Classic Inca Trail

On arrival at Lima International Airport, transfer to your hotel and overnight at the Sonesta Posada del Inca Hotel.

This morning you will take your short domestic flight from Lima to Cuzco. The afternoon is free for you to relax and explore and to acclimatise to the high altitude. Overnight at a Casa Andina Classic Hotel.

This morning is at your leisure. Meet with your local guide this afternoon for a briefing on your 3 night Inca Trail. Overnight at a Casa Andina Classic Hotel.

Early morning bus drive to the head of our trail at Km 82 from where we continue along the Urubamba River to the first archaeological site "Llaqtapata". Here we enjoy lunch in a beautiful setting. After a rest we continue into the side valley starting to gain altitude until we get to the last village Huayllabamba where we camp for today.

After a healthy breakfast we start climbing up to the first pass "Warmiwañusca" (4200 Mt/ 14'200 Ft). The climb will take us most of the morning. From here we descend for about 2 hours into the valley to our next camp "Pacaymayo".

Today is going to be the most diverse day. We start in the morning with the ascent of the second pass "Runcuracay" (3900 Mt/ 13'800 Ft) and descend on the other side for about 2 hours to the beautiful archaeological site "Sayacmarca". After having explored this unique place we continue on the original stone path of the Incas through semi-tropical cloud forest onto the third pass "Phuyupatamarca" (3800 Mt/ 13'600 Ft). With good weather we have spectacular views of the surrounding snow peaks and the valley below. From here it is all downhill to our camp at "Wiñaywayna" (one of the most beautiful sites in the area for its construction and setting).

Early after a tasty breakfast we hike another 2 hours through cloud forest to the famous sun gate "Intipunku" from where we have the first breathtaking view and best panorama of the mysterious "Machupicchu". A short walk brings us down to the site. After refreshing a little we will visit "the lost city of the Incas" in a guided tour for app. 2 hrs. After that we descend by bus to the village Aguas Calientes. Overnight at El Mapi.

Today you will have the chance to explore Machu Picchu for second time and lunch at the Sanctuary lodge is included. Afternoon train back to Cusco. Overnight at Casa Andina Classic

Free day of leisure in Cuzco. Overnight at Casa Andina Classic

Transfer to Cuzco airport for your onward travel, alternatively extend your stay with an extension to lake Titicaca or the Colca Canyon.