Expedition
Ancestral Paths
Peru2027
Date
To be defined
Duration
9 days and 8 nights
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Jornada Inca 2026 • Peru
Inca Journey 2026
Machu Picchu conquered on foot, crossing the Andes, with days of culture and rest before and after the trail.
August 22, 2026 until August 31, 2026
The Expedition lasts 10 days and 9 nightsReaching Machu Picchu on foot changes everything. On the Inca Journey, you hike the Salkantay trek and also get full days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, experiencing life with Andean families and taking the time to feel the culture at a peaceful pace.
Along the way, you will find the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake, the Salkantay Pass at 4,600 meters, the transition from high mountains to the Andean jungle, nights spent in domes and lodges, and arriving at Machu Picchu via the trail, not the tourist bus.
The journey ends in Ollantaytambo, a living Inca village, with that wonderful feeling of a shared accomplishment with your group.
It is not about checking Machu Picchu off your list. It is about carrying the Andes in your heart.
Schedule
Day 1
Arrival in Cusco and first contact with the Andes
Our local team meets you at the airport and handles your transfer to the hotel. Cusco sits at 3,400 m, so the first day is all about taking it easy upon arrival.
Enjoy a warm coca tea welcome, guidelines on altitude and logistics, and a relaxed chat about the coming days.
With no rush and no tight schedule, your body adapts while we get to know each other.
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What's included in the Expedition? :)
Round-trip airport transfer (Airport x Cusco)
Accommodation with breakfast before and after Salkantay
Breakfast, snacks/lunch, and dinner during the trek
Lunch on days 2, 3, and 9
Overnight stays in Lodges or Domes (no tents)
Personal porters up to 6 kg per person
Machu Picchu entrance ticket
Round-trip train ticket
Note: Optional: additional porters for personal items (inquire for rates)
Airfare to Cusco
Travel insurance
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Trekking poles and sleeping bag rental (available for hire)
Personal extras and optional tips
International airport taxes
General information
The Expedition lasts 10 days and 9 nights
Meeting point: Cusco (Peru)
Recommended airport: Aeroporto Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ)
Difficulty level: Intense
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