Inca Trail & Machu Picchu bite-sized trips
Create your own holiday itinerary
Of course, no trip to Peru is complete without a visit to Machu Pichu in our opinion but how you get there is up to you. We offer a range of different experiences, whether you want to walk the Inca Trail or ride the train from Cusco. We also offer some alternative treks to the Inca Trail, same stunning scenery included!
How does it work?
- Explore our regions and pick your favourite bite-sized trips.
- Add them to your travel plan and send it our way.
- Your Peru Specialist will stitch it all together into a personalised holiday, made just for you.
Or, if you’d prefer something ready-made, our itineraries are good to go. You can book them as they are or chat with your Specialist about adding extra experiences. Get in touch with our destination experts to start planning.
Downhill mountain biking between high Andean peaks, hiking an Inca trail in the tropics and also rafting and ziplining for an extra adrenaline rush! This is without a doubt the most sporty route to Machu Picchu, for real adventurers.
Explore Cusco, the Inca heartland and a city of colourful contrasts. Nestled in a highland valley where ancient ruins rub up against retail giants and carnivals crash through cobbled streets, it’s got its very own brand of flair.
Follow the Inca Trail through the foothills, valleys and cloud forests of the Andes, ending your trek as the swirling mist lifts over Machu Picchu at dawn. It’s one of the world’s most iconic trekking routes, worth every aching muscle and every uphill footstep.
Skip the trekking and take the train to Machu Picchu, arriving in easy style. Train and car are a great way to explore the Sacred Valley without any of the sweat and tears of trekking. If you’re looking to relax en route to Machu Picchu, it’s absolutely the best way to travel.
If the idea of camping leaves you cold, try this quicker Inca trek. Spend a day on the Inca Trail, marvel at Machu Picchu and sleep in a comfy bed. You’ll see the Lost City in both the afternoon and morning light, giving you all of the Inca culture with none of the camping. Afterwards, you’ll take the train to Ollantaytambo, where you can spend a couple of days taking in the relaxed surroundings of the Sacred Valley.
Take the mountain paths less travelled on the Lares Trail. A great alternative to the busy Inca Trail, you’ll pass remote villages and lakes nestled between snowy peaks. If you’re after an authentic taste of life in Andes, this is the trek for you. It’s big on adventure and small on crowds.
High on beauty, low on crowds – the Salkantay Trek is the ‘other’ Inca Trail. It may not be the traditional route to Machu Picchu, but it’s every bit as stunning. Trekking for three days through remote landscape, you’ll see the lesser explored Andes and feel almost alone in the mountains. Unlike the classic Inca Trail, camp for just two nights and you’ll make the final journey to Machu Picchu by bus, in time to see dawn break over the Lost City.
As spectacular as it is secluded and challenging to reach, Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) is a barely discovered area with landscapes which seem like they could be from another planet. It’s a fairly tough 4 hour trek which requires a decent level of fitness, but you’ll pass through green wilderness dotted with alpacas, and walk against a backdrop of the snowcapped Andes. After a couple of hours you’ll reach the bizarre and beautiful Rainbow Mountain, and it’ll all seem totally worth the effort.
During this private tour you will have your own car and driver for the day so you can view the Sacred Valley at your own pace and visit places that are a little off the beaten track. This is a more relaxed part of the trip and you will have lots of flexibility while of course including the majestic Machu Picchu.
Speak to our Peru specialist, Ceri
Speak to Ceri, our Peru travel specialist, and start planning your holiday to Peru today.
