Peru & Machu Picchu: Comfortable Camping on the Inca Trail

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The comfortable camping experience on the Inca Trail was a dream come true. For a trail that is legendary for being quite crowded, the itinerary we followed allowed us to experience the trail almost entirely on our own. It was amazing. Moreover, the camping experience felt like glamping with better food on the trail than the restaurants we went to as a group.

Wojciech S | Traveled in September

5 - Excellent

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9 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

Starts

Ends

Cusco, Peru

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Highlights

Explore the imposing Inca ruins of Pisaq.

Interact with the locals in the Sacred Valley.

Hike the Inca Trail with comfortable camping.

Sleep in less-frequented campsites along the Inca Trail.

Wander the temples and terraces of Machu Picchu with an expert guide.

Itinerary

For those who want to experience the Inca Trail in comfort, this 9-day guided tour from Cusco is a revelation. Perfect for seasoned travelers and seniors seeking challenge with added amenities, this small group trip features later starts, less-crowded campsites, and overnights on cots with air mattresses, sleeping bags, and blankets for superb rest. Portable toilets and warm showers elevate the camping experience as you hike through the Sacred Valley, guided by local experts. The crowning moment is your arrival at Machu Picchu after days immersed in breathtaking mountain scenery. The USP? A premium trekking experience on the Inca Trail, blending authentic adventure with thoughtful comforts for a more enjoyable and restorative journey.

day 1Cusco

The air is a bit thinner when you step off of the plane and you can immediately sense the magic of Cusco as you make your way to the city centre along the cobblestone streets past grand buildings and ancient Inca stonework. We welcome you to Peru, a diverse land of natural beauty and traditional cultures and we invite you to open yourself to curiosity and wonder as you embark on this adventure up in the Andes.
Arrive to Cusco at any time and transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner with new friends.

Meal

Dinner

Accomodation

Novotel Cusco Hotel (or similar)

Transport

Arrival Transfer Duration : 0.25 hr Distance : 8 km

Included Activity

Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2The Sacred Valley

day 3The Sacred Valley

day 4Inca Trail day 1

day 5Inca Trail day 2

day 6Inca Trail day 3

day 7Inca Trail Day 4

day 8Cusco

day 9Cusco

What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (5 nts), Comfortable Camping with cots, mattresses, blankets, portable toilets, and warm showers (3 nts).

Meals

8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
Note: Allow USD60-80 for meals not included.

Transport

Public bus, private van, train, hiking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, specialist Inca Trail CEO on the hike, local guides.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, LamayYour G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap ProductsYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Foodie Moment: Traditional Pachamanca Dinner, YanahuaraYour OMG Day: Hike to Perilnilloq Waterfall or Via Ferrata, Valle SagradoComplimentary arrival transferWelcome dinnerExplore the ruins of Pisaq in the Sacred Valley with a local guide4-days trekking the Inca Trail with an expert local guide, cooks and portersUpgraded camping experience with included cots, air mattresses, blankets, portable toilets and warm showersIncluded sleeping bags and trekking poles along the hikeGuided tour of Machu PicchuLunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary LodgeFarewell dinnerAll tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage

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