Transformational Adventure
THE INCA TRAIL & RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
The Inca Trail & Rainbow Mountain
Unleash Your True Potential: Connection - Clarity - Courage
Discover The Depth of Your Inner Strength & Courage
Take inspiration from the majesty of the Andes Mountains,
from the Incas, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & The Inti Raymi Festival
Join me on a life-changing expedition in Peru where you will test your limits - physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Connect with nature in the most stunning of landscapes
Connect with your inner self and discover who you really are
Connect with like-minded people on a similar journey
Clarity on your goals and whether they are in alignment with the real you
Clarity on how you will work towards achieving those goals
Courage to Conquer your fears and limitations and set BIG goals
Courage to take action
Prove to yourself that YOU CAN DO IT!
The Inca Trail &
Rainbow Mountain
Unleash Your True Potential: Connection - Clarity - Courage
Discover The Depth of Your Inner Strength & Courage
Take inspiration from the majesty of the Andes Mountains,
from the Incas, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & The Inti Raymi Festival
Join me on a life-changing expedition in Peru where you will test your limits - physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Connect with nature in the most stunning of landscapes
Connect with your inner self and discover who you really are
Connect with like-minded people on a similar journey
Clarity on your goals and whether they are in alignment with the real you
Clarity on how you will work towards achieving those goals
Courage to Conquer your fears and limitations and set BIG goals
Courage to take action
Prove to yourself that YOU CAN DO IT!
Itinerary: 17th - 27th June 2024
Day 1: Monday 17th June 2024 - Arrival in Cusco, Peru & Welcome Meeting.
Welcome to the Imperial City of Cusco!
You will arrange your flight to land at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Cusco, where your transfer will be waiting for you ready to take you to your hotel.
The rest of the day will be free to be spent at your own leisure. We recommend taking a stroll through the city´s charming cobblestone streets and visiting the local market of San Pedro. Use this day to acclimate to the higher altitude without overexerting yourself!
Your briefing session for the Inca Trail hike will take place at 18:30 hrs at the Alpaca Expeditions headquarters. You will meet your guide and fellow hike members during your briefing session (you may well have already got to know them online) . We will use this time to check in and we will arrange a session for you to set the intentions for your adventure.
After the meeting, we will share our first dinner together as a team.
No meals included today.
Day 2: Tuesday 18th June - Cusco - Pisac - Ollantaytambo
After breakfast we will be collected by our guide at 08am and we will leave Cusco for the Sacred Valley. Don't worry, we will be coming back to Cusco to spend more time exploring the city after the Inca Trail Trek.
You will be taken on a road that winds around the mountains north of Cusco. On the way, we will stop at a famous point known as El Mirador (Lookout Point). From there, we will be able to see the Sacred Valley and gain some insight into Inca history. The Sacred Valley was one of the main areas the Incas settled. There is an unusual abundance of fertile plains in this high area of the Andes. You will also witness vast contour terracing and irrigation channels left behind by the Incas. Later on, we will drive towards the ruins of Pisac.
Pisac is a village in southern Peru’s Sacred Valley region. It's known for its lively handicrafts market in the main square. A path winds from the square past agricultural terraces up to Pisac Archaeological Park, a hilltop Incan citadel with ancient temples, plazas and the Intihuatana, a stone structure thought to have been a sundial. Views from the top stretch across the Quitamayo gorge and surrounding valley.
Here, you will witness and learn about Inca culture. You will see amazing works of stone art and impressive agricultural terraces. After exploring, we will drive back to the lower town of Pisac to stop at a bustling handicraft market. After you spend some time walking around the market bargain hunting, we will meet for lunch at a local Andean restaurant.
After lunch, will drive along the Urubamba River towards the town of Ollantaytambo. Once we reach Ollantaytambo, we will visit the ruins, an important area of Incan construction, built during the Inca’s heydays. This is an extraordinary Inca site because you can find rock formations representing the Inca god, Wiracocha. We will spend the next two nights at Ollantaytambo where we begin to prepare for our Inca Trail journey.
Meals included: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 3: Wednesday 19th June - Ollantaytambo
Today is an easy, relaxed day to conserve our energy. After ensuring that you have everything you need for the trek, there will be a coaching workshop for about 90 minutes, where we will get into the right frame of mind for our adventure.
There will be the opportunity to explore the town, buy souvenirs (and some coca sweets) and get prepared.
Meals included: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 4: Thursday 20th June - Inca Trail Day 1: Ollantaytambo - KM42 - Ayapata
Trekking distance: 14km Camp Site Elevation: : 3,300 meters
In the morning, we have an early start, being picked up at around 06.30 by our guide.
We will be taken to the Porter House which is located in Ollantaytambo and, after a delicious breakfast prepared by your cook, your guide will introduce you to your team of porters. We will then drive to Km 82, and go through the first Inca Trail checkpoint to begin our trek.
The first 2 hours of the trek are relatively easy as we make our way to our first Inca site. Patallacta is an ancient Inca checkpoint for the approach to Machu Picchu. From Patallacta it’s another 2-hour hike to our lunch stop. We will learn about the Inca Culture and way of life.
After lunch, we will hike for another 2½ hours until we reach the first night’s campsite at Ayapata (3300 meters). On this last stretch, we pass through 2 small communities. If you want to buy any energy drink, snacks, or essential items you may have forgotten such as batteries you can do so here.
We’ll arrive at our campsite by 5:00 PM. After settling in for a bit, you can relax and have a hot drink and snack with your team of porters, chefs, and guides. By 7:30 PM, your dinner will be ready, and after you can get some well-deserved rest.
Meals included: All meals included
Day 5: Friday 21st June - Inca Trail Day 2:
Ayapata – Dead Women’s Pass – Pacaymayo – Chaquicocha
Trekking distance: 16km Camp Site Elevation: : 3,600 meters
This is the toughest and longest day of the trek, but massively rewarding! You will be woken up with a hot cup of coca tea at 4:45 a.m, followed by a nutritious breakfast.
At 6:15 a.m., we will begin hiking towards the highest point of the Inca Trail, Dead Women’s Pass (4,215 meters).
It will be a four-hour climb, through different microclimates, with amazing views of the mountains. It is difficult trekking at this elevation, so there will be a lot of breaks along the way. Once you reach the summit, your porters will be waiting with a hot glass of tea, and you will have some time to enjoy it as we’ll stop for a short break to enjoy the views before setting off again to descend to the next valley (Pacaymayu Valley – Hidden River).
You will then hike for another hour and a half downhill through Inca steps until you arrive at your lunch spot. After lunch, we head for my favourite part of the hike at Runkuraquay pass. We begin ascending again to the second pass of the trek. It’s 2 hours over the pass where we will stop at a small Inca site (Runcu Raccay) and see two huge waterfalls cascading down the opposite side of the valley.
After the second pass, it’s another hour downhill hike to reach the magnificent Inca site, Sayacmarca (an otherwise inaccessible village). We’ll stop here to rest and have a quick tour.
Afterward, we will be able to watch the sunset over the Vilcabamba mountain range. It’s then just another 20 minutes until we stop for the night at our second campsite Chaquicocha (Dry Lake, 3600 meters).
After dinner, if you’re not too exhausted, we can do some star gazing, and we’ll point out the fascinating Inca constellations. In the magnificent Southern Hemisphere sky, away from all the artificial lighting, this sky is something to behold!
Meals included: All meals included
Day 6: Saturday 22nd June - Inca Trail Day 3:
Chaquiccoha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna
Trekking distance: 10km Camp Site Elevation: : 2,600 meters
You will be woken up with a hot cup of tea, followed by breakfast. Following, you will begin your two-hour hike to the last pass of Phuyupatamarca, which is at 3,680 mm. This section has unique views of the Vilcabamba mountain range and Salkantay mountain. On the three hour continuation to our campsite, we will visit two Inca sites, Phuyupatamarca (Village above Clouds) and Intipata (Terraces of the Sun).
As we walk, we will have the opportunity to see Salkantay, the second highest snow-capped mountain in the Sacred Valley, and a fantastic panoramic view of the Vilcabamba mountain range.
Along the way, you will discover different types of plants, flowers, and birds in the forest. After lunch, you may take the five-minute walk to the most beautiful Inca site of the trail, Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young). This place is full of impressive buildings and terraces. Around 5:30 p.m., you will go back to the campsite for your last happy hour and dinner.
Then a small ceremony, to say thank you, and goodbye to your amazing “green machine” porters. If you choose, you may leave a gift to say thank you.
Meals included: All meals included
Day 7: Sunday 23rd June - Inca Trail Day 4:
Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Return to Cusco
Trekking distance: 5km Machu Picchu Elevation: : 2,400 meters
Breakfast will be at 4 a.m., and then we will head to the checkpoint. Walking this one hour section to Sun Gate is exciting because you will see Machu Picchu for the first time. After taking some photos, it will be one more hour to the actual ruins.
Once finished, you will walk to the checkpoint of Machu Picchu, where you can use the facilities to freshen up and store your backpack. Your guide will lead you around the Machu Picchu complex for two hours, teaching you about this marvelous place.
Following the end of the tour, you will have time to explore on your own. Around 1:30 p.m. you will depart from Machu Picchu, and take the bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Your train out of Aguas Calientes will be at 2:55 p.m. or 3:20 p.m., depending on availability. You will return to Ollantaytambo or Poroy station, and we will transfer you back to your hotel around 7 or 8 p.m.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8: Monday 24th June: Cusco - Inti Raymi Festival of The Sun
Today you will celebrate with the people of Cusco! A double celebration.
As well as celebrating your incredible achievement of completing the Inca Trail, the local people of Peru will be holding the annual festival of Inti Raymi. Cusco will be alive and vibrant and the atmosphere will be incredible.
During the evening, there will be a short workshop to draw your lessons from the trail and to acknowledge your achievements. You will discover how to recall these feelings at any time in the future. Then, it's time for a celebratory dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 9: Tuesday 25th June - Cusco - Easy Day
Today is a day to relax, recover your energy and have some free time.
There will be a short workshop after breakfast to draw your lessons from the trail and to acknowledge your achievements. You will discover how to recall these feelings at any time in the future.
You can explore Cusco, maybe visit the chocolate museum and buy souveniers. You may want to visit the Sacsayhuaman (nicknamed Sexy Woman) fortress nearby.
Then, it's time for dinner and an early night ready for another early start and a big day tomorrow.
Meals included: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 10: Wednesday 26th June - Rainbow Mountain
We will pick you up for the Rainbow Mountain hike at 4:00 – 4:30 am from any hotel, Airbnb, or hostel in Cusco. It will be a 2½ hour drive to the trailhead – we will arrive at around 7 am. Here at the trailhead, our chef will make a delicious breakfast, including coffee, hot chocolate, teas, bread, fruit salad, eggs, and hot drinks. Cusco’s elevation is 3300m / 11,300ft, and the trailhead called Phulawasipata is at 4200m/ 14,300ft.
After breakfast, we’ll hike about 2 hours uphill to the Rainbow Mountain range. At a slower pace, it could be 2¾ hours, or if you are really fit quick and acclimatized well, some people can do in 1½ hours. The hike up includes some short breaks where the guide will explain some important information about the mountains and the geography of the area. Perhaps you’ll have a chance to catch sight of some of the locals, including llamas and alpacas that frequent this area. You will get around an hour to enjoy the views and take your photos.
The trek back down the valley is the icing on the cake, and many of our hikers say that it is even nicer than Rainbow Mountain! It is about 2½ hours mostly downhill from Rainbow Mountain, to the end of the trail, which is near where we started the hike. Here you will enjoy a fresh meal prepared by your chef, which includes cold drinks, appetizers, soup, and the main course.
After lunch, it will be another 2½ hour drive to Cusco, where we will drop you off at your hotel at around 5:30 – 6:00 pm.
After a short rest, it will be time for our final celebration dinner together.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Day 11: Thursday 27th June - Departure Day
You're free to leave at any time today and we will arrange transfers to Cusco airport for you.
If you would like to stay longer, we can also arrange additional accommodation and give you information about other tours and activities in Peru. Why not visit the Amazon Jungle, the Nazca Lines or Lake Titicaca?
Meals included: Breakfast at the hotel
Itinerary
17th - 27th June 2024
Day 1: Monday 17th June 2024 - Arrival in Cusco, Peru & Welcome Meeting.
Welcome to the Imperial City of Cusco!
You will arrange your flight to land at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Cusco, where your transfer will be waiting for you ready to take you to your hotel.
The rest of the day will be free to be spent at your own leisure. We recommend taking a stroll through the city´s charming cobblestone streets and visiting the local market of San Pedro. Use this day to acclimate to the higher altitude without overexerting yourself!
Your briefing session for the Inca Trail hike will take place at 18:30 hrs at the Alpaca Expeditions headquarters. You will meet your guide and fellow hike members during your briefing session (you may well have already got to know them online) . We will use this time to check in and we will arrange a session for you to set the intentions for your adventure.
After the meeting, we will share our first dinner together as a team.
No meals included today
Day 2: Tuesday 18th June - Cusco - Pisac - Ollantaytambo
After breakfast we will be collected by our guide at 08am and we will leave Cusco for the Sacred Valley. Don't worry, we will be coming back to Cusco to spend more time exploring the city after the Inca Trail Trek.
You will be taken on a road that winds around the mountains north of Cusco. On the way, we will stop at a famous point known as El Mirador (Lookout Point). From there, we will be able to see the Sacred Valley and gain some insight into Inca history. The Sacred Valley was one of the main areas the Incas settled. There is an unusual abundance of fertile plains in this high area of the Andes. You will also witness vast contour terracing and irrigation channels left behind by the Incas. Later on, we will drive towards the ruins of Pisac.
Pisac is a village in southern Peru’s Sacred Valley region. It's known for its lively handicrafts market in the main square. A path winds from the square past agricultural terraces up to Pisac Archaeological Park, a hilltop Incan citadel with ancient temples, plazas and the Intihuatana, a stone structure thought to have been a sundial. Views from the top stretch across the Quitamayo gorge and surrounding valley.
Here, you will witness and learn about Inca culture. You will see amazing works of stone art and impressive agricultural terraces. After exploring, we will drive back to the lower town of Pisac to stop at a bustling handicraft market. After you spend some time walking around the market bargain hunting, we will meet for lunch at a local Andean restaurant.
After lunch, will drive along the Urubamba River towards the town of Ollantaytambo. Once we reach Ollantaytambo, we will visit the ruins, an important area of Incan construction, built during the Inca’s heydays. This is an extraordinary Inca site because you can find rock formations representing the Inca god, Wiracocha. We will spend the next two nights at Ollantaytambo where we begin to prepare for our Inca Trail journey.
Meals included: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 3: Wednesday 19th June - Ollantaytambo
Today is an easy, relaxed day to conserve our energy. After ensuring that you have everything you need for the trek, there will be a coaching workshop for about 90 minutes, where we will get into the right frame of mind for our adventure.
There will be the opportunity to explore the town, buy souvenirs (and some coca sweets) and get prepared. Our Inca Trail guides will give us a briefing on what to expect at 6.30pm before dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 4: Thursday 20th June -
Inca Trail Day 1: Ollantaytambo - KM42 - Ayapata
Trekking distance: 14km Camp Site Elevation: : 3,300 meters
n the morning, we have an early start, being picked up at around 06.30 by our guide.
We will be taken to the Porter House which is located in Ollantaytambo and, after a delicious breakfast prepared by your cook, your guide will introduce you to your team of porters. We will then drive to Km 82, and go through the first Inca Trail checkpoint to begin our trek.
The first 2 hours of the trek are relatively easy as we make our way to our first Inca site. Patallacta is an ancient Inca checkpoint for the approach to Machu Picchu. From Patallacta it’s another 2-hour hike to our lunch stop. We will learn about the Inca Culture and way of life.
After lunch, we will hike for another 2½ hours until we reach the first night’s campsite at Ayapata (3300 meters). On this last stretch, we pass through 2 small communities. If you want to buy any energy drink, snacks, or essential items you may have forgotten such as batteries you can do so here.
We’ll arrive at our campsite by 5:00 PM. After settling in for a bit, you can relax and have a hot drink and snack with your team of porters, chefs, and guides. By 7:30 PM, your dinner will be ready, and after you can get some well-deserved rest.
Meals included: All meals included
Day 5: Friday 21st June - Inca Trail Day 2:
Ayapata – Dead Women’s Pass – Pacaymayo – Chaquicocha
Trekking distance: 16km Camp Site Elevation: : 3,600 meters
This is the toughest and longest day of the trek, but massively rewarding! You will be woken up with a hot cup of coca tea at 4:45 a.m, followed by a nutritious breakfast.
At 6:15 a.m., we will begin hiking towards the highest point of the Inca Trail, Dead Women’s Pass (4,215 meters).
It will be a four-hour climb, through different microclimates, with amazing views of the mountains. It is difficult trekking at this elevation, so there will be a lot of breaks along the way. Once you reach the summit, your porters will be waiting with a hot glass of tea, and you will have some time to enjoy it as we’ll stop for a short break to enjoy the views before setting off again to descend to the next valley (Pacaymayu Valley – Hidden River).
You will then hike for another hour and a half downhill through Inca steps until you arrive at your lunch spot. After lunch, we head for my favourite part of the hike at Runkuraquay pass. We begin ascending again to the second pass of the trek. It’s 2 hours over the pass where we will stop at a small Inca site (Runcu Raccay) and see two huge waterfalls cascading down the opposite side of the valley.
After the second pass, it’s another hour downhill hike to reach the magnificent Inca site, Sayacmarca (an otherwise inaccessible village). We’ll stop here to rest and have a quick tour.
Afterward, we will be able to watch the sunset over the Vilcabamba mountain range. It’s then just another 20 minutes until we stop for the night at our second campsite Chaquicocha (Dry Lake, 3600 meters).
After dinner, if you’re not too exhausted, we can do some star gazing, and we’ll point out the fascinating Inca constellations. In the magnificent Southern Hemisphere sky, away from all the artificial lighting, this sky is something to behold!
Meals Included: All meals included
Day 6: Saturday 22nd June -
Inca Trail Day 3: Chaquiccoha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna
Trekking distance: 10km Camp Site Elevation: : 2,600 meters
You will be woken up with a hot cup of tea, followed by breakfast. Following, you will begin your two-hour hike to the last pass of Phuyupatamarca, which is at 3,680 mm. This section has unique views of the Vilcabamba mountain range and Salkantay mountain. On the three hour continuation to our campsite, we will visit two Inca sites, Phuyupatamarca (Village above Clouds) and Intipata (Terraces of the Sun).
As we walk, we will have the opportunity to see Salkantay, the second highest snow-capped mountain in the Sacred Valley, and a fantastic panoramic view of the Vilcabamba mountain range.
Along the way, you will discover different types of plants, flowers, and birds in the forest. After lunch, you may take the five-minute walk to the most beautiful Inca site of the trail, Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young). This place is full of impressive buildings and terraces. Around 5:30 p.m., you will go back to the campsite for your last happy hour and dinner.
Then a small ceremony, to say thank you, and goodbye to your amazing “green machine” porters. If you choose, you may leave a gift to say thank you.
Meals included: All meals included
Day 7: Sunday 23rd June - Inca Trail Day 4:
Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Return to Cusco
Trekking distance: 5km Machu Picchu Elevation: : 2,400 meters
Breakfast will be at 4 a.m., and then we will head to the checkpoint. Walking this one hour section to Sun Gate is exciting because you will see Machu Picchu for the first time. After taking some photos, it will be one more hour to the actual ruins.
Once finished, you will walk to the checkpoint of Machu Picchu, where you can use the facilities to freshen up and store your backpack. Your guide will lead you around the Machu Picchu complex for two hours, teaching you about this marvelous place.
Following the end of the tour, you will have time to explore on your own. Around 1:30 p.m. you will depart from Machu Picchu, and take the bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Your train out of Aguas Calientes will be at 2:55 p.m. or 3:20 p.m., depending on availability. You will return to Ollantaytambo or Poroy station, and we will transfer you back to your hotel around 7 or 8 p.m.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8: Monday 24th June: Cusco - Inti Raymi Festival of The Sun
Today you will celebrate with the people of Cusco! A double celebration.
As well as celebrating your incredible achievement of completing the Inca Trail, the local people of Peru will be holding the annual festival of Inti Raymi. Cusco will be alive and vibrant and the atmosphere will be incredible.
During the evening, there will be a short workshop to draw your lessons from the trail and to acknowledge your achievements. You will discover how to recall these feelings at any time in the future. Then, it's time for a celebratory dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 9: Tuesday 25th June - Cusco - Easy Day
Today is a day to relax, recover your energy and have some free time.
There will be a short workshop after breakfast to draw your lessons from the trail and to acknowledge your achievements. You will discover how to recall these feelings at any time in the future.
You can explore Cusco, maybe visit the chocolate museum and buy souveniers. You may want to visit the Sacsayhuaman (nicknamed Sexy Woman) fortress nearby.
Then, it's time for dinner and an early night ready for another early start and a big day tomorrow.
Meals included: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 10: Wednesday 26th June - Rainbow Mountain
We will pick you up for the Rainbow Mountain hike at 4:00 – 4:30 am from any hotel, Airbnb, or hostel in Cusco. It will be a 2½ hour drive to the trailhead – we will arrive at around 7 am. Here at the trailhead, our chef will make a delicious breakfast, including coffee, hot chocolate, teas, bread, fruit salad, eggs, and hot drinks. Cusco’s elevation is 3300m / 11,300ft, and the trailhead called Phulawasipata is at 4200m/ 14,300ft.
After breakfast, we’ll hike about 2 hours uphill to the Rainbow Mountain range. At a slower pace, it could be 2¾ hours, or if you are really fit quick and acclimatized well, some people can do in 1½ hours. The hike up includes some short breaks where the guide will explain some important information about the mountains and the geography of the area. Perhaps you’ll have a chance to catch sight of some of the locals, including llamas and alpacas that frequent this area. You will get around an hour to enjoy the views and take your photos.
The trek back down the valley is the icing on the cake, and many of our hikers say that it is even nicer than Rainbow Mountain! It is about 2½ hours mostly downhill from Rainbow Mountain, to the end of the trail, which is near where we started the hike. Here you will enjoy a fresh meal prepared by your chef, which includes cold drinks, appetizers, soup, and the main course.
After lunch, it will be another 2½ hour drive to Cusco, where we will drop you off at your hotel at around 5:30 – 6:00 pm.
After a short rest, it will be time for our final celebration dinner together.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Day 11: Thursday 27th June - Departure Day
You're free to leave at any time today and we will arrange transfers to Cusco airport for you.
If you would like to stay longer, we can also arrange additional accommodation and give you information about other tours and activities in Peru. Why not visit the Amazon Jungle, the Nazca Lines or Lake Titicaca?
Meals included: Breakfast at the hotel
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