2. A single supplement is available if you\u2019d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 18 (Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for bus, train or flight tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
4. Inca Trail permits are sold on request basis only. Once deposit is paid and passport details provided, Intrepid will endeavor to secure a permit for you.
If Inca Trail permits are unavailable by the time you book, you can opt to hike the Inca Quarry Trail instead: https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/machu-picchu-peru\/quarry-trail
The Inca Trail closes in February to allow cleaning and restoration works. If the trek portion of your trip starts in February you will be automatically booked to hike the Inca Quarry Trail.
Should you choose not to hike at all, please let us know in writing at the time of booking so alternative arrangements can be made. Without this prior warning, local fees may apply.
5. While hiking the 4 Day Inca Trail or the 3 Day Inca Quarry trail portion of this trip you may be joined by other Intrepid and\/or non-Intrepid travelers.
6.Please be aware that while hiking the Inca trek or the Quarry trek that you may be joined by passengers from other Intrepid & Geckos groups.
7.This trip includes one visit to Machu Picchu. According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only, and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted. Please refer to the itinerary for details.
8. Our only alternative is to make passengers explore the upper part of Machu Picchu (Sun gate and Inka Bridge) before their guided tour starts (so about 2 hours before meeting the guide). Your Tour Leader will provide more information on what the group options are at the Welcome meeting.
9. Starting from 23rd Jan, the Peruvian government has enforced new regulations around movements in the country and access to public indoor venues by requiring anybody over 40 to show evidence of a booster shot. This includes catching domestic flights, trains, and going to restaurants, museums, banks, shops etc. We strongly advise you to book and complete your booster dose if you haven\u2019t got it before your trip so that this new regulation won\u2019t impact your experience and enjoyment in travelling in 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Welcome to Peru's coastal capital. Your Lonely Planet Experience begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm where you'll meet your group leader and fellow travellers. With no activities planned until then, why not take a walk around the vibrant Miraflores area. Alternatively, stroll along to Parque del Amor (Love Park) for a great view of Lima's beaches. After your important briefing, get to know each other better over dinner. Whether you dine with the group or sample the city's renowned food scene on your own, don't miss Peru's national dish: ceviche. If you're not a fan of seafood, there are plenty of other excellent options on offer \u2013 be sure to ask your local leader of their favourite dishes. If you arrive early, perhaps take a walk around the vibrant Miraflores area. 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Route 2 Inca Quarry Trail: Make an early start today and drive to Choquequilla, a small ceremonial place where Incas worshipped the moon. Drive to the starting point of the trek, Rafq'a, and meet the horsemen who join us on the hike. After an hour\u2019s walk, reach the small community of Socma. Carry on to the Perolniyoc cascade lookout, an opportunity to stop for photos and a food break. Continue to the campsite, which is 3700 metres above sea level. You should reach the campsite around lunchtime. After lunch, set off to explore the Q'orimarca archaeological site, which once served as a checkpoint to the Incas. Notes: The Inca Quarry Trail is within the abilities of most reasonably fit people. The hike is 26 km long in total and its highest pass is at 4450 metres above sea level. Throughout the trek, horses will carry your gear and camping equipment. The first two nights are spent camping and the third night you will stay at a simple hotel. Double tents (twin-share) and foam camping mats will be provided. The porters will set up the tents while the cook prepares meals. Route 3 Train: For those travellers disinterested in hiking the trail or who are unable to, spend two extra nights in Cusco before travelling by bus to Ollantaytambo. From here take a train through the winding Urubamba Valley to the town of Aguas Calientes where you\u2019ll spend a third night.","sort":10,"tour_id":75,"ref_parts_id":"11","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":"1","lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Camping (with basic facilities) or Hotel (for Train option)","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":812,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-25T20:01:22.000000Z","title":"Day 12: Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option","image_url":null,"description":"Route 1 Classic Inca Trail: This is the most challenging day of the trek, as we ascend a long steep path (approximately 5 hours) to reach the highest point of the trail. Colloquially known as 'Dead Woman's Pass', Warmiwanusca sits at a height of 4200 metres above sea level, providing amazing views of the valley below. The group will then descend to the campsite in the Pacaymayo Valley at 3650 metres. Route 2 Inca Quarry Trail: This is the most challenging and rewarding day of the hike. A three-hour walk takes us to the top of the first pass of Puccaqasa (approximately 4370 metres high). After enjoying picturesque views of the valley, it\u2019s a short walk before stopping for lunch. Afterwards, make the hike to Kuychicassa (approximately 2 hours); this is the highest pass of the trek at 4450 metres. From here, descend to the sacred site the Incas called Intipunku (Sun Gate), with views of the Nevado Veronica mountain. Head to the campsite, which is only a stone\u2019s throw away at Choquetacarpo. Route 3 Train: Today, perhaps use your free day indulging your inner foodie in the eateries of Cusco. Head to lunch at the arty Fallen Angel restaurant, and if you still have room for dessert, the ChocoMuseo offers tastings and chocolate-marking workshops.","sort":11,"tour_id":75,"ref_parts_id":"12","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":"1","lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Camping (with basic facilities) or Hotel (for Train option)","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":813,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-25T20:01:22.000000Z","title":"Day 13: Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option","image_url":null,"description":"Route 1 Classic Inca Trail: Start the day with a climb through the Pacaymayo Valley to Runkuracay pass (3980 metres). Enjoy views of the snow-capped mountain of Cordillera Vilcabamba before descending (approximately 2\u20133 hours) to the ruins of Sayacmarca. Continue over the trail\u2019s third pass to the ruins of Phuyupatamarca (3850 metres), also known as 'Town Above the Clouds'. Start the descent down the Inca steps (approximately 2 hours), which takes you to the final night's campsite by the Winay Wayna archaeological site. Route 2 Inca Quarry Trail: Today\u2019s hike will all be downhill. The first stop is the incomplete Kachiqata quarry, where the Incas were intercepted by the Spanish. Around midday, come to the end of the trek. Explore the cobbled streets of Ollantaytambo before taking the short train journey to Aguas Calientes. This is where you\u2019ll meet up with the travellers in your group who didn't hike. Spend the night in a comfortable hotel before tomorrow\u2019s visit to Machu Picchu. Route 3 Train: In the morning we are transferred by car to Ollantaytambo town where we will take the afternoon train to the town of Aguas Calientes (approximately 1:30 hours) For those who want to, there\u2019s time to see Machu Picchu independently before the guided tour the next day. If you\u2019d like to do this, please advise your group leader at the welcome meeting at the start of the trip.","sort":12,"tour_id":75,"ref_parts_id":"13","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":"1","lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Camping (with basic facilities) or Hotel (for Train option)","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":814,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-25T20:01:22.000000Z","title":"Day 14: Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option and Machu Picchu \/ Ollantaytambo","image_url":null,"description":"Route 1 Classic Inca Trail: The day starts before dawn with breakfast at 4 am. Say farewell to the porters as they descend to the train station and then begin hiking by 4.30 am (the final checkpoint opens at 5 am). The walk to Intipunku (the Sun Gate) takes approximately 2.5 hours meaning arrival time is not until approximately 7.30 am. Weather permitting, enjoy unforgettable views over the \u2018Lost City of the Incas\u2019 as you enter Machu Picchu through the Sungate. Route 2 Inca Quarry Trail: Depending on weather conditions, take a bus at 5.30 am along the winding road to Machu Picchu (30 minutes). At Machu Picchu, join up with the travellers in your group who took the train. If skies are clear, enjoy spectacular views over the ancient city from the Sun Gate, before going on a guided walk around the ruins. Route 3 Train: In the morning, usually between 5.30 and 6.30 am, we take one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu. The city was built around 1440 AD as a country retreat for the Inca nobility, but there\u2019s evidence that the land had been a sacred Incan site for much longer. Take a guided tour around the ruins of temples, palaces and living quarters, and enjoy some free time afterward to wander around on your own before heading to Ollantaytambo for the night. Visiting Machu Picchu: According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted.","sort":13,"tour_id":75,"ref_parts_id":"14","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Machu Picchu - Guided visit"},"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":815,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-25T20:01:22.000000Z","title":"Day 15: Sacred Valley \/ Cusco","image_url":null,"description":"Known as Wilcamayo to the Incas, the fertile Sacred Valley has long been the main source of food for the high Andes. 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In the afternoon, take a bus back to Cusco for a free evening.","sort":14,"tour_id":75,"ref_parts_id":"15","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch"},"optionalActivityList":{"price":{"#text":"70","@currency":"PEN"},"description":"Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site"}}},{"id":816,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-25T20:01:22.000000Z","title":"Day 16: Cusco","image_url":null,"description":"Enjoy some free time to delve a little deeper into Cusco. Those with weary legs might want to simply grab a coffee from a cafe at Plaza de Armas and do some people-watching. For those still seeking an active adventure, the hills that surround Cusco are well-suited for some mountain biking. Ask your group leader for advice on optional activities and how to make the most of your day. When you\u2019re hungry, Manos Unidas Cafe is a great choice for a meal. In addition to serving up delicious food, this central pizzeria also provides vocational training to young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.","sort":15,"tour_id":75,"ref_parts_id":"16","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[{"price":{"#text":"120","@currency":"USD"},"description":"Sacred Valley - Mountain Biking"},{"price":{"#text":"265","@currency":"PEN"},"description":"Sacred Valley - Via Ferrata & Zipline"},{"price":{"#text":"75","@currency":"USD"},"description":"Cusco - Stand Up Paddle Boarding"},{"price":{"#text":"59","@currency":"USD"},"description":"Cusco - Totem painting workshop"}]}},{"id":817,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-25T20:01:22.000000Z","title":"Day 17: Puno - Lake Titicaca","image_url":null,"description":"In the morning, travel by local bus through the Altiplano plateau to Puno (approximately 7 hours). 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Nearby is the San Francisco Monastery, with its catacombs containing some 70,000 human remains (entry is optional and at travellers' expense). Then go and browse the fresh produce on offer at Lima's central market, tasting fresh fruit and street food. Your walking tour wraps up in Lima's main square, with the rest of the day free to do as you wish. 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The group will then walk across a bridge, submit passports at the Bolivian migration office, and reboard the bus for La Paz. Approximately 30 minutes after crossing the border into Bolivia, there's another stop where the army will check your documents again. The journey to La Paz takes 6\u20139 hours (depending on the border crossing time). You made it! In the evening, chill out with an optional dinner with your travel group.","sort":19,"tour_id":75,"ref_parts_id":"20","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":821,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-25T20:01:22.000000Z","title":"Day 21: La Paz","image_url":null,"description":"With no activities planned for today, you are free to leave the accommodation at any time, provided you comply with the hotel\u2019s internal check-out policy. 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If you\u2019d like to spend more time in La Paz, we\u2019ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).","sort":20,"tour_id":75,"ref_parts_id":"21","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":[],"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[{"price":{"#text":"41","@currency":"USD"},"description":"La Paz - To 3,600 Metres, and Beyond Urban Adventure"},{"price":{"#text":"57","@currency":"USD"},"description":"La Paz - Food With Altitude Urban Adventure"},{"description":"La Paz - Visit to the 'Witches Market' - Free"}]}},{"id":803,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-25T20:01:22.000000Z","title":"Day 3: Paracas","image_url":null,"description":"Be ready for an early start as you head to Lima\u2019s bus station around 6 am and hop on a local bus to Paracas (approximately 4 hours). 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For some local food specialties back in town, head to the boulevard near the beach and try some Tejas \u2013 small sweets made from nuts and dried fruits.","sort":2,"tour_id":75,"ref_parts_id":"3","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":{"price":{"#text":"50","@currency":"PEN"},"description":"Paracas - National Reserve guided tour"}}},{"id":804,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-25T20:01:22.000000Z","title":"Day 4: Nazca","image_url":null,"description":"This morning, there may be a chance to visit Islas Ballestas for an optional day trip. Here there will be lots of opportunities to see wildlife such as penguins, sea lions, and flamingos from a speedboat. Speak to your group leader about your options and when the best time to visit would be. Later on this morning, continue on to Nazca, travelling for around 3 hours and arriving in the early afternoon. Nazca is famous for the Nazca Lines \u2013 enormous designs inscribed into the desert floor. Who drew them, how and why is unknown, but most scientists believe the Nazca people created them around 2000 years ago. For the best view this afternoon, consider an optional scenic flight to see them from the air \u2013 this lasts 30 minutes and covers most of the 26 impressions. Be wary though \u2013 the planes turn sharply from side to side for viewing from both sides of the plane, so it\u2019s not for the faint-hearted!","sort":3,"tour_id":75,"ref_parts_id":"4","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[{"price":{"#text":"57","@currency":"PEN"},"description":"Ballestas Islands - Guided tour"},{"price":{"#text":"100","@currency":"USD"},"description":"Nazca - Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines"}]}},{"id":805,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-25T20:01:22.000000Z","title":"Day 5: Arequipa","image_url":null,"description":"Enjoy a lazy morning in Nazca, then in the early afternoon, transfer to the local bus station and board a bus to Arequipa (approximately 11 hours, with no stops). Lunch will be served on board the bus, and later around dinner time, there will be a small snack. Don't forget to pack plenty of water, more snacks and a good book! You\u2019ll arrive in Arequipa around midnight and transfer to the hotel. Standing at the foot of El Misti volcano and oozing all that Spanish colonial charm, Arequipa vies with Cusco for the title of Peru's most attractive city.","sort":4,"tour_id":75,"ref_parts_id":"5","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":806,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-25T20:01:22.000000Z","title":"Day 6: Arequipa","image_url":null,"description":"This morning, head on a leader-led orientation walk with your group, where you\u2019ll visit the main square and Mercado San Camilo. During your walk around Arequipa, you'll come to understand why it\u2019s referred to as the \u2018White City\u2019. Built out of the pale volcanic rock, the old buildings shine brightly in the sunshine. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax and explore Arequipa. Perhaps start at Monasterio de Santa Catalina \u2013 this 16th-century convent has a unique history, having once only accepted women from high-class Spanish families. From here, drop by the Juanita Museum and take a look at the \u2018Ice Maiden\u2019 \u2013 the well-preserved mummified remains of a young Inca girl who died in the 1440s. Otherwise, while away the rest of your day in the cafes and restaurants surrounding the main plaza, tasting a rich Peruvian coffee.","sort":5,"tour_id":75,"ref_parts_id":"6","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[{"price":{"#text":"20","@currency":"PEN"},"description":"Arequipa - Juanita Museum"},{"price":{"#text":"45","@currency":"PEN"},"description":"Arequipa - Santa Catalina Monastery"}]}},{"id":807,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-25T20:01:22.000000Z","title":"Day 7: Colca Canyon","image_url":null,"description":"In the morning, around 8 am, venture out by private vehicle to Chivay (approximately 5 hours). There\u2019ll be plenty of time to stop and take pictures along the way as you're likely to see llamas, alpacas and vicunas. You'll have the chance to try some coca tea \u2013 a local herbal variety made from leaves of the coca plant \u2013 from roadside tea stalls. After a third stop at Patapampa (the highest point of your adventure, standing at 4800 metres above sea level), descend into Chivay town for a free evening. Choose to spend it soaking in the local baths, dining on Alpaca steak, or listening to live Andean music at a Pena (music hall). Your group leader will know all of the best spots to go, so be sure to ask them.","sort":6,"tour_id":75,"ref_parts_id":"7","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Colca Canyon - Guided tour"},"optionalActivityList":{"price":{"#text":"15","@currency":"PEN"},"description":"Colca Canyon - La Calera hot springs"}}},{"id":808,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-25T20:01:22.000000Z","title":"Day 8: Arequipa","image_url":null,"description":"Early in the morning, take a short drive from town into the renowned Colca Canyon. This river canyon in southern Peru is sprinkled with traditional villages, terraced agriculture and trekking routes, and is home to the predatory Andean condor. Witness the morning routine of this mighty ruler of the sky, gazing as they circle this extraordinary natural ravine. Depending on weather conditions you\u2019ll head on a short hike around the area (approximately 45 minutes) before returning to Chivay town. In the afternoon, travel back to Arequipa (approximately 5 hours), and on arrival, relax into a free evening with your fellow adventurers.","sort":7,"tour_id":75,"ref_parts_id":"8","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Colca Canyon Condor Visit"},"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":809,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:29:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-25T20:01:22.000000Z","title":"Day 9: Arequipa - Overnight Bus to Cusco","image_url":null,"description":"Another day in Arequipa is a perfect time to get out your Lonely Planet app and see what highlights you can go out and explore today. For a bit of culture, why not stroll down to Casa Museo Villalobos for a look at the extensive art collection. If you\u2019re looking for something a bit more hands-on, there are regular cooking classes in the city \u2013 be sure to speak to your group leader for their recommendations. Keep in mind that tonight (around 7.30 pm), you\u2019ll transfer to the bus station and board an overnight bus to Cusco (approximately 11 hours with no stops).","sort":8,"tour_id":75,"ref_parts_id":"9","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Overnight Bus","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[],"optionalActivityList":[]}}],"destinations":[{"name":"Bolivia","id":29},{"name":"Peru","id":174}],"destinations_arr":[{"city":"","country":"Bolivia"},{"city":"","country":"Peru"}],"departures_arr":[{"month":"June 2022","items":[{"start":"2022-06-18","end":"2022-07-08","sortdate":20220618,"price":3064,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":2911,"month":"June 2022"}]},{"month":"July 2022","items":[{"start":"2022-07-16","end":"2022-08-05","sortdate":20220716,"price":4245,"currency_code":"AUD","member_discount_price":4033,"month":"July 2022"}]},{"month":"August 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