• Peru

Overview

Take an amazing journey (often on foot) through the mountains of Peru & explore the fascinating remains of the 15th-century Inca civilization. Located northwest of Cusco, the ruins are about 8,000 ft. above sea level, so you'll enjoy breathtaking views. 

Machu Picchu is one of the most important archaeological sites in South America. If you're interested in history, archeology or you're looking for an amazing hike, this trip is a don't miss.

Highlights

  • Llactapata - Visit the archaeological complex.
  • Runkurakay - Visit Sayamarca & take in the scenery before visiting the complex of Phuyupatamarca.
  • Wiñaywayna - Explore the complex of Phuyupatamarca.
  • Machu Picchu - Tour the impressive ruins.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco

You will meet your guide & transfer to your hotel followed by a half-day city sightseeing tour.

Day 2: Ollantaytambo, Llactapata, & Wayllabama

We'll depart the hotel at 4:30 a.m., transfer to the Sacred Valley & into Ollantaytambo. We’ll have time to visit the surrounding area before making our way to kilometer 82 where we’ll begin our trek. Our pace will be an acclimatization, & very soon we’ll stop at our first archaeological complex, Llactapata, at kilometer 88 (2,550 m above sea level). We’ll have 30 minutes to visit before continuing our walk to Wayllabama where we’ll camp for the night.

Day 3: Sayamarca, Phuyupatamarca, & Wiñaywayna

After breakfast, we’ll ascend to Runkurakay. We’ll visit Sayamarca, & appreciate the valleys & snow capped mountains. Further on, we’ll stop to visit the complex of Phuyupatamarca, & then descend 3 kilometers until we arrive at Wiñaywayna. We’ll visit its complex of Phuyupatamarca & camp.

Day 4: Machu Picchu & Cusco

After our early morning breakfast, we’ll walk to Intipunco, called Door of the Sun, where we’ll be able to observe the impressive Lost City of Machu Picchu.  We’ll walk to the Sanctuary for a guided tour. At a suitable hour, we’ll walk down to the station & take the return train to Cusco & transfer to the hotel.

Day 5: Cusco

Transfer to the airport to return home.

Optional Add-Ons

Available upon request

Includes

  • International flights