Welcome to Peru! Enjoy an included airport transfer to your hotel in Cusco. Relax, settle in, and get ready for an epic trip. In the evening, meet your travel crew and dive into Peruvian cuisine with dishes like quinoa soup or pollo a la brasa. Explore Cusco’s vibrant nightlife to kick things off!

Accommodation: Hotel Plaza Nazarenas – Twin Share | Cusco

Start the day with a walking tour of Cusco, soaking up its rich history and culture. Stroll through colorful markets, sample local treats, and pick up unique souvenirs. The afternoon is yours to explore – visit the ancient Sacsayhuamán ruins or relax with a coffee overlooking Cusco’s main square. Wrap up the day with some delicious food and drinks in one of many vibrant bars.

Accommodation: Hotel Plaza Nazarenas – Twin Share | Cusco
Meals: Breakfast

Today’s all about discovering Cusco’s local culture! Visit a rural artist community to learn traditional weaving techniques – extract wool, dye threads, and see how textiles are made. Next, unleash your creativity at a pottery school and craft your own keepsake. A truly hands-on cultural experience!

Accommodation: Hotel Plaza Nazarenas – Twin Share | Cusco
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

On the way to Ollantaytambo, stop at the stunning Maras Salt Mines to learn about this 500-year-old tradition of salt mining. Then, get ready for an adrenaline rush with a downhill mountain bike ride through the Andes, with incredible views greeting you along the way. End the day in the quaint town of Ollantaytambo in the relaxing Sacred Valley.

Accommodation: Inka Paradise Hotel | Ollantaytambo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, take a scenic hike to a viewpoint surrounded by ancient ruins and breathtaking mountains. The afternoon is free for you to do as you please – try a traditional Inca food experience, visit the archaeological site, or simply relax before tomorrow’s adventure.

Accommodation: Inka Paradise Hotel | Ollantaytambo
Meals: Breakfast

Bid farewell to Ollantaytambo and ride to Km 104, just 12 km from Machu Picchu. The scenic journey along the Urubamba River, snow-capped mountains, and charming villages is an adventure in itself. Upon arrival, begin the iconic one-day Inca Trail hike. With your permit sorted and epic views ahead, it’s time to tick Machu Picchu off your bucket list.

Accommodation: Hostal Rio Dorado – Twin Share | Aguas Calientes
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today’s the big one – you’re exploring the iconic Machu Picchu! Take a guided tour of this ancient Inca city surrounded by lush mountains. Snap your perfect photos, watch the llamas roam by, and take in the jawdropping sights of the ruins, before heading back to Cusco in the evening.

Accommodation: Hotel Plaza Nazarenas – Twin Share | Cusco
Meals: Breakfast

Spend the morning relaxing in the city before joining a Peruvian cooking class. Learn to whip up local dishes like lomo saltado and finish with a pisco sour before enjoying another night in the city.

Accommodation: Hotel Plaza Nazarenas – Twin Share | Cusco
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Rise early for a trek to Rainbow Mountain, a breathtaking natural wonder outside of Cusco. Hike to 5,200 meters and take in the vibrant layers of red, gold, and turquoise. It’s one of Peru’s must-see spots! Celebrate your last night on tour in Cusco with salsa dancing and plenty of pisco sours!

Accommodation: Hotel Plaza Nazarenas – Twin Share | Cusco
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

It’s time to say goodbye. It’s been an unforgettable journey, and time really does fly when you’re having fun. If your adventure continues, your TruTravels Leader is here to assist with any onward travel plans.

Meals: Breakfast

Cancellation & Refund Policy: Refunds will be processed according to the following time frames:

Cancellations more than 60 days: Loss of deposit.

Cancellations 60 days of less: 100% of trip cost.

Free airport pickup is provided if arriving less than 48 hours before the start of the tour and booked the pre-nights directly with TruTravels at the start hotel.

If you’re arriving the day of the tour you will also be eligible for airport pick up.

The trip starts in Cusco and finishes in Cusco. Easy peasy!

You will need to fly into Cusco Airport (CUZ) also known as Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.

Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ), the same as the arriving airport.

The accommodation is twin share on this trip.

Trips tend to cap around 20 people maximum although this does depend on the tour. It’s also worth noting that, usually, groups get fully booked – so if you have your heart set on somewhere, don’t hang about!

The currency used in Peru is Sol.

Depending on where you’re travelling from it’s likely that you won’t need a visa to enter Peru. However this is guidance only and is subject to change. Make sure to check visa requirements before you travel.

This is considered an active tour. The one day Inca Trail and a few other hikes are included. The Incau Trail to Machu Picchu is a 12km (7.5 miles) hike through the Andes in th Cusco region. The maximum altitude reached is 2700m.

In preparation: try walking 15kms/ 9 miles in a day or working out in the months leading up to the trek. Don’t worry, there are always different levels of fitness on tour, at the end of the day the important thing is to bring good vibes & positive attitude and you will make it!

Altitude sickness is no joke, that’s why you’ll spend 1 whole day walking in cusco to get used to it. The hotel also provides coca leaf tea that is used by the locals to get the body ready. Our only recommendation is to take it easy on arrival and not do many activities on day 1.

Yes! You’re protected. TruTravels is both ABTA and ATOL registered meaning your money is safe.

Most of the people that join on tour are 18-thirtysomethings! There is an upper age limit of 45 on these tours.

Yes! Let us know when you are booking your trip about any requirements you might have so the team can plan ahead and make sure this doesn’t affect your trip!

Yes, lots of people come on these trips as solo travellers, it’s a great way to meet new people and you’ll never feel alone from the moment you arrive as you will instantly be travelling with an awesome group of likeminded people.

Yes, the majority of travellers will be travelling on their own! Roughly 65% of TruTravellers come solo! These trips are designed specifically with solo travellers in mind, so you can be assured you’ll meet lots of others travelling alone like yourself along the way. This of course doesn’t mean trips are only for solo travellers, but it does mean that you don’t need to worry you’ll be surrounded by a group that already knows each other.

Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. You’ll need to show proof of your policy to your group leader upon arrival (on your phone or printed).

World Nomads travel insurance policies offer coverage for more than 150 activities. Get a quote, make a claim, or buy or extend your policy while on the road.

We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travellers take out travel insurance. If you already have Travel Insurance please understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that your Travel Insurance covers you for all of the adventure style travel you have booked with us.