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Alternative Inca Trail Treks -- No Permits Required

Fabulous treks on ancient Inca Trails--past Inca ruins, Andean villages, and spectacular mountain scenery--that don't require permits and are available today!

While the famous "Inca Trail to Machu Picchu" is the best-known of the Inca Trail treks in the Cusco and Sacred Valley region, it is not the only, or even the best, of these treks.

Below, see a number of fabulous uncrowded treks on Inca Trails that do no require permits, and thus are available today! All of these fabulous treks either include or can easily be combined with a visit to Machu Picchu, the famous Inca citadel.

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Backcountry Trek to Machu Picchu
A beautiful and satisfying way to get to Machu Picchu, a cleaner and less crowded alternative to the Inca Trail. Train and automobile will take you to Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, where you will get a full-day guided tour.

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The Weaver's Way to Machu Picchu
Nowadays it is a little difficult to confirm spaces at the Inca Trail especially in August and September. Inkanatura travel has the pleasure to introduce an interesting alternative to the famous Inca Trail, The Weavers' way to Machu Picchu.

This short trek begins at the eastern e... more
Trek to Choquequirao: Canyonlands and Incas
This short trek enables you to get a first hand view of unique Inca settlement perched above the Apurimac canyon – a mighty river “The talking god”.  Here a series of impressive Inca sites have been found.  The trek starts in the village of Cachora and returns to the s... more
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USD $1,435.00
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Trip Length: 13 days
Destinations: Machu Picchu, Ausangate--Cordillera Vilcanota, Cusco, Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks
Activities: Trek, Cultural Tour
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 4 - 24 people (Min/Max)
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Ausangate is the magnificent snowy mountain seen from Inca capital of Cusco. It is the largest mountain in the Cusco region at 6,372m and it is sti... More details

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USD $1,372.00
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Trip Length: 8 days
Destinations: Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Cusco, Machu Picchu
Activities: Trek, Wildlife Viewing
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 2 - 16 people (Min/Max)
Comfort:
Moderate Moderate
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Trekking off the beaten path and still visiting Machu Picchu has always been tricky, but the Lares Valley trek offers this rare combination to trav... More details

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USD $1,739.00
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Trip Length: 13 days
Destinations: Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Machu Picchu, Choquequirao, Cusco
Activities: Trek Complete Package, Cultural Tour
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 4 - 16 people (Min/Max)
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Way off the beaten track, Choquequirao, the “Cradle of Gold”, is an amazingly preserved Inca outpost, comparable in size to Machu Picch... More details

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USD $798.00
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Trip Length: 5 days
Destinations: Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley/Urubamba, Cusco
Activities: Trek, Cultural Tour
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 1 - 16 people (Min/Max)
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An extensive collection of treks in the Sacred valley with Hotel accommodation provides a luxurious and satisfying alternative to the normal Inca t... More details

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USD $854.00
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Trip Length: 4 days
Destinations: Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley/Urubamba, Cusco, Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks
Activities: Cultural Tour, Trek
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 2 - 9 people (Min/Max)
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Nowadays it is a little difficult to confirm spaces at the Inca Trail especially in August and September. Inkanatura travel has the pleasure to int... More details

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USD $50.00
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Trip Length: 1 day
Destinations: Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Cusco, Urubamba River, Sacred Valley/Urubamba
Activities: Trek, Cultural Tour
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 1 - 16 people (Min/Max)
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A fantastic trek combining an old Inca road, big views, local farming techniques and a chance to visit or even camp besides some rarely visited Inc... More details

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Trip Length: 1 day
Destinations: Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Cusco, Sacred Valley/Urubamba
Activities: Trek, Cultural Tour
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 1 - 16 people (Min/Max)
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The Maras –Moray one day trek is a fantastic way of combining big views, local farming techniques, Inca Ruins, ancient towns and astounding s... More details

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USD $407.00
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Trip Length: 2 days
Destinations: Sacred Valley/Urubamba, Cusco, Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Machu Picchu
Activities: Hike, Cultural Tour
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 1 - 16 people (Min/Max)
Comfort:
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If you have more time and would like to really get a feel for what was once one of the greatest civilisations in the world then try our two-day &qu... More details

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USD $437.50
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Destinations: Ausangate--Cordillera Vilcanota, Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Cusco
Activities: Trek, Cultural Tour
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The Vilcanota Range is located in a remote area southeast of Cusco and includes beautiful turquoise lakes, glaciers, hot springs and the massive sn... More details

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USD $465.00
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Trip Length: 4 days
Destinations: Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Sacred Valley/Urubamba, Machu Picchu, Cusco
Activities: Trek Only, Cultural Tour
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 2 - 6 people (Min/Max)
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This is a trek for those interested in getting off the beaten-path and exploring the Inca ruins missed by most travelers. Featuring ancient Inca q... More details

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Trip Length: 4 days
Destinations: Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Sacred Valley/Urubamba, Cusco, Machu Picchu
Activities: Trek, Cultural Tour
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 2 - 16 people (Min/Max)
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On the slopes of Antapampa, north of Cusco lies the terracing complex of Zurite, located near the village of Huarocondo. From here the trail winds ... More details

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Destinations: Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Lares Valley, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley/Urubamba
Activities: Trek Only, Indigenous Market, Wildlife Viewing
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The Lares Valley is an off-the-beaten-path gem and a great alternative to the traditional Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu.  This trek includes... More details

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Destinations: Machu Picchu, Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks
Activities: Trek, Hike
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See breathtaking mountain scenery, ancient Incan ruins and experience, first hand, the Andean culture on this trek. This five-day t... More details

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Trip Length: 5 days
Destinations: Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Machu Picchu, Puno, Lake Titicaca/Puno
Activities: Cultural Tour
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 2 - 20 people (Min/Max)
Comfort:
Moderate Moderate
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Visit the cultural highlights of Peru in this Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca tour.  The itinerary is perfect for those with less than a... More details

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USD $765.00
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Trip Length: 5 days
Destinations: Choquequirao, Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Cusco
Activities: Trek, Cultural Tour
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 2 - 4 people (Min/Max)
Comfort:
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Choquequirao has been called “Machu Picchu's sacred sister” because of the striking similarities of design and ceremonial architecture ... More details

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USD $838.00
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Trip Length: 5 days
Destinations: Choquequirao, Cusco, Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks
Activities: Trek, Cultural Tour
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 2 - 16 people (Min/Max)
Comfort:
Basic/No Frills Basic/No Frills
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This short trek enables you to get a first hand view of unique Inca settlement perched above the Apurimac canyon – a mighty river “The ... More details

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USD $968.00
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Destinations: Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Machu Picchu, Mollepata / Salkantay, Cusco
Activities: Trek, Cultural Tour, Train Journey
Comfort:
Expediton/Rough Expediton/Rough
Difficulty:
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The well-traveled trekker knows that it's worthwhile to step off the beaten path; one of these hidden gems is the Salkantay ... More details

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Trip Length: 6 days
Destinations: Ausangate--Cordillera Vilcanota, Cusco, Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks
Activities: Trek, Cultural Tour
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 2 - 16 people (Min/Max)
Comfort:
Moderate Moderate
Difficulty:
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This beautiful trek southeast of Cusco takes us to the remote highland savannahs of southern Peru.  Loop around the great peaks of Ausangate, ... More details

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Trip Length: 7 days
Destinations: Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Sacred Valley/Urubamba
Activities: Trek, Cultural Tour
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 2 - 20 people (Min/Max)
Comfort:
Moderate Moderate
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Beginning in Cusco, the center of the ancient Inca Empire, you will visit Andean markets and hike on Inca trails connecting Inca sites across the S... More details

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Trip Length: 5 days
Destinations: Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Mollepata / Salkantay
Activities: Trek, Cultural Tour
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 2 - 25 people (Min/Max)
Comfort:
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A beautiful and satisfying way to get to Machu Picchu, a cleaner and less crowded alternative to the Inca Trail. Train and automobile will take you... More details

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Trip Length: 7 days
Destinations: Machu Picchu, Cusco, Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks
Activities: Trek Only, Lodge | Resort
Starts in: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 2 - 24 people (Min/Max)
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A once in a lifetime physical, cultural and spiritual journey that will take you through the magnificent Salkantay Valley en route to the legendary... More details

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