Peru- Sept. 26th- Oct 4th, 2025

PERU! 

This trip is for women seeking a once in a lifetime adventure! Witnessing Peru and it's landscape is one of the best things I have ever done. Macchu Piccu lives up to the hype and is even better than you can imagine in person! The small villages in the Andes mountains will teach you so many life lessons, trekking through them is one of my best memories of Peru. Sacred Valley is absolutely stunning, it's energy is healing in so many ways. Peruvian people are kind and humble, you will absolutely adore them. Peru has such rich culture as well, so this trip will tick so many boxes for those of you that choose to adventure with us! 

**There will be trekking on this trip, so make sure you are up for adventure and pushing your mind and body. The high elevation is the trickiest part, but you will be so proud of yourself once you do it! It is truly incredible and makes you feel so ALIVE!

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: Arrival & Welcome Dinner (included). Cusco.

DAY 2: Exploring the Valley of the Incas.

The exploration of the Sacred Valley will start from your hotel at 7am, to set off on a short drive to take us to the first stop: the Inca fortress of Saqsayhuaman. We’ll explore the entire complex in about 45 minutes with our guide giving you lots of details about the rich history of our Inca ancestors.  We’ll then visit the Famous place of Inca Templo (Qenqo), then well exploring the water templo (Tambomachay). We’ll then visit lovely llama farm where you will learn the difference between the South American camelids: llamas, alpacas, guanacos and vicuñas. Lunch will be close to the Inca ruins of Pisaq. After this we’ll move on to the ruins of Pisaq where we’ll visit the ceremonial and cemetery areas, and enjoy the breathtaking views of Pisac and the surrounding valley from above.The Sacred Valley tour will end at the hotel in the city of Urubamba at around 5 pm.

Day 3: Hike to Chillipahua Village

Leaving Urubamba by bus and heading north to the village ofParopiso, we’ll descend into the gorge of Pachar, towards the Urubamba River, 2900 m (9514 ft). Here we’ll encounter the starting point of our trek: the footbridge of Parpishu. Now the trail starts ascending slowly, leaving the valley behind and below us, and continues to Watá Pass (3800 m / 12,467 ft) where we will find an Inca wall and an ancient storage/ administrative building, or tambo.

This site is known as Qosqoqáwarina (Viewpoint of Cusco), and we will be taken by the surrounding panoramic views as we enjoy a hearty lunch. We will then continue along a trail that descends to the left, ending in a tranquil valley with a flowing stream running through it. Here, we’ll find the community of Chilipahua (3840 m / 12,598 ft), where we will camp for the night.

Bus ride: 

Time: 45 min

Trekking distance: 11.2 km (6.96 mi)

Time: 6 hours

Day 4: Hike to Ancascocha Valley

We depart from our campsite and head northwest, slowly ascending through moist highlands to Quencomayo, an icy cold stream that flows from the pass of Chi Chusqasa (4500 m / 14,763 ft). After crossing the pass, we’ll descend to the Silque River gully, before reaching the area known as Ancascocha (3900 m / 12,795 ft), where we will camp within sight of the spectacular Huayanay Glacier.

Trekking distance: 11 km (6.84 mi)

Time: 7 hours

Tuesday, Sept 30.

Day 5: Hike to Ollantaytambo.

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll start our day’s journey hiking alongside the torrential Silque River, towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This trail is known for its abundance of Huakani, or Masdevallia Orchids. If we’re here when they are flowering, we will delight in the sight of their brilliant, deep pink to magenta blooms. After crossing many little footbridges, we will reach the community of Camicancha (2800 m / 9186 ft), where we’ll take a Bus to Ollantaytambo. in a place known for its volcanic rock, within sight of spectacular snow-capped Huacayhuilque, also known as ¨La Veronica¨. Finally, we Will arrive at Ollantaytambo, where we Will stay a night.

Trekking distance: 12 km (7.46 mi)

Time: 5 hours

Day 6: Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

After breakfast, we will walk to the train station of Ollantaytambo, where we’ll board the train to Km 104. We’ll disembark and cross a hanging bridge that spans the mighty river, and visit the ruins of Chachabamba, which is believed to have been a spiritual center dedicated to water deities. Now it’s a 3-hour ascent to a second important spiritual center, Wiñay Wayna. These ruins are built into a steep slope on the way up to the Sun Gate. After we explore for a bit, we’ll cut across the ridge above Machu Picchu to reach Inti Punku, Gate of the Sun. This is a dramatic moment, as we look down on the magnificent Machu Picchu ruins spread out far below, gaining a glimpse into a mystical, forgotten world. We’ll spend the night in a hotel in the village of Machu Picchu.

Trekking distance: 11.7 km (7.27 mi)

Time: 6 hours

Train ride: 37 km (22.99 mi)

Time: 1:10 hours

Day 7: Machu Picchu Tour! It's worth the hype! 

After an early breakfast, we’ll hop on board the bus up to the ruins, a half-hour ascending ride. Your English-speaking guide will accompany you as you explore the breath-taking ruins and learn about the various structures and buildings and the lifestyles of its former inhabitants. You’ll be immersed in the sheer beauty of the complex and its verdant surroundings, as you breathe in the rarefied air of the cloud forest. Return to the village below in the afternoon, where you’ll board a train back to Cusco or Ollantaytambo. (Hotel overnight and dinner on your own).

Note: In case you wish to hike Huayna Picchu mountain, you must inform before traveling to Peru to book in advance as tickets for Huayna Picchu sell out quickly, especially in high season

DAY 8: DEPARTURE- leave Cusco!

INCLUSIONS: All accommodations, breakfast every morning, Airport transfers (you can fly in at any time and fly out at anytime on the arrival and departure dates- please fly and out of the CUSCO airport), All transportation, Welcome dinner, Leather journals, tickets to Machu Picchu, train tickets, all meals during camping excursion (3 days, 2 nights), english speaking tour guide, porters while camping (you will not have to carry your overnight- you will only carry a small day pack for water and other small items you'll need while hiking). 

EXCLUSIONS: Lunch and dinner on the days we aren't camping, Flights- you can book your flights to the Cusco airport anytime on the arrival and departure date, tips for your tour guide and porters. 

***DEPOSITS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE (unless it's within 30 days of booking). If you cannot go on this trip, you can use your deposit to transfer ONE time within 12 months of cancellation. 

***Please remember to sign up for trip insurance on the front page of our site! Gives you peace of mind if anything should come up from preventing you to attend this trip!

FULL PRICE: $3,197 ($1197 will be the deposit due on booking, the rest will be due 12 weeks before departure). 

**Private rooms are $897 extra.

AIRPORT INFO: Fly in and out of Cusco, Peru! 

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