Trek the Great Inca Road and Inca Trail

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duration 19 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-43839
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Operated in English

Starts Lima, Peru
Ends Cusco, Peru

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Hike on the ancient and little-visited trade routes of the Great Inca Road, taking in seriously spectacular views of the Andes and visiting well-preserved yet remote Inca outposts.
Your hike along The Great Inca Road will culminate at the incredible Maya site of Huanuco Pampa – where you’ll meet a local guide for a private tour of these significant ancient ruins.
Whether you trek the Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or take the scenic train route, you'll be travelling responsibly with a company that cares about balancing profit and purpose. Intrepid is the largest B Corp certified operator on the Inca Trail and we’re committed to operating our treks for the benefit of all.   
Set your sites on the mysteries of Machu Picchu, nestled within an Andean rainforest high in the mountains. This trip gives both trekkers and non-trekkers the chance to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World with the Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or train option. 
Travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, known for its steep and soaring scenery, mystical significance and Indigenous cultures that still reside here. Enjoy lunch at a local community and then visit an organic café providing support to local women.

Start in Lima and end in Cusco, the tour "Trek The Great Inca Road And Inca Trail" is a guided adventure tour that takes 19 days. You will travel through Quenhuajirca, Inca Trail, Isco and 9 other destinations in Peru. "Trek The Great Inca Road And Inca Trail" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

On this epic 19-day trekking adventure, you’ll join a local leader and a traditional llama caravan to hike storied paths that few travellers have seen, visiting archaeological sites along the way on the iconic Great Inca Road. Acclimatise to the altitude in the adventure hub of Huaraz, hike through the spectacular surrounding landscapes and then carry on to Lima to retrace the steps of the Incas. Recharge in the capital city before your journey through the fertile heartland of the Sacred Valley, seeing the Ollantaytambo ruins along the way. Choose your own adventure (on the Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or the scenic train route) to Machu Picchu – sitting high in the Andes, you’ll be able to tick one of the Seven Wonders of the World off your bucket list! End it all in Cusco, a foodie’s paradise and cultural hub, and get closer to the secrets of the elusive civilisation that once resided here.

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Day 1: Lima
Day 2: Lima to Huaraz
Day 3: LLanganuco lakes & Laguna 69 hike
Day 4: Laguna Churup hike
Day 5: Pastoruri glacier hike
Day 6: Great Inca Road: Castillo to Soledad de Tambo
Day 7: Great Inca Road: Soledad de Tambo to Quenhuajirca
Day 8: Great Inca Road: Quenhuajirca to Tambo Grande
Day 9: Great Inca Road: Tambo Grande to Isco
Day 10: Great Inca Road: Huanco Pampa
Day 11: Huaraz to Lima
Day 12: Lima
Day 13: Cusco
Day 14: Ollantaytambo
Day 15: Inca Trail
Day 16: Inca Trail
Day 17: Inca Trail
Day 18: Cusco
Day 19: Cusco

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Great Inca Road portion: Hotels (7 nights), Camping (4 nights). Route 1 Inca Trail: Camping with basic facilities (3 nights), Hotel (4 nights). Route 2 - Quarry Trail: Camping with basic facilities (2 nights), Hotel (5 nights). Route 3 - Train option: Hotel (7 nights).

Meals

16 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 7 Dinners

Transport

Plane , private vehicle , taxi , train , bus

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Huaraz: LLanganuco lakes and Laguna 69 guided hike
Huaraz: Laguna Churup guided hike
Huaraz: Pastoruri glacier & Huascaran National Park guided hike
Great Inca Road: Castillo to Soledad de Tambo guided hike
Great Inca Road: Soledad de Tambo Archaeological guided site visit
Great Inca Road: 4 days fully supported (Porters, Llamas, all meals and equipment)
Chavín de Huántar archaeological site guided visit
Great Inca Road: Soledad de Tambo to Quenhuajirca guided hike
Great Inca Road: Meeting with traditional master weaver
Great Inca Road: Quenhuajirca to Tambo Grande guided hike
Great Inca Road: Tambo Grande to San Lorenzo de Isco guided hike
Great Inca Road: San Lorenzo de Isco to Huanuco Pampa guided hike
Great Inca Road: Huanuco Pampa Archaeological site visit
Sacred City of Caral-Supe guided visit
Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
Sacred Valley - Coffee & cake
3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail (or 2 Night/3 Day Inca Quarry Trail) guided hike(s) with porters' support. Or guided Cusco stay (Machu Picchu by train)
Machu Picchu - Guided tour

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Lima and from Cusco are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Trek the Great Inca Road and Inca Trail tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Trek the Great Inca Road and Inca Trail tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 August 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 August 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Trek the Great Inca Road and Inca Trail tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Trek the Great Inca Road and Inca Trail tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you

This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the ‘Medical and Health Information’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
This is a hiking trip, and it is strenuous – you need to be psychically fit to fully enjoy all hikes.
According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only, and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted. Please refer to the itinerary for details.
Travellers who choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), will not follow the same routes within Machu Picchu. This means that you may not be able to have photos together, overlooking Machu Picchu. This applies to travellers on the same booking or separate bookings.

THE INCA TRAIL PERMITS

Permits to the Inca Trail are subject to availability. Kindly note that in case such permits are not available for your preferred date, you may need to choose a different date for your trip.

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