PERU WALKING ROUTES
Our Peru walking Vacations
Hiking the Inca trail vacation
An unrivalled combination of history and spectacular scenery
Peru walking and cultural vacation
Trek the cultural sites and mountain scenery of Peru
Peru highlights tour, Inca trail, Titicaca and Nazca
Taste Peru's diverse landscapes and fascinating culture
Peru adventure vacation, small group
Experience coastal deserts, mountains and the Amazon Jungle
Hiking the Inca Trail, Peru
An authentic trek through the land of the Incas
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
Alternative Inca trail trek in Peru, Salkantay Trek
Salkantay trek - an alternative Inca Trail adventure
Peru and Inca trail small group vacation
Travel from the Andes to the Amazon
Peru family adventure vacation
Peru Family Adventure activity vacation
Peru trekking tour, tailor made
Exhilarating Walking Experience in Peru's legendary sights
Machu Picchu & Amazon small group vacation, Peru
Explore Peru from Machu Picchu the Amazon rainforest
Lares homestay trek in Peru
Peru trekking with a unique cultural twist
Cordillera Huayhuash trekking vacation
One of the most dramatic mountain areas in the Andes
Hiking vacation in Peru, Mount Ausangate
Ausangate 5 day high altitude llama trek.
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru
An adventure of a life time hiking to Machu Picchu, Peru.
Lima to Cuzco overland truck tour in Peru
Explore Peru and the majestic Machu Picchu
Inca trail vacation, Peru
Retrace the steps of a fascinating civilisation
Hiking the Inca Trail
Fully supported Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu
Lares Cultural Trek to Machu Picchu, Peru
10-day flexible cultural lodge trek to Machu Picchu.
Peru 8 day trekking vacation, ultimate Machu Picchu
Trek into the Andes to reach Machu Picchu
Trekking vacation in Peru
Seldom-visited Andean villages, Inca and pre-Inca ruins
Machu Picchu small group vacation
Hike, bike, raft and zip-line your way to Machu Picchu.
Rainbow Mountain trek in Peru
Gorgeous high altitude trekking near Cusco, Peru
Inca Trail trek in Peru
Classic trek on Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Ancascocha trek in Peru
Adventure trekking activity to Machu Picchu in Peru
2. CORDILLERA HUAYHUASH CIRCULAR
3. INCA TRAIL TREK
4. LARES TREK
5. SALKANTAY TREK
1. AUSANGATE TREK
2. CORDILLERA HUAYHUASH CIRCULAR
3. INCA TRAIL TREK
4. LARES TREK
5. SALKANTAY TREK
Our top Peru walking Vacation
Hiking the Inca trail vacation
An unrivalled combination of history and spectacular scenery
2019: 18 Dec
2020: 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 29 Apr, 7 May, 13 May, 27 May, 4 Jun, 13 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 5 Aug, 8 Aug, 20 Aug, 2 Sep, 5 Sep, 10 Sep, 19 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec, 18 Dec
2021: 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 30 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 12 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 10 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 7 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 23 Sep, 8 Oct, 12 Nov, 3 Dec
PERU WALKING HOLIDAYS ADVICE
Finding your feet
“Most people can walk around the Sacred Valley without problems; it’s not too high at 2,800m but almost everyone will notice shortness of breath on arrival for 24 to 48 hours. Cuzco is higher at 3,400m and most people notice the altitude on arrival. Everyone, no matter how fit, should take it easy for two or more days after arriving into Cuzco and the Sacred Valley from sea level. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy the area. We always advise all travelers to check their travel plans with their doctor before arriving at altitude, as it does put a strain on the body. When gaining altitude the air pressure drops and the amount of oxygen reaching the lungs is reduced. Make sure you build plenty of acclimatisation time into your trip.”
Inca alternatives
“If the Inca Trail is sold out, the Cuzco area is replete with options. For ruins, remoteness and a challenge, take on the full eight-day Choquequirao trek to Machu Picchu. The Lares Trail offers a glimpse of Andean Highland life as you walk past mountains, glaciers and the brightly dressed people that live in these weaving communities. For a high mountain experience with comfort, the Ausangate community-run lodges or the Salkantay Mountain lodges are excellent. With guides, mules and muleteers, you can walk to some very distant and hidden corners of Peru.”Inca trail planning tips
Simon Forster is the co-founder of our supplier, The Beyond Tourism Co. Here are his tips for planning a trek to Machu Picchu:"Make sure you know if you're getting a private guide or if you're part of a bigger group. People sometimes don't realise they could be added to a bigger group, even if they've booked a tailor made tour. The nature of the trail means you will always end up walking with other people anyway, but it does mean you won't have a guide to yourself."
Inca trail trekking tips
Kathy Jarvis is the director of our supplier, Andean Trails, and has recently updated Bradt's Peru Trekking guide. Here are her Inca Trail tips on preparing for the trek:"Make sure you acclimatise as much as possible. The more acclimatised you are, the more you'll enjoy it. You can suffer a lot if you try and force your body too high, too soon - as well as it being dangerous. So allow as much time as possible as you can before trekking. And then it's a case of having the right clothes - good kit, jackets, waterproofs, warm gloves, hats... It's also better to bring your own sleeping bag. There are some for hire, but it's quite a personal thing!"
PERU WALKING TIPS FROM OUR HOLIDAY REVIEWS
We have selected some of the most useful Peru walking vacation tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation – and the space inside your daypack


“Our guide, Carlos Luchuga, contributed a great deal in the success of my vacations. At the most challenging parts of the trek Carlos encouraged me to continue when I was ready to give up. His knowledge of history and culture of Incas, Peruvian plants, trees and birds is astounding. He always answered our questions patiently and in detail.” – Teresa Trippenbach
“Don't underestimate the altitude: the two and a half days that the operator gives you in Cuzco before starting the trek is really useful time to acclimatise (and easily filled with interesting things to see and do). I would take poles – with plastic tips – even on the Moonstone Trek.” – Paul Brown
“Travel light as there is a lot of packing and re-packing as you leave one place for the next. Have some Peruvian Sol in small denominations as change is very hard to find. There were a large group of porters with us that worked so hard for their wages and tips.” – Keith Charters


“The Andean explorer train ride from Cuzco to Lake Titicaca was an excellent way to see many aspects of Peru from the city suburbs through the slums then farming communities, through the middle of market towns and past the spectacular backdrop of the Andes. The train ride was a real piece of luxury after the hard work walking on the Inca Trail.” – Jane Lines
“Let your guides take you to the markets and try and fit in a stay with a local family to get an idea of life in Peru. All our guides were both very well informed and passionate about the environment. For our stay on Amantani we were given the option of staying in either slightly more comfortable or basic accommodation. Our particular host had not had a visitor for 3 years and it was good to know she would benefit from our stay.” – Chris Simmons
“So many memorable parts of this adventure but meeting local Andean kids along the Lares trek and the home stay in Titicaca were amazing. Be prepared for some early mornings, learn Spanish and take layers of warm clothes if traveling in June/July.” – Julia Huggett
“Take good rain gear when you travel during wet season. We were there in December and weather was good, but sometimes we got surprises.” - Iwona Warszawska