CHOOSE YOUR PERU TREKKING TOUR STYLE

One of the most famous treks in the world, the Inca Trail is as popular as it is ancient. The trek follows a section of ancient highway that connects the Inca capital city of Cusco with the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail route, which was part of a huge network spanning the entire Andes, was a vital artery for the Inca Empire, where royal messengers used a foot relay system to cover thousands of miles at an astonishingly rapid pace.

These days, trekkers can cover the trail at a more leisurely speed, enjoying the region’s glorious landscapes and varied environments. Trekking from the semi-tropical jungle to the high altiplano, crossing high passes between snowcapped mountains and visiting a string of ancient ruins along the way, the Inca Trail is a Peru trekking adventure that almost anyone can enjoy.

For those looking for a road less traveled, Peru’s southern Andes offer a range of alternative Inca Trail treks, often following the original trails of the Inca road system. These alternative routes offer something for everyone, from the high altitude and demanding Ausangate trek and Salkantay trek, to the Lares trek which tackles several high passes but also meanders through gentle landscapes and passes Andean settlements that have long gone untouched by the passing of time.

Each Alternative Inca Trail route offers a unique Peru trekking experience, all supported by a friendly, expert guide who will talk you through the region’s unique social and spiritual history, plus the best chefs, porters and equipment available.

The Vilcabamba mountain range, a few hours drive from the ancient city of Cusco, is characterized by landscapes of epic proportions with some of the most isolated and demanding Peru adventure treks available. The Vilcabamba region straddles the border between the high Andean altiplano and the beginnings of the Amazon jungle, and holds a fascinating place in Peru’s history as the last bastion of the Inca’s resistance against the Spanish conquest.

Many remnants of this tragic history remain to this day and can be visited during a Vilcabamba Peru adventure trek. The ruins at Huancacalle, the final capital city of the Inca, the ornately carved and immensely spiritual White Rock, and the magnificent mountaintop citadel of Choquequirao, often referred to as Machu Picchu’s ‘sister city,’ are all dotted throughout the Vilcabamba range and are only accessible on a long and rewarding Peru adventure trek.

Supporting you through this adventure into the heart of the Andean wilderness is a team of expert guides and chefs, and the finest quality Peru trekking services, ensuring that every step of your adventure is enjoyable and rewarding and will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

A Vilcabamba Peru adventure trek is a challenging undertaking which requires a good level of fitness and prior acclimatization to the altitude, preferably in Cusco. If you have any doubts of your ability to complete this trek, please consult your Travel Advisor and doctor.