In the Footsteps of the Incas
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Overview
Three traits you don’t want to be remembered for on a trek: whinging, laziness and being a sulky-pants. But don’t stress, your support crew will feed you up with lollies, fruit and sugary drinks to help keep the demons at bay.
(Was Cusco & the Inca Trail)
Itinerary
Day 1 - Lima
Bienvenido al Peru. Meet your group and local tour guide, then get to know each other over a few pisco sours and a plate of Lima's famous ceviche (raw fish marinated in lime juice, chilli, onions and tomato).
- Pre-departure meeting and an optional group dinner in the evening
Day 2-3 - Cusco
Fly to Cusco. Spend the next two days trying to acclimatise (ie. no strenuous activity). Visit the alpaca farms in the sacred valley for knitted things and the market town of Pisac for leather goods.
- Spend time acclimatising in Cusco
- Take a walking tour around the central part of town
- Perhaps explore the great Inca sites of Sacsayhuaman, Quenca and Tambo Machay
- Enough free time to take in all of the local sights
BreakfastDay 4-7 - Inca Trek
Break out the walking shoes, sunscreen and mozzie repellent because it's time to meet Machu Picchu.
Day 4
- Gaze upon massive Inca fortifications in Ollantaytambo
- Begin the Inca trek
- Hike past the ancient hilltop fort of Huillca Raccay and the archaeological site of Llactapata
- Stunning views of snow-capped Veronica Peak
- Camp near the village of Wayllabamba
Day 5
- The most difficult part of the trek - Dead Woman’s Pass
- Panoramas of the Vilcanota and Vilcabama mountain ranges, and ruins in the valley below
- Camp with a view over the cloud forest
Day 6
- Climb up to the ruins of Runkuracay
- Continue up the Inca staircase
- Spectacular views of Pumasillo and the entire Vilcabamba range
- Enter the beautiful cloud forest
Day 7
- The final, and most spectacular, leg of the trek to Machu Picchu
- Arrive at Inti Punku, the Gateway of the Sun
- Experience a panoramic view of Machu Picchu at sunrise
- Explore Machu Picchu on a guided tour
- Return to Cusco by train
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8 - Cusco
Free time. Yay. Find your favourite cafe and rest your weary bones. Then hit the bars for a few celebratory pisco sours. Line your stomach with a delicious plate of roast guinea pig first.
- Perhaps spend free time shopping for handicrafts, visiting museums, seeing the sights, sampling local cuisine or relaxing
BreakfastDay 9 - Lima
Fly back to Lima and grab some last-minute bits and bobs before heading home. Do you have a knitted poncho yet? No? Hurry!
- Tour ends on arrival at Lima Airport – please ensure departure flights are not booked out of Lima prior to 1700hrs.
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What to Know
What's Included
An experienced Peruvian tour leader and there will be the services of local guides at some sites. All transportation, accommodation, sightseeing and meals as indicated.
Not Included
- International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.
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A good level of fitness and pre-trip training is essential for the Inca Trek. You will trek on hilly terrain or mountainous terrain at altitudes of up to 4200 metres, for up to 7 hours per day.