The Best Glamping Inca Trail for 5 Days

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  • Time: 5 Days
  • Group: Private
  • Difficulty: 8/10
  • Type: Luxury

Tour Details

Glamping Machu Picchu, prepare to be delighted with this unique experience that will transport you to the time of the great Incas’ civilization, where you will explore through the same original trail and rediscover settlements, tunnels and ruins along the way.

Activities

  • Take Picture
  • See Landscapes
  • See Flora
  • See Fauna
  • Eating outdoors
  • Exercises

Price Includes

  • A private, hand-crafted and fully personalized Luxury trek from start to finish.
  • Professional english-speaking guides
  • Specialized massage therapists for every camping night
  • 03 nights of ultra-luxury camping.
  • 01 night in hotel in Aguas Calientes at the hotel of your choice.
  • 01 Yoga session very early in the morning of third day.
  • All entrance fees and permits required including one-way ride in the Hiram Bingham train
  • All meals cooked on the spot by our well-trained chef with fresh ingredients (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner):
  • All overland private transportation for customers.
  • Separated private transportation for our staff members and camping equipment.
  • Private Chef, chef assistant and waiter
  • Fully trained muleteers hailing from local communities to carry the main luggage (all the equipment and cooking stock
  • Private extra porter for your personal stuff
  • Duffle bags for your belongings
  • Bedroom tent: Eureka Copper Canyon (maximum of triple use)
  • Air bed and camping cot.
  • Bed duvets, sleeping bags, cotton sheets, blankets, pillows and cotton and silk robes
  • Dining tent and chairs: Eureka Copper Canyon, Kingcamp KC 2808 chairs.
  • Porcelain or ceramic crockery, glassware and unique stone or wood plates.
  • Hot Shower Tent: Light Speed including Cotton towels for body, face and hands.
  • Portable chemical toilet: Cleanwaste toilet system and toiletries
  • First aid kit and oxygen bottle.
  • All the required Peruvian taxes (IGV)

Price Excludes

  • Walking sticks (if you request them in advance, we can provide you a pair of standard walking sticks per customer)
  • Extra transportation required along the trek due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Cusco Hotel accommodations.
  • Meals not mentioned.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
  • Gratuities.

Itinerary

Day 1: CUSCO – TARAYOC – WAYLLABAMBA (L, D)

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An early arise awaits today, as you will be greeted into the enticing 5-day trek, as we pick you up from your hotel in Cusco.

We recommend you to ask for a box breakfast (so you can enjoy it on the way). We will escort you until we reach Km 82, where the trek start point is located. Although we would be stopping in Ollantaytambo town (2792 mts/ 9160.1 ft) to purchase some last-minute supplies and perhaps use the restroom facilities. Then, we will restart our journey for about 40 min on in order to reach Piscacucho (2675 mts/ 8776.3 ft) or well known as Km 82. Once there we will reunite with the rest of the team and porters who will arrange all the necessary equipment for us to enjoy of a once in a lifetime experience. Let’s start the adventure and follow the same steps that once the Incas did. We will walk by amazing archeological ruins and sites, appreciating the Andean flora and fauna.

After 4 hours of hiking, we will reach Tarayoc (2675 mts/8776.3 ft) where we will be welcome with lunch accompanied by an amazing sight of the beautiful surroundings. Once you finished with lunch, we will keep our walk for 2 more hours towards Wayllabamba (2970 mts/ 9744.1 ft). And you will be amazed by your luxury campsite all set up. Before dinner time, you will indulge in a soothing massage session given by our professional therapist, you will feel relaxed and renewed while enjoying the smell of organic essential oils. After this magical session, it is finally time to enjoy a delightful dinner, to then visit your comfortable bedroom tent, and enjoy a good night of sleep.

  • Trek starting time: 09:30 am
  • Arrival at the campsite: 16:30 pm
  • Minimum altitude: Km 82 – 2675 masl/ 8776.3 ft.
  • Maximum altitude: Wayllabamba campsite – 2970 masl/9744.1 ft.
  • Distance covered: 11 kms/6.8 mls (6 hours walking approx.)
  • Difficulty: Moderate.
  • Meals included: Snacks, lunch, tea time and dinner.

Day 2: WAYLLABAMBA – LLULLUCHAPAMPA – PACAYMAYO (B, L, D)

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To commence the day with energy, enjoy a delicious breakfast before we keep on our journey of 1.5-hour hike, as we approach the Ravine of Ayapata (3328 mts/ 10918.7 ft), where we while encountering an ethereal forest. After capturing this precious moment and views with your camera, the journey keeps going for about 3 hours more, of course, we will make some pauses along the way. As we approach Llulluchapampa (3760 mts/ 12335.9 ft) our delicious lunch will be awaiting us, with the gorgeous site of the Warmiwañusca Pass, well known as the Death Woman’s Pass due to its shape.

After you have finished lunch, we will then move to continue with the next part of our walk while reaching Warmiwañusca Pass (4215 mts/ 13828.7 ft), we will be walking for about 2.5 hours surely this portion will be very demanding but also rewarding once we have reached the peak, once there to celebrate your guide will take as many amazing photos as you wish. After spending a good amount of time in Warmiwañusca, you will begin your walk down towards Pacaymayo Ravine (3500 mts/ 11482.9 ft) where you will arrive at your campsite at Pacaymayo (3500 mts/ 11482.9 ft). You will already be accustomed to tradition, so enjoy your hot shower as well as your massage before you savor your delightful dinner and settle it for the evening in your bedroom tent.

  • Wake-up time: 05:30 am
  • Trek starting time: 07:00 am
  • Arrival to campsite: 17:00 pm
  • Minimum altitude: Ayapata site – 3328 masl/ 10918.7 ft.
  • Maximum altitude: Warmiwañusca Pass – 4215 masl/13828.7 ft.
  • Distance covered: 9 kms/5.6 mls (9 hours walking approx.)
  • Difficulty: Challenging.
  • Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea time and dinner.

Day 3: PACAYMAYO – CHAQUICOCHA – PHUYUPATAMARCA (B, L, D)

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An early arise await you as you awake refresh, take a hot shower to relax your muscle before it is time to enjoy a delicious breakfast.

Afterwards, we will be ready to being our journey towards the ruins of Runkurakay where your expert guide will give you further explanation about the complex. We will continue to walk for an hour more in order to encounter our Second Pass of the route Runkurakay (3955 mts/ 12975.7 ft), the incredible track of the Inca Trail can be seen from there, enjoy the sight!

We will start to descend as it come to view a seaweed-covered lake, after passing that and keep on the journey we will head towards the ancient Inca town of Sayacmarca (3585 mts/ 11761.8 ft). Once again your knowledgeable guide will be there to answered to any question you may have, as we continue the route down to Chaquicocha (3535 mts/ 11597.8 ft). Upon your arrival you will be greeted by a delicious lunch, after some time to rest we will hike for about 2.5 hours until we take the pathway that leads to Phuyupatamarca Pass (2640 mts/ 11942.3 ft). By passing an Inca tunnel we will head toward our campsite of the night at Phuyupatamarca (3670 mts/ 12040.7 ft). Once there, you will once again be able to soak your muscle in a hot shower followed by your soothing massages, and then you will be ready to be delighted by your dinner. Tonight will be the last night you have to spend with the rest of the staff, so we highly recommend you to make a toast in honor to this wonderful experience they have helped to provide. Cheers!

  • Wake-up time: 05:00 am
  • Trek starting time: 08:00 am
  • Arrival to campsite: 16:30 pm
  • Minimum altitude: Chaquicocha site – 3535 masl/ 11597.8 ft.
  • Maximum altitude: Runkurakay Pass – 3955 masl/12975.7 ft.
  • Distance covered: 9 kms/5.6 mls (5.5 hours walking approx.)
  • Difficulty: Moderate.
  • Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea time, and dinner

Day 4: PHUYUPATAMARCA - MACHU PICCHU - AGUAS CALIENTES (B,L))

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As we reach but most important portion of the hike, we can only hope for you to have fully enjoyed it. To accomplish today’s adventure we must rise at 4:30 am, to have enough time to warm up with a nourishing breakfast. We will walk for about 3 hours until we reach the beautiful Wiñaywayna (2650 mts/ 8694.2 ft) which means forever young translated from Quechua, it was given this name due to the stunning orchids that decorated naturally the site. We will then must continue towards the Sun Gate or Inti Punku (2750 mts/ 9022.3 ft).

Be marveled by the views, as you watch over Machu Picchu citadel from above, then we must walk down to reach Machu Picchu (2430 mts/ 7972.4 ft) you will be in awe as soon as you enter the majestic citadel. Your expert guide will take you to the most important details and enclosures in a 2-hour visit, you will learn more about the Inca lifestyle, its culture, history, theories, and secrets, as well as all the questions you may have answered. Afterward, you will have enough time to get lost on the citadel and capture these precious moments with many photos. Once the visit has been accomplished you will have a delightful lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Hotel which is included in our program. Once you finish, we will transfer you to your selected accommodation.

After you had settled at your hotel and coordinated with your guide the pick-up time for the following day, it’s time for a restful sleep in your lush room.

  • Wake-up time: 04:00 am
  • Trek starting time: 05:30 am
  • Arrival to Machu Picchu citadel: 11:30 am
  • Minimum altitude: Machu Picchu citadel – 2430 masl/ 7972.4 ft.
  • Maximum altitude: Intipunku site – 2750 masl/9022.3 ft.
  • Distance covered: 8 kms/4.9 mls (5.5 hours walking approx.)
  • Difficulty: Moderate.
  • Meals included: Breakfast and snacks.

Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - AGUAS CALIENTES – POROY - CUSCO (B)

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  • Pick up time: 07:00 am
  • Tour starting time: 08:00 am
  • Arrival to Cusco: 21:56 pm
  • Minimum altitude: Aguas Calientes Town – 2070 masl/6791.3 ft.
  • Maximum altitude: Machu Picchu citadel – 2430 masl/ 7972.4 ft.
  • Difficulty: Easy.
  • Meals included: Breakfast

Today very early in the morning, your expert guide will pick you up from your after you have finished breakfast in order to take a 30 min bus ride that will take you to the citadel entrance. During high season the queues are longer than expected but please know that the wait is worth it!

On our visit today you will complement what you already learn the day before and also receive new information provided by your knowledgeable guide, you may want to clear up any doubt or questions that may be lingering and then be completely absorbed by this impressive place. Afterward, you will be free to enjoy the citadel at your leisure, perhaps you decide to take a short hike such as Huayna Picchu to access more panoramic views of Machu Picchu mountain in case you wish to have a more tranquil walk. Please note that these hikes are unguided, have an additional cost, and must be booked far in advance, in case this catches your interest check the availability with your travel specialist.

By the afternoon, you may want to take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, it will be 30 roughly minutes. Feel amazing as you board the train to Cuasco, which will take you back to Poroy train station. Once you arrive at Poroy train station, a representative will be present to make sure that you board your private transportation and promptly arrive back at your hotel in Cusco. The journey will take about 40 minutes of the road.

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Price

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7 people$2,461
6 people$2,517
5 people$2,546
4 people$2,682
3 people$2,820
2 people$3,319
1 personSpecial offer for Solo travelers

Suggestions

The walking sticks are not included, but if you prefer we can arrange to provide you a pair of basic poles (Standard Brand) without any charges; you just need to ask in advance to your travel specialist.

If you would like to climb to Huayna Picchu Mountain, please take in mind that is an unguided hike. If you are interested, please consult with your travel specialist as we need to check availability far in advance.

Restrictions

Please consider that our prices from 2 people onward are based on double and triple accommodation, if you would like to have a single tent then the supplement will be of $ 489.00 per person.

Train stations and train schedules are subject to availability, also due to rainy season Poroy train station is closed from January to April of each year

In order to provide you a superb personalized attention, it is vital that you send us your rooming list distribution in advance.

Travel Guides

  • Guisdes

  • Place to Visit

  • Things to Do

  • Best Time to Visit

Sacred Valley of the Incas

Once the Inca Empire’s center, this lush valley is home to charming towns, historic ruins, and customary marketplaces.

Highlights:

  • Pisac: Explore the impressive archaeological site and vibrant market.
  • Ollantaytambo: Visit the well-preserved Inca town and fortress.
  • Moray: Discover the circular agricultural terraces used by the Incas.
  • Maras: See the ancient salt mines still in use today.
  • Activities: Hiking, exploring ruins, shopping for handicrafts, and interacting with local communities.
  • Recommended Duration: 2-3 days

Arequipa and Colca Canyon

Arequipa is a lovely city encircled by volcanoes, dubbed the “White City” for its breathtaking white volcanic stone structures. Colca Canyon, which is located nearby, is among the world’s deepest canyons.

Highlights:

  • Arequipa: Visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, Plaza de Armas, and the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries.
  • Colca Canyon: Observe the majestic Andean condors at Cruz del Condor viewpoint, and explore the terraced landscape and hot springs.
  • Activities: City tours, cultural visits, hiking, and hot spring baths.
  • Recommended Duration: 3-4 days

Lake Titicaca

The world’s highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and distinctive native cultures.

Highlights:

  • Uros Floating Islands: Visit the man-made islands constructed from reeds.
  • Taquile Island: Explore the island known for its rich textile traditions.
  • Amantani Island: Experience homestays and cultural exchanges with local families.
  • Activities: Boat tours, cultural visits, and hiking.
  • Recommended Duration: 2-3 days

Tambopata Amazon Jungle

Tambopata, a biodiversity hotspot in the Amazon rainforest with fantastic chances for animal viewing, is situated in southeast Peru.

Highlights:

  • Tambopata National Reserve: Spot exotic wildlife like macaws, giant river otters, and caimans.
  • Lodges: Stay in eco-friendly lodges and experience guided jungle walks and river excursions.
  • Lake Sandoval: Canoe trips to observe diverse fauna and flora.
  • Activities: Wildlife viewing, bird watching, canopy walks, and night excursions.
  • Recommended Duration: 3-4 days

Huacachina and Paracas

Paracas is a coastal town famous for the Paracas National Reserve and the Ballestas Islands, whereas Huacachina is a tiny oasis in the desert surrounded by sand dunes.

Highlights:

  • Huacachina: Enjoy sandboarding and dune buggy rides in the desert.
  • Paracas: Explore the Paracas National Reserve and take a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions, penguins, and seabirds.
  • Activities: Adventure sports in Huacachina, wildlife tours in Paracas, and relaxing by the oasis.
  • Recommended Duration: 2-3 days

Pre-Inca Trail Training Hike near Cusco

Embark on a training hike near Cusco to explore the ancient Moon Temple and Inkilltambo. Led by your local guide, this scenic trek offers historical insights, stunning views, and valuable altitude acclimation, preparing you for the Inca Trail adventure ahead.

Sacred Valley Tour – Full Day

Explore the Sacred Valley, visiting ancient Inca sites such as Moray, Maras Salt mines and Ollantaytambo, and traditional villages. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, local markets, and cultural insights in this historical region.

Lake Titicaca Homestay (2 Dys, 1 night)

Experience local life with a homestay on Lake Titicaca’s islands. Visit the Uros Floating Islands, and stay at Amantani with a local family and interact with indigenous communities, immerse yourself in the rich traditions and serene beauty of the high Andes.

Tambopata Jungle Exploring (3 Days, 2 Nights)

Embark on a thrilling jungle adventure in Tambopata. Stay in eco-lodges, take guided walks to spot diverse wildlife, and explore the Amazon’s rich biodiversity through activities like canoe trips and canopy tours.

Lima Culinary Experience – Half Day

Discover Lima’s vibrant food scene with a culinary tour. Enjoy gourmet dining, visit the bustling Surquillo market, and take cooking classes to taste and learn about Peru’s world-renowned cuisine.

The dry season, which runs from May to October, is the ideal time to travel to Peru and Machu Picchu. There are beautiful sky, little rain, and perfect hiking conditions during this time of year. The busiest months are June to August, so make reservations early.

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The Inca Trail and other hiking paths are at their finest during the dry season, when views of Machu Picchu are usually very clear. In addition, Cusco offers a distinctive cultural experience during customary celebrations like Inti Raymi and the Inca Festival of the Sun in June.

Reviews

  • Elizabeth Dickens
    Inca Trail 5 days

    Great meeting day before trek providing a through overview of the following 5 days. Cute campsites, EXCELLENT FOOD with a bountiful variety! Guide on the trek was cold at first but warmed up as days passed. I recomeded Peru and U.

  • Brandi H
    Luxury Inca Tour - 5 Days

    There’s no other way to describe the Luxury Inca Trail trip with Peru & U than MAGICAL. My friend and I were pampered beyond anything we could have imagined and I honestly can’t recommend this company enough. The people on the team that helped us were nothing short of remarkable. Marco, Michael, Aide, Nemesia, Elias, Adolfo, Victor, Zenon, and the whole porter team – together, they made our trip unforgettable.

  • Kirsty D
    Luxury Inca Trail 5 days

    What an amazing 5 day trip with Peru & U! A truly unforgettable adventure with so many memories, amplified by the outstanding team looking after us on the ground. The only way to do the Inca Trail if you don’t want to “rough it”. I recomeded Peru and U.

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