PATH OF THE SUN: CUSCO AND THE INKA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU 7D6N

7 DAYS | 6 NIGHTS

CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY OF THE INKA - INCA TRAIL AND SUNGATE TO MACHUPICCHU

GROUP DEPARTURE: USD 1199.00

Includes: Flights + Hotels in Cusco, Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour, Inca Trail 4d3n to Machu Picchu, all entrance fees, etc.

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Experience Description:
Cusco and Inca Trail + Sun Gate to Machu Picchu.
The path of the Gods
The journey we take from Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the start of the Inca Trail hike, through the Sun Gate, to Machu Picchu is simply SPECTACULAR!
Our Pachamama (Mother Earth) accompanies us throughout our journey, and her magic gives us strength with every step we take. The Inca Trail is considered one of the most beautiful in the world!
Join our Group tour from Lima – Peru: Group of 16 people with 02 guides
Flights Included:
GROUP DEPARTURE 2025: PATH OF THE SUN: FAMOUS INKA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU 7D6N

• August 17, 2025: 16 Places
• October 4, 2025: New Year 2026: 16 Places

Note:Other dates; we do have departures by request and on a 4-day, 3-day Inca Trail-only itinerary from Cusco; please contact us.

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Highlights on the Tour

• Cusco: Capital of the Inca Empire
• Sacred Valley of the Incas
• Inca Trail 4 days and 3 nights to Machu Picchu
• Sungate
• Machu Picchu Tour

Travel Style

• Cultural
• Archaeological
• History
• Trekking & Hike
• Natural
• Adventure

Introduction:
If you are a nature lover and value that unique connection between man and earth, or "Pachamama" and if you are convinced that adventure is part of your being,
This Inca Trail Tour is ideal for you.   Cusco Explorer  combines the beauty of the Sacred Valley of the Incas with a journey through the Peruvian Andes along the Inca Trail to reach the city of Machu Picchu.

ITINERARY: PATH OF THE SUN: CUSCO AND INKA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU 7D6N

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Day 1: Flight from Lima to Cusco

• Arrival in Cusco
• Transfer to the selected hotel. "Free Day"
• Overnight: 2-star Cusco hotel
• Meals: At the visitor's expense.

Day 2: Super Sacred Valley of the Incas and overnight in Ollantaytambo

• Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour
• 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Visit to Chinchero – Maras Salt Mines – Moray and Ollantaytambo
• Overnight: 2-star Hotel Ollantaytambo "The Last Living Village"
• Meals: Breakfast at the Hotel; Lunch in the Sacred Valley of the Incas

Day 3: 1st day of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Piscacucho/Km 82 - Wayllabamba

• Inca Trail to Machupicchu 1st day
• Transfer Ollantaytambo - Piscacucho/ Km82
• Start hike in Piscacucho.KM 82 (To Machupicchu)
• Walk: PISCACUCHO-WAYLLABAMBA
• Overnight: Camping “Camping tents in Wayllabamba – Camino del Inca”
• Meals: Breakfast; Lunch and Dinner along the Inka Trail

Day 4: 2nd day of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

• Inca Trail to Machupicchu 2nd day
• WAYLLABAMBA – LLULLUCHAPAMPA
• LLULLUCHAPAMPA – PACAYMAYU
• Overnight: Camping “Camping tents in Pacayamayuc – Camino del Inca”
• Meals: Breakfast; Lunch and Dinner along the Inka Trail

Day 5: 3rd day of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

• PACAYMAYU –PHUYUPATAMARCA
• PHUYUPATAMARCA-WIÑAYHUAYNA
• Overnight: Camping “Camping tents in Wiñayhuayna – Camino del Inca”
• Meals: Breakfast; Lunch and Dinner along the Inka Trail

Day 6: Puerta del Sol and Visit of the Inka City of Machupicchu

• Inca Trail to Machupicchu 4th day
• 4:00am – 8:00am WIÑAYHUAYNA –PUERTA DEL SOL - MACHUPICCHU
• Machu Picchu Sun Gate
• Arrival and guided tour of Machu Picchu.
• Machu Picchu Ollantaytambo tourist train and bus to Cusco
• 18:30 – 22:30 pm
• Overnight: 2* Hotel Cusco
• Meals: Breakfast on the Inca Trail

Day 7: Transfer from Cusco

• Transfer from hotel to airport or bus terminal according to itinerary
• Meals: Breakfast at hotel

DETAILED ITINERARY: PATH OF THE SUN: CUSCO & INKA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU 7D/6N

CUSCO – SUPER SACRED VALLEY & INCA TRAIL 7D/6N

DAY 1.- FLIGHT FROM LIMA TO CUSCO AND ARRIVAL IN CUSCO, capital of the Inka Empire.

Arrival transfer service to Cusco

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At the scheduled time, our uniformed staff, holding a sign with your name or the name you provide, will be waiting to greet you at the Cusco airport or bus terminal. We will then transfer you to the hotel you have selected. The tourist transportation we offer for this service is fully equipped for your comfort. Travel time will vary depending on the location of your hotel.
Arrival at the hotel, check-in, and check-in.
Free day to acclimatize to the altitude of the city. You can also explore the tourist attractions of Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, at your own discretion.
We have some optional tours: Cusco City Tour; Rainbow Mountain Tour; Humantay Lagoon; etc.
Overnight: Cusco
Meals: None.

DAY 2.- TOUR TO THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INKA

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Pickup from your hotel in Cusco around 6:30 AM to begin our journey to the north of the region. Our first stop is Chinchero, where we'll delve into a local community to discover the Textile Interpretation Center. We'll then visit the Moray Archaeological Site, hailed as the Inca Agricultural Laboratory, and continue our journey to Maras to explore its famous Salt Mines.
Afterward, we'll head to Urubamba, where we'll enjoy a delicious buffet lunch combining the best of Peruvian and Andean cuisine. After lunch, we'll head to the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site, formerly an Inca tambo and the starting point for Machu Picchu. Here, we'll immerse ourselves in history by exploring its iconic stone terraces, the Temple of the Sun, and the Princess Baths fountain.
Overnight in Ollantaytambo, considered the last surviving Inca village.
Meals: Breakfast at a hotel in Cusco; Lunch in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

DAY 3: CUSCO AND HUAYLLABAMBA

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Very early in the morning, we'll pick you up from your hotel on our bus, which will take us to kilometer 82. The trip will take approximately 2 hours. Here, the entire team of professionals will be waiting for us to make your trip a pleasant one. After a brief briefing, we'll begin the hike. This first route is very peaceful, with beautiful views of Verónica Mountain. We'll walk along the Vilcanota River until we reach the Llactapata Archaeological Complex, where we'll have lunch. We'll then continue to our first campsite in Huayllabamba, where we'll spend the night after a restorative dinner.

DAY 4: HUAYLLABAMBA, WARMIWAÑUSCA, AND PACAYMAYO

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After breakfast, we begin the most difficult but not impossible part of the hike. During this stretch, we will walk to the highest point of the Inca Trail, where you will have an incredible panoramic view and will be able to observe the different altitude levels that exist in the area. After 3 hours of hiking, we will pass the pass called Warmiwañiusca or Dead Woman, which is approximately 4,200 meters above sea level. Here, you will have the enormous satisfaction of having reached the highest point of the entire Inca Trail. After this exhausting but fabulous experience, we will have lunch and then continue our hike, descending until we reach Pacaymayo, where we will have dinner and spend the night.

DAY 5: PACAYMAYO, PUYU PATAMARKA, AND WIÑAYHUAYNA

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After breakfast, we begin our hike to ascend the second most important pass on the Inca Trail, located at 3,850 meters above sea level. We will reach the Runkarakay archaeological complex, where we will have a guided tour of the entire complex as well as the Sayacmarca citadel. After the guided tour, we will continue hiking until we reach the Puyupatamarca archaeological complex, another important monument, where we will have lunch. After a short rest, we will continue our hike until we reach the last camp, Wiñay Huayna (Forever Young), where we will have a guided tour of the impressive archaeological complex. After the guided tour, we will have dinner and spend the last night.

DAY 6: WIÑAY HUAYNA, MACHU PICCHU, AND CUSCO

After breakfast, we continue our hike very early to arrive on time to appreciate the sunrise at Machu Picchu. After an hour of hiking, we will pass through Intipunku, or the Sun Gate, the entrance to Machu Picchu. From here, you will enjoy the most impressive panoramic view of the entire citadel. We will then spend approximately three hours exploring the surrounding areas of the Inca citadel, visiting the main sites such as the enclosures, plazas, sacred fountains, temples, and the agricultural and urban areas. After our guided tour, you will have some free time to take photos. After a break, we will meet up with the rest of the group to board the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes and head to the train station to return to Cusco.

Overnight: Hotel in Cusco
Meals: Breakfast on the Inca Trail

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DAY 7.- DEPARTURE FROM THE HOTEL AND FLIGHT FROM CUSCO TO LIMA

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At the scheduled time, transfer from the hotel to the airport. Our staff will assist you with boarding.
Overnight: Check-out
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel in Cusco
End of our services.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Flight Lima – Cusco – Lima:
• In/out transfers (airport – hotel – airport)
• Assistance staff speaking English and Spanish.
• Tour of the Super Sacred Valley of the Incas
• Excursion: Inca Trail – Sun Gate to Machu Picchu
• Entrance tickets to the different tourist centers
• Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Round-trip train tickets for Expedition Tourism.
• Hotel for 2 nights in Cusco
• Hotel for 1 night in Ollantaytambo – Sacred Valley of the Incas
• Campsite for 3 nights along the Inca Trail
• All breakfasts at the hotel
• Bus down (Consettur, in Machu Picchu)
• Meals on the Inca Trail (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners)
• Lunch in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
• Professional bilingual guide (English – Spanish) for all excursions.
• Cook for the Inca Trail
• Porters for carrying camping and cooking equipment for the Inca Trail.
• Camping equipment, tents, mats.
• Personalized assistance throughout your visit to Cusco.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Admission to recreational sites, such as nightclubs, hot springs, and amusement parks.
• Unscheduled meals.
• Other expenses not specified in the program.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

• Sleeping bag; rental at destination for camping nights.
• Trekking poles for hiking.
• Hotel upgrades in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.

ABOUT FLIGHT LUGGAGE:

• A small backpack is sufficient for most people on a one-week trip. The great advantage is that you can take it with you on board the plane. This not only saves you the slow baggage check-in process and the wait at the baggage claim after landing at your destination, but also the cost of the plane ticket.
• Regarding backpack size: The size of the backpack will vary according to each traveler's needs; therefore, an additional suitcase may be added; extra weight may be charged depending on what you plan to bring on this trip.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING ON THE INCA TRAIL?

It is recommended to bring only the necessary luggage for the four days of the tour. Large backpacks with equipment not needed for the expedition should be left in Cusco (at your hotel or at our main office).

• A small backpack with a capacity of 30 to 60 liters. Remember that most of your belongings (8 kg) will be carried by the porters.
• 4 T-shirts.
• 2 or 3 pairs of trekking pants (quick-drying).
• Waterproof clothing.
• A light sweater.
• Warm jacket (down or fiber).
• Trekking shoes.
• Sandals.
• Hat or cap.
• Sunscreen.
• Sunglasses.
• Mosquito repellent (30% or more).
• Thermal pants and polo shirt.
• Water bottle.
• Original passport.
• Personal hygiene items: wipes, toothpaste, and toothbrush.
• Personal medications.
• Flashlight.
• The friendliest and most positive attitude possible.