The Inca Trail and Arequipa
13 Days
You can...
- Walk the Inca Trail to the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu
- View Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate
- Get away from it all in the Andes Mountains
- Explore the Sacred Valley
First you'll fly to Arequipa, lying below the smoking volcano of El Misti. After a visit to the amazing 'Ice Mummies' its time to head to Cusco, to learn about the life of the Incas, whose capital this once was.
After some time to acclimatise, you'll set off on foot for 4 days of walking along the Inca Trail. Camping is comfortable and porters carry your main luggage
Following in the footsteps of the Incas you will walk this legendary trail to the awe-inspiring lost city of Machu Picchu. You'll trek up and down the mountain passes, beside rivers and through cloud forest and ancient ruins.
- Day 1. Fly to Lima and transfer to the hotel
- Day 2. Fly to Arequipa
- Afternoon visit to the Ice Mummies Museum
- Day 3. Tour of Santa Catalina Convent
- Day 4. Fly to Cusco
- Afternoon walking city tour.
- Day 5. Tour of the outlying ruins on horseback or minivan
- Day 6. Sacred Valley
- Visit Pisac market and ruins.
- Day 7 Tour of Ollantaytambo and transfer to the head of Inca trail.
- Walk to Wallabamba
- Day 8. Walk to Pacaymayo
- Day 9. Walk to Winay Wayna
- Day 10. Arrive Machu Picchu
- Tour of the site and return to Cusco by train
- Day 11. Free day in Cusco
- Day 12/13. Fly to Lima
- Fly to Lima and overnight flight to London.
- Day 14. Arrive London
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- Is it right for your family?
- The Inca Trail is a "moderate" adult walk, which would of course be harder for little legs. You should be a fit family who are used to walking and able to walk 5-7 hours in a day for more than one day. Assisted by porters all you carry is your daysac. Your crew will put up and take down your tents and do all the cooking. Altitude can be a problem, but the trip is designed for maximum acclimatisation.
- Please Note: Inca Trail Permits are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. We recommend at least a minimum of 4 months in advance. Inca Trail Permits are currently US$94 per adult + 19% tax and US$48 per child (up to 18 years) + 19% tax.
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