Conquering the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, feeling like a local at an Andean homestay, taking the chance to witness the Nazca Lines and soaring condors at Colca Canyon.
Climb the legendary Inca Trail to the cloud forest citadel of Machu Picchu, dine the traditional way at a ceremonial Pachamanca feast or take an optional flight over the Nazca Lines—the adventure is your to choose! With the services of a CEO and your accommodation and transport taken care of, this trip offers great value as it introduces the region’s main sights, providing plenty of flexibility so you can experience an adventure you'll never forget. Take a trip that's packed with just the essentials—fifteen days of maximum Peru at minimum cost. This is everything you imagined Peru would be—and more!
What's Included
- Pachamanca ceremony in Nazca, 4-day Inca Trail hike with local guide, cook and porters, Guided tour of Machu Picchu, homestay experience in the Ccacaccollo community and visit to the weaving project.
- 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners. (Allow USD250-390 for meals not included.)
- Simple hotels (may be multi-share) (8 nts), night bus (2 nts), homestay (1 nt), camping (3 nts).
- Hiking, public bus, train.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout (except on the Inca Trail), local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12.
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Places Visited
- Inca Trail
- Machu Picchu
- Peru
Inca Trail Advisory
Read our information page about the regulations and booking procedures for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, or learn about the annual Inca Trail Closure in February. Are you hiking Lares? View the Lares Trek route information.
Day 1 Lima
Arrive at any time.
Day 2-3 Nazca (1D)
Travel by bus to Nazca. Optional activities include a flight over the Nazca Lines, a tour of a pre-Inca desert cemetery with mummies and sandboarding before partaking in a traditional Pachamanca dinner. On the evening of day 3 board an overnight bus to Arequipa.
Day 4-6 Arequipa
Free time in Arequipa for optional tours like a trip to Colca Canyon to spot condors, city tours, museums and the Santa Catalina Convent. Board a night bus on Day 6 bound for Cuzco.
Day 7 Cuzco
Free day in Cuzco for an optional city tour or for individual exploration and shopping.
Day 8 Ccacaccollo Community (1D)
Travel by bus to the community and weaving project of Ccacaccollo. Overnight in a family homestay.
Day 9 Ollantaytambo (1B)
Travel to Ollantaytambo through the Sacred Valley. Optional Sacred Valley Tour.
Day 10-13 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (3B,3L,3D)
4-day guided Inca Trail hike with visit to Machu Picchu. Optional visit to the Inca Bridge before returning to Cuzco.
Day 14 Cuzco
Free day to explore Cuzco or relax. Active options include whitewater rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking.
Day 15 Cuzco
Depart at any time.
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