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Experience the adventure and walk where Inca Gods walked…

TOUR DETAILS DAY: 1 2 3 4 5


Daily Departures. Please contact us for specific dates.

Our package includes:
• Flights Lima-Cusco-Lima (If applicable)
• All transfers and local transportation
• All entrance tickets
• Meals and drinks as stated in itinerary
• Escorted tours in Lima, Cusco, Machu Pichu and Sacred Valley (Depending on the Tour Package).
• Group Leader if requested for private tours of 15 or more.
• Inca Guide Book to Cusco or equivalent

Magical Inca Trail Express Includes:
• Orientation Meeting
• R/T Transfer Hotel to Train Station
• English Speaking Guide
• Box Lunch day 1 and 2
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes
• Entrance Fee
• Bus, R/T Train Vistadome.

Not Included:
• Air taxes, fees, and surcharges ranging from $69-$85 and varying by date, city, airport and number of legs in the itinerary.
• Local ($5-6) and International ($29) departure tax of payable in local currency by each passenger at Lima International Airport upon departure.
• Tips and gratuities.
• Extra services at hotels.

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Accomodations
Lima Hotels
Cusco Hotels

This trip is a terrific option for those who wants to experience the beauty and wonder of arriving to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail, but don’t want to do a more extended trek. On our first day, we take a lovely hike to the archaeological complex of Wiñay Wayna, And then follow the Inca trail to Machu Picchu. After spending the night in Aguas Calientes town, we have the entire second day to take a Machu Picchu Tour

DAY 1: Arrival to Lima
Most international flights arrive at late night, we recomend that you rest so you can enjoy the Day 2 Tour totally. We will pick you up and take you from Lima Airport to five-star Lima Hotels.


DAY 2: Lima City Tour and Museum
Many tours tend to forget about Lima on the way to Cusco. In our opinion, the history and anthropology in Lima, with Cultures that pre-date the Incas by thousands of years, provides an excellent starting point to better understand and appreciate the Inca cultures you will see in Cusco.
Magical City Tour In the Morning- In the City Tour, we will see the Spanish city center, get a snapshot of the critical city sites, and visit a world-class museum to learn about pre-Inca cultures.
Sites to be visited: Main Square; Government Palace; City Hall; San Francisco Monastery (including catacombs), old streets with colonial houses, The Cathedral, and a great driving tour through beautiful San Isidro and Miraflores.
Lunch- Delicous Peruvian Cebiche at Segundo Muelle, One of the best seafood restaurant in Lima.
Museum Visit - This visit to the Museum of Anthropology is designed to share Peruvian culture from the many thousands of years of pre-Inca societies up to colonial Peru.
Night - Dinner on your own.
Overnight - Lima Hotel
DAY 3:
Trip to Cusco and City Tour

Early morning flight to Cusco- As soon as you get to the hotel, you will rest in your room for acclimatization to the altitude. While in Cuzco, you will focus on the amazing sites to be seen, including Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and the city of Cuzco itself, the Capital of the Inca Empire. Lunch will be at the Cusco Hotel.
Lunch - at the hotel
City Tour - After lunch you will head to a guided City Tour which will include the Inca ruins that surround the city and all the important sites downtown.
Sites to be visited: Koricancha (Sun Temple), Main Square, Cathedral, and the impressive Sacsayhuaman ruins
Dinner - Enjoy dinner at the Inca Grill Restaurant on the main Plaza (Included).
Overnight - At Cusco Hotel

DAY 4: Winaywayna – Machu Pichu
Transfer from Cusco to the train station (you can have an early breakfast or we will prepare a breakfast box for you). Train to the 104km train stop. At this point we start our to slowly hike upwards for 3 about hours, until we reach the beautifully situated Inca complex of Wiñay Wayna (2900 mts. altitude or 9514 feet). While we hike, we will see all the flora and fauna from this sub-tropical region, as well as beautiful waterfall after lunch, on the way we can see all the flora and fauna from this sub-tropical region, as well as beautiful waterfalls.

After lunch, you will have a couple of hours to explore this archaeologic complex with its houses, terraces, towers and a local museum. Then our trek continues for two hours of amazing views, finally reaching the Inti Punku, the Sun Gate of the Incas, getting our first sight of Machu Picchu. We finally cross the ridge that leads to our destination, and the magificent of the greatest archaeological discovery of modern times is revealed. After a guided tour of Machu Picchu you will be brought to your hotel in Aguas Calientes to spend a relaxing night. Dinner in Aguas Calientes is not included.


DAY 5: Machu Pichu
Early wake-up and breakfast to catch the bus which will transport you to the mystical Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. There are few words to describe this monumental experience; however our guide will provide you special insights about Inca astrology, anthropology and musicology. You will have this evening to relax and enjoy dinner on your own. We will offer restaurant recommendations.
Trip to Machu Picchu - bus to Machu Pichu & Guided tour of the Ruins; Temple of the Three Windows; The site of Intihuatana or the Sun Clock;The Sacred Plaza, etc.
Lunch in Aguas Calientes - the town below the ruins in the valley (included)
Train to Cusco
Dinner on your Own in Cusco
-we will recommend restaurants
Overnight - At Cusco Hotel

DAY 6: Return to Lima and points beyond
After a much needed good night sleep, our group will head to the airport for the return trip to Lima. Many will head home that same DAY as our program will officially be over. Of course, we will provide you transportation from the hotel to the airport whenever you decide to return home. However, for those who wish to extend, our reservations staff will be pleased to offer assistance in organizing any side-trips or additional tours.