Luxury Inca Trail Tours and Trek to Machu Picchu
This trip offers a unique perspective for healthy individuals with a longing for a different and altogether spiritual experience. Our unparalleled services include accommodation at deluxe hotels in the cities; all a la carte meals at internationally recognized restaurants, all private tours with all entrance tickets, all private transfers, free massage service in all your hotels, access to the VIP lounge at Lima airport prior to your return flight home, a session of yoga to help prepare for the four day Inca Trail; portable warm showers; two portable chemical toilets; daily massages on the trek from your very own masseuse to help ease away the muscle aches of each day; fine wine and superb cuisine everyday of the trek; experienced Quechua porters and musicians who have special knowledge of the ancient Andean legends; the very best English-speaking guides and an esoteric Shamanic guide for the final tour around Machu Picchu. All of this with the finest imported trekking equipment utilizing quality mattresses, comfortable sleeping bags and oversized tents.
Day 1. Lima
Arrival to Lima, reception at the airport and transfer by private vehicle to your deluxe 5* Hotel.
Day 2: Arrival in Peru - Lima to Cusco B, D
After Breakfast you will be assisted with your domestic flight to Cusco, where you will be welcomed at the airport and shown to your car for a private transfer to your hotel - Monasterio. The luxurious Monasterio is housed in a beautifully restored colonial mansion. The hotel is one of the finest in Cusco with a privileged position right in the heart of the city. The rest of the day is free for you to acclimatize to the altitude and relax in luxury at your hotel. In the evening dinner at a local restaurant with a folkloric dance and music show.
Day 3: Cusco B
Today you will take a private guided tour of Cusco and its archaeological sites beginning with a visit to the impressive Colonial Cathedral, followed by Korikancha, the Temple of the Sun. From here you will travel to the outskirts of Cusco for a tour of the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, later visiting the ruins of Puca Pucara, Qenqo, and Tambomachay. In the evening you will enjoy some time at leisure in your luxury hotel.
Day 4: Cusco & the Sacred Valley B, L
After breakfast, excursion to the beautiful Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Inca situated between Pisac and Ollantaytambo. The Sacred Valley is an exceptionally fertile valley that was and still remains the larder of Cuzco. Visit the village of Pisac, and visit the ruins above the town. This site attracts few visitors. Transfer to the Sol y Luna restaurant. After lunch, the trip continues to Ollantaytambo, visit to the ruins above Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town that was not defeated by the Spanish. And transfer to your Luxury Hotel. Accommodation in a suite.
Day 5: The Inca Trail Trek B,LD
After an early breakfast you will picked up from your hotel for the drive to Piskacuchu (at 2700m/8856ft), a community located on the Cusco - Machu Picchu railroad where you will begin the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. You'll start your trek by crossing over the Urubamba River and continuing along its shores northwest through the Sacred Valley. Climbing to the impressive Inca city of Llactapata (2650m/8692ft), you will have some time to explore before continuing your climb to Wayllabamba (3000m/9840ft) where you will arrive to a ready camp and some incredible views. On the luxury Inca Trail trek all equipment, including your personal luggage, will be carried y the porters leaving you unhindered to enjoy this incredible experience. In the afternoon you will have a massage session, Dinner.
Day 6: Inca Trail - Pacaymayu
Following an early rise and breakfast you will set out once more to tackle the most difficult section of the trail. The first part of the trek consists of a steep 9km ascent. Along the climb the landscape changes from sierra to Puna (a dry habitat with little vegetation). As you approach the first mountain pass, the Abra Warmihuañusca (Dead Woman's Pass at 4200m/13776ft), it is common to come across grazing llamas. After crossing the pass you will enter a cloud forest, a beautiful and lush mountain jungle where hummingbirds and sparrows dart from flower to flower. Descending once more you will enter the Pacaymayu Valley (3600m/11808ft) where you arrive at your camp after an approximate seven hour trek. On the luxury Inca Trail trek you'll enjoy gourmet Peruvian cuisine prepared by expert chefs, hot showers and a massage tent.
Day 7: Inca Trail - Wiñaywaina
After an early breakfast you will set out on the longest, but also the most impressive, day on the trail coming across a vast number of archaeological sites and passing through spectacular cloud forests. From Pacaymayu you will climb to the Abra Runcuracay pass (3970m/13022ft) which has spectacular views of the surrounding Andes, before descending towards Yanacocha (the Black Lagoon), entering the cloud forest and continuing on to Sayacmarca (3624m/11887ft) - one of the best-preserved archaeological complexes along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. After spending some time exploring this site you continue your trek to Winaywayna (2650m/8692ft), an impressive Inca complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces and an urban sector, close to which your camp is located. This evening you can relax at your camp, enjoy a hot meal and a well deserved glass of chilled champagne.
Day 8: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Early morning wake up at 4:30 AM for breakfast and to begin the final trek to Intipunku, and the first site of the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu. We will descend rapidly from cloud forest into high jungle habitat. Orchids and hummingbirds are commonly seen along this spectacular section of the trail high above the river. We will arrive at Intipunku "Gate of the Sun" to observe the sunrise over Machu Picchu from an elevated vantage point. We will then continue down to the royal road and at last the "Lost City of the Incas". Arrival and transfer of our belongings to the Inakterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. We then immediately begin our tour of Machu Picchu. Built by the Inca Pachacutec, and comprising stone blocks fitted with masterful precision, Machu Picchu harmoniously blends into the mountain landscape. There are many theories as to the origins behind Machu Picchu but three of the most popular ideas include a temple to the sun, a fortress against the jungle inhabitants and a sanctuary for the Incas. This fabulous city holds houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square and all connected by narrow roads and steps, which is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used for agriculture. We shall visit the Main Plaza, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows, the Circular Tower and the Sacred Sun Dial and Burial Grounds. After the guided tour, you can enjoy an afternoon of self-exploration and discovery. Lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge Hotel before a free afternoon for a more personal appreciation. Opportunity for those who feel quite to climb the mountain overlooking the site, Wayna Picchu. Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel.
Day 9: Machu Picchu to Cusco B, D
Today you can spend at your leisure, perhaps returning to the ruins for some further exploration. If you do so you may want to take on the challenge of a hike up Wayna Picchu, which takes about four hours to complete and allows for spectacular views of Machu Picchu and its surroundings. In the late afternoon you will have a private transfer to the train station where you will board the Hiram Bingham Orient-Express train back to Cusco. An excellent dinner will be served on board and upon arrival in Cusco you will have a private transfer to your 5 Stars luxury hotel
Day 10: Cusco to Lima
After a relaxed breakfast and a morning spent at your leisure you will have a private transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima check in and relax in the wonderful surroundings of the VIP lounge. On arrival to Lima, check in for your international flight home; relax in the fabulous surroundings of the VIP Sumaq lounge, voted 'best VIP lounge in South America 2009.
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Price:
4* Premium Price per person based in Double occupancy: USD$3999
5* Private Price per person based in Double occupancy: USD$4799
5* Deluxe Price per person based in Double occupancy: USD$5399
5* Ultra Luxury Price per person based in Double occupancy: USD$5999
Our Price Includes:
- Accommodation in luxury selected, historical hotels.
- All meals as per itinerary.
- Transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary based in private service with English speaking guides.
- All domestic flight tickets by Taca Airlines or Star Peru
- Luxury train tickets.
- All entrance fees.
Our price does not include:
- International flights to Peru
- US$30.25 tax for all international air departures
- All domestic flights, require a US$6.05 charge (airport tax)
- Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.
- Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident etc.
- Tips and other extras not specified.
Luxury Inca Trail Tours, Machu Picchu Luxury Hiking Tours
This trip offers a unique perspective for healthy individuals with a longing for a different and altogether spiritual experience. Our unparalleled services include accommodation at deluxe hotels in the cities; all a la carte meals at internationally recognized restaurants, all private tours with all entrance tickets, all private transfers, free massage service in all your hotels, access to the VIP lounge at Lima airport prior to your return flight home, a session of yoga to help prepare for the four day Inca Trail; portable warm showers; two portable chemical toilets; daily massages on the trek from your very own masseuse to help ease away the muscle aches of each day; fine wine and superb cuisine everyday of the trek; experienced Quechua porters and musicians who have special knowledge of the ancient Andean legends; the very best English-speaking guides and an esoteric Shamanic guide for the final tour around Machu Picchu. All of this with the finest imported trekking equipment utilizing quality mattresses, comfortable sleeping bags and oversized tents.