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Walking & Trekking
Inca Trail Express
7 Days | Discover the ancient civilisations of Peru on the Inca Trail
4.9
Excellent
522 reviews
7 days
Start
Cusco, Peru
Finish
Cusco, Peru
Trip Code
GGTA
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Bus, Taxi, Train
Accommodation
Route 1 - Inca Trail: Camping with basic facilities (3 nights), Hotel (3 nights). Route 2 - Quarry Trail: Camping with basic facilities (2 nights), Hotel (4 nights). Route 3 - Train option: Hotel (6 nights)
From £1,024(7 days)
Trip Informations
Travel to Peru to retrace the steps of the Incas – Peru's fascinating ancient civilisation. Travel from Cusco, through the fertile heartland of the Sacred Valley and to the magnificent Ollantaytambo ruins before the ultimate destination – Machu Picchu, one of the famed Seven Wonders of the World. This week-long trip is a choose-your-own-adventure type of deal – you can hike the Inca Trail, the Quarry Trail, or take it easy in Cusco and take the train to Machu Picchu. Allowing travellers of all abilities the opportunity to see this wonder first-hand, this trip is a perfect way to see Peru’s highlights when you don’t have more than a week.
Why you’ll love this trip
This trip allows both trekkers and non-trekkers to visit Machu Picchu – one of the magnificent Seven Wonders of the World, perched high in the Andes mountains – with scenic hiking trails and train options.
Travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, known for the steep and soaring scenery, mystical significance and the Indigenous cultures that still reside here.
Visit a locally-run restaurant and café in Urubamba in the Sacred Valley that hires single mothers to support their children and the local community – and sit down to enjoy an organic, homemade beet cake and coffee.
Explore Cusco, South America's oldest continuously inhabited city. The city has ancient foundations, an interesting blend of Incan and Spanish influences and seemingly endless things to do and see.
Whether you trek the Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or take the scenic train route, you'll be travelling responsibly with a company that cares about balancing profit and purpose. Tuuur is the largest B Corp certified operator on the Inca Trail and we’re committed to operating our treks for the benefit of all. 
Is this trip right for you?
This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
This trip involves a lot of walking to see the sites, and if you trek the Inca Trail or Quarry Trail, there'll be strenuous hiking. The trip is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. Please bring comfortable footwear suitable to hiking. See the ‘Packing’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
For those who trek the Inca Trail or Quarry Trail, you'll be camping with basic facilities. It's definitely the journey as well as the final destination (Machu Picchu) that makes this way of exploring Peru worthwhile.
According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only, and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted. Please refer to the Itinerary for details.
Travellers who choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), will not follow the same routes within Machu Picchu. This means that you may not be able to have photos together, overlooking Machu Picchu. This applies to travellers on the same booking or separate bookings.
Can't decide which trek is for you? Read up on them here:
Inca trail permits are limited and it's important to book well in advance, read more about it here: 
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Bus, Taxi, Train
Accommodation
Route 1 - Inca Trail: Camping with basic facilities (3 nights), Hotel (3 nights). Route 2 - Quarry Trail: Camping with basic facilities (2 nights), Hotel (4 nights). Route 3 - Train option: Hotel (6 nights)
Activities
Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise
3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail (or 2 Night/3 Day Inca Quarry Trail) guided hike(s) with porters' support. Or guided Cusco stay (Machu Picchu by train)
Machu Picchu - Guided tour
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Important notes
1. Full passport details are required at the time of booking. The passport you travel with must match the booking details provided to us. This will be used to apply for your Inca permit and if any info doesn’t match your passport, the Inca authorities will refuse your entry. Delays in providing this information may result in booking fees or changes to your itinerary.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. This trip starts at 2pm on Day 1. We recommend that travellers intending to depart Cusco on the final day of the trip book flights out of Cusco no earlier than 12pm to allow for possible delays on the final section of the trail.
4. At the time of booking, please advise whether you would like to hike the classic Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or take the train. When available, the Inca Trail will be booked as the default option. Fees may apply to changes made after the time of booking, and availability on other options cannot be guaranteed.
5. Inca Trail permits are sold on a request basis only. Once a deposit is paid and passport details are provided, Tuuur will endeavour to secure a permit for you. If Inca Trail permits are unavailable by the time you book, you can opt to hike the Quarry Trail instead
or travel to Machu Picchu by train.
6.The Inca Trail closes in February to allow cleaning and restoration works. If the trek portion of your trip starts in February, you will be automatically booked to hike the Quarry Trail.
7. As you can choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), you may be joined by other Tuuur and/or non-Tuuur travellers. There is also a small chance you may be the only traveller from your group on your selected option.
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Araceli
Nov 29, 2024
To any one who is considering going on this trek. Do it!!! It will challenge you in every way possible but it will be completely worth it in the end. If you are physically able it’s the only way to see the country side and all its glory on the road to Machu Picchu.
Viviane
Nov 27, 2024
This trip is a great opportunity to see Machu Picchu and the breathtaking peruvian nature. I (moderately low fitness level) chose the Quarry Trek, which was challenging due to the altitude and some steep ups and downs, but also very rewarding due to the beatiful surroundings mountains, great camping experience and professional guides. The part of our group that did the Inka Trail recommends a good fitness level due to lots, lots, lots of stone-steps and steep ups and downs. Thank you Carlos for a great insights in Cusco, visiting locals, organisig everything and always being helpful!
Kyla
Nov 21, 2024
A special experience with the Intrepid family! So grateful to the porters who looked after us so well. Even with the rain, the views were amazing!🥲
Mark
Nov 19, 2024
This was a great experience in an amazing place. We are so grateful to have this opportunity to trek in the Andes and see this incredible sites. There are a lot of logistics to pull this off and Intrepid handled them well. The efforts of the porters/chefs handling our comfort and meals was terrific.
Sean
Nov 15, 2024
Intrepid is an amazing company that truly gets you involved with the local communities to have an authentic tour.
Sarah
Nov 15, 2024
Amazing tour and locations visited on this tour. Great tour leader, so well organised, great group of people, would recommend for anyone to choose this tour.
Margaret
Nov 10, 2024
Machu Picchu was A bucket list place. This trip was beyond my expectations. Machu Picchu is amazing, but the trek was even better. Our guide was really knowledgeable and enjoyable to be around. The porters are amazing. The food was beyond my expectations. I would recommend this trip to anyone who is fit enough to do it. The altitude is challenging and it would be wise to prepare for it.
Alvin
Nov 10, 2024
The Inca trail was amazing. The guide and the porters are the best, all you have to do is enjoy nature and the Inca sites. The chefs food is better then the restaurants in Cusco.
Chris
Nov 10, 2024
Intrepid, what can I say, incredibly well organised, amazing journey doing the Inca Trail, hardworking and team orientated chefs and porters. Excellent physical challenge but immensely rewarding thanks to having an outstanding trip leader in Bobby.
Karlie
Nov 10, 2024
Intrepid gave me the most amazing experience of my life a 4day in a trail. Highly recommend and Bobby as a guide
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