Hike Machu Picchu & Local Volunteering
Experience hiking the Inca Trail above the Sacred Valley, explore the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu, and spend a day doing heartwarming community service.
DESTINATION: Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu
DAYS: 12 Days
COST: $3,950 or $5,250
* To register, a $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required. Full payment is required 75 days prior to departure date.
2020 DATES: (6/8 – 6/19)
Custom dates available upon request. Contact [email protected]
Trip Documents
Trip Details
Your adventure in Peru will begin and end in in the vibrant capital city of Lima. In between, you will explore Cusco, the capital of the ancient Inca Empire where you will experience its culture and sample its cuisine.
As you acclimate to the 10,800 ft. elevation of Cusco, you spend an unforgettable day doing community service, visit an alpaca farm, and tour the historic city and nearby ruins. You will then be immersed in the pristine beauty of the eastern slope of the Andes Mountains as you trek for four days on the Inca Trail above the Sacred Valley to the mysterious and breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu. You will have a private tour of Machu Picchu, as well as a guided hike of the neighboring majestic peak, Wayna Picchu, that offers an unforgettable view of the ruins below.
Travel will be by private bus, plane, and train, all the while experiencing breathtaking views of the most famous archaeological sites in the world found along the pristine eastern slope of the Andes.
Trip Highlights
4-day, 25-mile moderate to strenuous hike on private Inca Trail
Private guided tour of Machu Picchu
Day excursion up Wayna Picchu
One day of community service
Tour of alpaca farm
Trip Enhancements
Multi-day Amazon Excursion
Visit Lake Titicaca
Hike to Pitumarca (Rainbow Mountain)
What’s Included:
Domestic round-trip flight to/from Lima to Cusco
All land travel
All hotel accommodations, double occupancy
All tent accommodations, double occupancy
All meals as stated in the itinerary
Campsite equipment, including tents, tables, and chairs
Drinking water on the Inca Trail
All park fees and permits
Professional, English-speaking guides
Skilled, professional, experienced guides with Wilderness First Responders certificates
Tours and activities listed in the itinerary
What’s Not Included:
International airfare
Approximately $300 per person in tips for hotel staff, bus drivers, porters, cooks, and guides
Subsequent lodging and food beyond the team itinerary
All individual drinks either non-alcoholic or alcoholic
Community service donations
Travelers, Medical, and Evacuation Insurance
Single accommodations are available for an additional fee
Itinerary add-ons or customizations
If you are a single registering for one of our trips, we will try to accommodate you as a double with the same gender. However, if we are unable to make these arrangements, you will be responsible for the additional fee as a single.
Any deviation from this itinerary is at your own expense.