Peru Holidays & Tours
Inca Discovery Plus Tour with Machu Picchu Trek
From €1419pp tour-only
- Depart From
- Tour starts in Lima, Peru
- Departure Date
- Departures throughout the year
- Duration
- 9 days
- Destination
- Peru
- Price
- From €1419pp tour-only
Fly from Dublin to Peru and spend 9 days exploring this incredible country, including a guided tour of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, local community and co-op visits and much more!
This trip offers a fascinating combination of the region’s archaeological and cultural treasures. Retrace the steps of the Inca on a four-day trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
One of the world’s best-known hikes, it will reward those willing to break a sweat with stunning views of ruins and cloud forests. We run our own treks, which ensures fair treatment of our porters and quality equipment.
Award Winning Inca Trail Program: Named Best Inca Trail Tour Operator by the Regional Direction of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Cusco (RDFTTC) in Peru. Your purchase of this tour helps employ over 560 local guides, porters, cooks, drivers, and office staff — connecting local communities to the global tourism chain. Learn more about our Inca Trail program.
This Collection of over 40 incredible small group tours features everything we're doing as part of our Travel with Confidence Policy on all of our tours, PLUS added steps that go that extra, physically distanced mile.
- Even smaller. Even better: A maximum of 12 travellers on most tours to ensure even smaller groups
- Private rides: Exclusive use of private transportation (except planes) that will be deep cleaned daily
- My Own Room (plus extra legroom): My Own Room option available for 50% off, including “My Own Row” on our private vehicles
- More “personal” personal space: All Twin Share Rooms will have en-suite bathrooms
Travel Style: Active
Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 4 - Demanding
Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied
Day 1: Lima
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Lima/Cusco
Hop on a flight to Cusco. Enjoy a free day of shopping and exploring the city. Choose to pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class. Opt for a city tour.
Day 3: Cusco/Ollantaytambo
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery-making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco.
After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).
Exclusive Inclusion: Your G for Good Moment Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit| Your G for Good Moment Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley
Day 4: Lares Trek
Depart Ollantaytambo by van to Lares town where the hike begins. Spend the first night at a G Adventures-supported campsite in Cuncani.
Exclusive Inclusion: Your G for Good Moment Cuncani Community Campsite| Your G for Good Moment Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
Day 5: Lares Trek
Start early to hike from the foothills of Sicllaccasa Mountain to its high pass (4,800m/15,748 ft), providing scenic views of lagoons and the snow-capped Chicon Mountain. Celebrate after reaching the highest point by making an offering of coca leaves to the Andean gods. After the morning hike, stop to rest and take in the amazing view. Continue hiking downhill to our second campsite near the stream for the night.
Day 6: Lares Trek/Aguas Calientes
Enjoy the last few hours of hiking before travelling by van to Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a good night's rest at your hotel.
Day 7: Machu Picchu/Cusco
Rise early and enjoy a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Later, travel back towards Cusco by train.
Day 8: Cusco/Lima
Fly back to Lima and enjoy the last night in the city.
Day 9: Lima
Depart at any time.
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement.
Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Machu Picchu regulations require all visitors to follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to prevent overcrowding. The circuit-specific entrance tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. At the time of booking, you may select your preferred circuit, subject to availability. If no selection is made, we will book a circuit based on availability at the time of booking. All circuits offer the opportunity to enjoy the beauty, history, and impressive ingenuity of this ancient site. TO NOTE: Travellers completing the Inca trail and 1-day Inca Trail will be assigned Circuit 3 for their guided visit of Machu Picchu, but will also have access to the panoramic viewpoint upon arrival via the Sun Gate.
Price per person is based on 2 adults sharing and includes:
- 9-day Inca Discovery Plus Tour with Machu Picchu Trek
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
- Accommodation: Hotels (5 nts), camping (3 nts).
- Meals Included: 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners (Allow USD170-225 for meals not included.)
- Staff & experts: Representatives in Lima and Cusco, specialist Inca Trail CEO (Chief Experience Officer) on hike.
Included Activities:
- Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
- Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay
- Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
- Your Discover Moment: Cusco
- Sacred Valley guided tour
- Pottery making demonstration
- Inca Trail guided hike with cooks and porters (4 days)
- Machu Picchu Guided Tour
Please ask us about:
- Flights from Ireland
- Travel Insurance
- Solo supplements from €209pp
Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. Prices are live and only guaranteed at time of booking.
For more information please call us on 021 427 7094 or 01 696 5135, email info@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button, or submit an enquiry through the form below.
