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Adventure Travel in Peru featuring the Tarpuy Yachay Community Inca Trek

The Inca Trail usually refers to the ancient pathway used by the Incas leading to Machu Picchu, but in fact there are a number of Inca Trails running through the Urubamba Valley. On all Dragoman trips that travel via Cusco we include the choice to either trek the Classic Inca Trail or to trek our Community Inca Trek, which is exclusive to Dragoman (and by the way, it's unique to Dragoman and not the Lares trail that other operators use!)

The trek is included in your trip kitty price, so if you prefer not to trek at all you must advise Dragoman at time of booking so that we can arrange anon-trekking package for you. Full details of all three options are in our trip notes.

Option 1: The Community Inca Trek

This unique and pioneering trekking route is automatically included in all of our trips that visit this area of Peru. The trek travels through spectacular scenery, passing through Inca ruins and staying in remote villages. You'll be hiking unspoiled trails used only by local villagers and Dragoman passengers, avoiding the crowds of the Classic route. You will be camping as guests of the local communities we pass through and may have the opportunity to help out with some hands-on projects, for example at the local schools. This is the real Andes, trekking pristine trails with spectacular mountain scenery at every turn. After a comfortable overnight stay in Ollantaytambo we head to the ancient citadel Machu Picchu. Although we do not enter the site through the Sun Gate as on the Classic Inca Trail there is plenty of time to hike to either the Sun Gate or even Huayna Picchu, which towers above Machu Picchu.

This Option is automatically included as part of your trip unless you advise us otherwise. So if you want to take the Community Inca Trek no further action is required. If you would prefer to trek the classic Inca Trail, or choose not to trek at all, you must contact us.

For full details click on the trip notes of any trip including the Community Inca Trail

For traveller comments on the Community Inca Trail click here

Option 2: Classic Inca Trail

If you want to do this option, you MUST

1. Check there is availability
2. Inform Dragoman at the time of booking your trip

Dragoman will then apply for your permit but please note that these can never be guaranteed and if unavailable we will automatically book you onto the Community Inca Trail.

If you do inform us of any other request you WILL AUTOMATICALLY be booked onto the Community Inca Trail.

This original Kings route still remains popular and it is a 4 day trek, which passes through cloud forest and dramatic mountain scenery. It ends at sunrise on the last day as you trek to the Sun Gate for your first views of magnificent Machu Picchu. If you would prefer to trek the Classic Inca Trail then you must advise Dragoman at the time of booking. Due to its popularity permits are very hard to obtain and we recommend that you check availability on the link below before booking.

To check for Classic Inca Trail Availabily and Booking Procedure click here

Option 3: Non Trekking Package

If walking is not your thing we will organise it so that you can take the train to and from Aguas Caliente and join the trekking groups on their tour of Machu Picchu.

If you prefer not to trek at all you must advise Dragoman at time of booking so that we can arrange the non-trekking package for you.

Still Unsure of Which Trail?

Click here for a full comparison of the Two Inca Trails that Dragoman Overland now offer

Trekking and the local community

Our Tarpuy Yachay Community Inca Trek continues to go from strength to strength and the benefits are clear for all to see. There’s still a lot more we hope to achieve with this project, but there is no doubt that with the right attitude, an adventure travel company, like Dragoman can work with their local partners and travellers to help make a real difference. It is so important that the local community gains from your and our visits. They must be involved.

Check out what can be done by clicking here

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