Machu Picchu Treks & Hiking Routes

The undisputed world-famous stone highway. Hike through mountain passes, ancient stone ruins (Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca), and walk directly through the Sun Gate into Machu Picchu at sunrise.

Take the morning train to Km 104, hike the most breathtaking segment of the Inca Trail past Wiñay Wayna, enter the Sun Gate in golden afternoon light, and sleep in a hotel in Aguas Calientes before a fresh morning tour.

A dramatic expedition traversing alpine glaciers under holy Apu Salkantay (6,271m) and turquoise Humantay Lake, before descending into warm subtropical cloud forests filled with wild passionfruit and coffee plantations.

The warm-weather thrillseeker route. Plunge 2,000 vertical meters downhill on mountain bikes from Abra Málaga to the jungle floor, paddle Class III rapids on Urubamba River, zipline high canyons, and soak in Cocalmayo thermal springs.

A peaceful journey off the beaten tourist track. Soak in the volcanic thermal pools of Lares, hike past traditional Quechua-speaking weaving villages in Huacahuasi, and meet local alpaca herders in untouched valleys.

Perched on an isolated precipice over the roaring Apurímac Canyon, Choquequirao is three times larger than Machu Picchu and accessible strictly on foot. Only 20 travelers per day explore its iconic stone llama terraces.