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Trek the Great Inca Road and Inca Trail
19 Days | Take an epic hike along the Great Inca Road and then the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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Start
Lima, Peru
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Finish
Cusco, Peru
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Trip Code
GGXGC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
16 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 7 dinners
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Transport
Plane, private vehicle, taxi, train, bus
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Accommodation
Great Inca Road portion: Hotels (7 nights), Camping (4 nights). 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 £5,148(19 days)
Trip Informations
On this epic 19-day trekking adventure, you’ll join a local leader and a traditional llama caravan to hike storied paths that few travellers have seen, visiting archaeological sites along the way on the iconic Great Inca Road. Acclimatise to the altitude in the adventure hub of Huaraz, hike through the spectacular surrounding landscapes and then carry on to Lima to retrace the steps of the Incas. Recharge in the capital city before your journey through the fertile heartland of the Sacred Valley, seeing the Ollantaytambo ruins along the way. Choose your own adventure (on the Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or the scenic train route) to Machu Picchu – sitting high in the Andes, you’ll be able to tick one of the Seven Wonders of the World off your bucket list! End it all in Cusco, a foodie’s paradise and cultural hub, and get closer to the secrets of the elusive civilisation that once resided here.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Hike on the ancient and little-visited trade routes of the Great Inca Road, taking in seriously spectacular views of the Andes and visiting well-preserved yet remote Inca outposts.
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Your hike along The Great Inca Road will culminate at the incredible Maya site of Huanuco Pampa – where you’ll meet a local guide for a private tour of these significant ancient ruins.
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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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Set your sites on the mysteries of Machu Picchu, nestled 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, mystical significance 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 is a hiking trip, and it is strenuous – you need to be psychically fit to fully enjoy all hikes.
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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.
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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.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Lima
- DAY 2Lima to Huaraz
- DAY 3LLanganuco lakes & Laguna 69 hike
- DAY 4Laguna Churup hike
- DAY 5Pastoruri glacier hike
- DAY 6Great Inca Road
- DAY 7Great Inca Road
- DAY 8Great Inca Road
- DAY 9Great Inca Road
- DAY 10Great Inca Road
- DAY 11Huaraz to Lima
- DAY 12Lima
- DAY 13Cusco
- DAY 14Ollantaytambo
- DAY 15Inca Trail
- DAY 16Inca Trail
- DAY 17Inca Trail
- DAY 18Cusco
- DAY 19Cusco
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
16 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 7 dinners
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Plane, private vehicle, taxi, train, bus
bed Accommodation
Great Inca Road portion: Hotels (7 nights), Camping (4 nights). 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 Activities
circleHuaraz: LLanganuco lakes and Laguna 69 guided hike
circleHuaraz: Laguna Churup guided hike
circleHuaraz: Pastoruri glacier & Huascaran National Park guided hike
circleGreat Inca Road: Castillo to Soledad de Tambo guided hike
circleGreat Inca Road: Soledad de Tambo Archaeological guided site visit
circleGreat Inca Road: 4 days fully supported (Porters, Llamas, all meals and equipment)
circleChavín de Huántar archaeological site guided visit
circleGreat Inca Road: Soledad de Tambo to Quenhuajirca guided hike
circleGreat Inca Road: Meeting with traditional master weaver
circleGreat Inca Road: Quenhuajirca to Tambo Grande guided hike
circleGreat Inca Road: Tambo Grande to San Lorenzo de Isco guided hike
circleGreat Inca Road: San Lorenzo de Isco to Huanuco Pampa guided hike
circleGreat Inca Road: Huanuco Pampa Archaeological site visit
circleSacred City of Caral-Supe guided visit
circleCusco - Leader-led orientation walk
circleSacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
circleSacred Valley - Coffee & cake
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 Add on activities
circleLima - Museo de la Nacion (entrance fee) - PEN10
circleLima - Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventure (Price based on 2 participants) - USD52
circleLima - Museum of the Inquisition - Free
circleLima - Archaeological Museum (entrance fee) - PEN15
circleLima - Gold Museum Entrance Fee - PEN35
circleLima - Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery, including The Catacombs Admission Fee - PEN20
circleLima - Private Lima: Home Cooked Tour Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD85
circleLima - Cathedral of Lima (entrance fee) - PEN12
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
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
Dates and availability
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Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£5,148
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Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£5,148
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Important notes
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1. Full passport details are required at the time of booking in order to purchase Entrance fees to certain sites. Additionally, on certain trips it's needed to book bus, train or flight tickets. Delays to provide this information may result in booking fees or changes to your itinerary. Details provided must be accurate as per your passport bio page. This will be used for applying for your Inca permit and if any info doesn’t match your passport, Inca authority will refuse your entry.
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2. Please note this trip starts at 6pm on day 1. If you are unable to find a suitable flight it is possible to book additional nights at the joining accommodation.
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3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Days 6-10 (Great Inca Road) and days 15-17 (Inca Trail) where you will be camping in comfortable 2-man tents. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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4. Inca Trail permits are sold on request basis only. Once deposit is paid and passport details provided, Tuuur will endeavor to secure a permit for you. If Inca Trail permits are unavailable by the time you book, you can opt to hike the Inca Quarry Trail instead
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5. 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 Inca Quarry Trail.
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6. Parts of your trip go above 2800 m/ 9200 ft where it is common for travellers to experience some adverse health effects due to the altitude - regardless of your age, gender and fitness. Please consult your doctor for professional advice about travelling at high altitude if you have a health condition.
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7. Due to remoteness of Great Inca Road, please make sure you bring all necessary gear, such as walking boots, rain gear, thermals, walking poles, etc with you. While you will be able to visit an outdoor store in Huaraz, it’s safer to rely on your own trekking gear. Please check out Packing List for further recommendations.
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8. As you can choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), there is a small chance you may be the only traveller on your selected option.
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9. 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.
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