Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Cusco
You'll arrive in Cusco whenever your flight gets in, and a transfer takes you straight to your hotel. Later this evening, you'll meet the rest of your group at a welcome meeting, then head out to a nearby restaurant for dinner with everyone. This is where you'll start getting to know your travel companions.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a nearby restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Landmarks/POIs Cusco - Day 2
Cusco to Sacred Valley
Today you're heading into the Sacred Valley from Cusco. First stop is the Cuyo Chico community where you'll learn how locals make ceramics and adobe. After that, you'll get a guided tour of Pisaq ruins sitting high above the town, which gives you great views of the valley. Lunch happens at a community restaurant using ingredients from the area, then you'll return to your hotel for a traditional pachamanca dinner cooked underground with hot stones.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Community-run restaurant using locally-grown ingredients for a traditional meal), Dinner (Traditional pachamanca meal consisting of various types of meat, potatoes and vegetables cooked for hours in the ground under hot stones)
Included Activities
- Cuyo Chico Visit & Empanada Making Demonstration
- Pisac Ruins Guided Tour
- Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley
- Traditional Pachamanca Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Pisaq Urubamba River - Day 3
Sacred Valley
You get to choose your activity today to help your body adjust to the altitude. Either hike up to Perilnilloq Waterfall for the scenic route, or go for a via ferrata climb with rungs and ladders if you want more of a challenge. Whichever you pick, lunch is included with nice views. This acclimatization day helps prepare you for the trek ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Perilnilloq Waterfall or Via Ferrata
Landmarks/POIs Perilnilloq Waterfall - Day 4
Inca Trail Begins
Early start heading to the km. 82 marker where the 4-day Inca Trail trek begins. You'll start at a gentle pace to warm up your legs before the bigger climbs, hiking through mountain scenery with porters carrying most of your gear and trekking poles included. By evening you'll settle into a comfortable campsite with cots, air mattresses, and blankets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inca Trail Hike
- Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
Landmarks/POIs Inca Trail - Day 5
Dead Woman's Pass
Wake up at the mountain campsite for warm tea and a shower. After a hearty breakfast, you'll tackle the first major challenge of the trek, ascending Dead Woman's Pass. The day involves significant elevation gain, so take your time and use the trekking poles. Porters will have your camp ready when you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inca Trail
Landmarks/POIs Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman's Pass) - Day 6
High Mountain Pass
Morning starts with warm washing water and tea at your mountain campsite. You'll ascend the challenging Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman's Pass), passing several Inca sites along the way. After that pass, you'll reach another mountain pass before settling at your third night's camp. The views and historical sites make this a memorable day on the trail.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inca Trail
Landmarks/POIs Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman's Pass) - Day 7
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
Wake up next to beautiful Inca ruins known as the 'town above the clouds.' Take time in the quiet morning hours to walk through and absorb the sites. Then you'll descend through cloud forest until you reach the Sun Gate for your first view of Machu Picchu, followed by a walk through the site itself. Later, a local bus takes you down to Aguas Calientes where you'll stay overnight in a hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inca Trail
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Sun Gate - Day 8
Machu Picchu to Cusco
An early bus ride brings you back up to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the ancient Inca citadel. You'll explore temples and terraces with your guide, learning about the site's history. Lunch happens at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. After that, you return by train and bus back to Cusco, and the tour finishes with a farewell dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu Guided Tour
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu - Day 9
Departure
Your adventure ends here. You can depart at any time that works for your travel plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
