Peru Travel Insights
Ultimate Guide to the Inca Trail: Peru's Most Famous Trek
Thousands of people visit Peru every year for a chance to hike one of the world’s most famous treks — the ancient Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. In order to plan a great trek and memorable experience, here’s an insider’s guide on what to expect, what to avoid, and how to get started in organizing your trip.
Inca Trail Permits for 2018
Only a limited number of people are permitted to hike the Inca Trail each year. If you have your heart set on this classic trek to Machu Picchu, be sure to book your trek months in advance to get permits for your desired dates.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
If you're looking for the best way to hike the Inca Trail, this classic route offers a unique approach that avoids the main crowds and follows the ideal schedule for timing your visit to Machu Picchu.
Best 10 Treks in Peru
Peru — a nation with abundant natural diversity, from coast, to mountains, to jungle — has long attracted lovers of the Great Outdoors. The Peruvian Andes, running like a backbone down the centre of the country, contain mesmerizing variations in landscape that make for some of the best trekking in the world. Cloud forests, 5000m+ cordilleras (mountain ranges), the world’s deepest canyon and the striking remains of ancient civilizations all await.
Salkantay Trek vs the Inca Trail: Which is Right for You?
Trekking to Machu Picchu is a dream for many travelers—but there's more than one way to get there. The classic Inca Trail lets trekkers walk in the steps of the Incas, while the more remote Salkantay route offers solitude and wildlife. Compare your options for getting to Peru's most famous place on foot, from distance and cost to overnight options.
Best Day Hikes in the Sacred Valley near Cusco
Peru is famous for the Inca Trail and other multi-day hikes, but if you are short on time, there are plenty of excellent day hikes throughout the Sacred Valley. These hikes are a great way to visit some of the rural communities and lesser-visited ruins throughout the Valley.
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Jimena Salazar
For me, traveling is about much more than just visiting places. It’s about opening new paths in your life—through the people you meet, the flavors you try, and the landscapes that take your breath...
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Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Peruvian food, culture, and history aren’t just things I love—they’re a part of who I am. As a proud Cusqueñian, I carry my roots with pride and love sharing my culture with others. I've lived...
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Io Gillhuber
Growing up in Germany, I was lucky to spend several vacations in different places in Europe. When I finished school, I started exploring the world on my own, and I couldn’t get enough of it....
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Kristy Tizon
Kristy, a Peruvian-American originally from Los Angeles but now based in New York, has a deep passion for travel. With expertise in destinations such as Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and her home...
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Trip of a lifetime!The organization was very...
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The organization was very good, the activities were well planned and Jesus' daily updates including with boarding passes for internal flights were excellent. It did not seem to me that Jesus went to sleep.
I thought the guides were very well chosen - Fernando in Quito was an amazing fount of information about Quito, its history and the area. Our guides in the Galapagos, Justin in Santa Cruz and Oswaldo in San Cristobal, were very well-informed and good hike guides,... Read more
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May 9 - May 23, 2026
Amazing Peru Trip
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May 16 - May 22, 2026
Hi Krishna,
Thank you so much for your kind words 😊
I’m really happy to hear that you had such an amazing experience in Peru and that the proposal was such a special moment! It was a pleasure helping with some ideas and options along the way, and I’m so glad everything came together beautifully for you both.
I’ll also make sure to share your lovely message with Juan and William, they’ll be very happy to hear it as well.
Thank you again for trusting us with your trip, and I hope Peru welcomes you back someday.
Warmly,
Liz Karen