This holiday visits the places ticked below. You can design your own itinerary by adding destinations. Select the destinations you would like and click the red button to see full details of the holiday you have chosen.
Day 1 (Thursday) Lima Fly from the UK to Lima. You are met at the airport and escorted to your hotel (2 nights).
Day 2 (Friday) Lima Take the optional Colonial Lima excursion to discover the city’s fascinating past.
Day 3 (Saturday) Cusco Morning flight to Cusco. Afternoon free to help you acclimatise to the altitude (4 nights).
Day 4 (Sunday) Cusco Join the optional Inca Cusco excursion to explore the Inca sites in and around this historic city.
Day 5 (Monday) Cusco Free day in Cusco. Walk the cobbled streets, go shopping for traditional crafts or simply relax in one of the city’s many cafes.
Day 6 (Tuesday) Cusco Take the optional Sacred Valley excursion, visiting the famous market in Pisac and the incredible Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo.
Day 7 (Wednesday) Inca Trail An early morning drive to the start of the trail, which follows the Urubamba River before starting to climb. You pass several Inca sites, including Llactapata, before arriving at Huayllabamba at 3,000m, where you have dinner and camp for the night.
Day 8 (Thursday) Inca Trail A tough, but rewarding, day begins with a steep climb through woodland before arriving at Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,200m, from where the views are spectacular. You descend to your camp in the Pacamayo Valley.
Day 9 (Friday) Inca Trail Today, you pass the fascinating ruins of Runkuracay, Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca and cross the second pass at 4,000m. The trail clings to the side of the mountain, passing through a 500-year old Inca tunnel, before emerging to views of the cloud forest below. The path drops steeply, arriving at the fabulous Inca site of Wiñay Wayna, where you spend the night. The hot showers here are particularly welcome!
Day 10 (Saturday) Cusco You set off before dawn, arriving at the Sun Gate at first light for your first view of Machu Picchu. Carrying on to the ruins, you have a guided tour before descending to the valley of Aguas Calientes, where you can then rest your weary body in the hot springs. Catch the afternoon train back to Cusco (2 nights).
Day 11 (Sunday) Cusco A free day in Cusco to unwind after the trek or further explore the area.Get to know Cusco better; visit some of the 500 Inca sites around the city, the beautiful Moray crop circles or the incredible salt pans of Maras; revisit the Sacred Valley; or perhaps try one of the many adventure sports on offer.
Day 12 (Monday) Puno A fascinating full-day coach journey across the altiplano, including guided visits to the Inca site of Raqchi and the beautiful colonial church in Andahuaylillas. After lunch in Sicuani (included), visit the pre-Inca site of Pucara, before arriving in Puno, on the edge of Lake Titicaca (2 nights). There is also the option to travel to Puno by train. See details in excursions.
Day 13 (Tuesday) Puno A full day on the lake, exploring the islands by fast, comfortable boat. You first visit the floating Uros Islands, made from reeds grown on the lake. The islanders also use the reeds for food and to make boats, which you can ride in. You then continue to Taquile Island, where the islanders have established their own distinct culture. After an energetic walk up the hill to the main village, have lunch of fresh fish caught in the lake.
Day 14 (Wednesday) Lima Visit the funerary towers of Sillustani, constructed by the Ccolla people before they were conquered by the Incas, offering a fascinating insight into pre-Inca culture. Afternoon flight to Lima (1 night).
Day 15 (Thursday) Fly overnight to the UK.
Day 14 (Friday) Arrival in the UK.
If you are interested in spending a night at Machu Picchu after the Inca Trail, please ask us for details
Lima: Bed and Breakfast
Cusco: Bed and Breakfast
Inca Trail: Full Board
Puno: Bed and Breakfast; lunch is included on the coach or train from Cusco to Lake Titicaca; lunch is included on the full day excursion on Lake Titicaca