Young Active Travel + Inca Trail - Lima Cusco Peru

Duration: 10 Days | 9 Nights
Destination: Lima - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Discover Peru’s rich culture and flavors on this immersive 10-day journey from Lima to Cusco. Enjoy gourmet experiences in Lima, paddle and savor a traditional Pachamanca meal in the Sacred Valley, trek the legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and explore Cusco’s historic sites, local markets, and ancient ruins for a truly unforgettable adventure.

Day 1: Lima
Private Transfer from Lima Airport to Hotel with Assistance. Accommodation at Selected hotel in Lima – 3 Nights.

Day 2: Lima
Foodie Downtown Lima Tour
Bask in culture and gastronomy on a stroll across Lima's Downtown. The escapade begins with a traditional Peruvian breakfast: "pan con chicharron". Then, you will visit an enchanting Franciscan monastery and a mesmerizing colonial house that dates back to the XVI century to take a glance at thelifestyle of colonial times. Afterwards, witness the ceremonious Presidential Palace’s change of guard, as you stroll by Lima's Main Square and Cathedral.

Walking along Jirón de la Unión - one of Lima's most commercial streets - you'll arrive at San Martín Square, home to some of the best pisco sours in Peru. Curious to try one? You'll enjoy it as an aperitif to whet your appetite before having lunch at a nearby restaurant that serves generous portions of traditional Peruvian cuisine.

Creole Lunch at a Limeño Tavern
This popular restaurant is an homage to the soul and flavors of the taverns of once upon a time, Peruvian home cooking, and the recipes that live on in old notebooks. Enjoy a delightful spread of Peru’s most traditional preparations in plentiful portions, made ideal for sharing.

Pisco Route
Barranco, also known as the bohemian district, is the core of art and culture in Lima. It’s home to the most prominent art galleries, gripping cultural bars and live music shows. Explore a range of bars, from those in boutique hotels, to classic craft beer shops, and even the most traditional bars situated in old manors that date back to the XIX century. A local host will take you to their favorite barranquino spots, where you will learn to make a lineup of cocktails with our emblematic pisco: pisco sour, macerated pisco, and signature drinks, in this tour filled with engaging stories and exceptional bartenders.

Day 3: Lima
Masterclass Cebiche & Causa de Langostinos
You'll head to a private workshop for an exciting cooking class. You'll learn to prepare three traditional Peruvian dishes and a Pisco-based drink, making for an unforgettable culinary experience.

Day 4: Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley
Private Transfer from Hotel to Lima Airport. Private Transfer from Cusco Airport to

Sacred Valley. Fortress and People of Ollantaytambo
In the company of your private guide, wander through the Ollantaytambo village, also known as the last standing Inca village. Not very far away sits an important fortress, which served as a military, religious and administrative center during Inca times. It was also the only place to see a military victory of the Incas over the Spaniards. Its sophisticated stone structures, called collcas, once stored food and gear for the legions and people. Dive into history in this experience.

Lunch Chuncho Banquet
You will discover the flavors, ingredients, and culinary traditions of Ollantaytambo, where more than four decades of experience and family work combine to offer you an authentic culinary experience from the Urubamba Valley. At Chuncho, a name derived from Quechua meaning native and wild, you will experience a changing menu of local cuisine, with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced directly from their gardens.

Accommodation at Selected hotel in the Sacred Valley - 2 Nights

Day 5 – Sacred Valley
Kayak/Paddle Huaypo & Pachamanca
This experience takes place by the shores of Huaypo, a fascinating lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains and fields. Here, you will enjoy water activities such as rowing or kayaking and taste the flavors of Andean culture with a "pachamanca" style lunch. Discover the ancestral art of cooking underground as you join the locals to prepare and enjoy this delicious meal. It’s an authentic experience that will delight your senses and enrich your journey!

Moray and the Maras Salt Flats visit
In the company of your private tour guide, visit the mind-boggling circular terraces of Moray, built for agricultural experimentation. This brilliant work of Inca engineering was designed to create a series of microclimates in reduced spaces. Afterward, you will head to the Maras salt flats, where hundreds of saltwater ponds will eventually evaporate to sift only the crystallized salt: a phenomenon that has taken place for over 500 years. To this day, local families continue to extract and sell this salt. It's a breathtaking experience!

Day 6 – Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu
4 Days/3 Nights - Inca Trail
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is rated among the best trekking trips in the world because of the exquisite beauty of its natural surroundings. It includes different ecological areas from high deserts to the Andean tropical rainforest. Following this ancient Inca Trail, we will be walking past mysterious archaeological sites, half covered by the jungle overgrowth that looks like you are discovering them for the first time, and finally arriving at the lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu.

Day 1: Sacred Valley - Km. 82 – Huayllabamba:
Transfer from your hotel to Km. 82, where we will meet our porters and equipment. We start our trek escorted by the porters, going through semi-arid terrain along the Urubamba River with magnificent views of snow-capped mountains. We will leave the Urubamba valley and set off up the Kusichaca River to our first campsite in Huayllabamba (around 3000 m.a.s.l – 9842 f.a.s.l).

Day 7: Huayllabamba / Pacaymayo
Day 2 of Inca Trail
After a healthy breakfast, we will begin to walk to the Warmihuañusca pass (4200 mts - 13860 ft. approximately). After a short time, we will reach the top of the pass. From this place, it is possible to see the other side of the way leading to Runkurakay ruins. At the end of a gorge, we will stop at a place called Pacaymayo (3600 mts. – 11181 ft.), our second camp. Huayllabamba-Pacaymayo: 7km / 7 hours approximately.

Day 8: Pacamayo / Phuyupatamarca
Day 3 of Inca Trail
We will depart from Pacaymayo and a while later a zigzagging but short ascent will take us to the Runkurakay circular ruins. There is no sign of human life, only great forests and abrupt hills. After agood rest, we will start our way down and then we will clearly notice that the Inca Trail is well preserved
from this point on. In a short while, we will get the steps which go up to Sayacmarca ruins (3620 mts – 11946 ft approximately). From Sayacmarca the stone road begins to go into the jungle, continuing our trek towards Phuyupatamarca ruins. The trail crosses the "LagoSeco" and for brief moments we will go up and down. We will then cross "The Tunnel", a natural cavity produced by a landslide but adapted by the Incas. The Inca Trail well-traced borders continue on the hills full of moss and fern. After crossing a small pass, we will see some steep steps and under them the Ceremonial Center of Phuyupatamarca ruins (3650 mts – 12045 ft approximately), where we will set our camp. Pacaymayo – Phuyupatamarca: 5 km / 5 hours approximately

Day 9: Machu Picchu / Cusco
Day 4 of Inca Trail
Today we will wake up very early and start the way down to Wiñaywayna, the most importantarchaeological site in the area after Machu Picchu itself. Here, we will tour the site and have a snack before heading to Inti Punku, the Sun Gate. From here, Machu Picchu will finally reveal itself. We will have a tour of this wonderful citadel, our well-deserved “victory lap”.In the afternoon, we will catch a bus heading down to the town of Aguas Calientes. Here, we will have lunch and then take the train to the Poroy or Ollantaytambo train station. From there, your private transportation will take you to your hotel in Cusco city.

Accommodation Selected hotel in Cusco - 1 Night

Day 10: Cusco
Walking City Tour, Sacsayhuaman, Cathedral, San Blas visit
In the company of your private guide, you will visit San Pedro Market—the heart of Cusco's gastronomy —to delve into the wonder of Andean delicacies by tasting tamales, chicharrones, native fruits, cheese, and bread, among other flavors. Then, you'll stroll through the city's highlights: the Main Square, the Qorikancha Temple, and the artistic neighborhood of San Blas to access the secrets only available to locals. After this walk, you will have free time to recharge your energies with a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, your guide will meet you again to end the day by visiting the megalithic Inca ceremonial fortress of Sacsayhuamán. Private Transfer from Hotel to Cusco Airport.

Tour Price
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Inclusions:
• 3 hotel nights in Lima
• 2 hotel nights in the Sacred Valley
• 3 camping nights
• 1 hotel nights in Cusco
• Daily breakfasts
• 7 lunches
• 3 dinners
• Private English-speaking guides
• Private transfers and transports
• Entrance fees
• Round trip train to Machu Picchu
• Snacks
• All legal taxes

Exclusions:
• Domestic flights
• International flights
• Meals and beverages not mentioned
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Tips

Please note:
• Pricing may be subject to availability and seasonal variations.
• All our programs must be reserved at least 30 days in advance (subject to availability).
• Customers can request a re-quote if they want to add, remove or replace any of the proposed activities.
• Airfare, either domestic or international, is not included.
• Travel insurance is not included but is recommended.

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