Machu Picchu Hiking: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You
4.80
(16 reviews)
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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FAQs: Hiking in Peru
What should I know about Hiking Machu Picchu?
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.
Why should I choose Machu Picchu for my Hiking adventure?
Inca traces
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.
Cuzco
The starting point to Machu Picchu is Cuzco, an amazing city, full of culture, history and gentle people. From Cuzco to the base of Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, there is a little more than 200 km of distance. The journey can be done in many ways, ask your guide which is the most suitable for you.
Incas' Sacred Valley
Feel the energy of this valley, full of Inca ruins, native villages, craft markets and snowy mountains that are slowly disappearing and transforming the landscape into pure Amazon rainforest. If you go to Machu Picchu from Cuzco, you will go through one of the best sections of the Sacred Valley.
When is the best time to travel to Machu Picchu for Hiking?
During the dry season, from April to December.
What currency is accepted around Machu Picchu?
Peruvian Sun
What people are saying about Hiking |
Dean
5.00
Excellent trip and seamless booking
James
5.00
Alfredo was intelligent, hard working, a bundle of energy, patient, caring, informative, and entertaining. He is one of the best guides I have seen with a perfect set of skills. My only negative would be that the quality of the camp gear (chairs, dining tent) were worn and should be replaced. The food was sub par and a bit disappointing. The soup was good, the desserts appropriate for the conditions, the hot chocolate appreciated. The porters were kind, hard working and helpful
Matt
5.00
Our guide was William and he is the one that really made the trip great!
Thomas
5.00
Thanks to Guide Marco for a great trip and some wonderful memories. I had a blast on the 2 day Inca Trail trek!
Bad
5.00
William was such a knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient guide! He brought books and support materials to further explain the history of the sites we were seeing, was always ready with an answer to any questions, and had great suggestions of where to take photos. He chose a truly remarkable cook for our trek, who kept us well fed with a huge variety of foods (and an ample supply of it!) and filled with hot beverages at all hours of the day and night. He allowed us to set the pace each day, and was cheerful and helpful and relaxed throughout-he absolutely enhanced a wonderful experience! Many thanks to you, William!
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