Inca Heartland - 7 Day Tour
Following in the footsteps of the Incas, this 7 day Peru tour offers a superior combination of history, culture and dramatic scenery. Travel from Cusco through the fertile heartland of the Sacred Valley, mountain passes and cloud forests to discover secrets of the ancient civilization along the Classic Inca Trail or Quarry Trail, before reaching your ultimate destination: Machu Picchu. Along the way get fully immersed in Andean culture, and interact with the local community in Chinchero.
Group price:
from 1,150 USD per person
(what’s included)
The trip at a glance
Start: Cusco Duration: 7 Days
Finish: Cusco Group size: 2 - 10
Destinations: Cusco, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu
Difficulty Rating: 3/5
Tour Style: Standard
What you will love about this trip
Explore the ancient Inca capital of Cusco
Interact with the local community at Chinchero and learn all about the daily rural life and many traditions still alive today
Hike the Inca Trail or Quarry Trail
Visit one of the wonders of the world, the Inca city of Machu Picchu
Delicious meals
Cultural insights
Is this trip right for you?
We will visit places that are at high altitude. Some people may suffer from altitude sickness, it can affect anyone regardless of fitness level or age. However our tour leaders will share ways to mitigate symptoms such as staying hydrated and limiting alcohol intake.
There will be early mornings for us to get to our activities on time.
Some of the roads can be windy and bumpy.
You will need to bring suitable clothing for trekking. You need hiking boots, comfortable outdoor clothing and warm waterproof gear.
There will be lots of exploring so you will need to be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time on uneven ground. A moderate level of fitness is required however let us know your needs and we have plenty of ways to adjust the tour to you.
The hiking options require a moderate level of fitness as we walk for up to 8 hours a day on mountain paths. Your duffel bag will be carried for you, however you will need to carry a small day pack with your daily water, jacket and snacks.
Why book with Papi’s Treks?
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Passionate & Experienced Team
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Experience the Real Peru
“We just completed the Inca Trail, and wow(!) - what a great adventure. Papi’s Treks is simply the best! Not only did they carry our bags and provide us delicious Peruvian cuisine at every meal, Mike and his team gave us the encouragement to get us through the trail’s most challenging portions. And we learned so much about the Incan culture along the way - seeing Machu Picchu was so much more meaningful and impactful having this four-day introduction to other less-known Incan archeological sites and the history behind them. Papi’s Treks really created for me and my daughters a lifetime of great memories, and we’ll always be grateful. Thank you!”