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Inca Trail Tours, Treks & Hikes 2023
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is the most famous trek in Peru and South America and permits for Inca Trail tours are limited, so advanced planning is a must.
Inca Trail Tours, Treks & Hikes 2023
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Discover the Wonders of Peru's Heartland by Hiking the Inca Trail to the World Wonder of Machu Picchu
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The Incas built a network of trails to connect the four states of the Inca Empire of nearly 40,000 km /2,4854 miles, which stretches from Quito in Ecuador to Santiago in Chile and east to Mendoza in Argentina.
Cusco or Qosqo in Quechua was the center of this great empire. All the trails that are found in the mountains that surround Cusco were built or improved by the Incas.
However, a particularly beautiful section of 43 km/ 26 miles of mountainous trails that will connect you to the never-lost Inca archaeological site of Runcuracay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, Inti Pata, Wiñaywayna and Machu Picchu.
It has become very popular among hikers in the last 30 years and is known as the “Inca Trail to Machu Picchu“.
The trail route is within the 32,592 hectares of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, which was created by the government in 1981 to protect the natural beauty and archaeological sites of this extraordinary area.
The access is strictly controlled and only authorized trekking companies can sell this trekking. All these “Inca trail tours” require a government permit months in advance.
Inca Trail Tours & Treks to Machu Picchu
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the best trails all over South America trek that combines spectacular high Andean scenery & Inca ruins culminating at Machu Picchu “The Sacred city of the Incas”. Most treks last four days and are offered as either standard class or Premium Inca trail 5 days outings.
For experienced hikers, Challenge 3-day Inca trail trek or the breathtaking Salkantay & Inca Trail Trek 6-Day in some of the Inca’s most sacred peaks. Or, take an Inca Trail alternative like Salkantay trek, Choquequirao tour, Ausangate trek, Ancascocha trek or Lares trek. All treks require several days acclimatization to high altitude & a good level of fitness. Hiking the Inca Trail can be very challenging, but Active Peru Spirit Adventure is experts to assure trip planning is seamless. Contact us for help planning a trip to Peru & the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Please take a look below for available options of the Inca trail tours.
- The Inca Trail Classic to Machu Picchu 4-day covers 43 km (26 miles) of total distance and it takes 3.5 days of hiking. This hiking path that you need no prior experience to do, just a comfortable hiking boots. On the Inca trail hiking tour, there are three passes to go over, the highest being 4200m (13,750ft) and stopping by numerous ruins along the way.
- Premium Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu 5-Day is a great alternative for those worried about their hiking capability and speed or for families with younger hikers. And follows the same course of a 4-day Inca trail trek. But goes a bit slower, spending more time at each ruin along the way.
- Challenge 3-day Inca trail trek. It follows the same course of a 4 or 5 day Inca trail trek in a shorter time frame. But for this Inca trail challenge trek 3-day, you need prior experience and be in great shape. Because every day you will hike a long distance.
- The Short Inca Trail which can be completed in 1 or 2 days. This is an easier trek and starts further along the Urubamba River closer to Machu Picchu at a place called kilometer 104. In order to explore the final set of spectacular ruins of Chachabamba and Wiñay Huayna.
- The Salkantay & Inca Trail Trek 6-Day. The second alternative to the Classic Inca Trail trek is a more strenuous 6-day hike via Salkantay, a beautiful snow-capped mountain. The first 2.5 days are spent trekking around the foot of the Salkantay Mountain. On day 3.5 of the trek, the trail joins up with the route of the Classic Inca Trail. All these Inca trail tours allow you to go directly through the Sun Gate and reach Machu Picchu.
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The Best Outdoor Experiences on Inca Trail Tours & Treks
The most popular hiking adventure for tourists in the city of Cusco is the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and it is hiked by thousands and thousands of hikers every year. Starting at kilometer 82 on the banks of the Urubamba River, where the Inca Trail quickly becomes a series of ascents and descents that go from the high Andes to the cloud forest, hilly route in some section, sometimes steep, while offering amazing dramatic views of mountains and slopes along the way that allows you to go directly through the Sun Gate to Machu Picchu. “Inca trail tours”
We customize tours to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu; including exactly what you want to see and do. In addition, we will pick you up from your hotel and leave it at your hotel at the end of the service. We are committed to providing people like you with the most memorable experience, on the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with experienced local guides of Peru Spirit Adventure. Your experienced tour guide of the famous Inca trail, had born and grew, in the Capital of the Inca Empire and knows the Cusco. As only a local can. Book early, because permits sell out months in advance.
Short Inca Trail One Day Trek 
Inca Trail One Day Hike to Machu Picchu
Chachabamba & Wiñay Wayna ruins / Intipunku Sun Gate overlooking the citadel of Machu Picchu
Hike the 1 day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu through sun gate & visit Machu Picchu all in 1 day. Join us on an unforgettable adventure with our 1 day short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and enjoy all the best bits of the Inca Trail condensed into a one day walk.
Experience the best of the Inca Trail in just 1 day with with a private guide! This short Inca Trail 1 day allows you to visit the most magnificent ruins such as Chachabamba and Winawayna, and then enter on foot through the Sun Gate as the Incas did.
Max Altitude:
2,720 m / 8,924 ft
Activity Level:
Moderate
Group Size:
Min 2 ppl, Max 8 ppl
1 Day
from$ 430.00
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2 day Inca Trail tour
Short Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu 2 Days
Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Km 104 - Chachabamba - Wiñaywayna - Sun Gate - Machu Picchu
Embark on a 2-day Inca Trail Hike with Peru’s #1 tour operator! Experience the Inca Trail, Sun Gate and Machu Picchu in only two days.
Hike the Inca Trail with no camping! Visit Machu Picchu! With our Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Tour! The Short Inca Trail includes one day of hiking, overnight in Aguas Calientes and a day to explore Machu Picchu. We offers a customizable two day, one night adventure on this famous trail.
Max Altitude:
2,720 m / 8,924 ft
Activity Level:
Moderate
Group Size:
Min 2 ppl, Max 8 ppl
2 day Inca Trail tour
from$ 670.00
per person
Short Inca Trail With Camping
SHORT INCA TRAIL WITH CAMPING 2 DAYS
Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Km 104 - Wiñaywayna - Inti Punku - Machu Picchu - Puente Ruinas Camp
This short 2-day/1-night Inca Trail with camping adventure includes six hours of hiking along the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, then take the bus to our private campsite and camp right below Machu Picchu Mountain. And the next day very early morning, you will visit Machu Picchu and you will enjoy the sunrise over the ruins.
Experience the 2-day Inca Trail hike with camping to Machu Picchu in a private tour! Visit Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, Sun Gate (Intipunku), and Machu Picchu in a short adventure in Peru!
Max Altitude:
2,720 m / 8,924 ft
Activity Level:
Moderate
Group Size:
Min 2 ppl, Max 8 ppl
2 Days / 1 Night
from$ 0.00
per person
Inca Trail 4 Days
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Day Hike
Embark on an adventurous 4-day trek along Peru’s classic Inca Trail, from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Live a fascinating trek to Machu Picchu teeming with bewitching history on 4 day Inca Trail hike and experience the best trekking route in all of South America.
The Classic Inca Trail 4 days adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the adventure-seeker wanting to hike a famous trek in Peru. Join us to hike the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Max Altitude:
4,215 m / 13,829 ft
Activity Level:
Active / Moderate to challenging
Group Size:
Min 2 ppl, Max 8 ppl
4 Days & 3 Nights
from$ 1 300.00
per person
Inca Trail 5 Days
Inca Trail 5 Days to Machu Picchu
Max Altitude:
4,215 m / 13,829 ft
Activity Level:
Active / Moderate to challenging
Group Size:
Min 2 ppl, Max 6 ppl
5 Days & 4 Nights
from$ 0.00
per person
Salkantay Trek + Classic Inca Trail 6D/5N
Max Altitude:
Activity Level:
Leisurely (Easy, gentle walk, stone steps)
Group Size:
5 Days
from$ 0.00
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Overview
Your tour and trips to Machu Picchu onA private service either by foot or train journey with local experts in Peru, are unique. Because you will explore Machu Picchu “One of Peru’s most enthralling destinations with a thriving culture and spellbinding scenery” with English-speaking guides who have worked taking travelers and tourists on famous hiking trails such as: Inca Trail, Salkantay Trek, Choquequirao Trek, Ausangate Trek, Lares Trek and Expeditions through the Peruvian Andes for countless times.
In addition, they have been in Machu Picchu more than 600 times, which guarantees that your trip will be a unique and 100% satisfying experience in life.
Our personalized tours to Machu Picchu and travel packages are the best itinerary of your trip to Peru that will allow you to experience some of the best places in Cusco such as: walking through the streets and hidden and typical places of Cusco, walking through the ancient ruins in the Sacred Valley, and rainbow mountain of Peru “Vinicunca”. Each package is guaranteed to offer top-value tours.
Choose your tours and places you would like to explore in Cusco, from year-round departures on the popular journeys and less popular hikes, and find the perfect Machu Picchu tour package for your upcoming Peru vacation. Private tours and hikes to Machu Picchu!
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to the Sacred Valley, The choice is yours
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The Sacred Valley is a highlight of any custom Peru tour—Custom Sacred Valley Tours can be started from any point of Cusco, Sacred Valley/Urubamba, and Airport, it doesn’t matter where you are. All tours include Pick-Ups and Drop-Offs to the respective hotels, whether you are in Cusco, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Airport or another place, and can be extended to Machu Picchu and combined with other exciting tours like Cusco City Tour, Tour to Rainbow Mountain, Day Trip to Humantay Lagoon, Etc. We also offer a tour that particularly combines the Sacred Valley tour and Machu Picchu which is a 2 day/1-night tour, so please contact us if you want more information about this itinerary.
Our tours will be conducted under the guidance of experienced guides who grew up in this region and who have a true passion for teaching their heritage. Book our day tour to Peru’s Sacred Valley in advance, which offers a safe and well-organized experience! If you stay in Ollantaytambo or Urubamba after your trip to Machu Picchu, enjoy the highlights of the Sacred Valley, we also offer Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco for you not to miss out on anything on your way back to Cusco.
What you need to take for Inca Trail Treks
- Clothing: The weather in the Inca Trail changes quickly, so bring a lot of layers to be prepared. Pack t-shirts and add warmth with long-sleeve clothing and a fleece jacket. Lightweight pants for hiking.
- Footwear: Comfortable hiking shoes or athletic sneakers with good traction are perfect for walking up to and around the Inca archaeological complexes. Multi-day hikes you will definitely want the boots for ankle support.
- Sun protection: Don’t forget your hat, glasses, and sunblock for sun protection.
- Day excursions: When traveling outside Cusco for a day. Bring a daypack with snug straps to carry your water, camera, snacks and other personal belongings.
- Rainy season: During the rainy season months, pack a waterproof jacket or a travel-size umbrella or plastic ponchos. Plastic ponchos are also available to buy in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
- Bottled wáter: It is not recommended to drink tap water in Peru. But staying hydrated is important for preventing altitude sickness.
- Money: It is good to have small bills and coins in the Sacred Valley because market vendors and small stores may not have adequate change to break larger bills.
- Snacks: Energy bars, candies, cookies, etc (you can also buy fresh fruits at one of the villages’ markets).
- Insect repellent: There are mosquitoes in the secred valley.
- Portable chargers: It is recommended to bring charger because phone batteries run out quicky.
- Toilet paper: Some toilets dont have toilet paper and antibacterial hand gel.
- Some small plastic bags for disposals.
The Best Outdoor Experiences on Inca Trail Tours & Treks
The most popular hiking adventure for tourists in the city of Cusco is the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and it is hiked by thousands and thousands of hikers every year. Starting at kilometer 82 on the banks of the Urubamba River, where the Inca Trail quickly becomes a series of ascents and descents that go from the high Andes to the cloud forest, hilly route in some section, sometimes steep, while offering amazing dramatic views of mountains and slopes along the way that allows you to go directly through the Sun Gate to Machu Picchu. “Inca trail tours”
We customize tours to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu; including exactly what you want to see and do. In addition, we will pick you up from your hotel and leave it at your hotel at the end of the service. We are committed to providing people like you with the most memorable experience, on the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with experienced local guides of Peru Spirit Adventure. Your experienced tour guide of the famous Inca trail, had born and grew, in the Capital of the Inca Empire and knows the Cusco. As only a local can. Book early, because permits sell out months in advance.
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Facts about Inca Trail Peru
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THE SACRED VALLEY – The stunning SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS in the Cusco region is one of the most popular destinations on our tours in Peru and, one of the most visited not only in Peru but also in all South America. The Sacred Valley is tucked between Cusco and Machu Picchu, in the Peruvian Andes and located in the north of Cusco, running along the Urubamba River from Pisac to Ollantaytambo.
The Sacred Valley of Peru is a relaxing and incomparably beautiful place hidden beneath of the formidable foothills of the Urubamba mountain range. Along the Sacred Valley of the Incas from Pisac to Ollantaytambo, there are many Inca and pre-Inca remains, all of them aligned on the route between Cusco and the citadel of Machu Picchu. Also, the Sacred Valley in Cusco is a peaceful area to spend some time wandering through markets or soaking up the local culture.
What was the Sacred Valley of the Incas in ancient times? The Sacred Valley of the Incas was a crucial area for the ancient Inca civilization and it functioned as both an agricultural, spiritual and political center for them and, adored for its fertile soil, perfect climate, natural resources, and strategic position. Where through the valley rolls the revered Rio Urubamba (known in Quechua Wilcamayu by the Incas), a pivotal religious element of the Incas’ cosmology.
The Incas believed not only that the flow of the Urubamba was inexorably tied to the constellations and the mountain peaks, but also that the river was the earthbound counterpart of the Milky Way. Furthermore, the Sacred Urubamba River is the main source of the longest river in the world known as Amazon.
On the other hand, the Sacred Valley still retains many of its ancient features, such as traditional dress, spiritual ceremonies, language, and an intrinsic connection to Pacha Mama, Mother Earth, in all aspects of everyday life.
Our Sacred Valley private day tours, Tailor-made is done between the magnificent Incan archaeological sites found from Pisaq to Ollantaytambo at either end of the valley and in between we offer tours of ancient Inca salt mines, the archaeological site of Moray, local farms and non-touristic markets and unique cultural adventure through Sacred Valley of the Incas ensuring you have the best quality tour service.
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Here is the best of what is on offer on Machu Picchu private tours, take advantage of our full Day Sacred Valley Tours where you will encounter magnificent Inca ruins and temples, beautiful terraced mountains and shop in wonderful Indian Markets. Scroll down our main list of Machu Picchu Private Tours that we have selected for you to reach this wonderful place, these tours are completely customizable and make multi-day tours according to your interest and budget. Contact us to get more info or shoot us an e-mail peruspiritadventure@gmail.com
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Here is the best of what is on offer on Machu Picchu private tours, take advantage of our full Day Sacred Valley Tours where you will encounter magnificent Inca ruins and temples, beautiful terraced mountains and shop in wonderful Indian Markets. Scroll down our main list of Machu Picchu Private Tours that we have selected for you to reach this wonderful place, these tours are completely customizable and make multi-day tours according to your interest and budget. Contact us to get more info or shoot us an e-mail peruspiritadventure@gmail.com
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Cusco Alternative Treks – Inca Trail Alternative Treks
Hiking the Cusco alternative treks to Machu Picchu is “off the beaten path” that combines spectacular high Andean scenery with own charm & unique vistas some of Cusco alternative treks culminate at the glorious ruins of Machu Picchu and some of them no. Most treks last four or five days and we offer enhanced holidays. All treks require several days acclimatization to high altitude & a good level of fitness. Also, Hiking the Inca Trail can be very challenging.
Active Peru Spirit Adventure offers a wide range of Cusco alternative treks to Machu Picchu with unique experiences to little known and less touristy places that will take you away from the beaten track.The hiking adventure in the Andes is our passion that we would like to share with you. Contact an expert local company to assure trip planning is seamless to Cusco alternative treks or Classic Inca Trail. Please take a look below for available options of the Cusco alternative treks.