Great Inca Trail Huanuco Pampa to Huarautambo
8 DAYSStarting from $5,790 per person
On this 8-day Great Inca Trail itinerary, you’ll trek one of the most pristine – and least-traversed – sections of the Great Inca Trail, a 25,000-mile network of the world’s most spectacular pre-industrial roads. Starting at the stunning site of Huanuco Pampa, trek southward over high mountain passes and past glacial lakes, until you reach the Incan outpost at Huarautambo. Along the way, you’ll be accompanied by your expert team of local guides, porters, and llamas, shepherding you safely through one of the most invigorating trekking experiences of your life.
Trip at Glance
Highlights
- Begin by exploring the archaeological site of Huanuco Pampa, an extremely important Inca administrative center located hundreds of miles off the beaten path.
- Feast on a traditional Pachamanca lunch hosted by a local tourism co-op, featuring meats, potatoes, and local flavors cooked to perfection in an earthen oven.
- Hike pristine Inca trails alongside the original Andean pack animal: llamas. Witness first-hand a method of transport that has been all but lost to humanity, and delight in carrying just a daypack while your private camelid caravan does the heavy lifting.
- Enjoy four protein-packed meals each day, expertly prepared by your private chef and camp team, and make use of a private tented restroom.
- Camp in ultimate comfort and warmth, with high-quality sleeping bags and Therm-a-rest sleeping pads in your spacious two-person tent.
- Hike on a masterfully constructed ancient highway through some of the world’s most rugged and time-forgotten landscapes.
- Relish the company of the only professional team of explorers to have explored the greater Qhapaq Ñan trail network throughout the Andes.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Pricing includes everything from your international arrival to your departure, with the exception of flights and a few lunches and dinners.
Welcome to Peru! Today is a transit day, and after a long flight you're probably looking forward to a nice meal and some relaxation. The airport hotel is the best choice for travelers connecting onward, but if you arrive in the early afternoon, you’ll have the time to appreciate a hotel in the waterfront districts of Miraflores or Barranco. If you go for this option, one of our representatives will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel in a private vehicle.
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