13 Days Peru – Hike the Inca Trail

Peru – Hike the Inca Trail

13 Days/ 12 Nights 

Tour Includes: 

• 12 nights accommodation in hotels, jungle lodge, and Inca Trail camps

• Daily breakfast; lunches and dinners included during Inca Trail and lodge stay

• Culinary tour of Lima with hands-on cooking experience and lunch

• Guided city tours in Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu

• All transfers, flights, trains, and bus transportation as per itinerary

• Entrance fees to all archaeological sites, including Machu Picchu

• English-speaking local guides throughout the trip

• Inca Trail trekking support including tents, sleeping bags, and meals

• Jungle excursions in Puerto Maldonado including hikes, boat trips, and wildlife observation

Peru – Hike the Inca Trail

13 Days/ 12 Nights 

Itinerary: 

Day 1 – Lima

Arrival in Lima, the “City of Kings.” Transfer to your hotel and day at leisure.

Day 2 – Lima

Culinary tour of Lima, highlighting Peru’s famous dishes. Visit a local market to learn about traditional products, then prepare ceviche and Pisco Sour. Lunch included at a local restaurant (shared basis).

Day 3 – Lima – Cusco

Flight to Cusco. Walking tour of the city with visits to the Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, and Korikancha, the Sun Temple of the Incas.

Day 4 – Cusco

Explore ruins around Cusco, including Sacsayhuaman fortress. Learn about the monumental Inca architecture and enjoy breathtaking views.

Day 5 – Cusco – Sacred Valley – Cusco

Transfer to the Sacred Valley for a River Rafting tour on the Pachar River with class II and III rapids. Picnic lunch included. Optional ride on typical Peruvian “Paso Fino” horses to Ollantaytambo.

Day 6 – Cusco – Huayllabamba

Start the shared Inca Trail Adventure. Transfer to the trailhead and hike via Miskay and Llactapata to Huayllabamba, where the first camp is set up.

Day 7 – Huayllabamba – Pacaymayo

Ascend to the mountain pass Abra Warmihuanusca. Descend into the Pacaymayo valley, transitioning into cloud forest. Camp set up after approximately 7 hours of trekking.

Day 8 – Pacaymayo – Phuyupatamarca

Climb to the second pass, Abra Runkurakay, visit the circular ruins, then descend to the Sayacmarca complex. Continue to Phuyupatamarca and Wiñaywayna ruins, where the final camp is established.

Day 9 – Phuyupatamarca – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Early morning hike to Intipunku, the Sun Gate, for sunrise views of Machu Picchu. Guided tour of the citadel. Afternoon return to Cusco by train and bus.

Day 10 – Cusco – Puerto Maldonado

Flight to Puerto Maldonado. Transfer by bus and boat to Refugio Amazonas Lodge. Jungle hike with a local guide. Full board included.

Days 11-12 – Puerto Maldonado

Excursion program at the lodge with hikes and boat trips to explore Amazonian fauna and flora. Activities adjusted according to wildlife sightings.

Day 13 – Puerto Maldonado – Cusco – Lima

Transfer to the airport in Puerto Maldonado for flight to Lima and homebound departure.