The ultimate backpacking trip in Peru!

Get your adrenaline pumping on this TRUly epic 10-day trip seeing Peru’s incredible scenery, learning about ancient Inca, Spanish culture and the history of Peru as well as taking part in amazing activities to unleash your adventurous side. Explore the iconic streets of Cusco, marvel at ancient sites and get your trek on through the mountains! Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world and a MUST see, your Inca adventure would not be complete without seeing this spectacular site and hiking the Inca trail, of course! Remember we said adrenaline pumping? We don’t lie, that’s why we go mountain biking! We hope you’re ready for your Inca Adventure! P.S have you really lived if you haven't visited the jaw-dropping rainbow mountain? No, we didn't think so.

 

*This trip does require a good level of fitness as we reach some high altitudes!*

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We’ve perfected the balance between culture, adventure, beaches and parties. A high level of inclusions at a low cost. Think of a Ferrari for the price of a Ford. Highlights, hotspots & hidden gems are crafted into each itinerary with our own TruExclusives. We stay in a variety of different accommodations such as hotels, hostels, homestays, beach huts & even boats. Maximum adventure, minimum hassle.

What's Included

  • Activities
  • Airport Pickup
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  • Accommodation
  • Meals

Activities
Incan Natural Dyeing and Weaving Experience
Mountain Biking in the Sacred Valley
Machu Picchu & Guided Tour
Peruvian 3 course cooking class
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Cusco insiders walking tour
Traditional ceramic workshop
Bar Hopping in Cusco
Maras Salt Flats
Transfers to Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo view point walk
Inca Trail - 1-day Full Trek
Inca Train Ride
Inca Trail Permit
But wait...there's more! Show Less
Incan Natural Dyeing and Weaving Experience Mountain Biking in the Sacred Valley Machu Picchu & Guided Tour Peruvian 3 course cooking class Rainbow Mountain Trek Cusco insiders walking tour Traditional ceramic workshop Bar Hopping in Cusco Maras Salt Flats Transfers to Ollantaytambo Ollantaytambo view point walk Inca Trail - 1-day Full Trek Inca Train Ride Inca Trail Permit

Airport Pickup
If you are arriving less than 48 hours before the start of the tour and booked the pre-nights directly with TruTravels at the start hotel, you will get a free airport pickup.
If you are arriving the day of the tour you will also be eligible for an airport pick up.
If you are arriving less than 48 hours before the start of the tour and booked the pre-nights directly with TruTravels at the start hotel, you will get a free airport pickup. If you are arriving the day of the tour you will also be eligible for an airport pick up.

Travel Ninja
Your Guide! Like travelling with your best mates and one of them happens to know where they're going!
Your Guide! Like travelling with your best mates and one of them happens to know where they're going!

Transport
All Transport Included
Private Van
All Transport Included Private Van

Accommodation
9 Nights Accommodation
Twin & Triple Share rooms
9 Nights Accommodation Twin & Triple Share rooms

Meals
9 X Breakfast
5 X Lunch
9 X Breakfast 5 X Lunch

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Peru Inca Adventure
10 Days

U$1,895 U$1,137

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Local Cooking Class
Machu Picchu - greenery with blue skies
Machu Picchu
Inca Trail
Rainbow Mountain
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Itinerary

Day 1

airport pick up

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Welcome to Peru! You made it! The start of an amazing Latin America adventure. Once you have arrived into Alejandro Valazco Cusco Airport, we'll pick you up and will take you to the hotel! Relax and settle in. In the evening, you get to meet your TruFam and what better way to get to know one another than over FOOD! We're real foodies over here, can you tell? Try out Quinoa Soup, a traditional soup made with quinoa and local spices. Delicious. Or try out Pollo a la Brasa which is a classic Peruvian rotisserie packed with flavour! Go on, get those taste buds tingling! We explore Cusco town and see where the night takes us as we get to know the TruFam over a beer or 2.

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Day 2

cusco city & ancient sites

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Rise and shine! Make sure you fill your stomachs at breakfast as we’re off on an orientation walk of Cusco city, Diving deep into Peruvian culture where we will learn all about this city’s fascinating history. Time for those taste buds to get tingling again as we sample the local food around the market. The perfect place to get those multi-coloured souvenirs you promised everyone at home you'd bring back! Wander amongst the rainbow markets and take in the moment. You're in Peru after all! The afternoon is free to spend as you please! Take this time to relax and acclimate to the high altitude, or perhaps explore the ancient Inca and Spanish sites of Sacsayhuamán. Marvel at the stones of the Incan wall complex or finish off the day at a coffee bar with an amazing view of Cusco City Square. Whatever you choose, take some time for yourself. Nightlife in Cusco is also a wonder to be discovered, so throw on some clothes and let's head out. Did someone say Pisco sourz?

Cusco
Cusco Markets & Nightlife
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Day 3

culture and local living

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How's the head? Don't worry, today is a slow day where we learn the tradional art of weaving. Catch breakfast in the hotel before we leave Cusco for the day to explore a Rural artist community. Here we will learn straight from the locals traditional natural weaving and the importance of it in Peruvian culture. Learn how to extract the wool, make the treads and naturally color the textiles. It really is a Tru-ly amazing experience. After we'll head to a local pottery school where we will learn about the traditional methods of pottery making and go full-on Bob Ross as we paint ourselves a little souvenir to take home, we'll also learn how the locals weave their incredible creations. Nothing like enjoying a day while supporting communities. Good vibes all round.

Cusco City Tour
1x Breakfast, 1x Lunch
Weaving Demonstration, Pottery School Lesson
Day 4

sacred mountain & mountain biking

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Wake up! It’s time for your daily dose of beautiful landscapes that Peru has to offer. We head to our next destination Ollantaytambo! Along the way we stop to marvel at the site of Maras Salt Mines along the way. An incredible view like no other! We learn from the locals about the 500-year-old ancient process of salt mining and take in the views of these mines dug into the mountainside. Jaw-dropping greenery surrounds us. Ready to turn up the adrenaline? We're going full on adventure mode TruFam! Hop on a mountain bike and ride in style down the mountain! Mountain biking is one of the best ways to take in these unforgettable views so we set off on a downhill ride surrounded by the Andes Mountains. 10/10 Scenery GOALS. The sort of views you'd see on a postcard, or a national geographic Instagram post. You get the vibe. After our adrenaline ride we check in to our hotel in Ollantaytambo, a small town in the northern end of the Sacred Valley and take the evening to relax.

Ollantaytambo
Mountain Biking, Maras Salt Flats
1 X Breakfast, 1 X Lunch
Day 5

exploring ollantaytambo!

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Ollantaytambo might seem like a mouthful to say but once you've visited, you'll be telling your friends and family about it for years. Trust us, it may become your favourite place. Enjoy the morning birds and tuck into a delicious breakfast before we head on up a small warm up walk into Ollantaytambo view point. Breathtaking mountains and historical ancient ruins surround us. Take some snaps, breathe the fresh air and pinch yourself that you're really here. The rest of the afternoon is free to spend as you please. May we suggest taking a traditional Inca food experience, exploring the Archaeological site of Ollantaytambo or simplying relaxing and chillaxing as tomorrow is the big day! We're hiking the Inca trail!

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Ollantaytambo viewpoints
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Day 6

inca trail, let's go!

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All aboard the Inca Trail Train! Today we say goodbye to Ollantaytambo, and catch the train to Km 104, which is 12 Kilometres before Machu Picchu! Get your pen out as we're ticking 1 of the 7 wonders of the world off of our bucket list! The journey there is an experience in itself. The train will take us alongisde the Urubamba river, the snow capped mountains and small local villages so make sure you grab a window seat! When we arrive we start the famous one day Inca trail hike. Thought you were already having the time of your life? Well, it's only just starting! Next stop Macchu Picchu! Don’t worry, we’ve got your Inca Trail permit sorted! Stress-free travels for the win!

Aguas Calientes
Inca Train Ride, 1 Day Inca Trail Hike, Inca Trail Permit
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Day 7

machu picchu & inca city

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Would you believe us if we said your Peruvian adventure is about to get a whole lot better? Well, you better believe us because today is a day you’ll never forget! Up the winding (but scenic) road we’ll reach the entrance of the Incan citadel Machu Picchu, the most famous (and the best) archaeological site in South America. A must-see, obvs! We spend our day taking a guided walk around the unreal ancient ruins, surrounded by lush greenery high in the Andes Mountains. Cameras at the ready, because you’ll defo want to take a few snaps, ya know for memories and... Insta, of course! Once we’ve got our pics for the gram, and we’ve explored at the sites a bit longer, it’s time to head back to Cusco city baby! Your experience of Machu Picchu will be a day you’ll never ever forget!

Machu Picchu
Return Bus to Machu Picchu Entrance & Guided Tour, Train to Cusco
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Day 8

cusco cooking class

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The morning is free to relax, It's been a big few days and after all this adventure, we've worked up an appetite. How to fix this? Learn to cook some local delicious cuisine! We're trying our hand at slicing and dicing Peru's most tasty delicacies! Cook 1 appetizer, and a main of lomo saltado (That's a local dish btw) and finish it off with a pisco sour! In the evening e head out to explore the city of Cusco!

Cusco
Cusco Cooking Class
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Day 9

rainbow mountain trek!

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Morning campers! We know, we know, it’s early and we are all still half asleep, BUT you know what they say, the early bird catches the worm and trust us, this is well worth it. Guess what; the bus journey is 2 hours so you’ll be able to catch up on sleep until we arrive at our destination which is *drum roll please* the impressive Rainbow Mountain! Fun fact, the locals call it Montaña de 7 Colores! A whopping 5200 metres up in the Andes, the mountain is a sacred and spiritual area to the Incas! Spend the full day trekking up the mountains and taking in the majestic scenery (it looks like it’s straight out of a postcard, trust). Think layers of gold, lavender, red and turquoise and you're on the right track . Known as one of the best things to do in Peru today and an unforgettable experience, you can cross that off your travel list! Check you out. It's our last night so the pisco sours are flowing. Soooo you know what that means, get those dancing shoes on, you’ve had some practice by now, salsa dance the night away! Pisco sourz all night long!

Cusco
1 X Breakfast, 1 X Lunch
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Day 10

chilled check out

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It’s time to say adios! We know goodbyes are hard, but hey, you can always come back, and you’re leaving with a wonderful TruFam who you’ve made some amazing memories with, so it’s not all sad BUT we know the blues hit hard which is why it’s not a goodbye it’s a see you later. If your adventure is continuing, then our Travel Ninjas are there to help with any onward travel. Stay epic, TruFam!

Cusco
1 X Breakfast

WHERE WE STAY

cusco

The hotel is located in a charming square just metres from the Plaza Mayor of Cusco and there are lots of shops, cafes and restaurants, museums, churches and you can visit the famous stone of the twelve angles nearby, so as soon as you get to Cusco you can get your exploring.

 A restored old colonial mansion, our hotel in Cusco has an interior patio where you relax, sip on some coffee and tea after exploring this beautiful city of Perú.

(Accommodation is subject to change dependant on season but will be of a similar standard)

ollantaytambo

Our hotel in Ollantaytambo is set in a stunning garden with a sundeck where TruTravellers can spend a bit of R&R time before their big hike ahead.

Each room has a patio with a sitting area and has beautiful views, as well as en suite bathrooms.

(Accommodation is subject to change dependant on season but will be of a similar standard)

aguas calientes

Our sustainable, eco-friendly 3-star hotel has a terrace with views of the mountains where TruTravellers can take a dip in the outdoor pool and chill on sun loungers.

(Accommodation is subject to change dependant on season but will be of a similar standard)

Reviews

Peru Inca Adventure!
I recently went on the tour to Peru and everything about the trip was incredible!! The itinerary was well-balanced between cultural activities (pottery and weaving studios, cooking classes) and physical activities (walking tours, hiking!) and we got to tick off lots of bucket list items like the Inca Trail hike, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain! All the activities and transport were really well organized. Our tour guide Roger was brilliant and made us all feel like family from day one! He was always more than happy to help answer questions and give recommendations, join us for dinner and drinks, take amazing photos of us at all the scenic locations we visited, and he took such good care of us all throughout the trip. He has a real passion for teaching people about his culture and country, and that really came across. Tru Travels was also great at quickly responding to all my emails with questions prior to the trip. I’d highly recommend this trip and company to anyone else, and have already booked my next tour with Tru Travels which I’m so excited for!
Emma - Oct 2024
Peru 10 days with Roger
The trip was an amazing experience and our guide Roger was amazing. It’s clear that he is passionate about his job and about showing travellers the wonders of his city Cusco and its surroundings, and that’s such a pleasure to see because his love for Cusco, the Andes and everything in between clearly translates into everything that he shared with us. In addition to just being an overall great tour guide, Roger also really took care of us. Quite a few of us also had some health issues throughout the trip and Roger went above and beyond to make sure we were all looked after, no one was left behind, and everyone was safe! I also want to give a shout out to the other guides that joined on the tour - Rivi and Royer who came with us on the Inca trail / Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain, as well as the guys who came mountain biking with us! Everyone was so kind, fun and just overall awesome :) It was sad to leave and say goodbye to the amazing group and guides but I’d definitely like to go back to Peru and visit some more of it.
Valentina Sartore - Oct 2024
Roger (big rog!) was the most epic…
Roger (big rog!) was the most epic guide I could ask for. Not only was he informative, helpful & on the ball but he was so kind and so friendly. His energy the whole trip was positive and when any of us fell ill, he stayed with us and ensured we got the help we needed. If I could give him 100 out of 10 I would.
Georgie Swallow - Oct 2024
10 day Inka trail experience Peru
Done a Peru Inka trail 10 day Tour and it has been fantastic from start to finish! The highlights were hiking the Inka trail to the Sun gates, day tour of Matchu Pitcchu all amazing. Mounting biking in the sacred valley (the views )!! Our tour guide Roger (Charlie) has been brilliant from start to finish he is so kind and genuine and i couldn't imagine having the tour with out him he looked after everyone so well. I have fallen in love with this country and hope to return and if i do another tour through Trubtravels i would want Roger as my guide.
Sarah - Oct 2024
Roger is the best guide!!
Roger is incredible! From the very start he made the whole group feel like a family. He was always there to answer any of our questions and really helped when things went wrong that were out of our control. Roger wasn’t just our guide but was part of our group. He’s a real credit to TruTravels and our experience definitely wouldn’t have been the same without him. Best week ever!
Caitlin - Sep 2024
We love Roger
The tour guide Rodger was brilliant and answered any questions to a high standard! He was always positive and took jokes well and really connected with the group which made the experience better!
Vinaya Boppudi - Sep 2024
Peru 10 day tour was amazing
. We saw so much of Peru, Machupicchu, Inca Trail, rainbow mountain, red valley and experienced the local living and culture whilst supporting local communities. The best part - having the amazing Roger as our tour guide. He’s knowledge, experience and kindness will never be forgotten.
Lara - Sep 2024
Peru Inca Adventure - 10 Day Trip
Our travel group enjoyed having Roger (Charlie) as our tour guide during our trip to Peru, and we couldn't have asked for better. Roger's deep knowledge of his country was evident in every story he shared, and his passion for Peru's rich culture was both inspiring and thought-provoking. He ensured that every group member felt accommodated and included, making the trip even more special. What set Roger apart was his ability to make the journey fun with his silly jokes, lightening the mood and making us all feel like a close-knit family. By the end of the trip, Roger wasn't just a guide; he was a brother and a friend to us all. His meticulous planning ensured that everything went smoothly. Roger always went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. Even when half the group was too tired for lunch or dinner, he brought his food recommendations to the hotel, ensuring no one missed out on the local flavors. Roger's respect for his culture made us reflect on life in meaningful ways, and this trip to Peru became not just a vacation but a life-changing experience for me. I am incredibly blessed to have had such a fantastic journey, and I can wholeheartedly say that Roger was a massive part of what made this trip so unforgettable. I'm incredibly grateful for this life-changing experience in Peru. This trip has been a blessing, and I feel so fortunate to have had Roger as our tour guide.
Camille - Sep 2024
Roger was a gem
. And I believe I speak for all us girls when I say we couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. Whatever requests we made, Roger got it done. Roger is very passionate about his culture and you can tell he truly loves what he does. Everything ran so smoothly thanks to Roger. Trutravels, please let Roger coordinate more trips outside of Peru. I promise you they will be booked so fast. Thank you Roger!!! Tupanachis Ccama 🫶🏻
Roni Pina - Sep 2024

FAQs

Where does the trip start & finish?

The trip starts in Cusco and finishes in Cusco.

Which airport do I need to fly into?

You will need to fly into Cusco Airport (CUZ) also known as Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.

What is the closest airport to the end destination?

Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ.)

How do I get back to the start destination and is this included in the price?

The tour starts and finishes in Cusco! Easy, peasy!

What kind of accommodation is included on this trip?

The accommodation is a mixture of double share & twin beds and triple beds.

How much is a pre-night accommodation?

If you would like to book a pre-night please contact our sales team on info@trutravels.com

What is the currency?

The currency used in Peru is Sol.

What visa do I need for Peru?

Depending on where you're travelling from it's likely that you won't need a visa to enter Peru. However this is guidance only and is subject to change. Make sure to check visa requirements before you travel.

Is my money protected?

Yep! You’re protected. TruTravels is both ABTA and ATOL registered meaning your money is safe. We also offer 1 free date change before 60 days of your departure date.

Does the trip require a good level of fitness?

We would consider this an active tour, we are doing the 1 day Inca trail and a few more walks after all :) . For example the 1 day Inca Trail Machu Picchu is a 12km (7.5 miles) hike through the Andes in the Cusco region. The maximum altitude reached is 2700m. In preparation: try walking 15kms/ 9 miles in a day or working out in the months leading up to the trek. Don't worry, we always receive different levels of fitness, at the end of the day the important thing is to bring good vibes & positive attitude and you will make it!

Is Altitude sickness going to affect me?

Altitude sickness is real, that's why we spend 1 whole day walking in cusco to get used to it. The hotel also provides coca leaf tea that is used by the locals to get the body ready. Our only recomendation is to take it easy on arrival and not do many activities on day 1.

Do you have age limits for your tours?

Most of the people that join us on tour are 18-thirtysomethings! We have no strict upper age limit on our tours but all of our tours are specifically designed for those of this age group which is worth noting when browsing through our website.

Can you cater for my dietary requirements on this trip?

Yes! Let us know when you are booking your trip about any requirements you might have we can plan ahead and make sure this doesn’t affect your trip!

Do many TruTravellers travel alone?

Yes, the majority of our travellers will be travelling on their own! Roughly 65% of our TruTravellers come solo! We have designed our trips specifically with solo travellers in mind, so you can be assured you’ll meet lots of others travelling alone like yourself along the way. This of course doesn’t mean our trips are only for solo travellers, but it does mean that you don’t need to worry you’ll be surrounded by a group that already knows each other.

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