The Classic Inca Trail Route

The Classic Inca Trail Route

Discover Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu on this 10-day private journey through the heart of the Inca world.

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Private Tour

Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Run

Everyday

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What Makes This Trip

The Soul of Peru
10 Days / 9 Nights

Ten days. Four Andean worlds. One unforgettable finish. Arequipa's white volcanic streets and hidden convent. Lake Titicaca's floating reed islands and living traditions. Cusco, golden capital of an empire, and the Sacred Valley's markets and terraces. And Machu Picchu — the one you came for, and somehow still more than you expected. All private: your guide, your vehicle, your pace, with every ticket, transfer, and hotel taken care of.

Day by Day

Itinerary Journey

10 Days / 9 Nights

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Day 1: Lima – Arrival

Welcome to Peru! Our team will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest or explore, if time allows. Overnight in Lima.

Welcome to Peru! Our team will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest or explore, if time allows.
Overnight in Lima.

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Day 2: Lima – Arequipa

After breakfast, we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight to Arequipa, the "White City," where our team will greet you. In the afternoon, the city opens its doors: begin at the Carmen Alto viewp…

After breakfast, we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight to Arequipa, the "White City," where our team will greet you. In the afternoon, the city opens its doors: begin at the Carmen Alto viewpoint, gazing over farming terraces toward the three guardian volcanoes—Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Picchu. Continue to the colonial Yanahuara district with its Andalusian-style church and sillar-stone arches, then step inside the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a hidden city of narrow streets, plazas, and gardens closed to the world for nearly 400 years. Finish at the Main Square, home to the Cathedral and the 17th-century Church of La Compañía de Jesús.
Overnight in Arequipa.

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 3: Arequipa

This morning, we head into the countryside. Explore the Paucarpata District and its pre-Inca farming terraces, visit the 18th-century Sabandía Mill—still turning to this day—and the elegant colonial…

This morning, we head into the countryside. Explore the Paucarpata District and its pre-Inca farming terraces, visit the 18th-century Sabandía Mill—still turning to this day—and the elegant colonial Founder's Mansion. Lunch follows, and Arequipa's flavours will surprise you.
Overnight in Arequipa.

Meals; Breakfast

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Day 4: Arequipa – Puno

After breakfast, we set off by bus to Puno, a seven-hour journey through some of Peru's most beautiful scenery. Skirt the slopes of Chachani with sweeping views of Misti and Pichu Picchu, cross the Pampa Cañ…

After breakfast, we set off by bus to Puno, a seven-hour journey through some of Peru's most beautiful scenery. Skirt the slopes of Chachani with sweeping views of Misti and Pichu Picchu, cross the Pampa Cañahuas reserve where llamas, vicuñas, alpacas, and vizcachas roam, and pass through traditional High Andean villages. On arrival, we'll transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight in Puno.

Meals; Breakfast

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Day 5: Puno

A full day on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake on earth. First, Taquile Island—a place of striking beauty where ancestral traditions live on, and locals happily share their world with you. Then the floa…

A full day on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake on earth. First, Taquile Island—a place of striking beauty where ancestral traditions live on, and locals happily share their world with you. Then the floating Uros Islands, handwoven from totora reeds by the people who live on them, are where you'll hear their legends, customs, and folklore.
Overnight in Puno.

Meals; Breakfast & Lunch

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Day 6: Puno – Cusco

Today's journey to Cusco is an adventure in itself. Visit the Pucará site museum, pause at La Raya—the route's highest point at 4,335 m—and explore Raqchi, one of the great temples to the go…

Today's journey to Cusco is an adventure in itself. Visit the Pucará site museum, pause at La Raya—the route's highest point at 4,335 m—and explore Raqchi, one of the great temples to the god Wiracocha. Enjoy a buffet lunch in Sicuani, then admire the church of Andahuaylillas, known as the Sistine Chapel of South America, before arriving in Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.

Meals; Breakfast & Lunch

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Day 7: Cusco

A free morning, then explore the colonial city built atop Inca palaces. Visit the Main Square, the golden Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), and the Cathedral with its remarkable paintings and sculptures. Continue to mig…

A free morning, then explore the colonial city built atop Inca palaces. Visit the Main Square, the golden Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), and the Cathedral with its remarkable paintings and sculptures. Continue to mighty Sacsayhuamán—fortress, temple, and observatory in one—then Q'enco, shrine to fire; Puca Pucara, the Inca checkpoint; and Tambomachay, sanctuary of water and fertility.
Overnight in Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 8: Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas

Into the Sacred Valley. Wander the narrow streets and famous handicraft market of Pisac, enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba, then discover Ollantaytambo—a living Inca town of ancient canals and foundations, crowne…

Into the Sacred Valley. Wander the narrow streets and famous handicraft market of Pisac, enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba, then discover Ollantaytambo—a living Inca town of ancient canals and foundations, crowned by a spectacular complex of terraces, forts, plazas, and the megalithic Real Casa del Sol.
Overnight in the Sacred Valley.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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Day 9: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco

The moment you've been waiting for. Board the train to Machu Picchu, a Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Heritage Site. A two-hour guided tour reveals temples, palaces, plazas, and the streets of its military a…

The moment you've been waiting for. Board the train to Machu Picchu, a Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Heritage Site. A two-hour guided tour reveals temples, palaces, plazas, and the streets of its military and agricultural quarters, all cradled by an extraordinary mountain landscape and a 32,500-hectare reserve. Enjoy some free time, then descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch before returning to Cusco, where our team will meet you.
Overnight in Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Day 10: Cusco – Departure

After breakfast, we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight. End of our services—until next time! Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight. End of our services—until next time!

Meals: Breakfast

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$3856

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What's Included

Your Tour Details

Discover Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu on this 10-day private journey through the heart of the Inca world.

Included

Everything you need, covered.

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    Meet-and-assist service upon arrival and departure at the airports

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    All airport transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle / Tours are private

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    Accommodation for 1 night in Lima, 2 nights in Arequipa, 2 nights in Puno, 3 nights in Cusco, and 1 night in the Sacred Valley of the Incas

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    Daily breakfast at the hotels

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    3 buffet lunches: one during the Puno – Cusco road journey, one in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and one in Aguas Calientes

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    Half-day City Tour in Arequipa

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    Excursion to Campiña & the Sabandía Mill

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    Full-day excursion on Lake Titicaca visiting Taquile Island and the Uros Floating Islands

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    City Tour in Cusco & nearby archaeological centres

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    Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas

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    Visit to the Sacred Citadel of Machu Picchu

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    Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary

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    Bus tickets for the Arequipa – Puno – Cusco segments

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    Round-trip train tickets: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo

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    Round-trip bus tickets to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu

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    BTI: Tourist tickets for archaeological sites around Cusco and the Sacred Valley

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    Services of professional local guides during tours

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    Permanent assistance in each destination throughout the trip

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Available as custom add-ons.

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    International and domestic airfares

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    Any services or meals not specified in the itinerary, including drinks

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    Early check-in, late check-out, and hotel extras

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    Personal expenses

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    Tips for guides and hotel staff

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    Medical appointments or medicines

Pro Tip

Optional add-ons and upgrades are available for this peru program. Speak with our travel specialists to tailor your package.

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