MachupicchuFrom Cusco
Inca Trail

Walk to Machu Picchu on the road the Incas built

Four days, three passes and the Sun Gate at sunrise. Permits are checked live, so you see your date before you book.

16travelers max. per group
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Small groups, local guides from Cusco and every ticket, train and transfer arranged for you.

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Destinations

Where the trail takes you

From the classic Inca Trail to the glaciers of Salkantay and the Sacred Valley: choose the kind of trip and we take care of the rest.

Our way of travelling

The Andes are not crossed in a hurry. We plan each day so you can enjoy every step.

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Salkantay Trek

Glaciers, Humantay Lake and cloud forest

The most spectacular alternative to the Inca Trail. No permits needed, so you can book with short notice and still finish at Machu Picchu.

Highest pass4,630 m
Glacial lakeHumantay
PermitsNot required
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Challenging / 4,650 m

Salkantay & Classic Inca Trail Trek 7 Days

Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 7 days is the perfect Peru adventure for travelers who want to combine culture, history, and o…

Classic Inca Trail

Four days on the road the Incas built

About 43 km of original stone paths from Km 82 to the Sun Gate, crossing Dead Woman's Pass at 4,215 m. Permits are limited to 500 people a day, porters and guides included, so choose your date early.

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Inca Trail permits

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Spaces are read from the official permit system. Select a date to start your booking.

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Machu Picchu citadel
Machu Picchu

The Inca citadel, planned to the last detail

Entrance tickets sell out weeks ahead in high season. We buy your ticket, train and bus as soon as you book, and a local guide waits for you at the gate.

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Cusco to OllantaytamboHotel pick-up and a scenic drive through the Sacred Valley, or the train from Poroy station.

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Train to Aguas CalientesPeruRail or Inca Rail along the Urubamba river, about 1 h 40 min from Ollantaytambo.

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Bus up to the citadelA 25-minute bus ride up the zigzag road, then your guided tour of the circuit you booked.

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How we work

The values behind every departure

What we promise our travelers and the people who make each trek possible.

Meet the company
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Small groups

A maximum of 16 travelers per group, and private departures every day.

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Fair treatment of porters

Fair wages, load limits, insurance, proper gear and meals for every porter and horseman.

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Safety first

First-aid trained guides, emergency oxygen and radio or satellite communication on remote treks.

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Responsible tourism

Leave-no-trace camps, local suppliers and the ESNNA code of conduct.

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Local experts

Guides born in Cusco, Mollepata and Ollantaytambo who know every stone of the route.

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Clear prices

What is included is written on every tour. No hidden fees at the briefing.

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Classic Cusco, from day trips to full packages

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Questions

Before you book

Permits, altitude, seasons and payments: the answers our team gives every day.

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For the Inca Trail, four to six months ahead for May to September. Machu Picchu tickets for popular dates sell out weeks ahead, especially with Huayna Picchu. Day tours can usually be booked a day or two before.

Spend at least two nights in Cusco (3,399 m) before trekking, drink plenty of water, eat light and avoid alcohol the first days. Coca tea helps. Start with the city tour or the Sacred Valley, which is lower.

April to October is the dry season with the clearest skies. June to August is the busiest period. November to March is greener and quieter but rainy; the Inca Trail closes in February.

Yes. Group departures have a maximum of 12 travelers, and every tour can be booked as a private service for your group only.

Yes. Your original passport is checked on the Inca Trail, at Machu Picchu and on the train. It must be the same one you used to book.

Yes. We can add 3-star or higher hotels in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Aguas Calientes, plus airport pickups. Add them in the booking form or ask on WhatsApp.

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