Trekking in Peru offers hikes to suit all abilities, from steady, single day walks to demanding 12-day treks. Read our guide to walking and trekking in Peru, including hiking the famous Inca Trail to the hidden ruins of Machu Picchu.
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Classic Inca Trail – 4 days/3 nights The Classic Inca Trail is a tough but ultimately rewarding trek to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. The four day trek with three nights camping is heavily regulated with only 500 permits issued per day. Camping is basic but the reward is unforgettable; an incredible early morning view of Machu Picchu from the famous Sun Gate.Call Richard Kerr on 01993 838 611 for more information.
Discovery Inca Trail – 5 days/4 nights The Discovery Inca Trail is a slightly longer but more sedately paced version of the Classic Inca Trail. It starts from the small village of Chilca in the Sacred Valley well before the regular KM82 staging post for the Classic Inca Trail. The main difference on this trek is the pace, with less distance covered daily meaning that alternative, smaller campsites are used along the route.Call Richard Kerr on 01993 838 624 for more information.
Choquequirao Trek – 5 days/4 nights A challenging five day trek taking walkers off the beaten track to the vast Inca site of Choquequirao. Often referred to as the 'cradle of gold', archaeologists believe it may be up to five times the size of Machu Picchu. The route takes a dramatic descent to the Apurimac River canyon before climbing to a vast plateau on which the ruins sit. The really adventurous can continue on to Machu Picchu.Call Sarah Powell on 01993 838 623 for more information.
MLP Trek - 7 days/6 nights The MLP Trek (Mountain Lodges of Peru) is an innovative trek that follows a similar route to the Salkantay Trek but instead of camping in tents, guests stay in comfortable lodges with en-suite facilities, hot water and good dining. This trek is walked at a gentler pace than others, lasting seven days in total including acclimitisation walks from the first lodge.Call Nick Giles on 01993 838 611 for more information.
Huchuy Qosqo Trek – 1 day A beautiful and relatively unknown site right in the heart of the Sacred Valley, Huchuy Qosqo can be reached on a one day walk or longer two day option departing from just outside Cuzco. The route takes walkers through dramatic Andean scenery with stunning views down to Pisac and Urubamba in the lush Sacred Valley below.Call Nick Giles on 01993 838 607 for more information.
KM104 Trek – 1 day KM104 is the perfect option for those who do not feel up to a full Inca Trail trek but wish to do a full day walk. This trek starts by alighting the Machu Picchu train before it arrives at Aguas Calientes and crossing the Urubamba River to start the gradual climb to Wiñay Wayna, the final significant Inca site before Machu Picchu. This option still provides that incredible first view from the Sun Gate.Call Rebecca Profit on 01993 838 614 for more information.
Lares Trek - variable duration An excellent alternative to the Inca Trail, the Lares trek takes walkers from the Sacred Valley along original Inca routes, through spectacular scenery, rural communities and free roaming herds of llama and alpaca. Ending in the small towns of Lares, renowned for its thermal springs, walkers head back to the Sacred Valley by vehicle for their onward trip to Machu Picchu by train.Call the team on 01993 838 620 for more information.