Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Overview

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime walking holiday on the legendary Inca Trail to the iconic Machu Picchu

Trekking the Inca Trail, and then arriving at the Sun Gate above the 15th Century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, is one of the outstanding highlights of any visit to Peru. We begin this superb 8-day walking holiday with two vital acclimatisation days, where we explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley - the former capital of both the Inca Empire and Spanish colonial government. In the company of like-minded travellers from around the world, we then set off on the Inca Trail, the famous ancient paved pathway of the Incas, trekking from the Urubamba River to a high point at the Warmiwanusca Pass (4200m), before descending to the Sun Gate at Machu Picchu. Averaging 10 kilometres of walking on each of 4 days this brilliant fully supported short trek provides us with spectacular views of the peaks of the Cordillera Vilcabamba. The holiday culminates in a visit to Machu Picchu with a knowledgeable guide who will bring alive the history of the city of the Incas before we take the classic train ride back to Cusco. With 2 departures each week, we're sure we will have a trip to fit your busy schedule, but be quick to secure your permit.   BOOK EARLY for the Inca Trail!The strict rules governing the issue of Inca Trail permits mean that these are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. In previous years, Inca Trail permits went on sale in October, and with only 500 permits per day on offer (including those for crew) they are disappearing fast. Note that KE offer twice-weekly departures throughout most of the year giving you the best chance of getting those elusive remaining permits on the dates that work best for you. Why not combine this Inca Trail and Machu Picchu holiday with a Galapagos Holiday? View our full range of walking and trekking holidays in Peru.