Peru In Depth and the Inca Trail

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 19 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-17347
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Lima, Peru
  • Ends Cusco, Peru
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Comprehensive journey visiting Peru's stunning highlights
  • Walk the classic Inca Trail route to Machu Picchu
  • Experience a night on Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
The tour "Peru In Depth And The Inca Trail" starts from Lima and ends in Cusco. It is an active and outdoor tour that takes 19 days taking you through Nazca, Cusco, Ollantaytambo and 11 other destinations in Peru. "Peru In Depth And The Inca Trail" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Journey from Lima to Cusco, ticking off Peru's must-sees and off-the-beaten-track gems. This tour combines hikes around the country's highlights with trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Journey to the mysterious Nazca Lines, visit the 'White City' of Arequipa, see the impressive Colca Canyon and spend a night on Taquile Island, all before finishing up in cosmopolitan Cusco, the former Inca capital.



Colca Canyon - Witness condors flying above one of the world's deepest canyons.



Lake Titicaca - Get to grips with island life at a homestay on the stunning lake.



Machu Picchu - Follow the Inca Trail before ticking Machu Picchu off your bucket list.



Quarry Trail - When Inca permits have sold out, we offer the Quarry Trek, a quieter route with fewer crowds and spectacular views, joining the final day of the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu.
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1 : Join trip Lima, afternoon city tour
  • Day 2 : Visit Pachacamac, drive to Paracas National Park
  • Day 3 : Optional boat trip to Islas Ballestas, continue to Nazca
  • Day 4 : Journey inland through the Andean Mountains to Arequipa
  • Day 5 : Explore Peru's 'White City', visit Santa Catalina Convent
  • Day 6 : Continue to the town of Chivay, optional afternoon walk in the Colca Valley
  • Day 7 : Walk along the Colca Canyon
  • Day 8 : Condor viewing, drive to Puno on the shore of Lake Titicaca
  • Day 9 : Boat to Taquile, stay in island village house
  • Day 10 : Island walk, return to Puno by boat
  • Day 11 : Drive through the mountains to Ollanta via Raqchi Temple
  • Day 12 : Free day in Sacred Valley, visit Pisac or walk to Moray
  • Day 13 : Commence Inca Trail walking to Llaqtapata ruins or walking to the site of Q'orimarca on the Quarry Trail
  • Day 14 : Follow the river to Llulluchapampa on the Inca Trail or cross Kuychicasa pass (4,450 metres) and visit Intipunku site on the Quarry Trail
  • Day 15 : Cross 'Dead Woman's Pass' (4,200 metres), hike through cloud forest to Phuyupatamarca on the Inca Trail or descend to Ollantaytambo on the Quarry Trail
  • Day 16 : Arrive to Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate
  • Day 17 : Guided tour of Machu Picchu, return to Cusco by train and by bus.
  • Day 18 : Walking tour of Cusco, visit to Sacsayhuaman
  • Day 19 : Trip ends in Cusco
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 18 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Accommodation
  • Mariel Hotel (1 night)
  • Paracas Sunset Hotel (1 night)
  • Casa Andina Standard Nazca (1 night)
  • Casona Plaza Colonial (2 nights)
  • Casona Plaza Ecolodge (2 nights)
  • Hotel Hacienda Puno (2 nights)
  • Taquile Guesthouse (1 night)
  • Hotel Tikawasi Valley (2 nights)
  • Campsite (2 nights)
  • Campsite or Hotel (1 night)
  • El Mapi Hotel (1 night)
  • Yawar Inka Hotel (2 nights)
Transport
  • Bus
  • Boat
  • Train
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
  • Boat Crew
  • Local Guide(s)
Others
  • Cook
  • Porter(s)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Lima and from Cusco are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Peru In Depth and the Inca Trail tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Peru In Depth and the Inca Trail tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 17 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 17 June 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Peru In Depth and the Inca Trail tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Peru In Depth and the Inca Trail tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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