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In this 8-day trip, we’ll visit must-see sites in Cusco and adjust to the elevation, then take on the famous Inca Trail as we backpack through the sacred valley. Join us on this bucket list women-only trek!
Disclaimer:
The Inca Trail is 45 km (27 mi) long and often steep. Adequate preparation and training is recommended. Each day's journey generally consists of seven hours of walking, with stops for snacks and lunch. Porters are provided on this trek, so during the day, we will only need to carry a daypack.
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8 days
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8 - 20 spots
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Double occupancy in 3-star hotels (single rooms available)
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7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners included
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TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco International Airport (CUZ), between 11:00 AM and 05:00 PM.
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TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco International Airport (CUZ), between 08:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Activities Included
- Cusco Walking Tour
- Pisac Ruins Visit
- Amaru Community Textile Demonstration
- Inca Trail - Day 1
- Inca Trail - Day 2
- Inca Trail - Day 3
- Inca Trail - Day 4
- Guided Tour of Machu Picchu
Other Inclusions
- Double Occupancy in 3-star Hotels and Tents
- Local Guide throughout Trip
- All City Transfers
- Arrival Airport Transfer (until 5pm on first day)
- Departure Airport Transfer (morning of last day)
- Inca Trail Permits
- Essential Camping Equipment (tents, foam camping mats, duffle bag)
- 7 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches & 5 Dinners
Optional Activities
- Trekking Pole Rental
- Sleeping Bag Rental
Exclusions
- International Flights
- Food & Alcohol (except as noted)
- Visas & Travel Insurance
- Airport Transfers Outside of Designated Times
- Day pack
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Trekking poles
Your Host
All Women All Trails
All Women All Trails is an encouraging community of 70,000+ women who share a love for hiking and backpacking. Since our creation in 2016 by Bunny Kramer, herself a seasoned hiker, we’ve provided a safe, supportive, inspirational space for women to challenge themselves, learn, and grow. We welcome women of all ages and abilities. Share our vision? Please join us - we can't wait to travel the world together!!
Itinerary
Day 1
Saturday, Sep 24, 2022
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Day 1
Welcome to Peru! Settle in and get ready for an incredible week.
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Included dinner at local restaurant
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Airport Transfer
TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco International Airport (CUZ), between 11:00 AM and 05:00 PM.
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Union Hotel
Overnight in Cusco
Day 2
Sunday, Sep 25, 2022
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Day 2
Today is your first full day in Cusco. Get ready to discover this historical and cultural hotspot with your fellow travelers.
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Included breakfast at hotel
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Cusco Walking Tour
You’ll visit the Qoricancha temple, considered the most sacred Incan building. Then, you’ll head to the heart of the city, the ‘Plaza de Armas’. Here, you’ll appreciate the facade of the beautiful Cathedral of Cusco, built in the 16th century. Finally, you’re off to the picturesque neighborhood of San Blas. In the afternoon, you’ll be driven by private transport to Tambomachay, an archaeological site just outside of Cusco. From here you’ll take a short downhill walk back to Cusco. On the way, you’ll observe the façade of the archaeological sites, including Puka Pukara, Qenqo and Sacsaywaman.
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Union Hotel
Overnight in Cusco
Day 3
Monday, Sep 26, 2022
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Day 3
You'll say goodbye to Cusco for now and head into the Sacred Valley. After a day of exploring, you'll make it to Ollantaytambo where you'll spend the night before your big trek!
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Included breakfast at hotel
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Pisac Ruins Visit
Visit the Pisac Ruins to learn more about Inca culture. You can see great stonework and impressive agricultural terraces all over the place. Make sure to bring your camera, the viewpoints up here are surrounded by 360 degrees of mountains.
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Amaru Community Textile Demonstration
Head over to the Amaru community where you'll learn about Peruvian traditional textiles. The women of the community will teach you about the weaving process, dyeing, management, and production of traditional textiles.
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lunch
Included lunch at local restaurant
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Tunupa Lodge Hotel
Overnight in Ollantaytambo
Day 4
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022
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Day 4
This morning, you will begin your journey on the Inca Trail by travelling from Ollantaytambo heading to Kilometer 82, where your trek begins!
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Included breakfast at hotel
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Inca Trail - Day 1
Begin the trek with a fairly leisurely hike and enjoy stunning views of snow-capped Veronica Peak. Following the river, you will pass a tiny village and continue on to your camp at Wayllabamba. Porters are provided on this trek, so during the day, you will only need to carry a daypack with your personal items. This needs to be big enough to carry such items as water, camera and a warm jacket. Total distance: ~7 mi / Estimated duration: 5-6 hrs / Difficulty: Moderate / Starting altitude: 8,858 ft / Maximum altitude: 9,804 ft / Campsite altitude: 9,804 ft
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lunch
Included lunch
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dinner
Included dinner at camp
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Trekking Pole Rental (Optional)
Rent trekking poles for the whole trek!
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Sleeping Bag Rental (Optional)
Rent a sleeping bag for the whole trek!
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Wayllabamba Camp
Overnight in Chillca
Day 5
Wednesday, Sep 28, 2022
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Day 5
Today is the most difficult part of the trek as you climb to Warminwanusca also known as "Dead Woman’s Pass" at 4200 m (13,779 ft).
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Included breakfast at camp
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Inca Trail - Day 2
You will trek through some of the most spectacular mountain scenery to be seen anywhere in the Andes. This is the first and highest of three Andean passes on the Inca Trail, with breathtaking views over the snow-capped Vilcanota and Vilcabamba mountain ranges. Ahead of you, you will see the ruins of Runkuracay and in the valley below, Rio Pacamayo (Sunrise River). Here, the trail changes from dirt to steps and stone pathways, your route will take you through a landscape dotted with rural villages, grazing llamas, and well-preserved remnants of the Incan culture. Although it's not too arduous, you will still need to make a steep descent to the valley below, where you will camp beneath the cliff tops at Pacamayo overlooking the cloud forest. Total distance: ~8 mi / Estimated duration: 6-7 hrs / Difficulty: Difficult / Starting altitude: 9,804 ft / Maximum altitude: 13,776 ft / Campsite altitude: 11,480 ft
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lunch
Included lunch
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Included dinner at camp.
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Pacaymayo Camp
Overnight in Pacaymayo
Day 6
Thursday, Sep 29, 2022
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Day 6
Get ready for the third day of the Inca trail!
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breakfast
Included breakfast at camp
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Inca Trail - Day 3
Today you will hike up to the ruins of Runkurakay. Pushing on up the Inca staircase and beside two small mountain lakes, you will be rewarded at the summit of your second pass with spectacular views of Pumasillo and the entire snow-capped Vilcabamba range. From here, it will be a steep descent and then ascent to your third pass and the ruins of Phullupatamarca, where you'll embark on a long descent into a beautiful orchid-filled cloud forest. The scenery will blow you away! Butterflies flutter across the trail and the air is pure and clean as you head to breathtaking Winaywayna. Total distance: ~10 mi / Estimated duration: 8 hrs / Difficulty: Moderate / Starting altitude: 11,480 ft / Maximum altitude: 12,792 ft / Campsite altitude: 8,692 ft
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lunch
Included lunch
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Included dinner at camp
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Winaywayna Campsite
Overnight in Winaywayna
Day 7
Friday, Sep 30, 2022
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Day 7
Today is your last day of trekking, and you know what that means, arriving at the breathtaking Machu Picchu! In the afternoon, you’ll take the train back to Ollantaytambo, followed by the train back to Cusco. Prepare for a delicious dinner with your new adventure buddies!
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breakfast
Included breakfast at camp
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Inca Trail - Day 4
The day starts before dawn with a delicious breakfast at camp. You'll make your way to the Sun Gate for about 2 hours. Here, you'll enjoy your first views of Machu Picchu! On a clear morning, the view from the Sun Gate can be quite stunning and creates a lasting impression that will stay with you long after you return home. Total distance: ~2.5 mi / Estimated duration: 2 hrs / Starting altitude: 8,692 ft / Maximum altitude: 8,829 ft
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Guided Tour of Machu Picchu
You will have a guided tour of this great archaeological site and some free time to take more photos on your own.
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lunch
Included lunch
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dinner
Included dinner at local restaurant
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Casa Andina Standard Cusco Koricancha Hotel
Overnight in Cusco
Day 8
Saturday, Oct 01, 2022
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Day 8
All good things must come to an end! You'll transfer to the airport and bid farewell for now.
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breakfast
Included breakfast at hotel
transfer
Airport Transfer
TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco International Airport (CUZ), between 08:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Cancellation Policy
| 25% down payment | Additional payments | |
|---|---|---|
| Spot pending | Refundable | Refundable |
| Spot confirmed | Non-refundable* | Refundable |
| 60 days pre-trip | Non-refundable | Non-refundable |
*If you cancel when your spot is confirmed and outside of 60 days until departure, you can receive a trip credit for your down payment minus the $100 cancellation fee.
For our full cancellation policy, see our Terms & Conditions.
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