Machu Picchu & Inca Trail Tours

Hiking Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail offers one of the world’s most iconic trekking experiences, where ancient Inca pathways cross dramatic Andean landscapes connecting Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail, the Salkantay region and the citadel of Machu Picchu.

Cusco: The historic Inca capital of Cusco combines cobblestone streets, colonial architecture and remarkable stonework as the cultural gateway for treks to Machu Picchu and exploration of the surrounding Andes.

Sacred Valley of the Incas: Terraced mountains, traditional villages and impressive archaeological sites line the Urubamba River through the Sacred Valley, offering superb acclimatisation walks around landmarks such as Ollantaytambo and Pisac.

Inca Trail: The legendary Inca Trail follows ancient stone pathways through cloud forest and high mountain passes before reaching the Sun Gate for the unforgettable first view of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

Salkantay Trek Region: The Salkantay trekking route crosses dramatic alpine landscapes beneath the snow-capped peak of Mount Salkantay before descending through cloud forest valleys toward Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu Citadel: Perched high above the Urubamba River, the extraordinary terraces, temples and stone structures of Machu Picchu form one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in the Andes.

The best time to travel to Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail for trekking is generally May to September when the dry season brings clearer skies across the Andes.

This region of Peru has a mountain climate influenced by altitude with temperatures typically ranging between 8°C and 24°C (46°F–75°F).

The dry season provides ideal conditions for multi-day treks along the Inca Trail and surrounding Andean routes with stable weather and excellent mountain views.

Peru is -5 hours behind UTC/GMT

Peru is a country of great linguistic diversity. Spanish is the main official language, spoken by 84.1% of the population; Quechua is the second official language spoken by 13%; followed by the third official language of Aymara at 1.7%; then Ashaninka 0.3%; other native languages (including a large number of minor Amazonian languages) 0.7%; and Other 0.2%. Some English (and other European languages) is spoken in cities and major tourist areas, but attempts to speak basic Spanish will be well received.

Nuevo Sol (divided into céntimos/cents) US dollars are easily changed. Credit cards and ATM are available in most large cities and hotels, however it is not recommended to rely on these solely.

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Electricity in Peru is 220 Volts, at 60 hertz. The most common pin types are A. (2 flat prong) or type C. (2 round prong).

A visa is exempt for passport holders from the following countries visiting Peru for short term tourism purposes:

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

For all other nationalities and longer stays please contact the relevant embassy.

If you are entering Peru from Bolivia, Ecuador, or any land border, please ensure you source a Peruvian entry stamp at the border. Take initiative at the immigration checkpoint, as they may not approach you. Failure to obtain an entry stamp requires applying for an exit or expulsion order at the Immigration Office in Lima. Without this order, air travel out of Peru is not allowed, and it may lead to a 10-year ban on re-entry. Please note however that passports will not receive immigration entry or exit stamps at any international airport in Peru. Instead, entry and exit from the country will be digitally recorded.