About this experience
Experience the most diverse trekking route in the Andes with Ali Perú Treks. This legendary journey combines the raw, alpine beauty of the Salkantay and Short Inca Trail, taking you from soaring glacial peaks to the lush, emerald high jungle. Our expert local guides lead you through a landscape of dramatic contrasts, ensuring a safe, immersive, and deeply authentic connection to the land of the Incas.
At a glance
- Duration: 120 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 120 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Guide
Plan the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with practical guidance on permits, the Km 82 route, timing, published access rates, and booking decisions.
Reading the Stones: A Short Walk Down Hatunrumiyoc
The famous twelve-angled stone is just the start. A 25-minute walking route through the best Inca masonry still standing in the city centre.
Inca Rail vs PeruRail Guide
Compare Inca Rail and PeruRail for Machu Picchu: train services, boarding points, schedules, luggage, costs, and the final trip from Aguas Calientes.
What is included
- First aid kit, satellite telephones, oxygen,
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Professional tour guides (fluent English)
- Complimentary luggage storage.
- Pick up from your hotel for the tour.
- 2 nights at a 3-star hotel
- 2 nights' accommodation in comfortable tents
- Experienced chefs and porters.
- Private portable toilets
- Drinking water and snacks every day.
- Safety briefing the day before the excursion at 18:00 in our office.
- Entrance ticket to Salkantay and the Short Inca Trail
- All transportation for the duration of the hike.
Not included
- Dinner on the last day.
- Gratuities for staff.
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- You must be prepared with your equipment and documentation. Our guide will be identified with a t-shirt or jacket with our company logo so that you can easily recognize us.
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Spanish — Audio
- Spanish — Guide
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Ali Peru Treks - Travel Agency
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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