Cusco & The Inca Trail

9 days - from $1066

This short adventure is designed for those who are hard pushed for time and want to do something active during their time off. It covers the major highlights of the Inca Empire, showcasing Cusco, the Sacred Valley and the magnificent trek along Inca trails to Machu Picchu.

Highlights

• The 'Lost City of the Incas' - UNESCO World Heritage-listed Machu Picchu
• Eat Cuy in Cusco
• Swig Inca Kola
• The perfect pisco sour?
• Warminwanusca - 'Dead Woman’s Pass' on the Inca Trail
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed ancient Inca capital of Cusco
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre of the Peruvian capital Lima

Itinerary:

Day 1: Lima2-3: Cusco4-7: Important Note4: Inca Trail to Yuncachimpa (13km)5: Inca Trail to Pacaymayo (11 km)6: Inca Trail to Winaywayna (15 km)7: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (5 km) - Cusco8: Cusco9: Lima

What's It Like?

Gecko's adventures offer authentic experiences and a genuine alternative to backpacking. Our trips are designed for younger travelers on a budget but do include the entrance fees to the ‘must see’ sights while not wasting your money on unnecessary frills. Itineraries utilize public transport and basic twin share accommodations in small locally owned hotels, the occasional multi-share, or simply floor space in a jungle or village hut. Many trips involve some physical activity, the occasional long traveling day and you will need to carry your own bags. On camping trips, meals are freshly prepared by our camp cook, but expect to put up and take down your tent, and assist with camp chores. On all trips we only use local tour leaders who are passionate about their homeland. This is travel, grassroots style - basic but rewarding.

Included:

An experienced Peruvian tour guide and there will be the services of local guides at some sites. All transportation, accommodation, sightseeing and meals as indicated.

International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.