Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to your hotel in Miraflores or Barranco, two of the capital’s most refined and vibrant neighborhoods.

Depending on your arrival time, the remainder of the day is at leisure to rest after your international flight or explore Lima independently along the Pacific coast.

You may choose to enjoy dinner at your hotel or experience one of Lima’s renowned contemporary restaurants.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco.

Upon arrival in the former capital of the Inca Empire, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a relaxed day designed for altitude adjustment before beginning the Sacred Valley exploration and Inca Trail trek.

Depending on arrival time, light walking through Cusco’s historic center or San Blas neighborhood may be arranged at a comfortable pace.

The afternoon and evening are at leisure to rest and prepare for the days ahead.

After breakfast, depart Cusco toward the Sacred Valley, traveling through the Andean highlands toward Chinchero, a traditional village known for its weaving heritage and colonial-era church.

Continue to Moray, where circular agricultural terraces reveal the sophistication of Inca engineering and agricultural experimentation. Nearby, visit the Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools continue to be cultivated along the mountainside using ancestral techniques.

After the morning exploration, enjoy lunch in the Sacred Valley before continuing to Ollantaytambo, one of the best-preserved Inca towns in Peru.

Explore the monumental terraces and ceremonial sectors overlooking the valley before settling into your hotel for a quieter evening ahead of the trek.

This morning, transfer to Km 82, the starting point of the Classic Inca Trail.

After meeting the trekking team and completing entrance formalities, begin the hike along the Urubamba River, passing through rural Andean landscapes and the archaeological site of Llactapata.

The route gradually ascends toward Wayllabamba, offering time to settle into the rhythm of the trail while learning about the region’s geography and history from your guide.

Upon arrival at camp, enjoy time to relax before dinner beneath the Andean sky.

Following an early breakfast, continue along the most challenging section of the Inca Trail toward Warmiwañusca Pass, commonly known as Dead Woman’s Pass.

The ascent moves through changing ecosystems and high mountain scenery before reaching the trail’s highest point at over 4,200 meters above sea level.

After time to rest and take in the surrounding views, descend gradually toward Pacaymayo Valley, where camp is set in a quieter section of the Andes surrounded by mountain peaks and cloud forest.

Spend the evening unwinding after one of the trail’s most rewarding trekking days.

Today’s route combines some of the Inca Trail’s most remarkable archaeological sites with varied mountain and cloud forest landscapes.

After breakfast, ascend toward the archaeological complex of Runkurakay before crossing the second mountain pass of the trek. Continue through Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca, where ancient stone pathways and terraces emerge from the surrounding cloud forest.

Following lunch along the trail, continue toward Wiñay Wayna, one of the most impressive Inca sites along the route to Machu Picchu.

Arrive at camp in the afternoon with time to rest before the final day of the journey.

Depart camp early this morning for the final section of the Inca Trail leading toward Inti Punku, the Sun Gate.

As the trail descends toward Machu Picchu, enjoy the first panoramic views of the citadel emerging between the surrounding peaks, one of the defining moments of the Inca Trail experience.

Continue into Machu Picchu for a guided exploration of the archaeological site, including its ceremonial areas, agricultural terraces, and principal temples.

Following the visit, descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and time to relax before boarding the panoramic train back to Cusco.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel where the remainder of the evening is yours to unwind.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Cusco before your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Depending on your departure schedule, additional time may be available for independent exploration, shopping, or a final walk through the historic center.