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The Inca Trail Hike Adventure - October Group

Oct 22 - Nov 1, 2025

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Tracy Schatz

Elite Travel Journeys, Inc.

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Overview


Join an immersive journey through Peru, blending cultural exploration with the iconic Inca Trail experience. The adventure begins in Lima before heading to the Sacred Valley, where travelers will visit the Pisac Market, Maras salt mines, and the Ollantaytambo Fortress. Guests will then embark on a four-day trek along the historic Inca Trail, experiencing breathtaking landscapes and ancient ruins before reaching the majestic Machu Picchu. The trip continues with a stay in Cusco, featuring a private city tour, cooking classes, and a visit to the Cusco Planetarium. Carefully curated accommodations, guided tours, and a mix of structured and leisure time ensure a well-rounded experience of Peru’s history, culture, and natural beauty.

Day 1 · Wed, Oct 22


Arrive in Lima, Peru

Destination: Lima

Lima, the main gateway to Perú, is a major city bustling with living history and movement. This metropolitan city is also surrounded by every aspect of nature: the sea, islands, mountains, desert, and plant life. Its various neighborhoods feature a c...

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Private Lima Airport Assistance

Oct 22

Oct 22

Meeting services upon arrival and transfer to the hotel. Welcome to Lima. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish Conquistador Francisco Pizarro, this colonial city became the political and military capital of the New World until it was declared the capital o...

Stay at Costa Del Sol Lima Aeropuerto

Oct 22 - 23, 2025 · Check in: 3:00PM -05

Stay at Costa Del Sol Lima Aeropuerto, a hotel linked directly to Jorge Chavez International Airport, offering upscale amenities for discerning travelers. Our non-smoking hotel provides the ultimate in convenience and comfort, whether you are explori...

Day 2 · Thu, Oct 23


Private Lima Airport Assistance

Oct 23

Oct 23

Private Lima Airport Assistance – Meet our representative in the hotel lobby and be escorted to the airport and airline counter in time for your flight.

Fly from Lima to Cusco

Important notice: - Air is NOT INCLUDED in package price. However, we are still seeing the Lima / Cusco / Lima flights coming in under $300.00 per person NET, economy w/seat & bag. The exact rates will vary depending on the time of booking. I w...

Private transfer from Cusco to Sacred Valley, with stops in Sulca Textile Museum & Pisac Market

Oct 23

Oct 23

At arrival to Cusco, meet the local representative for your transfer to the Sacred Valley. On the way to the Sacred Valley, you will stop for breakfast at the Palacio Manco Capac Hotel, a charming colonial-style retreat perched on a hilltop. From the...

Visit to Sulca Textile Museum

Visit the Sulca Textile Museum to witness the meticulous craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations. During your visit, you will experience the art of hand-spinning natural fibers and the delicate process of dyeing with plant-based p...

Visit to Pisac Market

Visit the Pisac Market, one of the most vibrant and colorful artisan markets in the region. As you stroll through the lively stalls, you will find a stunning variety of handwoven textiles, traditional pottery, silver jewelry, and other Andean handicr...

Stay at Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado

Oct 23 - 24, 2025 · Check in: 3:00PM -05

Stay at Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado, a cozy hotel with a design inspired by the locality with rustic touches. This hotel features a privileged location with fabulous views of the Andes from every room. The accommodations include free Wi-Fi, a d...

Day 3 · Fri, Oct 24


Private Tour to Maras and Moray

Morning excursion to the Inca agricultural experimental center of Moray where circular agricultural terraces, or "muyus" were excavated from the earth to create different microclimates, as part of what is said to have been an Inca agricultural resear...

Lunch at Wayra Restaurant

Lunch at Wayra Restaurant is a delightful experience served at the outdoor terrace, where you can enjoy a meal surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Sacred Valley. The restaurant features beautiful murals, sculptures, and hand-painted woodcarv...

Continue Tour to Ollantaytambo

After lunch, our tour continues to Ollantaytambo, an ancient fortress of temples and terrace that tower over the valley. Once a military, religious and agricultural center of the Incas, this place dazzles with its platforms and its perfect stone carv...

Day 4 · Sat, Oct 25


Sacred Valley at Leisure

Take a break from the structured itinerary and enjoy a day of leisure in the captivating region of Sacred Valley, or book an optional tour. The Sacred Valley of Peru is a beautiful and historic region located in the Andean mountains. It is known for...

Day 5 · Sun, Oct 26


Day 1 Private Inca Trail

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is rated among the best trekking trips in the world because of the exquisite beauty of its natural surroundings. It includes different ecological areas from high deserts to the Andean tropical rainforest. Following this...

Stay at Inca Trail Camping

Oct 26 - 29, 2025 · Check in: 3:00PM -05

Stay at Inca Trail Camping during your adventure on the Inca Trail. This unique lodging experience includes camping equipment such as professional tents (Doite, Kailas Model or Eureka tent), sleeping bags, walking sticks, mattresses, and a portable t...

Day 6 · Mon, Oct 27


Day 2 Private Inca Trail

After a healthy breakfast we will begin to walk to the Warmihua nusca pass (4200 mts - 13860 ft. approximately). After a short time, we will reach the top of the pass. From this place, it is possible to see the other side of the way leading to the Ru...

Day 7 · Tue, Oct 28


Day 3 Private Inca Trail

We depart from Pacaymayo and a while later a zigzagging, but short ascent will take us to the Runkurakay circular ruins. There is no sign of human life, only great forests, and abrupt hills. After a good rest, we will start our way down and then we w...

Day 8 · Wed, Oct 29


DESTINATION: The Ancient Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu

The ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is the star attraction of Peru – the “crown jewel” of South America. Machu Picchu is considered to be one of the world’s finest examples of landscape architecture. Discovered over a 100 years ago, archaeologi...

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Day 4 Private Inca Trail

We will start early in the morning going down the trail hiking for 3 hours until reaching Wi aywayna (2700 mts 8856ft approximately), the main archaeological site after Machu Picchu in the Inca Trail, we will visit the site, from where we can see th...

Stay at El Mapi Hotel

Oct 29 - 30, 2025 · Check in: 3:00PM -05

Stay at El Mapi Hotel, a contemporary and cozy hotel located in the bustling Aguas Calientes town center. The lively and friendly atmosphere provides a more laid back and down-to-earth place to rest. Accommodations include panoramic windows, twin/kin...

Day 9 · Thu, Oct 30


DESTINATION: Cusco

Cusco is a city in southeastern Peru, located in the Andes mountain range. It was the historic capital of the Inca Empire and is known for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture and its proximity to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu....

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Inca Trail - Additional day

Meet your guide at the lobby of the hotel to visit the ruins once again. On your second visit to Machu Picchu, take the opportunity to explore this ancient Incan citadel from a new perspective. This visit allows for deeper appreciation of the site's ...

Stay at Casa Andina Premium Cusco

Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2025 · Check in: 3:00PM -05

Casa Andina Premium Cusco is a charming luxury hotel located in the heart of Cusco, just a short walk from the city's main attractions, including the Plaza de Armas and the historic Santo Domingo Convent. Housed in a beautifully restored 17th-century...

Day 10 · Fri, Oct 31


Private City Tour & Nearby Ruins - 4 Hours

In the afternoon, touring around the city of Cusco, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and home to a somewhat particular essence. The tour will start at the Koricancha temple, an ancient Inca palace and main worship center of the Sun God, wher...

Private Cooking Classes - 3 Hours

Discover the flavors of Peru with a hand-on cooking class at ChocoMuseo, where you will learn to prepare traditional Peruvian dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Guided by an expert chef, this interactive experience will introduce you to the techn...

Private Visit to Cusco Planetarium

Enjoy a presentation at Planetarium Cusco where you will enjoy an introduction to Inca astronomy in the interpretation rooms, a virtual projection of the southern sky and Inka constellations in the dome to finalize stargazing with a telescope (depend...

Day 11 · Sat, Nov 1


Private Transfer from Hotel to Lima Airport

Nov 1

Nov 1

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight to Lima and connecting flight back home. Today you say farewell to this wondrous experience... sure to be etched in your memory forever!

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