Salkantay Trek + Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 7 Days
From the glaciers of Salkantay to the Sun Gate, on the Inca Trail
fromUS$1,149
Demanding
Cusco & Sacred Valley
Cusco
The ancient Inca capital, alive with colonial charm
- Destinations
- Cusco & Sacred Valley
- Best time to visit
- April – October
- Altitude
- 3,400 m / 11,150 ft
- Suggested stay
- 2–3 days
Cobblestone streets, Inca walls, baroque churches and a thriving food scene. Cusco is the gateway to the Andes and one of South America’s most captivating cities.
Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco layers Spanish colonial architecture over perfectly fitted Inca stonework. Explore Qoricancha, the San Pedro market and the bohemian San Blas quarter.
Highlights
- 01
Qoricancha & the Cathedral
Where Inca and colonial worlds meet.
- 02
Sacsayhuamán
Monumental stone walls overlooking the city.
- 03
San Blas
Artisan workshops, cafés and some of Cusco’s best restaurants.
When to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Ideal
- Good
- Rainy season
Right now in Cusco
10°C
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Journeys featuring this destination
Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days from Cusco
Four Andean passes, a night camping at Pukamarca and "Little Cusco" above the Sacred Valley
Price on request
Challenging
Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass 2 Days
A night under the stars at Soraypampa, between Humantay and Salkantay
fromUS$200
Moderate
Huchuy Qosqo Trek from Cusco (Full Day)
A private hike over the Andes to "Little Cusco", above the Sacred Valley
Price on request
Challenging
Peru Essentials in Style
Lima, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu at an unhurried pace
fromUS$3,900
Easy
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