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Cusco, Peru
We HIGHLY recommend that you arrive early, spending 2 nights in Cusco in order to acclimate before your trek.
5 Days $2125
View Dates & PricesThe Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu is a bucket-list trip for many active travelers and a must-do for all who visit Peru’s Sacred Valley. Our trip strikes the perfect balance between high-altitude trekking and creature comforts as porters carry the camping gear and prepare your meals so you can explore this Andean wonderland without heavy backpacks. True, you’ll “rough it” in roomy tents for three nights but the rewards come quickly with numerous archaeological sites en route and overnight lodging in Aguas Calientes before we explore the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Add in transfers to and from Cusco and it’s a worry-free week in one of the greatest destinations on earth.
Important Peru Hiking Information
Trekking in the High Andes takes a toll on the average person, which is why previous high-elevation hiking is recommended for this adventure. Although the level of exertion is only moderately strenuous overall, good physical fitness is required. It is a good idea to come prepared with proper elevation sickness medicine, which can be prescribed by your local doctor prior to your trip. You’ll pass by mountaintop vista terraces, climb to the ruins at Machu Picchu, and explore the fitted stone beauty of a variety of Incan ruins along the way. This trip is not recommended for people who have a fear of heights.
Cusco, Peru
We HIGHLY recommend that you arrive early, spending 2 nights in Cusco in order to acclimate before your trek.
$2125
Per person based on double occupancy
Deposit: $500
Single Supplement: $200
Additional costs: Travel Insurance, Optional hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain – $78
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Wednesdays, March through December
*Although space is occasionally available on short notice, demand for trekking permits on the Inca Trail is high and we strongly suggest contacting us at least six to nine months (or more) in advance for the best shot at securing the date of your choice.
To request your preferred dates for trekking the Inca Trail, please submit our online form or call us at 800-346-6277 with the following information for each member of your group:
To process permit requests, we also require a $250 per person refundable deposit. The deposit is only refunded if we’re unable to secure your preferred dates. If the request is successful, the deposit will be applied to your trip booking and an additional $250 per person deposit will be required to confirm your trip.
Our Inca Trail to Machu Picchu trips are run by an affiliate company and arranged through O.A.R.S. International, Inc.