Machu Picchu Hiking: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

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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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.

FromUSD 737 per person for 8 travellers

4 days

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All year

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.

FromUSD 432 per person for 7 travellers

2 days

Beginner

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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.

FromUSD 685 per person for 8 travellers

5 days

Intermediate

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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.

FromUSD 685 per person for 6 travellers

2 days

Intermediate

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Jan, Mar - Dec

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.

FromUSD 1032 per person for 8 travellers

7 days

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May - Nov

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.

FromUSD 948 per person for 8 travellers

5 days

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May - Nov

“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.

FromUSD 937 per person for 8 travellers

5 days

Intermediate

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All year

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.

FromUSD 895 per person for 8 travellers

4 days

Intermediate

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Mar - Nov

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.

FromUSD 2595 per person for 7 travellers

10 days

Intermediate

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Apr - Sep

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.

FromUSD 2369 per person

21 days

Intermediate

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Sep

Cachicata 4-day Trek to Machu Picchu

The Cachicata trail is an amazing alternative for those who love the loneliness of nature. Come with Adner, a local and expert guide of the region, and explore the historical places before getting to Machu Picchu.

FromUSD 579 per person

4 days

Any

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May - Oct

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.

FromUSD 579 per person

4 days

Any

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Apr - Oct

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!

FromUSD 474 per person for 7 travellers

5 days

Any

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May - Oct

Machu Picchu by the classic Inca Trail

Adner is a local and certified mountain guide and he wants to invite you to reach the Machu Picchu citadel by the famous and classic Inca Trail. Visit this human heritage in 4 days by the hand of an expert.

FromUSD 685 per person

4 days

Any

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May - Sep

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.

FromUSD 685 per person for 2 travellers

5 days

Beginner

High

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Mar - Nov

The Salkantay trek from Cusco, the less traveled path to Machu Picchu (9 days)

Join Alejo, experienced local Guide from Mountain Madness, on this journey to the spectacular Inca ruins of Machu Picchu along the amazing and less travaled Salkantay trek.

FromUSD 4206 per person

9 days

Beginner

Intermediate

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May, Sep

FAQs: Hiking in Machu Picchu

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

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