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.
FEATURED TRIPS
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.
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.
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
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
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
Inca Trail Non-Permitted Treks, Machu Picchu, Puno, Lake Titicaca/Puno
Activities:
Cultural Tour
Starts in:
Cusco, Peru
Group Size:
1 - 15 people (Min/Max)
Comfort:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easier
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
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
Choquequirao has been called “Machu Picchu's sacred sister” because of the striking similarities of design and ceremonial architecture ... More details
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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TESTIMONIALS
We are back from a fabulous time at the Refugio Amazonas! I have nothing but raves about it all! Thanks for your help in getting us to this great place!
-- Susan L, Refugio Amazonas Family Adventure
We just got back from Peru on Sunday. It was a GREAT trip. We thoroughly enjoyed it! The highlight was truly the trek to Machu Picchu. Thanks for all of your help in making the trip very special. Everything went off without a hitch. We were very impressed.
-- Mary Ann, B., Multi-Activity Peru
We had a great time on the Galapagos Cruise. Our guides were very engaging and informative and everything was timed just right. We had the right amount of activity, food and leisure time every day. We are not \"cruising\" people and were apprehensive at first about being stuck on a boat for 7 days but we didn\'t feel \"stuck\" given the number of excursions we had each day and the fact that we snorkeled at least once or twice a day. We also extended our trip on the Islands and stayed at a hotel but definitely would recommend a cruise over staying on the islands. The islands gets very hot and there are lots of mosquitos but on the boat there is shade, wind and no bugs! Great amount of variety of animals and geography we saw. Sad to leave!
-- Wendy K., Galapagos Islands on the Eric, Letty, and Flamingo
I want to say I LOVED the trip. ECOCAMP was divine. Really amazing setting. The mix of people in the group was healthy. We all liked each other enough to dine every meal together.