PERU WALKING HOLIDAYS GUIDE




Our Peru walking Vacations
Peru highlights tour, Inca trail, Titicaca and Nazca
Taste Peru's diverse landscapes and fascinating culture
Peru walking and cultural vacation
Trek the cultural sites and mountain scenery of Peru
Hiking the Inca trail vacation
An unrivalled combination of history and spectacular scenery
Inca trail & Amazon Rainforest vacation
Inca Trail, Machu Picchu & rainforest
Classic Inca Trail vacation, 10 days
10-days: Lima, Cusco, 4-day Inca Trail & Machu Picchu
Peru family adventure vacation
Peru Family Adventure activity vacation
Alternative Inca trail trek in Peru, Salkantay Trek
Salkantay trek - an alternative Inca Trail adventure
High Inca trail trek in Peru
Machu Picchu, Inca fortresses and cloud forest
Peru vacation, Machu Picchu, Cusco & Lake Titicaca
Tailor made amazing Andean adventure and cultural heritage
Peru and Inca trail small group vacation
Travel from the Andes to the Amazon
Peru trekking tour, tailor made
Exhilarating Walking Experience in Peru's legendary sights
Peru trekking vacation, Lares
Alternative Inca Trail - Lares trek to Machu Picchu
Trekking and mountain biking in Peru
Stunning Mountain biking, trekking and rainforest, Peru
Peru 8 day trekking vacation, ultimate Machu Picchu
Trek into the Andes to reach Machu Picchu
Inca Trail trekking vacation
Trek the legendary Inca trail
Ancascocha trek in Peru
Adventure trekking activity to Machu Picchu in Peru
Tailormade vacation in Peru, Inca Trail & Amazon
Walk the Inca Trail with private guide, without the crowds
Inca Trail trekking vacation, alternative route
Discover the beauty of the Inca Trail in a different way
The Ausangate Trek vacation, Peru
Trek the highest mountain in Peru- Ausangate
Peru highlights vacation including Inca trail trek
Discover the diversity of Peru on this fascinating journey
Peru hiking vacation to The Lost City of Choquequirao
Choquequirao is one of the best-preserved Inca cities
Lake Titicaca & Peru highlights vacation
Explore the attractions of south Peru with Inca Trail trek.
Inca trail trekking vacation
Andean adventure small group vacation
Alternative Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu
Remote trekking to Machu Picchu
Cordillera Huayhuash trekking vacation
One of the most dramatic mountain areas in the Andes
Trekking vacation in Peru
Seldom-visited Andean villages, Inca and pre-Inca ruins
Hiking the Inca Trail
Fully supported Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu
Peru in depth and the Inca Trail vacation
Peru's stunning highlights with trekking the Inca Trail
Lima to Cuzco overland truck tour in Peru
Explore Peru and the majestic Machu Picchu
WHAT DO PERU WALKING HOLIDAYS ENTAIL?
Inca Trail options
The classic Inca Trail starts from 82km outside Cuzco and features the Dead Woman’s Pass (4,215m) and the Wiñay Wayna ruins before entering Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate. But there are a number of alternative routes – the best known being the Salkantay and Lares treks, which are much quieter but equally as beautiful as the classic trail. They also don’t require permits , so if you’ve left your vacation planning a little late, you haven’t missed out on your chance to trek towards Machu Picchu.All these main routes take about four or five days to walk. You’ll trek with guides, and porters will carry your main backpack. They’ll trek ahead, to ensure your camp is set up when you arrive, and food is prepared for you. Camping turns the Inca trail into a real adventure but there are other forms of accommodation for long-distance hikers. For instance, you can stay with local families in small villages on the Lares Trek or stay in mountain lodges on both the Salkantay and Ausangate routes.
Will I be walking every day?
Walking vacations in Peru are not just about marching on to Machu Picchu; there are loads of adventures to be had away from the Inca Trail. The Ballestas Islands, Nazca Lines, Puno and Lake Titicaca are all included within several of our walking vacations, although you won’t necessarily be walking for any great length of time in these locations. There are also more remote and challenging walking itineraries around the Cordillera Huayhuash, Ausangate and Cordillera Urubamba Mountains. For a real contrast to the Andean scenery, stay in an Amazon jungle lodge in the protected Tambopata National Reserve. All of these experiences combine wonderfully well for first-time travelers in Peru – it's up to you how high and how far you're willing to walk and how you make the most of your time.Our top Peru walking Vacation
Peru highlights tour, Inca trail, Titicaca and Nazca
Taste Peru's diverse landscapes and fascinating culture
2021: 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
2022: 15 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 14 Oct
Small group or tailor made?
How long, how fit, how high?
The various Inca Trails usually involve walking over at least one high mountain pass each day. Altitude will vary but it’s common to negotiate heights between 3,000 to 5,000m. You’ll be hiking for five or more hours on consecutive days, and with some steep steps, so you’ll need to prepare physically and mentally prior to departure. Practise camping in cold weather and hiking at night; get used to walking long distances, preferably up hills or mountains; strengthen core muscles and build on general fitness levels, including swimming and extended gym sessions. Getting fit means you can enjoy the experience rather than endure it.BEST TIME TO GO ON A WALKING HOLIDAY IN PERU


peru Weather Chart
WALKING IN PERU, MONTH BY MONTH
“The best weather conditions to trek the Inca Trail are from May to September. Expect dry, sunny days and cold, clear nights. This is the busiest season and demand for places means the Inca Trail can sell out six to nine months in advance. Shoulder months like late March/April and October/November are becoming more popular as permits are usually more readily available than peak months.”