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Trekking the Inca Trail: 5D/4N
5 days, Cusco to Cusco
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Prefer not to hike? No problem, we've got you covered. Head into the Sacred Valley with a local guide to visit the salt pans of Maras and the stunning circular site of Moray, thought to have been an agricultural laboratory of the ancient Inca. Spend a free day exploring Cusco or choosing from some of the many optional activities available before taking a train along the Urubamba River for a guided tour of Machu Picchu.
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Travel Style: Active
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Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 4 - Demanding
Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Cusco to Cusco
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Itinerary
Day 1Cusco
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Cusco
After breakfast visit the Ollantaytambo ruins where you'll walk up the 200 stone steps to reach the top. Return to the Sacred Valley with your G representative to explore the sites of the Maras Salt Mines and the ancient Incan agricultural terraces of Moray. Continue on a scenic drive through small villages and stunning views of the Andean countryside. Then visit the Chincheros ruins. Known to the Incas as the birthplace of the rainbow, this site offers stunning views of the Andean countryside. Return to Cusco for the evening.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 3Cusco
Fill up on breakfast at your hotel in Cusco before walking to the Cusco Cathedral where your guide will meet the group for your walking tour of Cusco's colonial side. The group will see the colonial architecture and influence visible in Cusco and visit the beautiful Sapantiana waterfalls before having lunch at Nuna Raymi in the city. Afterwards, the group will walk back to the hotel and can enjoy free time for the rest of the evening.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 4Cusco/Aguas Calientes
After breakfast at the hotel in Cusco, the group will travel by van to Ollantaytambo to catch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. After enjoying a quick orientation walk around the town of Aguas Calientes the group will have free time for optional activities. Opt to visit the Machu Picchu Museum, the Mandor Waterfalls, and the butterfly garden. Or consider taking a dip in some thermal baths to relax those muscles.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Machu Picchu/Cusco
Enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco where the tour ends on arrival.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Visit the Maras salt pans and ruins of Moray
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotel (4 nts)
Meals
4 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Allow USD130-170 for meals not included.
Transportation
Train, private van, hiking.
Staff & experts
G Adventures Representative in Cusco
Departures
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