Sacred Land of the Incas — 10 Days

DAY 1 · Arrival To Cusco - Inka Museum And Qoricancha

Arrival To Cusco - Inka Museum And Qoricancha

With a warm welcome to Cusco, we are excited to welcome you at the airport and accompany you to your hotel. The rest of the day will be devoted to rest and adapt to the altitude. Remember! Cusco is located at 3,350 meters / 10,990 feet.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Inca Museum , and you'll learn about the rich Andean culture. The museum houses a collection of artifacts dating back thousands of years, including textiles, ceramics, gold, and silver.

After that, we will visit the Qoricancha Temple , known as the Temple of the Sun. This temple was built by the Incas and is considered one of the most important of the Inca civilization. The temple is made of gold and silver and is believed to represent the «Navel of the World».

DAY 2 · Free Day - Optional Activities

Free Day - Optional Activities

Start this day with peace of mind; it will be a day of relaxation. Cusco city offers interesting places to explore, such as 7 Borreguitos Street , famous for being one of the most Instagrameables, or the restaurants near the Plaza de Armas, where you can enjoy delicious food.

If you are looking for an extra activity to your day, we have rides available that you can purchase through our Inkayni Peru Tours agents. Thus, you can make the most of your time in this fascinating city.

DAY 3 · Piscacucho - Wayllabamba

Piscacucho - Wayllabamba

The first day of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu begins with the pick up of travelers in their hotels in Cusco. Then, they move by private transport to kilometer 82 - Piskacucho (2,720 meters / 8,923 feet), where the trail begins.

The walk on the first day is relatively easy and flat. Travelers pass through the archaeological site of Patallacta (2,850 meters / 9,350 feet), an important administrative, economic, and religious center of the Incas. They also visit Willka Rakay, an Inca military outpost.

Travelers then enter the Wayllabamba Valley , walking along the Kusicacha River (Feliz River). Along the way, they also observe Inca platforms belonging to the archaeological sites mentioned above.

Finally, travelers arrive at their first camping area in Wayllabamba (3,000 meters / 9,842 feet), where they can rest and enjoy a delicious dinner before spending the night.

DAY 4 · Wayllabamba - Pacaymayu

Wayllabamba - Pacaymayu

The second day of the Peru Inca Trail begins with an early breakfast to prepare hikers for the day’s hike. The first leg of the hike is two hours and takes hikers through an Andean forest to the archaeological site of Tres Piedras .

After a short break, hikers continue to Llulluchapampa (3,800 masl/ 12,460 ft), where they can rest and have a snack before beginning the ascent to Abra Warmiwañusca (4,200 masl/ 13,779 ft), the highest point of the Inca Trail.

After reaching the top, hikers descend for two hours until (Pacaymayu 3,580 masl / 11,700 ft), where they can rest and relax before dinner.

DAY 5 · Pacaymayu To Wiñayhuayna

Pacaymayu To Wiñayhuayna

The morning begins with a 45-minute ascent to the archaeological site of Runkuracay (3,650 m / 12,000 ft), followed by a 50-minute ascent to the Runkurakay Abra (4,000 m /13,123 ft). After a short rest, we will descend to the archaeological site of Sayacmarca (3,650 meters / 12,000 feet). Then, a 2-hour descent takes hikers to Chaquicocha (3,600 masl/ 11,800 ft) for lunch.

After lunch, hikers continue their trek to Phuyupatamarca. The trail passes through a cloud forest before reaching the Abra of Phuyupatamarca (3,680 masl / 12,073 ft). From here, we will have a small panoramic view of Machu Picchu.

After that, we will descend to Wiñay Wayna (2,680 meters / 8,792 feet), the last camp of the Inca Trail. Wiñay Wayna is an important archaeological site with terraces, temples, and other remains of the Inca civilization. Here also awaits us a delicious dinner by our team of Inkayni Peru Tours.

DAY 6 · Wiñayhuayna To Machu Picchu

Wiñayhuayna To Machu Picchu

The fourth and final day of the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu begins early with a one-hour trek to the Sungate - Puerta del Sol (2,730 m /8,956 ft), the main entrance to the citadel. From here, you can appreciate the sunrise over the Andes and the citadel in all its glory.

After the Intipunku, you descend 45 minutes to the upper area of Machu Picchu (2,400 meters / 7,873 feet), where the main viewpoint is located. Here visitors are registered and a guided tour of the citadel takes approximately two and a half hours

At the end of the tour, lunch and then take the train back to Cusco (3,350 masl / 10,990 ft). The journey takes about two hours and at the train station, you will find private transport that takes travelers back to their hotel in the city.

DAY 7 · Departure To Puno

Departure To Puno

We start this day with a rich breakfast and pick it up to take you to the bus terminal to check in your boarding ticket and luggage. The first stop of this exciting journey is at Andahuaylillas church (3,121 m/10,240 ft). This 17th-century church is known as the Sistine Chapel of America due to its impressive murals.

After about 1 hour and a half trip, we will arrive at the Raqchi Archaeological Complex (3,502 m/11,489 ft), a religious center in the Inca period. Continuing with the tour, in Sicuani, we will enjoy a delicious lunch.

Then, we will continue our journey towards the Paso de la Raya (4,338 m / 14,232 ft). From here, we can admire the famous snowy Chimboya, the birthplace of the Amazon River.

Afterward, we will visit the Lithic Museum of Pukara (3,910 m/12,828 feet), where you can see zoomorphic figures and take pictures.

Finally, we will arrive in Puno around 5:00 p.m., and then you will be transferred to your hotel.

DAY 8 · Uros - Amantani Island

Uros - Amantani Island

Today's mission is to visit one of the largest and most navigable lagoons in the world and its inhabitants will be. We will start sailing through the waters of Lake Titicaca . The first stop will take us to the famous Floating Islands of the Uros (3,812 m/12,506 ft).

Here, we will be welcomed with a warm welcome by the local inhabitants, who will share their fascinating way of life and their ancestral knowledge about the construction of these islands made of totora, a type of reed that grows in the lake.

Our next stop will take us to the charming Amantani Island (4,150 m/13,615 ft), where we will be welcomed with a delicious traditional lunch. After that, we can enjoy panoramic views of Lake Titicaca and its surroundings.

In the evening, our hosts from Amantani will welcome us with a small party. We will taste dinner and then we can participate in traditional dances and learn more about their ancestral customs.

DAY 9 · Taquile - Puno

Taquile - Puno

We will start this day with a delicious breakfast in Amantani before visiting Taquile Island (3,950 m / 12,959 ft), famous worldwide for its outstanding textile tradition and its ancestral art of fabrics. Taquile Island is recognized for its unique skill in high-quality textiles by UNESCO.

After exploring Taquile, we will return to Puno by boat. During this journey, you can enjoy the panoramic views of the lake and appreciate its unique natural beauty. Upon arrival in Puno, we will take you back to your hotel after a day full of adventures this lake can offer us.

DAY 10 · Puno · Juliaca Airport

Puno · Juliaca Airport

After enjoying your trip these days, you will have the morning off in Puno so you can relax and also be able to tour the city on your own or take an optional tour.

On the other hand, we will be watching your flight schedule to be able to transfer it and give a warm farewell thus ending our services.