The Llama Trail with Domes starts on foot from Cusco's historic centre, follows llama herders to the Sihua lagoons and gives you a night in a glass-roof Andean Sky Dome. Add Machu Picchu by train, the Short Inca Trail or the Classic Inca Trail.
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Every tour starts with the same two days: on foot from Cusco with llamas, a night in an Andean Sky Dome and the Sihua lagoons. Then choose how far you want to go.
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2D/1NNEWA two-day hike that leaves on foot from central Cusco into the Andes. Walk with llamas and their herders, sleep in an Andean Sky Dome and finish at the Inca site of Huchuy Qosqo above the Sacred Valley.
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3D/2NNEWHike the two-day mountain route to Huchuy Qosqo, then ride the train to Aguas Calientes and sleep at the foot of Machu Picchu. Day three is a relaxed guided visit to the citadel — no 3 a.m. start.
4D/3NNEWTwo Inca trails in one trip. Two days of mountain hiking with llamas and a dome night, then the Short Inca Trail from Km 104 past Wiñay Wayna to the Sun Gate, with Machu Picchu on day four.
6D/5NNEWMost completeThe ultimate route: two acclimatizing days with llamas and a dome night, then the Classic Inca Trail from Km 82 with three nights of camping — about 70 km on foot, ending with sunrise at the Sun Gate.
The Llama Trail is a new route designed by our local team: quiet paths, living Andean culture and a night you won't find on any other itinerary.
A private glass-roof dome on a stone base at about 3,850 m — a real bed, mountain views and a sky full of stars.
Leave Cusco on foot and follow local herding families and their llamas along ancient high-Andean paths.
Cross the Pukamarca area past the six Sihua lagoons and descend to the Inca ruins of Huchuy Qosqo above the Sacred Valley.
Arrive by train for a relaxed visit, or walk in through the Sun Gate on the Short or Classic Inca Trail.
All tours include pickup from your hotel in Cusco, a professional bilingual guide, emergency oxygen and a first-aid kit.
Check availabilityStart on foot at Qorikancha, climb past Sacsayhuamán, Ñustapakana and Piedra Escalada, and reach your dome at about 3,850 m. ≈ 9 km.
Walk with llamas past the six Sihua lagoons and the Pukamarca pass (≈ 4,200 m), then descend to the Inca site of Huchuy Qosqo. ≈ 15 km.
Short on time? The 2-day trek. Want Machu Picchu the easy way? Go by train. Want to walk into it through the Sun Gate? Pick an Inca Trail.
| Feature | Llama Trail with Domes | Llama Trail + Machu Picchu by train | Llama Trail + Short Inca Trail | Llama Trail + Classic Inca Trail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2D/1N | 3D/2N | 4D/3N | 6D/5N |
| Route | Llama Trail | Llama Trail + train | Llama Trail + Short Inca Trail | Llama Trail + Classic Inca Trail |
| Night in Andean Sky Dome | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Walk with llamas & herders | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Machu Picchu included | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max. altitude | 4,200 m | 4,200 m | 4,200 m | 4,215 m |
| Difficulty | Easy – Moderate | Easy – Moderate | Moderate | Moderate – Difficult |
| Group size | Max. 10 | Max. 10 | Max. 10 | Max. 10 |
| Price from | $410$389.50 online | $720$684 online | $995$965.15 online | $1,210$1,173.70 online |
| Check dates | Check dates | Check dates | Check dates | Check dates |
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Inca Trail permits are limited by the Peruvian government and sell out months ahead. Ask for availability now — it's free and takes 1 minute.
We designed this route ourselves and operate it with our own guides — no middlemen.
Authorized by MINCETUR and GERCETUR Cusco, and registered with SERNANP for the Inca Trail.
More time with your guide, the llamas and the landscape. Private service on request.
We work with local herding families and communities so your trip benefits the people who live here.
We handle Inca Trail permits, Machu Picchu tickets, trains and buses for you.
Professional guides, first-aid kit and emergency oxygen on every departure.
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Ask a questionThe 2-day Llama Trail is rated easy to moderate. Day 1 is about 9 km and day 2 about 15 km, crossing the Pukamarca area at roughly 4,200 m. The 6-day version with the Classic Inca Trail is moderate to difficult. If you are reasonably fit and have spent a couple of days acclimatizing in Cusco, you can do it.
A private mountain dome with a glass roof and walls, built on a stone base at about 3,850 m. You sleep in a real bed with views of the Andes and the night sky. All four Llama Trail tours include one night in a dome.
The 2D/1N tour ends in Cusco and does not include Machu Picchu. The 3D/2N (by train), 4D/3N (Short Inca Trail) and 6D/5N (Classic Inca Trail) tours include the Machu Picchu entrance ticket and a guided visit.
For the 4D/3N and 6D/5N tours, as early as possible: Inca Trail permits are limited by the government and are issued in your name, so popular dates sell out months ahead. The 2D/1N and 3D/2N tours can usually be booked with less notice, subject to dome availability.
Groups are capped at 10 travelers. Tours are guided in English and Spanish. A private service is also available on request.
We pick you up from your hotel in Cusco's historic centre. Day 1 starts on foot from Qorikancha, the Inca Temple of the Sun.
Send your dates and we'll confirm dome and permit availability, the exact price for your group and the best option for your fitness level. No payment needed.
