Treks

Inca Trail, the final stretch to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu, Cusco

2 days / 1 night Intermediate

Travel the last 13 km. (8 miles) of the legendary Inca Trail that takes you to Machu Picchu, a masterpiece of Inca architecture and engineering and considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world.

En route, explore archeological remains, cross the “Intipunku” (Sun Gate) and enter through a cloud forest into this sacred sanctuary.

The next day, explore Machu Picchu and discover the history of Peru as you walk through squares, temples, fountains, monuments, and residences of what once was the most important religious, political, and cultural center of the Inca Empire.

Hike to Huchuy Qosqo

Sacred Valley, Cusco

2 days / 1 night Advanced

Over two days, enter into the heart of the Andes. Travel along ancient Inca trails and discover stories about the great Inca Empire by exploring Huchuy Qosqo, the old palace of the Inca Wiracocha, built in the fifteenth century and today considered a National Cultural Heritage site.

It is an ideal adventure for families or people who have little time but want to experience the adventure of camping in the Andes.

Trek to Vinicunca and the red valley

Southern Valley of Cusco

2 days / 1 night Advanced

Vinicunca, the rainbow mountain, is located in an area of unique geological formations.

During two days explore one of the most unique natural spaces of the Andes. The unique colors were formed by the oxidation of marine, lake, and river elements in the mountain range, interacting with the winds over thousands of years.

Hike through millenary communities, pristine ecosystems, glaciers, and red valleys, taking with you, as a postcard, the memory of having explored one of the most fascinating areas of the Peruvian Andes.

Trek to Lares communities

Sacred Valley & Lares, Cusco

3 days / 2 nights 4 days / 3 nights Intermediate

Not often explored by travelers visiting Peru, this trek takes us to the heart of high Andean native communities and gives us the unique opportunity to learn more about its inhabitants’ lifestyle and millenary traditions.

You will cross different valleys for three or four days (depends on the route you choose), with spectacular views of snow-capped peaks,glaciers and lakes, while traveling along ancient Inca trails.

Trek to Ancascocha Lake

Cusco

3 days / 2 nights Advanced

Along a little-traveled route of original vestiges of an Inca Trail and among impressive snowcapped peaks with forests of native trees, discover Ancascocha, a beautiful lake nestled in the heart of the Andes.

Explore a fertile valley with abundant Andean flora, hummingbirds, river confluences, and the spectacular view of the snow-capped Veronica peak until you reach the village of Camicancha, just 20 minutes from the station from which the trains depart to Machu Picchu.

If you are interested, we can continue with a visit to the great Inca citadel.

Trek from Ancascocha to Huallabamba

Cusco

4 days / 3 nights

For four days, immerse yourself in the mountains, glaciers, and lakes of the Andes. Hike through valleys, visit communities, and have the opportunity to get up close and share with people who live immersed in their millenary culture.

Discover more about the Inca Empire by exploring small abandoned remains and other major archaeological centers located along the mythical Inca Trail.

Enjoy luxury camping in the remote Andes while learning more about our ancient culture and exploring beautiful natural scenery.

Advanced

Hike to Ausangate for families

In the Andean culture, the “Apus”(Gods) are the spirits that protect life. Many are represented by mountains, such as the snow-capped Ausangate (6,372 meters/21,537 feet), one of the most impressive in the Peruvian Andes and the centerpiece of this inspiring trek.

This trail has been designed especially for families or people who prefer to cover short distances while leisurely exploring the impressive landscapes, natural viewpoints, turquoise lakes, and the beauty of the remote Andes.

Cusco

4 days / 3 nights Intermediate

Trek to Ausangate Mountain

Cusco

5 days / 4 nights Advanced

Explore the bases of Ausangate Mountain, a place of striking geographic beauty around one of the most significant and sacred mountains for the Andean cosmovision. This hike takes you daily across a mountain pass, to feel on top of the world accompanied by the magic of leaving one scenery to find a different one in front of your eyes.

Hike through villages stopped in time, along hot springs and lakes of impressive turquoise color. This trek represents, without a doubt, one of the most rewarding challenges in the Andes; find out why!

Trek to Choquequirao, the last fortress of the Inca Empire

Apurímac

5 days / 4 nights Advanced

Continuous descents and ascents along the slopes of one of the deepest canyons in the world will take you to the recently discovered Choquequirao Citadel, considered one of the last Inca refuges, whose structural and architectural quality is very similar to that of Machu Picchu.

Hike from extraordinary snow-capped mountains to tropical forests in a route considered one of the most demanding and rewarding of the Peruvian Andes.

Trek from Salkantay to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

5 days / 4 nights Advanced

The Salkantay Trek is considered one of the 25 best treks in the world by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine.

Imagine completing it with a visit to Machu Picchu, the world’s most famous Inca site.

For four days, hike from the top of the Andes Mountains to the jungle of Peru, passing through arid highlands and cloud forests. Access coffee fields among other plantations of tropical crops, and finally visit this wonder of the world.

Inca Trail, a legendary route to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

4 days / 3 nights 5 days / 4 nights Advanced

Thousands of miles of Inca roads interconnect in Peru; however, the section that reaches the citadel of Machu Picchu is among the world’s most popular treks due to the natural beauty of its surroundings and because it was one of the main routes used in the time of the Incas.

This journey of 43 kilometers (27 miles), ideal for adventure and history lovers, is a perfectly preserved trail, combining different ecological zones, from high-altitude deserts to rainforests. The trail passes through important archeological centers where one can also observe incredible wildlife.

The journey ends when crossing the “Intipunku” (The Sun Gate) to reach the magnificent citadel of Machu Picchu, a masterpiece of Inca architecture and engineering, considered a world heritage site and one of the seven wonders of the modern world.

This experience can be done in 4 or 5 days. We highly recommend the 5 days program.

Salkantay to Ancascocha, 7 mountain passes

Cusco Region

6 days / 5 nights Advanced

Challenge your senses and explore the top of the Andes. During six days, you will hike through seven mountain passes, traveling through astonishingly remote places.

Cross different ecological levels, from arid highlands to lush valleys. Walk through ancient Inca trails, and wander through native forests and abandoned ruins with dramatic views of the snow-capped Sacred Salkantay peak, glaciers, and beautiful lakes.

Salkantay to Huallabamba, through millenary mountains

Cusco Region

4 days / 3 nights

Advanced

Dive deep into the heart of the Andes and discover its millenary magic. This trail will make you feel tiny facing the grandness of nature more than once.

Once on top of its peaks, you will understand why the Incas worshipped these mountains and considered them their gods. The worship of mountains is not difficult to understand when you expose yourself to these impressive natural sceneries while walking accompanied by the sacred snowcapped Salkantay.

Salkantay & Inca Trail

Cusco Región

6 days / 5 nights Advanced

In the Andean culture, the “Apus” (Gods) are the spirits that protect life. Many are represented by mountains, one of the most important being the snow-capped Salkantay peak.

Throughout this trek, you will cross extraordinary landscapes amid glaciers, impressive snow-capped peaks, colorful lakes, native forests, and river confluences. On the fourth day, you will arrive at the legendary Inca Trail, along paths, and through the famous “Sun Gate,” you will finally reach the sanctuary of Machu Picchu.