Peru
Trek in the Footsteps of the Incas on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Sun Gate Tour - 9 Night Itinerary
Enjoy one of the world's most scenic treks on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu..Explore the beautiful Sacred Valley, enjoy Cusco's unique ambiance and tour Lima, Peru's captivating capital city.
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Travel Highlights
- Enjoy guided treks through stunning Andean mountain landscapes.
- Discover historic Lima with its fascinating museums and excellent fusion cuisine.
- Spend 3-nights in the Sacred Valley including a tour to local villages, markets and ancient Inca ruins.
- Trek along the Inca Trail to the legendary Machu Picchu
- Arrive at Machu Picchu at the Sun Gate, like the ancient Incas - a truly magical experience!
- Take a scenic train journey to Cusco
- Explore the delights of Cusco on a guided tour
Tour Route
- Lima - 1 Night
- The Sacred Valley of the Incas - 3 Nights
- Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu - 3 Nights
- Tour of Machu Picchu and Cusco - 2 Nights
- Fly to Lima and back to the UK
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Tour Itinerary
Lima
1 NightDay 1 - Fly to Lima
Day 2 - Arrive in Lima and guided city tour
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- Accommodation
Fly to Lima
Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Lima.
Friday, 18 September 2026
Arrive in Lima and guided city tour
Arrive Lima in the morning. You will be met at the airport by your tour guide who will take you to your hotel for a 2-night stay including breakfast. Your guide will provide a short walking introduction to the local area. It is also an opportunity for our guide to give advice, explain your programme and answer any questions you may have.
In the afternoon take a guided tour of the city including the historic centre. Visit the Presidential Palace, Plaza San MartÃn and the Larco Herrera Museum, with a fabulous collection of ancient artefacts from all over Peru.
Marvin Abato
Allpa
This small contemporary hotel is located in the heart of Miraflores, with plenty of access to local conveniences such as restaurants and shops. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and modern although simple in character, and all with modern amenities such as WiFi, air conditioning and private facilities. The hotel has a bar and restaurant serving…
Dazzler Miraflores
Dazzler Miraflores is located in the vibrant Miraflores district of Lima.
The 140 air-conditioned rooms are modern and bright, perfect for your stay in the city. Classic rooms have double or twin beds, private bathroom, TV, desk with ergonomic chair, minibar, coffee maker, and safe. There are larger triple rooms for those travelling as a group…
Belmond Miraflores Park
The Belmond Miraflores Park is a deluxe oceanfront boutique hotel surrounded by a lush gardens, located in Miraflores, one of Limas most exclusive residential districts.
A modern exterior hides a touch of finesse throughout the hotel, whose 81 rooms and suites are luxuriously decorated with marble and granite bathrooms and king size beds. The observatory restaurant…
The Sacred Valley of the Incas
3 NightsDay 3 - Fly to Cusco and onto the Sacred Valley
Day 4 - Full day tour of the Sacred Valley
Day 5 - At leisure
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Fly to Cusco & onto the Sacred Valley
Transfer to the airport and fly to Cusco. On arrival, our guide will transfer you to your chosen hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas for a 3-night stay including breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Full day tour of the Sacred Valley
Enjoy our extensive, special full day tour of the Sacred Valley. We begin by visiting the market at Chinchero, where locals come to barter and sell local produce and handicrafts. We also visit a local weaving collective to learn the traditions of weaving by hand on a back-strap loom. Next you will proceed to Moray, thought to have been an open-air crop laboratory of the Incas and continue to the pre-Inca salt pans of Maras.
After lunch, we visit the stunning fortress town and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This large archaeological complex is believed to have been a significant agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military centre. The town itself is geometrically perfect; with straight streets, trapezoidal doors and Inca drainage systems.
Finally we travel to the colonial town of Pisac, built on the ruins of an Inca citadel and located at the entrance to the immensely fertile Urubamba "Sacred" Valley. Here you can see the bustling market and watch the sunset over the mountains from the ruins.
Monday, 21 September 2026
At leisure
A day free to relax at your hotel or lodge or enjoy further optional guided tours in this most scenic region of Peru.
Fernando Chara
Pakaritampu
The Pakaritampu Hotel is located in Ollantaytambo in the heart of the Sacred Valley; ideally situated for exploring the Sacred Valley, starting the Inca Trail, and taking the train to Aguas Calientes. The hotel has large gardens hosting a variety of local plants and flowers and is a series of four separate buildings, built according…
Casa Andina Premium
Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley is located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, just 10 km from Ollantaytambo train station. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers an Andean spa and a Gym, restaurant, bar, room service, telescope to view the night sky and business centre with internet access. From…
Sol Y Luna, Relais & Chateaux
Located in Huicho in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Sol y Luna has a stunning setting between the snow-capped mountain ranges of the Cordillera del Vilcanota and the Cordillera del Vilcabamba.
The hotel is a series of adobe bungalows, each with private facilities and a terrace, decorated in a rustic style and set…
Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu
3 NightsDay 6 - Inca Trail Trek
Day 7 - Ancient Inca Trail trek through scenic passes
Day 8 - Ancient Inca Trail trek - ruins at Phuyupatamarca and Winaywayna
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Inca Trail Trek
We offer two ways to trek the famous Inca Trail: with a private guide, porters and cook; or for a lower cost per person, you can take the trek as part of a small group. Regardless of whether you travel in private or as part of a group, you will spend three nights under canvas, with all meals, guide, sleeping bag, equipment and porters provided.
After a road transfer from your hotel, we begin the trek at Cusichhaca bridge from where we head uphill on the ancient Inca Trail experiencing cloud forests and jungle, past old Inca ruins and running streams. We visit local communities and admire the most incredible scenic views.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Ancient Inca Trail trek through scenic passes
We continue on our trek through the plains of Lluichapampa, just below the dreaded Dead-Woman's Pass. As the altitude is high today, our pace is slow as we climb this stunning pass. When you reach the top, we relax and take in the magnificent views.
From here, we descend into the valley for lunch ready for another climb in the afternoon. En-route we pass the ruins at Runkuracay and Sayacmarca. Camp tonight is in a sheltered, tropical area of the Sacred Valley.
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Ancient Inca Trail trek - ruins at Phuyupatamarca and Winaywayna
We start today walking through cloud forest along the ancient Inca pathways finally reaching the 3rd pass. Here we visit the ruins of Phuyupatamarca from where we continue downhill to Winaywayna ruins in time for lunch.
This is our magical location where we make camp for the night. We have a leisurely afternoon so you have time to visit the ruins at Winaywayna.
Tour of Machu Picchu and Cusco
2 NightsDay 9 - Tour of Machu Picchu and Cusco
Day 10 - Guided tour of Cusco
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Tour of Machu Picchu and Cusco
An early morning start today to get to Intipunku, the Sun Gate, in time for sunrise. It is a very special experience to view Machu Picchu emerge through the clouds as the day begins.
We take a short walk to the awe-inspiring sanctuary of Machu Picchu itself for a guided tour of the site. You have the option of climbing Huayna Picchu, the mountain that shadows Machu Picchu, offering fabulous views and photo opportunities.
In the afternoon, we return to Cusco on the Vistadome train. On arrival, transfer to your chosen hotel for a 2-night stay including breakfast.
Saturday, 26 September 2026
Guided tour of Cusco
Enjoy your final day in Peru with a guided tour of Cusco. Beginning in the main square of Cusco we visit the cathedral, built by the Spanish on Inca foundations and with an unusual local variation of the painting of the Last Supper.
We also visit Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun, part of which survived having a Colonial church built on top of it. From the city centre we travel into the mountains above Cusco to visit the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Puca Pucara and Kenko.
The mighty fortress and complex of Sacsayhuaman was built with massive stones, some weighing over 100 tons, and which all fit together like a jigsaw, without mortar.
Maytaq Wasin
Situated in the heart of the Incan empire, only a few steps away from the main plaza, the Maytaq Wasin Hotel is contemporary in design, boasts high ceiling and plenty of natural light. There is a shaded terrace with views of the hills and chic common areas with modern decor. The hotel is only 150…
Novotel
The Novotel Cusco offers a charming colonial atmosphere with modern touches, just 3 blocks from the Historic Centre. Admire the Plaza de las Armas, Cathedral of Cusco and visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, just 12 minutes from the hotel.
The rooms are spacious, with private bathroom, mini bar, fridge, kettle, telephone, TV, free Wi-Fi and…
La Casona
Enjoy superb cuisine, elegant furnishings, attentive service and spacious rooms in the first luxury boutique hotel in Cusco, with a unique mix of culture and tradition. Carefully restored from its former life as a 16th century mansion, La Casona presents modern luxury without sacrificing authenticity. Eleven spacious suites surround a sumptuous courtyard. Contemporary amenities create the…
Fly to Lima and back to the UK
Day 11 - Fly to Lima and back to the UK
Day 12 - Arrive in the UK
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Fly to Lima and back to the UK
Transfer to the airport and connect with your overnight flight back to the UK.
Monday, 28 September 2026
Arrive in the UK
Arrive back in the UK in the morning.
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | Year round | ||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £4,169 | £5,265 | £6,219 |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | £5,757 | £7,122 | £9,323 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 12 Days/9 Nights
- International flights (2 overnight)
- Internal flights
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners
- Transfers to and from airports
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Note - tourist pricing use shared transport, first class use private
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
- Exclusive list of restaurant suggestions
- Prices are per person
- Prices for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter on request
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