft). After breakfast, climb for approx. two hours, between lush vegetation with trees of wild origin (for this reason it is known as the world’s highest forest at 3.800mt/12.470ft). From there to the highest point, it is a typical Andean Mountain covered with ichu or straw. After an arduous trek of approx. 5 hours, reach the highest point, where you can see the majesty of the Andes, deep valleys and if weather conditions are favorable, the flight of the Condors. After the  break, descend to the second camp: Pacaymayo (3.500mt/11.485ft). Overnight.

6th day | Pacaymayo / Phuyupatamarca (3.200 masl)

After breakfast, restart the walk of an hour and a half to reach the archaeological site of Runcuracay
(3.780mt/12.400ft), interesting for its construction. After a 30-minute walk, descend to the archeological
center of Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Huiñay Huayna. Most of the route of this day is an original
Inca Trail, which is perfectly preserved. Pass through Inca tunnels, viewpoints, and jungle with abundant
wildlife (especially with a variety of orchids and hummingbirds). Finally, reach the third camp on
Phuyupatamarca (3,200mt/10.500ft). Overnight.

7th day | Phuyupatamarca / Machu Picchu (2.400 masl) / Cusco

This morning from our camp near the ruins of Phuyupatamarca we have the opportunity to see one of the
most spectacular sunrises in the Andes, and a 360° view of the surrounding mountain ranges, including solid
and impressive Salkantay and Pumasillo. Afterwards we descend, almost 300 meters, to the ruins of Intipata,
an ancient agriculture and experimental center, with a spectacular view over the valley of Urubamba. We
continue to the most important archaeological site and impressive on the entire route: Huiñay Huayna and
then by a road covered with tropical vegetation, to Intipunku (Sun Gate), where we will have the first fabulous
view of Machu Picchu. Here begins the final descent to the Inca citadel where we arrive to a privileged hour,
so that is not common to see many tourists. Finally, we will take a bus to the town of Aguas Calientes to board
the train that will take us back to Cusco. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

 
lima8th day | Cusco / Lima

Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the airport (passengers are requested to be at the airport 3 hours before
international flight).

9th day | Departure from Lima

Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the airport (passengers are requested to be at the airport 3 hours before
international flight).

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES

  • All transfers on arrival and departure of each locality, assisted by expert personnel.
  • All the excursions indicated in the program with Spanish/English-speaking local guides.
  • All entrance fees to the sites mentioned.
  • Vistadome train to/from Machu Picchu
  • Transportation in comfortable tourist vehicles.
  • Overnights in suggested hotels or similar (subject to confirmation), breakfast included.
  • Meals as indicated.
  • Rafting: Transfers from Cusco / English-speaking rafting guide (1 guide each 6 participants) / Safety kayak guide / Exclusive transportation for the equipment / Snacks / Box lunch
  • Trekking:

Premium service: Private in-out transfers / Train fare from Aguas Calientes to Cusco / Inca Trail and Machu Picchu admission fee / English-Speaking Mountain Guide (additional guide for groups exceeding 08 participants) / Camping gear / Therma rest 2 inches / Pillow and blankets / Sleeping bags / Porters for transport of all camping and commissary equipment and personal gear up to 8 kg per pack / Separate accommodations and tents for guides, cooking staff and muleteers / Premium Menu / All meals and commissary as stipulated (03B,04L,03D) + daily snack and tea service except on last day) / Champagne at the Sun Gate / Stainless cutlery & crockery / Others: Wake-up tea + Hot washing water every morning and every evening, water boiled to purification point for filling flasks and water bottles every morning and evening / First aid support and oxygen / Machu Picchu tour / Bus ticket from Machu Picchu ruins down to the town of Aguas Calientes
Deluxe service: Premium service / One masseuse (one masseuse each 5 guests) / Therma rest 5 inches/ Big pillow &
blankets / Deluxe menu / Alcohol beverages – wine (others, upon request) / Champagne at the Sun Gate / Stainless cutlery & China crockery

THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Early check-in / late check-out
  • Internal flights (approx. USD 220 per person, per flight)
  • Drinks during meals
  • Meals not expressly stated.
  • Extras at the bar, in laundry, in phone, etc.
  • Tips for guides, hotels, restaurants and airports.
  • Our guide escort from Lima to Lima.
  • Personal insurance.
  • Trekking: Huayna Picchu admission fee