The Inca Trail

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Depart

Lima

2 2 Nights

Sacred Valley

1 1 Night

Aguas Calientes

1 1 Night

Cuzco

1 1 Night

Puno

2 2 Nights

Overnight Flight

1 1 Night
Return
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What's Included

Our itineraries reflect 40 years of experience in crafting exceptional educational tours. That means we know exactly how to make the best of your time abroad—incredible destinations, immersive activities, centrally located hotels, and smart, well-traveled tour managers who ensure your educational goals are met. Here are some of the exceptional features of this tour.

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We have high standards, which is why we take care to include these features in every tour.

Round-Trip Flights

Leave the airlines to us.

3- or 4-Star Hotels

After a busy day, comfort is key.

Centrally Located Hotels

Save the commuting time, beat the morning crowds and keep right on exploring after dark when your hotel is in the heart of the city.

Double Occupancy

Daily Breakfast and Dinner (unless otherwise noted)

Delicious, authentic, multi-course dinners at local restaurants with meal times tailored to maximize your experience.

24-Hour Tour Manager

Part guide, part educator, part engineer, part mind-reader, part magician—ACIS Tour Managers are your travel partner.

Start Exploring

Never wait hours at the airport to share a transfer with other later groups.

Service Guarantee

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All Local Transportation

Urban transportation is on us, allowing you to explore each destination with ease.

Global Network

24/7 on the ground support whenever and wherever you need it.

Exceptional Experiences

Our tours are designed to help you and your students be in the moment and experience everything the world has to offer.

Pisac Indian Market

Pisac Indian Market

The charming Andean town of Pisac thrives on market day. Navigate colorful stalls stocked with local handicrafts, Alpaca wool clothing, ceramics, antiques, meat and produce. You'll have the chance to practice your language skills, interacting with the vendors and learning the fine art of bartering from members of the native communities who come to buy and sell their goods, many sporting the traditional colorful dress of the region.

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The charming Andean town of Pisac thrives on market day. Navigate colorful stalls stocked with local handicrafts, Alpaca wool clothing, ceramics, antiques, meat and produce. You'll have the chance to practice your language skills, interacting with the vendors and learning the fine art of bartering from members of the native communities who come to buy and sell their goods, many sporting the traditional colorful dress of the region.

Lake Titicaca and Uros Indians Visit

Lake Titicaca and Uros Indians Visit

Perched over 3,800 meters above sea level between Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is visually striking and culturally fascinating. Sacred to the Incas as the birth spot of the first Inca king, in modern times, its Uro's Islands are home to a native community of the same name with a unique approach to construction—the islands themselves and all accompany structures are man-made from packed totora reeds. As you set off by boat across the lake's waters, learn the stories and legends that have made Titicaca an important part of the Peruvian folklore in both historic and modern times. Then join the Uros on their floating islands for a cultural exchange.

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Perched over 3,800 meters above sea level between Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is visually striking and culturally fascinating. Sacred to the Incas as the birth spot of the first Inca king, in modern times, its Uro's Islands are home to a native community of the same name with a unique approach to construction—the islands themselves and all accompany structures are man-made from packed totora reeds. As you set off by boat across the lake's waters, learn the stories and legends that have made Titicaca an important part of the Peruvian folklore in both historic and modern times. Then join the Uros on their floating islands for a cultural exchange.

Lima Tour with Guide

Lima Tour with Guide

Amano Museum

Amano Museum

San Francisco Church

San Francisco Church

Santo Domingo Convent

Santo Domingo Convent

Lima-Cuzco Flight

Lima-Cuzco Flight

Sacsayhuamán Fortress

Sacsayhuamán Fortress

Tambo Machay

Tambo Machay

Kenko Shrine

Kenko Shrine

Puca Pucara

Puca Pucara

Maras Salt Mines

Maras Salt Mines

Moray

Moray

Ollantaytambo Ruins

Ollantaytambo Ruins

Train to Machu Picchu

Train to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

Cuzco Tour with Guide

Cuzco Tour with Guide

Qorikancha Temple

Qorikancha Temple

Lake Titicaca Boat Ride

Lake Titicaca Boat Ride

Chullpa Tombs of Sillustani

Chullpa Tombs of Sillustani

Juliaca-Lima Flight

Juliaca-Lima Flight

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Itinerary

This itinerary is the starting point for your tour, but it’s not set in stone. If there are days you would like to change, or specific places you’d like to go, we can work with you to create a personalized program that fits the needs of you and your students.

Day 1: Lima

Depart from the USA. Arrive in Lima. Meet your ACIS Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel for an arrival briefing. Get settled in and get out to explore Peru's capital city—one of the largest and most active in South America.

Day 2: Lima

Begin the day with a guided sightseeing tour of Lima. Stops includes the impressive Plaza de Armas, the city's historic hub, surrounded by palaces and other notable buildings; entrance to the nearby San Francisco Church, completed in 1774 and an excellent example of Spanish Baroque architecture; and a visit to the fascinating Larco Museum, filled with precious pre-Columbian art. Later put on some comfortable shoes for a walking tour of the Miraflores neighborhood, an upscale district teeming with shops, and restaurants.

Day 3: Sacred Valley

Depart on an early morning flight to Cuzco, the historic capital of the Inca empire. Upon arrival, journey into the Sacred Valley. Along the way visit the ancient fortress of Sacsayhuamán, the Inca bath of Tambo Machay, the sacred spot of Kenko and the small fort of Puca Pucara. After an included lunch, visit the town of Pisac and browse its famed market, a boisterous and dazzlingly colorful open-air bazaar that showcases hand-crafted Peruvian goods.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes

In the morning, you'll head north to see the Maras Salt Mines, a marvel of rustic engineering and ingenuity that features terraced evaporation ponds where residents have been producing salt since the days of the Incas. More intriguing history awaits at the nearby Incan circular terracing of Moray, followed by Ollantaytambo, home of the centuries-old ruins of an ancient Inca hillside fortress and village. Then board the train to Aguas Calientes. Known for its hot springs, this small town is the gateway to the fabled ruins of Machu Picchu.

Day 5: Cuzco

Today enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of iconic Machu Picchu, the mysterious mountainside city built by the Incas in the 15th century. Discovered in 1911, see first-hand why these ruins are considered one of the world's most important archaeological finds. Lunch is included before you enjoy a scenic train ride back to Cuzco. In the afternoon, see the dramatic colonial Cathedral and other highlights during a guided sightseeing tour of historic Cuzco.

Day 6: Puno

The day starts with a visit to Qorikancha, the ruins of an Inca temple that now form the foundation of a church and convent. Then travel by private coach toward the city of Juliaca, stopping en route at the archaeological site in Racchi and the Spanish colonial town of Andahuaylillas. Continue on to Puno, the famed folklore capital of Peru on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Day 7: Puno

Set off across Lake Titicaca by boat this morning. Lake Titicaca is considered to be the largest lake in South America and the highest navigable lake in the world. In any case, it is spectacular. Your boat ride includes stops at Taquile Island and the Uros Islands, small floating islands crafted from packed totora reeds by the native community that resides there. Enjoy a cultural exchange with the Uros people to learn about their unique lifestyle and habitat. Lunch is included today on Taquile Island.

Day 8: Overnight Flight

Rise early for a visit to the ancient Chullpa Tombs of Sillustani. The pre-Incan funeral towers are something to see, and we'll learn more about their purpose and construction before continuing to Juliaca. After a farewell dinner, depart for the USA.

Day 9: United States

Arrive in the USA.



Optional Extensions and Extra Nights:

Further immerse yourself in the history and culture of Peru with an extra night in Lima, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager.

Price This Tour

Price This Tour

Optional Extras

Ultimate-Plus Protection Plan

Most Enhanced health coverage, program interruption, baggage delay/loss and travel delay protection while on tour. Plus, enhanced medical/job loss cancellation refund policy

Rate $450

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Ultimate Protection Plan

Enhanced health coverage, program interruption, baggage delay/loss and travel delay protection while on tour. Plus, enhanced medical/job loss cancellation refund policy

Rate $315

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