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Welcome to the heart of the Andes, where history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes converge in a five-day exploration of Cusco and its surrounding wonders. This carefully crafted itinerary promises an immersive experience, taking you on a journey through the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and the awe-inspiring Sacred Valley, culminating in the iconic Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
DAY 1 – City of Cusco: Arrival, greeting and transfer to hotel
Afternoon visit to the city of Cusco. We will get to know, amongst other attractions, Cusco’s main square , Cathedral and the Santo Domingo monastery, built upon the reknown Koricancha Inca temple. Later, we will drive to the outskirts of the city to marvel on the nearby Incan archeological sites of Kenko, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay and the mighty Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Return to the hotel.
Included: Local guide, bus and entrance tickets to sites
Not included: meals
Day 2 – Cusco / Sacred Valley of the Incas / Machupicchu Pueblo
Early in the morning we will start the drive and guided visit of the Sacred Valley. Our first stop takes us to the Incan site of Pisac, perched atop a mountain overlooking the valley, eventually descending towards Pisac Pueblo, where we will enjoy the colorful artisans market; we will continue our journey through the valley coming across the many towns until reaching Urubamba Pueblo for a buffet lunch stop. On the afternnon we will visit the ancient and enigmatic Fortress of Ollantaytambo, located within the town of the same name. At a time indicated in advance, we will conduct ourselves to the nearby train station in order to board our with destination Machupichu Pueblo where a liasson will greet us and walk us to our lodge for the night.
Included: 01 night at Machupicchu pueblo including breakfast, local guide, Sacrec Valley transfer and entrance tickets to sites
Not included: other meals
Día 3 - Machu Picchu / Cusco
Upon coordination the night before, we will meet in the lodge’s reception to start our walk to the bus post which will take us zigzagging to the majestic archeological site of Machu Picchu. Once inside the Sanctuary, we will get a guided tour of the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Sacred Plaza, the Intihuatana or Stone Dial, the Royal Palace, the Condor Stone, the Circular Watchtower, among the many other wonderful and precise built stone creations. With plenty of time to wander off on your own this breathtaking site, we will meet again for our bus ride back to Machupicchu Pueblo to enjoy a well desrved lunch brake. Afterwards, we will board our train coach back to the city of Cusco.
Hotel in Cusco
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Sacred Valley bus transfer, inbound and outbound train to Machupicchu Pueblo, bus ride to and from Machupicchu site, guides and bus transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco
Day 4 – Tour of Maras Salt mines / Moray archeological site
Upon coordination our staff will be picking you up from your hotel to take you by bus to a new sector of the Sacred Valley where we will have the chance to visit the well known pueblo of Chinchero, followed by the Maras salt mines and the agricultural Incan lab of Moray. Once done, we will head back to the city of Cusco.
Hotel in Cusco
Meals: Breakfast
Included: local guide, bus and entrance tickets to sites
Not included: meals
Day 5 - Cusco
Trasfer out from your hotel to the airport for your domestic or international flight
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Questions & Answers
⚠️ Packing for Peru - Essentials
Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage.
Documents
- Flight info
- Insurance info
- Passport
- Vouchers and pre-departure information
- Visas or vaccination certificates
Essentials
- Cash, credit and debit cards
- Day pack
- First-aid kit
- Locks for bags
- Overnight bag
- Reusable water bottle
- Small travel towel
- Toiletries
- Waterproof backpack cover
Technology
- Camera
- Flashlight/torch
- G Adventures’ App
- Mobile phone
- Outlet adapter
Inca Trail
- Hiking pants
- Pack liners to waterproof bags
- Rain gear
- Sleeping bag
- Thermal base layer
- Travel pillow
- Walking poles, rubber-tipped
- Waterproof hiking boots
Amazon
- Knee-length socks
- Loose-fitting, light coloured hiking pants
- Loose-fitting, light coloured long-sleeved shirts
- Pack liners to waterproof bags
Available for Rent During Your Trek Briefing (Payment either by cash and/or Credit Card)
- Camping mattress/sleep mat
- Sleeping bag
- Walking poles
Clothing
- Fleece top/sweater
- Footwear
- Hat
- Long pants/jeans
- Shirts/t-shirts
- Sleepwear
- Sunglasses
- Windproof rain jacket
Warm weather
- Sandals/flip-flops
- Shorts/skirts
- Sun hat/bandana
- Swimwear
Cold weather
- Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
- Scarf
- Warm gloves
- Warm hat
- Warm layers
Electricity and power supplies in Peru
The entire country of Peru runs on 220-volt currents and uses two types of electrical outlets — one that accepts two-pronged plugs with flat, parallel blades (Type A), and another that accepts plugs with two round prongs (Type C). However, many Peruvian electrical outlets are designed to accept both types. If your appliance has a different plug attachment, you can buy a universal plug adapter that’s inexpensive and easy to carry around with you. Before you plug in any appliance that you’ve brought from home, make sure it can handle it. A great way to kill a 110-volt appliance is to fry it at 220 volts.
⚠️ Best ways to pay for services in Peru
It’s common to pay with a card, but cash is more widely accepted and probably your best bet. You can take out money at ATMs — they’re easily accessible, open on weekends, and allow you take out local currency (Peruvian Soles) and USD. We recommend using local currency so if you’re looking to exchange cash, it’s better to do it in the big cities rather than towns or tourist attractions because they generally have better rates.
We also recommend using credit cards in restaurants, department stores, and supermarkets. If paying with a card, VISA is more generally used but Mastercard is accepted too.
Restaurant: 10-15 %
When leaving a tip for your server in a restaurant, the standard 10-15% is fine.
Tour guides: $5 USD/day
When tipping the tour guides, it is recommended that each passenger contributes $5 USD/day or roughly $15 USD – $25 USD for treks that are three to four days long.
Trekking guides, porters, drivers, cooks: $30 USD
It is recommended that every passenger contributes about $30 USD towards the trekking guides, porters, drivers, and cooks.
Hotel concierge / cleaning / staff: $2-$5 USD
Tipping hotel service is also not a common practice in the hotels we use, but anywhere between $2 USD and $5 USD is fine.
Taxis: 🙂
The price of a cab ride is normally negotiated before the trip starts, and the tip would be included in the agreed upon rate.
Other services: $1-$3 USD
Drivers for included tours can be tipped typically between $1 and $3 USD.
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Meals
Included
- Day 1: Local guide, bus and entrance tickets to sites.
Day 2: 01 night at Machupicchu pueblo including breakfast, local guide, Sacrec Valley transfer and entrance tickets to sites
Day 3: Sacred Valley bus transfer, inbound and outbound train to Machupicchu Pueblo, bus ride to and from Machupicchu site, guides and bus transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco
Day 4: Local guide, bus and entrance tickets to sites
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