Peru: Across The Andes to Machu Picchu (Short Inca Trail)

What's Included

• MEALS

  12 x Breakfasts10 x Lunches9 x Dinners

• TRANSPORT

  Minibuses, trains and a domestic flight

• GROUP SIZE

  Maximum: 12

• CARBON CONTRIBUTIONS

  Contributions to climate and community projects for all bookings

• EXPERT TEAM

  The full services of a Wild Frontiers Tour Leader with local guides where appropriate

• ACCOMMODATION

  All accommodation as outlined in the itinerary

• ENTRANCE FEES

  All entrance fees for sights mentioned in the itinerary

• FITNESS RATING

  Moderate / High

What's Not Included

• Visas & Travel Insurance

  Visas and travel insurance are not included and are mandatory.
  
  

• Tips

  Tips are optional but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information documents.
  
  

• International Flights

  International flights are not included.
  
  Please ask for an obligation-free quote for flights originating in the UK.
  
  

• Airport Transfers

  Airport transfers are not included unless arriving/departing on the suggested group flights.
  
  

• Beverages & Personal Costs

  Beverages and any costs of a personal nature, such as laundry and souvenirs, are not included.
  
  

• ExcludedItem

  We believe in a completely transparent approach to pricing with no hidden extras.
  
  As such, please note that the following are not included in the cost of the tour.
  
  
  
  Visas & Travel Insurance: Visas will always be tour
  ationality dependent but travel insurance is mandatory
  Tips: Always optional but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information documents
  International Flights: Please ask us for an obligation-free quote for flights which originate in the UK
  Airport Transfers: We include complimentary transfers if arriving/departing on the suggested group flights
  Beverages & any costs of a personal nature: This will include items such as laundry and souvenirs

Mode of Transport

Travel through Peru using minibuses, trains, and a domestic flight, ensuring a seamless and scenic journey across the Andes to Machu Picchu.

Accommodation

Stay in a variety of comfortable accommodations including INNSiDE Lima Miraflores by Melia, Hotel San Agustin Posada Monasterio, Colca Lodge, Wilkamayu Hotel, Inti Punku Valle Sagrado, El Mapi by Inkaterra, and Casa Andina Premium Cusco or similar.

Responsible Travel

With local people, culture and eco-systems in mind, responsible travel and sustainable tourism are at the core of Wild Frontiers. We believe that a successful trip not only delivers a unique and unsurpassable journey for our travellers but also benefits the people and places we visit.

When designing our tours, we actively seek out experiences that have a positive impact on the communities and precious environments we visit - from supporting social enterprises; resting our heads in rural homestays; and eating at locally owned restaurants; to helping fund conservation projects that protect wildlife and their habitats. 

Visit the Responsible Travel area of our website to read more, including the work of the Wild Frontiers Foundation through which we fundraise to aid community empowerment and education projects.

Key Aspects to Consider

This departure of our Peru: Across The Andes to Machu Picchu tour includes an incredible but challenging 6-7hr walk to Machu Picchu starting at KM104 of the raillway line from Cusco. Once started the walk must be completed and so this departure should only be considered if you have a very good fitness level and are well-accustomed to serious hill-walking. If this description doesn't match you, then please choose one of our non-trekking departures. 

We also will reach heights that could trigger altitude sickness (with the highest point being 4910m on the Patapampa Pass en route to Colca on DAY 4), so all travellers should be aware of this and take precautions, more information on which will be provided in the Pre-Departure Information documentation which is sent out nearer to the time of departure.

Please note that if you change your passport between your time of booking and prior to travel please advise us immediately and be sure to take your original passport with you as otherwise you may not be permitted entrance to Machu Picchu.

Travelling Solo

As a company approximately 70% of our clients are solo travellers, so it’s very unlikely you’ll be alone!

Our prices are typically based on twin-share accommodation but single supplements are not compulsory for any Wild Frontiers tour. If you prefer not to pay a single supplement we’ll pair you with someone else of the same sex for you to share with throughout the trip. On this trip, if you do opt to pay for a single supplement then please note that it will cover you for all nights of the tour.

Please note that paying a single supplement entitles you to lone occupancy of a single room. In many cases these rooms will be of the same size as a double/twin room, but in some cases they may be smaller.

Insurance

Insurance that provides cover for emergency repatriation in case of a medical emergency is compulsory for all tours. You should be aware that due to some of the geographical areas visited and some of the activities included on certain of our trips some standard insurance policies may not always provide adequate cover. As such we strongly recommend that you purchase a policy that adequately covers your trip. Please see the Insurance section for more details.