Machu Picchu Hiking

Feel like walking on a Wonder of the World?

The citadel, its surroundings, the Huayna Picchu mountain and the entire Inca trail are places that every hiker should visit once in a lifetime. Discover the Machu Picchu deeply and the ruins of an ancient civilization that built the foundations of current engineering. You will need the help of a local guide to maximize your hiking experience in this Peruvian paradise! Check out our programs in Machu Picchu below.

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Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, 4 Day Guided Trek

Let the best certified guides take you on a 4-day trek on the famous Inca Trail in the Andes of Peru to the mythical Machu Picchu ruins.

4 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 920

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Inca trail, Machu Picchu, with an official operator in 2 days

The certified guides from Southamerica Planet lead you on this fantastic and memorable 2-day trip along the world-famous Inca Trail towards Machu Picchu, a breathtaking and fun experience that you will remember for the rest of your life.

2 days

Beginner

Occasional

FromEUR 565

4.50

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Salkantay, 4 Day Alternative Trek to Machu Picchu

If the Inca Trail is full, enjoy the Salkantay alternative path to Machu Picchu on this 4 day journey with an official South America Planet guide.

4 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 750

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Salkantay 5-day guided hike to Machu Picchu

The Salkantay trek is an amazing and different way to get to Machu Picchu. If you enjoy wilderness and nature, join one of our local certified guides in this 5-day hike.

5 days

Any

FromUSD 1100

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3-day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu via Wiñaywayna

Follow a local certified guide from our team on an incredible 3-day hike through the impressive Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru.

3 days

All Levels

Occasional

FromUSD 930

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3-day Inca “Jungle Route” to Machu Picchu: Trekking, mountain biking and other activities

This fantastic trip crafted only for real adventurers will take you to Machu Picchu on a unique route. Join a local certified guide on this wonderful 3-days program.

3 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 850

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Salkantay Trek & Inca Trail, 6 days to Machu Picchu, from Cusco

A local certified guide from our team will lead you on this special and unique 6-day adventure of the Salkantay Trek and Inca Trail to Machu Picchue in Peru, a strikingly beautiful path that goes through tropical forests and a wide variety of terrain, all while soaking up the local culture, customs and traditions.

6 days

Intermediate

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FromUSD 1650

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Choquequirao Trek: Alternative route to Machu Picchu, 7 days from Cusco

A certified guide, will lead this 7-day expedition along the Choquequirao Trek, a wonderful, fascinating and beautiful path through the Andes which finishes at the world-famous Machu Picchu, and which provides truly unforgettable scenery, and a snapshot in to the history and tradition of the Inca’s.

7 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 1550

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Choquequirao & Vilcabamba, 13-day trek to Machu Picchu, from Cusco

Join a local certified guide from our team as he takes you on this sprawling, epic, fascinating and fun 13-day trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco via Choquequirao & Vilcabamba, taking in the best landscape, scenery, terrain and culture that Peru has to offer.

13 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 1950

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4-day Lares Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu

A local certified guide from our team takes you on an amazing and wondrous 4-day trek in and amongst the incredible and mystical natural beauty of Peru, starting in the town of Cusco and winding along the classic Lares Trek to the world famous and truly special Machu Picchu.

4 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 980

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“Special Inca Trail”, 5-day Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Follow the incredible Inca Trail and spend 2 whole days in Machu Picchu, Peru on this magical 5-day experience with a local certified guide from our team.

5 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromUSD 1200

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Vilcabamba Trek, 7-day alternative route to Machu Picchu

Trek along a breathtaking route from Vilcabamba to the world-renowned Machu Picchu on a 7-day adventure with a local certified guide from our team.

7 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 1250

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Classic 5-day Vilcabamba Trek to Machu Picchu, from Cusco

Trek the classic route from Vilcabamba to the iconic Machu Picchu on a 5-day adventure with a local certified guide from our team.

5 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 1150

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Trek to Huchuy Qosqo & walking tour of Machu Picchu, from Cusco (2 days)

Discover the magic of the Inca culture and live an unforgettable experience on this 2-day hiking adventure across Huchuy Qosqo and Machu Picchu.

2 days

Beginner

Fit

FromUSD 580

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Short, 2-day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Hike towards the impressive Machu Picchu, Peru through a two-day Inca Trail with a local certified guide from our team of Peru Expeditions.

2 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromUSD 800

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Classic 4-day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Follow one of the certified local guides from our team along the classic 4-day Inca Trail to reach the breathtaking Machu Picchu in Peru.

4 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromUSD 950

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Lares Trek to Machu Picchu, 5 days from Cusco

Your certified guide will lead you on this incredible 5-day trek among the stunning and raw natural beauty of Peru, starting in Cusco and traipsing along the Lares Trek, and then culminating in a visit to the world famous and breathtaking Machu Picchu.

5 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 1250

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The Inca “Jungle Route” to Machu Picchu, 4-day Multi-sport adventure from Cusco

Visit one of the most incredible places on earth: Machu Picchu. Let a local certified guide from our team take you to this fantastic spot, taking a unique route across the jungles of Peru.

4 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 1100

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Short, 4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Reach Machu Picchu, Peru on the Salkantay trek. Departing from Cusco, spend 4 days in the Peruvian mountains with a local certified guide from our team.

4 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 1000

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Classic 4-day trek to Choquequirao, Inca ruins near Machu Picchu

A local certified guide from our team will take you on this marvelous and stunning classic 4-day trek to Choquequirao, Inca ruins near Machu Picchu, a mind-blowing and awe-inspiring place full of mystery, mystique and amazing scenery.

4 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 1150

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Inca Trail: 7-day guided trek to Machu Picchu

The most amazing 7-day trek in Perú: the Inca Trail. You will visit the city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the unique Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the world.

7 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 1650

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Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

Venture into the unknown and join us on a trekking expedition from the The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Enjoy stunning views of the Andes Mountains and the surrounding countryside on this Incan sacred trail. Immerse yourself in the splendor of the cloud forest, conquer Andean mountain passes, and savor the expansive peruvian landscapes.

4 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 795

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Inca Trail Trip, Trek to Machu Picchu

Looking for a shorter yet incredible adventure to experience Machu Picchu? Look no further than this 2-day expedition, tailored for hikers with limited experience. Come along and explore the Awe-Inspiring Beauty of the Inca Trail.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 550

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Salkantay Trek and Machu Picchu Tour

Come along and test your limits on this Salkantay Trek expedition - a memorable journey where you'll have the chance to experience some of the most beautiful scenery in Peru. Explore the legendary Machu Picchu along with a variety of landscapes, including alpine lakes, snow-capped mountains, tropical forests, and amazing Inca ruins.

5 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 650

New

Train to Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley Tour

Experience the wonders of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this relaxing train tour. Visit the charming town of Pisac, take a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes and explore the mythical Machu Picchu!

2 days

Beginner

Fit

FromUSD 495

Salkantay Trek with Short Inca Trail

Join Southamerica Planet on a 4 day trek through the Salkantay route with a short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

4 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 747

10-day Trek to Machu Picchu with a US Guide

Join a certified mountain guide for this 10-day trek to Machu Picchu and among the beautiful surrounding mountains.

10 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 2465

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, 5 days from Cusco

Come along with Daniel, a local IFMGA certified mountain guide, on a 5-day Salkantay Trek to awe-inspiring Machu Picchu for the trip of a lifetime.

5 days

Beginner

Fit

FromUSD 650

Peru trek: Colca, Titicaca, Ausangate & Machu Picchu (3 weeks)

Let Christopher, a certified rock climbing instructor, guide you across Peru. Discover mesmerizing places, from dazzling lakes, to vibrant cities, and from Inca ruins to magnificent ice capped mountains.

21 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 2250

Salkantay trek: 5-day hiking trip to Machu Picchu

The Salkantay Trek is a new path for trekkers who are looking for more privacy and authenticity on their way to Machu Picchu. Adner is a local mountain leader who will lead this 5-day hiking program!

5 days

Any

FromUSD 450

Lares Trail to Machu Picchu: 4-day guided tour

An alternative route to get to Machu Pichhu in 4 days: the Lares Trail. Adner, a local guide who knows the region perfectly, will take you among the Andean highlands, enjoying unforgettable views.

4 days

Any

FromUSD 550

There are many reasons for choosing Hiking in Machu Picchu

In your hiking trip in Machu Picchu you will understand the level of evolution of the Incas, who built this citadel in a way that even today the engineering cannot explain. In each step, you will see the hands of a people who resist, but whose ancestors have left an indelible mark.

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Best time to visit

During the dry season, from April to December

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Before your hiking trip in Machu Picchu it is advisable that you acclimatize to the altitude in Cuzco. Plan your trip with one or extra days for acclimatization

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The Ausangate trek is a 70-kilometer looping hike through some of the most beautiful scenery and highest peaks of the Peruvian Andes. Over the course of roughly one week, you will hike through some of the wildest and most remote areas in Peru. Along the way you will pass over mountain ridges, descend into

Aug 7, 2018

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Inca Trail vs. Salkantay Trek: Comparing the Hiking Trails of Machu Picchu

Towering above the clouds in the Andes of Peru, Machu Picchu has become more than just an ancient Inca citadel just 80 kilometers outside of Cusco. Discovered in 1911, it has developed into the remarkable archaeological tourist destination we know today, with healthy amounts of adventure and culture adding to its mystique. Constructed around

Sep 24, 2018

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Jun 27, 2019

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Machu Picchu Hiking

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