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The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 15 most popular inca trail & salkantay treks in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
4 days from Cusco to Machu Picchu with Abra Málaga downhill biking, coffee roasting, jungle hikes, optional hot springs, and a guided citadel tour.
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2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Sun Gate sunset, sunrise tour, Aguas Calientes stay, and Vistadome panoramic train. Small group.
A 2-day Inca-style hike from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, plus early Machu Picchu entry and guided history—value-packed at $290.
Sunrise at Machu Picchu, a classic Wiñay Wayna hike, and a guided circuit—sleeping in Aguas Calientes with train scenery included.
Short 2-day Inca Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu, hitting Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate, then a guided Machu Picchu tour and free time.
“Great tour for Machu Picchu. Excellent tour guide Baleria. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. Highly recommended”
Short on time, big on views: a 3-day Salkantay route from Cusco to Machu Picchu with camp, hotel, guides, and train links for about $680.
“Salkantay Trekking does a great job in ensuring all the conditions are set for this hard challenge to be doable for everyone.”
A small-group 5-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu via Llactapata, with camping, Lucmabamba coffee/cacao time, and an early guided visit.
“Jainor was a gem of a tour guide. He is clearly passionate about Incan history and culture, and he conveys this well to the group. He also transitioned extremely smoothly between Spanish and English when explaining things in amazing detail and depth. He was never rushed, always taking the time to answer everyone’s questions. Lastly,…”
5 days over Salkantay with glamping and Inca views, then sunrise Machu Picchu and a Vistadome or 360° train back.
Hike a shorter Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with early pickup, cloud-forest views, and a guided citadel tour plus time to explore.
“Overall, the 2-day tour was an excellent experience. To put it briefly, I had a truly transformative experience hiking up to Machu Picchu. The beauty and majesty of the mountains make it readily clear why the Incas came to the site to connect Read more”
4 days hiking Peru’s Inca Trail from km 82 to Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate with guided camp comfort, meals, and permits.
“I joined the Inca Trail tour with Tierras Vivas, and our tour guide Nico Raul made the whole experience truly unforgettable!”
4-day Classic Inca Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu with bilingual guides, camping, and transfers. Day 2 climbs to 4,216m.
“If the Inca Trail is on your bucket list then don't hesitate to book with Vidal Expeditions. Great communication and planning before we arrived in Peru and throughout the entire trek.”
2 days on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with sunrise tour, Aguas Calientes hotel, meals, and transfers from Cusco.
“A fantastic enlightening slick and professionally managed experience, thanks primarily to our enthusiastic professional guide, Juan Carlos, who went out of his way to ensure maximum historical context and enjoyment to the trip, which was nothing short of spectacular. Everything we imagined it would be and more. He even came to our accommodation high up…”
Private 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with guide, porters, tents, most meals, transport, and sunrise timing at Intipunku.
“We had an incredible adventure with Victor and Valencia Travel on our 4-day Inca trail Trek. From the moment we met our guide, Victor, he treated us like family and kept us informed and on track each and every day. His wealth of knowledge anRead more”
4-day Salkantay glamping to Machu Picchu with dome lodging, hot meals, early sunrise options, and guided walking tours.
“I had such a great time on the Salkantay trek, and a big part of that was thanks to our guide, Fernando. He was so nice and incredibly helpful throughout the whole journey, always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. He also had a great sense of humour it was fun to have…”
Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 2 days: Sun Gate arrival, Wiñay Wayna ruins, Aguas Calientes night, guide-led Machu Picchu time, and covered meals.
“We had an incredible time on the Short Inca Trail. Our guide, José, was incredibly knowledgable and made the experience wonderful. José took good care of us and I would go on another guided tour with him in a heartbeat. Thanks, José!”
From the Inca heartland to the coast and the cloud forest, and every way to reach it.
