Hey, adventurers! This isn’t just a tour—it’s a wild ride through jungles, mountains, and history. Think biking down crazy slopes, ziplining over valleys, and hiking secret Inca trails. And yeah, we’ll end at Machu Picchu, that iconic wonder you’ve seen in photos. Trust me, it’s even better in person.
We grab you at 5:30 AM from your hotel. After breakfast in the Sacred Valley, we drive to Abra Malaga Pass (4,350m/14,270ft). Gear up! You’ll bike 55km downhill for 3.5 hours—passing icy peaks, then jungle, with stops to fix bikes or snap pics. Lunch in Santa MarĂa (1,200m/3,940ft), a tiny jungle town. Optional rafting on the Vilcanota River (April–December only; Class III–V rapids—you must swim well!). Sleep in a basic family-run lodge.
Meals:Â Lunch, Dinner
Difficulty:Â Moderate (cold to hot weather whiplash!).
Breakfast, then hike 12km (7.5 miles) through coffee farms and wild orchids. First 2 hours: steep uphill. Meet a local family—they’ll show you how they farm coca and cocoa. Then, walk a hidden Inca trail used to connect Machu Picchu to Vilcabamba. Lunch in Quellomayo, swinging in hammocks. After, hike 2 hours to Cocalmayo hot springs—natural pools surrounded by cliffs. Unwind here before a short ride to Santa Teresa. Sleep in a basic hostel.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Difficulty:Â Hard (9 hours total, muddy trails).
Breakfast, then zipline over the Urubamba Valley (2 hours—scream your head off!). Next, hike 18km (11 miles): 3 hours uphill to Llactapata Pass (2,736m/8,974ft). Catch your first glimpse of Machu Picchu from a rare angle! Explore the Llactapata ruins (fun fact: rediscovered in 2003!). Descend to Hydroelectric Village. Walk 3 hours along train tracks to Aguas Calientes (or take the train—extra $35). Celebrate with dinner and a hotel bed (your pick—budget or fancy).
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Difficulty:Â Moderate (steep climbs, but worth the views).
Up at 5 AM! Bus to Machu Picchu for sunrise. Guided tour (2 hours): Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana stone, etc. Free time to explore or hike Huayna Picchu (book 3 months ahead! $35 extra). Afternoon train to Ollantaytambo, then van to Cusco.
Meals:Â Breakfast
Difficulty: Easy (but emotional—you’re at a Wonder of the World!).
If you booked Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, today’s your climb. The trail is narrow and steep (45 minutes up)—not for scaredy-cats! After, wander Machu Picchu again or head back early. Train to Ollantaytambo, then van to Cusco. Trip ends around 8 PM.
Meals:Â Breakfast
Difficulty: Moderate (stairs, lots of ’em).
To qualify for the student discount on Inca Trail Permits, travelers must meet the following requirements:
Student IDs will not be accepted for the discount under the following conditions:
This information is crucial for travelers seeking to benefit from discounted permits for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
“ITAN Adventure” is a 100% Peruvian-owned tour operator based in Cusco, with extensive experience in hiking, adventure tours, and customized travel packages. As a completely local company, we’re dedicated to providing travelers with authentic, high-quality experiences.
Our vision as a local company is to deliver personalized travel and hiking journeys, managed exclusively by experienced local professionals, with a strong focus on HIGH-QUALITY and PERSONALIZED SERVICE.
We are proud of our reputation as a travel agency that upholds RESPONSIBLE and SUSTAINABLE practices benefiting both the environment and local communities.
We treat our team like family and ensure they receive fair wages. We are incredibly proud of each member of our team! Their dedication makes it possible for us to provide the top-notch service that our many travelers appreciate.
At “ITAN Adventure,” we understand that our reputation and the feedback from our travelers are essential for gaining the trust of future adventurers. You can check out honest reviews from our guests on TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Google to see why we’re a reliable choice for creating your Peruvian adventure.
To ensure a more personalized experience at “ITAN Adventure,” we keep our group sizes to a maximum of 8 travelers. This approach allows us to offer a tailored experience, unlike companies that operate with larger groups.
Our guides are our pride. They’re highly knowledgeable and professional, fluent in English, and deeply passionate about Inca culture and history. Each guide is committed to ongoing personal and professional development, allowing them to share accurate insights and fascinating theories about Andean heritage. They are friendly, athletic, and well-educated, with backgrounds in Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History, or Anthropology.
Hiking with “ITAN Adventure” ensures a fulfilling experience. Our porters are here to make your journey comfortable and memorable. They carry your equipment, prepare meals, set up camps, and attend to your needs so you can relax and enjoy the adventure. Along the way, you’ll connect with local people, explore stunning sites, and discover historic Inca villages.
We provide our porters with essential equipment at no cost: jackets, sun hats, warm hats, shirts, pants, hiking boots, comfortable bags, canteens, back support belts, sleeping bags, mattresses, and travel insurance. Our porters come from remote communities, and by hiring them, we help improve their economic conditions and support their children’s education. We treat our porters like family!
Our team—guides, cooks, porters, muleteers—and our equipment make “ITAN Adventure” stand out from the competition. During our hikes, we provide:
“ITAN Adventure” is committed to giving back to isolated communities. We support social projects and prioritize hiring local staff.
We are proud to support local communities not only by providing employment but also by offering assistance to their families. This holistic approach benefits our employees from the Peruvian Andes and their loved ones, strengthening our connection to the local heritage.
