Peru & Machu Picchu: Comfortable Camping on the Inca Trail Tour with 6 Reviews by G Adventures

9 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

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

Cusco, Peru

Ends

Cusco, Peru

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 1 - Cusco

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:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - The Sacred Valley

The Sacred Valley is aptly named for its importance to the people who have lived there and it is also stunningly beautiful with mountain scenery and colourful farmland along the Urubamba River. You'll see the massive ruins of Pisaq perched up above the town as you approach and you'll get to spend time with a local community on the way up to the site. Lunch is an experience unto itself at a community-run restaurant, using locally-grown ingredients for a delicious and traditional meal. Back at the hotel for dinner, feast on a traditional pachamanca meal consisting of various types of meat, potatoes and vegetables cooked for hours in the ground under hot stones.
Travel from Cusco into the Sacred Valley. Visit the Cuyo Chico community for a snack and to learn about their traditional ceramics and adobe before taking a guided tour of Pisaq archaeological site. Continue to the hotel after lunch. In the evening enjoy a pachamanca dinner.