The Complete Private Inca Trail Tour - The Latin America Travel Company

The Complete Private Inca Trail

You will probably only do the Inca Trail once, so why not do it properly! Our Complete Inca Trail tour includes your own expert private guide throughout, luxury tents, chefs and porters. Start in Lima before taking in some great day hikes in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. The Inca trail itself is done in five days, avoiding the large groups that rush through in four. Plus we’ll plant one tree per day for every person who takes this trip with us!

Places you visit: Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley – Inca Trail – Machu Picchu

“They were excellent.. Made our trip so effortless and we had wonderful guides, good quality transportation and hotels. Would definitely recommend them to everyone.”

Th Lim, April 2019.

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Tour Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival to Lima

On arrival to Lima you will be met at the airport by your English speaking guide and driver who will welcome you to Peru, help you with your luggage and take you by private transfer straight to your hotel. The drive takes about 45 minutes depending on traffic. The rest of the afternoon and evening is at leisure.

Meals Included: None today

Suggested Accommodation: Allpa Hotel & Suites

Day 2: Highlights of Lima Tour

Enjoy a tour of Lima, the city of Kings, with a private local guide. Begin by exploring the historic centre and impressive main plaza where you can find the government palace, city hall and cathedral. Continue to the impressive Santo Domingo convent and the Larco Herrera museum, one of the best in the country. End with a snack made with the traditional fruit, lucuma, before returning to your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Suggested Accommodation: Allpa Hotel & Suites

Day 3: Lima to Cusco

Morning flight from Lima to Cusco (about 1 hour 30 minutes) and transfer to your hotel. At about 1pm meet at the coffee museum where you will enjoy a tasty lunch whilst learning about the origins of coffee. After lunch enjoy a leisurely stroll around Cusco’s historic centre accompanied by an expert local guide. Visit the plaza de armas, cathedral, Qoricancha and San Pedro market. Evening at leisure.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Suggested Accommodation: Quinta San Blas

Day 4: A day hike to nearby Inca ruins

After breakfast you will visit the impressive ruins of Sacsayhuaman which has great views of the surrounding valley. Continue to the Inca water temple of Tambo Machay before a delicious picnic lunch. After lunch take a trail that leads down through some fields to the Inca temple of the moon before continuing to walk along an old Inca path back into Cusco.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Suggested Accommodation: Quinta San Blas

Day 5: Hike from Maras to Moray

maras salt pans in the sacred valley peru as part of the inca trail tour

Today you will leave Cusco behind traveling to the Sacred Valley and towards Machu Picchu. The first stop is at the fascinating circular terraces of Moray that the Incas constructed as an agricultural project. After this take a back road through farmers fields stopping for a homemade picnic on the way with mountain views. After lunch walk the rest of the way to the spectacular salt ponds of Maras where local families extract the salt by hand. Continue back to your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Suggested Accommodation: Pakaritampu

Day 6: Ollantaytambo & start of the Inca Trail

ollantaytambo fortress inca ruins in the sacred valley peru

This morning set out from your hotel to visit the hilltop ruins of Ollantaytambo, an old Inca fortress, then you drive to the trail head at kilometre 82. Here you meet the porters and cooks who will accompany you on the trek. Whilst on the trail all you need to carry is a day-pack. Your luggage is carried by the porters, your tents are put up for you and your food is prepared for you. Start the hike after lunch as you hike to the first campsite where you camp beside the Llactapata ruins (2,788m / 9,146ft).

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Llactapata Campsite

Day 7: A gentle climb on an old Inca path

After a hearty breakfast start the day with a steady climb up the Cusichaca valley. Continue on a beautiful Inca path past hummingbirds and cloud forest until you reach your camp at Llulluchapampa (3,680m / 12,073ft). This is a pretty, grassy area that has outstanding views and you may be even see the Andean deer that often comes to feed here.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Llulluchapampa Campsite

Day 8: Dead Woman’s Pass

the dead woman's pass on the complete inca trail tour in peru

Today is the most challenging day of hiking but also the most exhilarating and rewarding! Start by climbing up to the spectacular Dead Woman’s Pass (4,212m / 13,819ft) the highest point of the trail before dropping into the Pacaymayu valley. On a clear day there are spectacular mountain views. From here continue past the Inca control post of Runkuracay before lunch. After lunch there are a few more ups and downs before you arrive to your spectacular campsite for the night, Phuyupatamarca, which means ‘the place above the clouds’ (3,650m / 11,975ft).

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Phuyupatamarca Campsite

Day 9: Through the Sun Gate to Machu Picchu

machu picchu site surrounded by cloud covered mountains

Today is the day you will finally reach the iconic site of Machu Picchu! Wake up to a stunning view of clouds and snow capped mountains from outside of your tent. After breakfast descend through a cloud forest on Inca stairways to Wiñay Wayna, an Inca ruin. Just a little further and you reach Inti Punku, the gateway of the sun. As you step through the old stone gate-way, Machu Picchu appears! After some photos take the bus down to Aguas Calientes and your hotel. Enjoy the comfort of a shower and a well deserved beer (or two!) in the bar!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Suggested Accommodation: El Mapi

Day 10: Tour of Machu Picchu & train to Cusco

Built in a seemingly impossible location on the side of a jagged mountain Machu Picchu is Peru’s most iconic sight. This morning you will start early in order to explore the ruins before they get too busy. The guided tour takes around two hours, but you will also have ample free time to explore on your own. Eventually it is time to return to Cusco by train, a beautiful journey along the Urubamba river.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Suggested Accommodation: Quinta San Blas

Day 11: Departure or extend your trip!

uros floating islands in lake titicaca peru

End your trip here or add on a visit to Lake Titicaca by train or bus and/or a visit to the Amazon jungle. You could even continue south into Bolivia or fly over to Iguazu Falls in Brazil! Please ask one of our specialists about creating your perfect trip!

Meals Included: Breakfast

Remember this trip can be customised to your particular tastes and interests!

Our Suggested Accommodation

This trip can be customised to your style of travel and preferred standard of accommodation. Below is our suggested accommodation for this trip.

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Allpa Hotel & Suites

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Lima, Peru

Allpa Hotel & Suites is a contemporary, high rise style property located in the heart...
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Quinta San Blas

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Cusco, Peru

Quinta San Blas started life as a traditional republican house before it was converted into...
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Pakaritampu

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Sacred Valley, Peru

The word Pakaritampu is derived from the indigenous Quechua language with ‘pakari’ meaning dawn and...
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El Mapi

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Machu Picchu, Peru

The El Mapi hotel is situated in the heart of the busy village of Aguas...
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Casa Andina Select Miraflores

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Lima, Peru

This high rise property is located in the heart of Lima’s downtown Miraflores close to...
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Jose Antonio Deluxe Lima

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Lima, Peru

Jose Antonio Deluxe is situated in downtown Lima in the bustling district of Miraflores. The...
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Abittare

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Cusco, Peru

Abittare is an enviably located boutique hotel in the heart of the city. It is...
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El Albergue

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Sacred Valley, Peru

El Albergue was originally built in 1925 by the railway company as the Ollantaytambo train...
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El Retablo

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Cusco, Peru

El Retablo is a unique bed and breakfast in Cusco, a completely renovated historic building...