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Inca Trail Express from Lima
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Start
Lima, Peru
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Finish
Cusco, Peru
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Trip Code
GGTBC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
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Transport
Plane, private vehicle, taxi, train
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Accommodation
Route 1 Inca Trail: Camping with basic facilities (3 nights), Hotel (4 nights). Route 2 - Quarry Trail: Camping with basic facilities (2 nights), Hotel (5 nights). Route 3 - Train option: Hotel (7 nights)
From £1,082(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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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.
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Wander through Lima’s architecture and discover the centuries of local and global cultures coming together that makes this city one of the most fun to explore in Latin America – all with a local leader who has all the best insights.
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Explore Cusco, South America's oldest continuously inhabited city. This foodie hub has ancient foundations and an interesting blend of Incan and colonial influences – kick back or take on some fun optional activities.
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Set your sights on Machu Picchu, sitting within an Andean rainforest high in the mountains. This trip gives both trekkers and non-trekkers the chance to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World with the Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or train option.
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Travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, known for its steep and soaring scenery and Indigenous cultures that still reside here. Enjoy lunch at a local community and then visit an organic café providing support to local women.
Is this trip right for you?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations all visitors to Machu Picchu must follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. We will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same route, but be aware that it is possible that members of the same group might be visiting Machu Picchu on a different circuit and not be together during this visit. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted.
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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.
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Can't decide which trek is for you? Read up on them here: https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/ Inca trail permits are limited and it's important to book well in advance, read more about it here: https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-permit/ https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/ (https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/) https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-permit/ (https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-permit/)
Itinerary
Conquer ancient pathways on the historic Inca Trail, starting in Lima
Travel to Peru and retrace the steps of the Incas – Peru's fascinating ancient civilisation. Beginning in Lima, the capital of Peru flanked by Spanish colonial architecture, you’ll journey through the fertile heartland of the Sacred Valley, see the magnificent Ollantaytambo ruins and take on your own trail (the Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or scenic train route) to Machu Picchu – nestled high in the Andes, this is one of the Seven Wonders of the World! End it all in Cusco, a foodie’s paradise and cultural hub of nightlife. This eight-day Peruvian tour gets you closer to the secrets of the elusive civilisation that once resided here.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Lima
- DAY 2Day 2 • Cusco
- DAY 3Day 3 • Ollantaytambo
- DAY 4Day 4 • Inca Trail
- DAY 5Day 5 • Inca Trail
- DAY 6Day 6 • Inca Trail
- DAY 7Day 7 • Cusco
- DAY 8Day 8 • Cusco
Inclusions
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6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
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Plane, private vehicle, taxi, train
bed Accommodation
Route 1 Inca Trail: Camping with basic facilities (3 nights), Hotel (4 nights). Route 2 - Quarry Trail: Camping with basic facilities (2 nights), Hotel (5 nights). Route 3 - Train option: Hotel (7 nights)
festival Included activities
circleCusco - Leader-led orientation walk
circleSacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
circle3 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)
circleMachu Picchu - Guided tour
museum Optional activities
circleLima - Gold Museum Entrance Fee - PEN35
circleLima - Museo de la Nacion (entrance fee) - PEN10
circleLima - Pachacamac Tour (30 km from downtown) (Based on 4 participants) - USD37
circleCusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN135
circleCusco - Half Boleto Turistico Pass (access to selected archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN75
circleCusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee - PEN40
circleCusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee) - PEN15
circleCusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
circleCusco - Pre-Colombian Museum - PEN20
circleCusco - Inca Museum (entrance fee) - PEN10
circleCusco - Cusco Eat Street (Price based on 4 participants) - USD50
circleCusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70
circleCusco - 4 Ruins + Qorikancha (Price based on 4 participants) - USD40
circleOllantaytambo - Archaeological site - PEN70
circleCusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD105
circleCusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) - USD100
circleSacred Valley - Mountain Biking (Price Based on 2 Participants) - USD170
circleCusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD130
circleCusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline - USD95
circleCusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) - USD85
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Important notes
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1. 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, you can opt to hike the Quarry Trail instead
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or travel to Machu Picchu by train.
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2. Full passport details are required at the time of booking. These details must match the passport you will travel on. Mismatched details can lead to refusal of entry by the Inca authorities. Delays in providing this information may result in booking fees or changes to your itinerary.
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3. We will request an Inca Trail permit for you unless, at time of booking, you advise us that you wish to hike the Quarry Trail or take the train. Fees may apply to changes made after the time of booking, and availability on other options cannot be guaranteed.
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4. 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.
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5. This trip starts at 2pm on Day 1.
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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.
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7. According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations all visitors must follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. For travellers who opted for the Quarry Trail and Train options we will endeavour to get everyone traveling in a group on the same circuit. Regardless of the circuit you will enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the site. Travellers completing the Inca Trail will enter Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate with a guided tour taking place on circuit 5.
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8. 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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Cheryl
May 28, 2025
Excellent tour. We travelled to Machu Picchu by train. The only ones in our group to do so. We were so lucky to have Miguel as our own private guide. His English was excellent, so communication was easy. Miguel was able to share his vast local knowledge with us. Great food recommendations. He was so patient answering our questions and slowing his walking pace to meet ours. Always polite. It felt like travelling with a friend.
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Bradley
May 24, 2025
Well run trip in Peru. Our Guise was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Accommodation was good at all locations. Transport was well organised. Machu Pichu was simply incredible.
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Torika
May 22, 2025
Another great trip with Intrepid. They really do look after you as a traveller. Highly recommend as a solo traveller as they take the thinking part out of the trip. Unfortunately I fell victim to altitude sickness on day one of the Inca trail - do not under estimate the affect that altitude has on the body. Throughout the experience though, I never felt forgotten about, Marco, Christian and Sebastian all made sure I was still able to recover and still reach Machu Picchu, they made the arrangements to get me there and not miss out on the main event. Highly recommend 👌🏾.
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Corinne
May 18, 2025
The Intrepid Inca Trail hike and tour was an absolutely amazing experience! This is a wonderful company and our tour guide, Miguel Fernandez was the best tour guide we ever had!
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Scott
May 18, 2025
Incredible trip!! Our tour leader was the best we’ve ever had and my wife and I have been traveling together for 30 years. He was very knowledgeable, helpful and cared about everyone. A real gem of a trip. We will never forget it and never forget Miguel!!
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Brendan
May 14, 2025
Amazing trip from start to finish we were lucky to have had great weather and our guides helped with everything we needed from our health to our laundry and massage after the big trek
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Sherry
Apr 11, 2025
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Maria
Mar 17, 2025
I really liked this tour! I do recommend to spend a couple of days in Lima because is a very interesting city! I took the train option so I had a little bit more time to visit archeological sites in Cusco and Ollaytamtambo. The tour leaders and guides Gladys, Julio, Vladimir and Enrique were awesome! They had a bunch of knowledge that they shared with us. This is my third Intrepid tour and probably not my last one
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Liam
Mar 17, 2025
This trip was flawlessly organised from start to finish. Every detail, from airport transfers to daily logistics, were seamless. Edwind was an incredible guide—knowledgeable, passionate, and a true credit to Intrepid. The food was outstanding, and the cooks and support teams of Alcides, Enrique, Paulinho, Desi and Joel worked tirelessly every day. An unforgettable experience, made even better by fantastic company of the tour group and intrepid staff.
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Brian
Mar 13, 2025
Our tour guide Edwind was amazing. From his enthusiasm on the trek to his care of the group, we always felt we were being well looked after. His humour and demeanor were also well placed on the trip