How to choose your trip to Peru
Peru is a hugely popular adventure travel destination. Most tours focus on Southern Peru (including Lima, Machu Picchu, the Amazon and Lake Titicaca) with a choice of whether or not to include the four day Inca Trail. Tours focusing on the classic or alternative Inca Trails are also available. The north of Peru is more off the beaten track, with the option of historical discovery or magnificent trekking in the Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash. Trips to Peru can also be combined with other South American highlights, either Along the Andes or across the continent on the Gringo Trail.
Tours of Other Inca Trails
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Choquequirao to Machu Picchu Trekking 12 days
from £959 excl. flights* The ultimate adventure for altitude junkies with a love of history, this challenging 12-day journey snakes its way between the most incredible Inca sites in Peru. Conquer a mind-blowing trek to the mountaintop fortress of Choquequirao – free of tourist throngs – before continuing onto Santa Teresa, the backdoor to Machu Picchu. With guided tours of the Sacred Valley, Choquequirao and Machu Picchu, you'll gain a greater appreciation of the Inca Empire. And because we operate our own treks in this region, we can ensure the fair treatment of our porters and the quality of food and equipment. |
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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 8 days
from £999 excl. flights* Salkantay has been dubbed the most spectacular peak in the Peruvian Andes. On this trip, you’ll trek in the shadows of this impressive mountain, interact with its inhabitants and explore its forgotten ruins. You’ll arrive at Santa Teresa – the backdoor of Machu Picchu – where you’ll catch the train to Aguas Calientes for an early-morning visit to Machu Picchu. |
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Salkantay Trek 10 days
from £1095 excl. flights* Discover the Salkantay Trek - so much more than an alternative to the Inca Trail. Supported by our experienced trek team we ascend to Salkantay Pass (4525m) overlooked by the magnificent snow covered Mount Salkantay (6271m) and glacier. Taking in the views of the Vilcabamba range we descend through tropical forest and small mountain villages. A final ascent takes us to Abra Q'elloqasa (2860m) and down to Ahobamba Valley for a short mountain train ride to Aguas Calientes, from where we visit the famous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. |
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The Salkantay Trail and Lake Titicaca 12 days
from £1395 excl. flights* A magnificent trekking discovery of the ancient Incan Empire! Walking the quieter Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu, this scenic journey starts at former Incan capital of Cusco and finishes on the waters of Lake Titicaca. Landing in Cusco, this vibrant city boasts an incredible combination of colonial and Incan grandeur. With a day to acclimatize, we explore Cusco before heading into the Sacred Valley to the start of our trek. A lesser-walked trail, we hike through Andean communities, across high mountain passes (Salkantaycasa 4600m) and through cocoa plantations, passing forgotten ruins along the way. With a short transfer by train to the village of Aguas Caliente, we spend a day at Machu Picchu to discover this most magnificent of Incan ruins. Rounding-off this Peruvian discovery is a journey to the Lake Titicaca. High on the Andean altiplano, divided between Peru and Bolivia, we take a visit to the traditional Uros Island communities and tour the waters of South America's largest lake. A fitting end to this epic walking holiday of Andean exploration. |
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Choquequirao to Machu Picchu Trek 13 days
from £1445 excl. flights* Sitting astride a high ridge amongst the snow-capped peaks of Peru, the Inca outpost of Choquequirao is one of the most important discoveries of Inca antiquity. Already a rival to Machu Picchu in terms of its size and splendour, more buildings and llama-decorated terraces are being exposed in Choquequirao each year. Choquequirao is more difficult to access and much less visited than Machu Picchu. Our fully supported trek to this so-called 'Cradle of Gold' in Peru is by way of the awe-inspiring canyon of the Apurimac River, involving a descent and ascent of almost 2000 metres to reach our camp beside the citadel of Choquequirao. We have a full day to explore the Choquequirao site before setting off on a 5-day trek through the rugged and beautiful Cordillera Vilcabamba, a region dominated by impressive 6000 metre peaks including Pumasillo and Salcantay. Following a rarely-used Inca trail which once connected Choquequirao to Machu Picchu, we cross the Totora Pass (4500m) then turn north to descend the Rio Colpa, passing untouched Andean villages whose Quechua inhabitants still wear traditional dress. Arriving at the cloud forest cloaked valley of the Rio Urubamba, this great trip concludes with a guided tour of Machu Picchu and a welcome free day in Cusco. This is a superb holioday in Peru for everyone who loves to follow in the footsteps of the early explorers and for those who want the genuine Inca trail experience but without the crowds.From the beginning of 2014, the Choquequirao to Machu Picchu trekking holiday will be extended by 1 day to become 13 days land only. |
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Machu Picchu and the Salkantay Trail 10 days
from £2995 excl. flights* This exciting new trekking holiday allows us to make the most of Peru's scenic Vilcabamba Massif, using upgraded hotels and luxury lodges throughout. Heading northwards from Mollepata to Aguas Calientes, a pre-Inca trade route passes close to snow-capped Salkantay (6271m), the biggest peak in the Peru Cordillera Vilcabamba. Providing a brilliant way to approach Machu Picchu, this trekking route is served by 4 superb lodges, each with wood-burning stoves, a hot tub, great food and tasteful twin-share rooms with en-suite facilities including hot showers. Making full use of these scenically-located lodges, we hike for 6 days through a pristine mountain region, home to rare wildlife and imbued with the Quechua culture. Highlights include crossing the Andes at the Salkantay Pass (4683m) and the unusual view of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu from the south-west as we climb to the Llactapata Pass on the last morning of the trek. With a couple of days sightseeing in Cusco and the Sacred Valley and a day to explore Machu Picchu, this holiday in Peru is Andean trekking in style! |
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* Prices are either exclusive of international flights or inclusive of flights from and to the UK as stated. Prices may vary depending on the specific departure date. Some tours may include an additional local payment to be paid in cash (USD or EURO) to the tour leader at the beginning of the tour. Please refer to the tour website for details.