About this experience
This is an excellent alternative trek that offers a perfect combination of traditional Inca Trail trek and cultural immersion with the native communities. Taking you off the beaten track where the participant can interact side-by-side with the families, local schools, majestic glaciers, blue lakes, waterfalls, llamas, and alpacas.
Highlights
• Complimentary airport transfer when arrive and leave
• Professional highly trained Local Tour Guides
• Bath in thermo-medicinal springs of Lares
• Meet the local villagers, visiting their houses
• Visit the Salt Flats of Maras and Ollantaytambo
• Hike the Last Part of the Inca trail
• Arrive to Machu Picchu twice
• Watch the sunrise over the sacred city of Machu Picchu
At a glance
- Duration: 120 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 120 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Local guides to help you plan
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Guide
Plan the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with practical guidance on permits, the Km 82 route, timing, published access rates, and booking decisions.
Inca Rail vs PeruRail Guide
Compare Inca Rail and PeruRail for Machu Picchu: train services, boarding points, schedules, luggage, costs, and the final trip from Aguas Calientes.
What is included
- All transportation during the duration of the trek
- 2 nights camping in the mountains with comfortable equipment
- Experience chefs, porters, and guides
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- 2 night in a 3-star hotel in Ollantaytambo & Aguas Calientes
- Duffle bag up to 7 kilos for your personal stuff carried by horse
- Pachamanca Cooking demonstration
- Pick up from your hotel in the morning of the tour
Not included
- (Optional) Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu Montaña or Waynapicchu, they should be booked ahead of time. If you have them, please let us know.
- (Optional) Mattress, sleeping bag and trekking poles. We’re happy to offer guidance.
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- We also pick up from AirBnB's and any other locations inside Cusco city and Sacred Valley.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- TreXperience
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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