Machu Picchu & Inca Trail Treks: 5 Worth Booking

1.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $680Our pick

Take the fast, demanding route from Cusco to Machu Picchu over the Salkantay Pass. You will sleep at Mountain Sky View and in Aguas Calientes, walk through coffee country, and finish with a guided Machu Picchu visit. Guides such as Marco, Guido, and Cesar Quispe have led this trip.

“I just completed the Salkantay 3 day Challenge with Salkantay Trekking and had an AMAZING time! My guide, Marco, was incredibly helpful and organized and made sure we all had an amazing time.”

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2.Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $698

You’ll hike from Capuliyoc through the Apurimac Canyon to Choquequirao, an Inca site with far fewer people than Machu Picchu. TreXperience provides transport, an English-speaking guide, chef, porter service for up to 7 kilograms, meals, camping support, and a visit to Saywite. Guides may include Elias, Sebastian, or Gary, depending on your departure.

“With all of the positive reviews that I read for TreXperience, our expectations were very high. We were incredibly happy to have those expectations exceeded treXperience was efficient, friendly, competent, and everything went very smoothly. We had a fantastic four days. Our guide Elias could not have been a better guide. He was patient and kind, inspired us to keep going on the steep hills, and shared lots of historical and archaeological knowledge. Our chef Leandro prepared meals that you cannot believe were possible while trekking for four days. His assistant Elias was incredibly helpful and friendly. Our mule master Boris was cheerful and efficient. The whole team could not…”

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3.Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 5 days · from $655

Trek from Cusco through Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, cloud forest, coffee farms, and Llactapata with guides such as Cesar, Roger, and José. You will camp, enjoy a Pachamanca feast, see Machu Picchu from an unusual angle, then return by Vistadome or 360° train.

“Booked this last minute because I am a very “book things as you go” traveler, and I honestly think I got so lucky because I genuinely do not think there is a better experience you can get. My guides were absolutely incredible. Eddie was very knowledgeable and put together and made sure everything went smoothly. Elias was just the kindest and most fun person to be around, and truly cared about all of the people. Very amazing environment and the food was just phenomenal. Seriously cannot recommend this company more, and it is also 100% local!!!”

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4.Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $730

You’ll hike from Soqma through waterfalls, Inca ruins, Andean villages, llama country, and the 14,599-foot Kuychiccasa Pass before reaching Machu Picchu. This four-day trip includes a guide, camping gear, meals, park fees, hotel pickup, and one night in Aguas Calientes. Expect demanding altitude, small-group attention, and far fewer people than on the Classic Inca Trail.

“My brother and I did this trip and had an amazing time! This trail, while not the classic Inca trail, is a great experience. The hike goes through the mountains and gives amazing views without the crowds of the classic trail. We visited several Incan Read more”

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5.4 days/3 nights: Inka Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 4 days · from $420Best value

You cycle from Abra Málaga into the jungle, hike old Inca paths, cross the Urubamba River, visit Cocalmayo hot springs, and walk the railway to Aguas Calientes. Guide Gustavo Candia is especially praised for his care and clear English. The small group is limited to 15 people.

“Świetny przewodnik. Obszerna wiedza na temat historii, szlaku i panujących na nim niebezpieczeństw (nie pić wody ze strumienia). Elokwentnie wypowiada się w języku angielskim, łatwo złapać dobry kontakt. Mamy podejrzenie że o północy zamienia się w psa ale nie mamy wystarczających dowodów.”

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