Machu Picchu Hiking: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

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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: 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.

FromUSD 1737 per person for 8 travellers

7 days

Intermediate

High

Next group dates:

1 Aug 2025, 5 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025

Machu Picchu- Salkantay 12 day Trek

Join peruvian expert guide Miguel, one of the few fully IFMGA certified guides in Peru on this unforgettable trekking experience. Discover the beauties that Machu Picchu and Salkantay have to offer you on this 12 day trip.

12 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

May - Sep

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

High

Availability:

Apr - Sep

15-day Trek in the Cordillera Huayhuash and Machu Picchu

Join Will, a UIMLA-certified mountain guide, for this once-in-a-lifetime 15-day trek through the Peru's Cordillera Huayhuash and tour of Machu Picchu.

10 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Aug

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

Availability:

May - 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

Availability:

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

Availability:

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

Availability:

May - Oct

Machu Pichu, Salkantay, 4 Day Guided Trek

Come and enjoy the beautiful Salkantay 4 day trek to the mythical Machu Pichu ruins of Peru with Adner, a local mountain guide.

4 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Apr - Aug

Bolivia – Peru – Machu Pichu, 15 Day Guided Hike

Enjoy a 15 day hiking adventure through Bolivia and Peru, including the world famous Machu Pichu, with Herve, an IFMGA certified mountain guide.

15 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

All year

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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