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Peru Expedition: Trek the Great Inca Road

Summary:

You’ve heard of the Inca Trail, but what about the Great Inca Road? Made up of ancient Inca trade routes cutting through the Andes, the Great Inca Road is every bit as significant and special as its more famous counterpart – it just doesn’t have the crowd...

Duration
12 Days
Cities
3
Next Departure
12-Jun-2025
Starting at
USD 4,360.00
Price per day
USD 363.00
Tour Type
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Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Peru Expedition: Trek the Great Inca Road
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 12
Categories
tour category: Walking

Summary

You’ve heard of the Inca Trail, but what about the Great Inca Road? Made up of ancient Inca trade routes cutting through the Andes, the Great Inca Road is every bit as significant and special as its more famous counterpart – it just doesn’t have the crowds. On this 12-day trekking expedition you’ll join a local leader and traditional llama caravan to hike storied paths that few travellers have ever seen, visiting archaeological sites along the way. To get acclimatised to the altitude, you’ll spend time in the adventure hub of Huaraz, hiking the spectacular surrounding landscapes. You’ll soon find out it’s not called the Great Inca Road for nothing.

Map: Peru Expedition: Trek the Great Inca Road (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Lima
Day 2
Lima To Huaraz
Day 3
Llanganuco Lakes & Laguna 69 Hike
Day 4
Laguna Churup Hike
Day 5
Pastoruri Glacier Hike
Day 6
Great Inca Road: Castillo To Soledad De Tambo
Day 7
Great Inca Road: Soledad De Tambo To Quenhuajirca
Day 8
Great Inca Road: Quenhuajirca To Tambo Grande
Day 9
Great Inca Road: Tambo Grande To Isco
Day 10
Great Inca Road: Huanco Pampa
Day 11
Huaraz To Lima
Day 12
Lima

Travel Cities (3): Huaraz, Lima, Machu Picchu

Highlights

  • Hike on the ancient and little-visited trade routes of the Great Inca Road, taking in seriously spectacular views of the Andes and visiting well preserved yet remote Inca outposts.
  • Get acclimatised to the altitude in the adventure hub of Huaraz, a low-key city surrounded by mountains, lakes and glaciers waiting to be explored on your included hikes.
  • You’ll not only be accompanied by a local leader on your adventure – a traditional llama caravan will join you on the Great Inca Road, meaning you only need to carry a daypack.
  • Your hiking journey comes to an end at the incredible Inca site of Huanuco Pampa, where you’ll meet a local guide for a private tour of these significant ancient ruins.
  • Visit the intriguing Caral-Supe archaeological site, left behind by a civilisation pre-dating the Inca and built at the same time as the first Egyptian pyramids.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Awamaki. Donations help them empower indigenous women artisans in Peru with skills training and job opportunities that provide financial independence.

Travel Package

 

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Lima

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Machu Picchu

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