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Get a taste of one of the world’s most famous hikes! We tell you everything you NEED to know about hiking the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
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So you’ve booked your trek with a good tour company and next need to make an Inca trail packing list. What should this include, and how much can you take? Spoiler alert – it’s probably far less than you think. Most of your Cusco packing list will actually remain in a storage room in the city during your trek. This guide will take you through how to narrow your Inca...
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Packing for Peru can be quite unlike preparing to visit any other destination, as the climate and terrain is so varied. Because Peru’s position near the equator, it doesn’t have the sort of seasons that people from continents like North America and Europe are used to. So what to bring to Peru is affected by whether you’ll be spending time in the jungle, the desert, on the coast, among the...
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The Inca Trail hike is one of the most famous hikes in the world, but what is it really like? We tell you EVERYTHING you need to know.
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What is a responsible tourist? We give you 19 tips on how to travel sustainably and how you can promote responsible tourist behaviour.
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Hiking in Peru

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Inca Trail Private tours to Machu Picchu: 4-Day Trek Expert Guide
15 February, 2024
Cusco Ruins, inca stones
7 AMAZING Inca Trail Ruins Plus More Inca Trail Attractions
24 June, 2022
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The Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: A Complete Guide
25 March, 2022

Peru Trip Planning

cusco main plaza
How to Plan the Perfect Cusco Itinerary – 1-7 Days
23 February, 2026
peru private tours
Peru Private Tours: Why You Should Choose a Cusco & Machu Picchu Custom Private Tour
17 February, 2026
altitude in cusco
Altitude Sickness in Cusco & Machu Picchu, Elevation in Peru
17 February, 2026

What our clients are saying about us

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  • Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
  • Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
  • Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
  • The Maras Salt Mines are one of the most unique places in Peru’s Sacred Valley. For hundreds of years, local families have harvested salt here from thousands of small terraced pools fed by a natural underground spring. The result is a breathtaking landscape that looks almost unreal 🤩

Thanks to Ofelia for capturing this amazing photo 🙏🏻💚

#apusperu #marassaltmines #sacredvalleyoftheincas
  • Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
  • Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
  • Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
  • Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
  • Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself. #apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
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Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚 #apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
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Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹 Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴 #limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
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The Maras Salt Mines are one of the most unique places in Peru’s Sacred Valley. For hundreds of years, local families have harvested salt here from thousands of small terraced pools fed by a natural underground spring. The result is a breathtaking landscape that looks almost unreal 🤩

Thanks to Ofelia for capturing this amazing photo 🙏🏻💚

#apusperu #marassaltmines #sacredvalleyoftheincas
The Maras Salt Mines are one of the most unique places in Peru’s Sacred Valley. For hundreds of years, local families have harvested salt here from thousands of small terraced pools fed by a natural underground spring. The result is a breathtaking landscape that looks almost unreal 🤩 Thanks to Ofelia for capturing this amazing photo 🙏🏻💚 #apusperu #marassaltmines #sacredvalleyoftheincas
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Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩 #apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
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Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind. #apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
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Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure. #apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
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Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚 #apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
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Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
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