This trip follows a similar itinerary to our popular Inca Trail trek but with upgraded hotels throughout, an included Sacred Valley tour and included sleeping bag hire. While on the trek itself, we also offer a more varied range of meals and a higher personal weight limit than on our standard Inca Trail itineraries, allowing you to take more clothes and personal items to give that little extra comfort. This trip is designed to maximise the time spent at Machu Picchu with an early morning tour of the ruins, quieter at that hour before the crowds of day trippers and other trekkers arrive.



Inca Trail Permits: An Inca Trail permit is required to walk the Inca Trail. These are strictly limited and are highly sought after, therefore we strongly recommend booking at least 6-8 months in advance to avoid disappointment. On dates where Inca Trail permits have sold out we can offer either the spectacular remote Moonstone Trek or a One Day Inca Trail Option in its place – please enquire for details.

The "Inca Trail in Comfort" program takes our quality standard trek and upgrades the accommodations and services both on and off the trail.  In Cuzco, our boutique hotel is centrally located within walking distance of the main plaza and Temple of Sun.  Our Sacred Valley hotel is set amidst sprawling gardens and a short distance from the Incan ruins of Ollantaytambo.  For trek upgrades we have included your sleeping bag, added a thicker sleeping pad and increased the weight limit to 10 kg for your personal items so you can bring those "something extra" items you enjoy while camping.



Cuzco: Hotel San Agustin Plaza (nights 1 and 7)







In the centre of Cuzco, this boutique hotel is ideally placed for our adventures, within walking distance of the Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the main plaza. The hotel has a modern feel, while honouring the cultural and historical richness of Cuzco with local art and textiles.



Ollantaytambo: Pakaritampu Hotel (night 2)







Founded by the Peruvian politician and volleyball hall of famer best known as Gaby, Pakaritampu is built in a traditional style, with terracotta walls, a tiled roof, and eucalyptus floors and beams. The name means 'home of the dawn' in the local Quechua language and the hotel certainly provides a homey feel, with spacious rooms, a lovely fireplace lounge, restaurant and bar, plus it's surrounded by beautiful gardens.



Inca Trail: Camping (nights 3-5)







We sleep and dine in good-quality four-season tents. We also have a toilet tent set up both in camp and during lunch stops. On the Inca Trail, we stay in official campsites where additional bathroom facilities are available. For this comfort trip, we have also included your sleeping bag and increased the weight limit to 22lb (10kg) for your personal items, so bring the extra pair of sneakers to lounge around camp and give your feet and boots a rest.



Aguas Calientes: Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu (night 6)







Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu is a clean, modern hotel conveniently located near the train station and a five-minute walk from the bus stop to Machu Picchu. It is the perfect place to refresh and recharge after your four-day Inca Trail hike. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and cafe, and serves a breakfast buffet to start your day touring Machu Picchu.



Worth knowing



Single accommodation (including tents) can be arranged, subject to availability. Please request this at the time of booking.

Camping:  Boiled and filtered drinking water is provided to guests in the mornings, at lunch and dinner times so we can refill our water bottles.  While on the trek, a bowl of warm water for washing is provided each morning and evening.