Grand Andean Experience to Machu Picchu - Peru Tour

Before the adventure begins, you meet your guide and fellow travelers in Cusco for a detailed trip briefing. This orientation session covers logistics, activities, and expectations, ensuring you are fully prepared for the journey ahead through the Andes.

Your journey starts as you leave Cusco and descend into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Choose between an active hike from Amaru to Viacha or a cultural visit to Awanakancha and the vibrant Pisaq artisan market. Both groups reunite to learn about traditional Andean farming before exploring the Pisaq archaeological site. The day concludes with a traditional Pachamanca dinner.

Overnight: Lamay Lodge

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Travel deeper into the Andes with a scenic drive toward the remote Lares Valley. Visit the little-known archaeological site of Ancasmarca before choosing between cultural encounters with master weavers or a hike through alpine landscapes dotted with turquoise lakes. The day ends in the highland community of Huacahuasi, offering an authentic overnight experience.

Overnight: Huacahuasi Lodge

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Begin the day in the village of Huilloc, where you may take part in a traditional Andean ceremony honoring Pachamama or opt for a hike toward Pumamarka. After regrouping for lunch and exploring the Pumamarka ruins, continue either on foot or by vehicle to Ollantaytambo. The afternoon is spent discovering this living Inca town and its historic streets.

Overnight: Partner in Ollantaytambo 

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After visiting the Quillarumiyoc archaeological site, continue toward the mountain village of Mollepata for lunch at a traditional farmhouse. The route then winds upward to Challacancha, where you begin a scenic hike along the historic Camino Real toward Soraypampa and the iconic Salkantay Lodge, set beneath towering glaciated peaks.

Overnight: Salkantay Lodge

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Today’s highlight is the hike to the stunning Humantay Lake. The ascent rewards you with breathtaking views of turquoise waters beneath the Humantay Glacier. After time to relax, reflect, and take part in a traditional Pachamama ceremony, return to the lodge for lunch and a relaxing afternoon surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.

Overnight: Salkantay Lodge

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An early start marks one of the most challenging and rewarding days of the journey. You ascend gradually toward the Salkantay Pass, the highest point of the trek, surrounded by expansive plateaus and rugged alpine terrain. After reaching the pass, descend through dramatic landscapes toward Wayra Lodge, where you enjoy a well-earned rest.

Overnight: Wayra Lodge

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Continue downhill as the landscape transforms into a lush cloud forest. The trail follows the Salkantay River, passing rural homes, orchids, and butterflies. Midday, arrive at Colpa Lodge for a traditional Pachamanca lunch and a relaxing afternoon with panoramic views of the surrounding valleys.

Overnight: Colpa Lodge

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Hike through fertile valleys filled with fruit orchards and cascading streams as you follow the Santa Teresa River. After lunch at Lucma Lodge, visit a local organic coffee plantation and experience the transition toward warmer, jungle-influenced climates at the edge of the Amazon basin.

Overnight: Lucma Lodge

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Climb ancient Inca stone steps through dense cloud forest to the Llactapata Pass. From this rarely visited viewpoint, enjoy your first panoramic view of Machu Picchu in the distance. After exploring the archaeological site, descend toward the valley and continue by train to Aguas Calientes, nestled below the citadel.

Overnight: Partner Aguas Calientes 

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Your journey culminates with a guided tour of Machu Picchu, exploring its most iconic structures, including the Temple of the Sun and the Watchtower. After time to absorb the magic of the sanctuary, you may choose an optional hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. The adventure concludes with a scenic train ride and a return to Cusco, carrying memories of an unforgettable Andean expedition.

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