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Travel confidently with TreXperience — TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2026, 13,000+ reviews, and porter-first small-group adventures to Machu Picchu.

We're a top-rated, award-winning tour operator, 100% Peruvian and based in Cusco. Traveling as a family, a couple, or with friends? We shape the trip around you. And our porter-first commitment isn't just talk: strict weight limits and a 7 kg (15 lb) personal porter allowance mean you hike lighter, while our team works with dignity.

We also travel responsibly and give back — through community projects, cleanups, reforestation, and sustainable tourism. It's why travelers keep choosing us, year after year.

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Most Popular Treks to Machu Picchu

Hiking to Machu Picchu is embarking on an adventure of a lifetime. The journey will take you through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, like the Inca Trail, where you will experience ancient Inca sites up close and personal. It's a challenging hike, but the rewards are totally worth it. Every step of the way, you'll be surrounded by cultural and natural beauty. When you finally reach Machu Picchu, you will be able to explore one of the most incredible archaeological sites on the planet. So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your hike to Machu Picchu today!

TreXperience hikers in blue shirts posing in front of Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu behind them
Challenging
Hike the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu over 4 days: 42 km of original stone paths, the climb to Dead Woman's Pass at 4,215 m, and Inca sites…
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USD 820.00
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4 days / 3 nights
Challenging
Four days on the Inca Trail, ending with the walk through the Sun Gate for your first full view of Machu Picchu — arriving on foot, the way the Incas…
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USD 830.00
Two hikers sitting beside Inca terraces overlooking a mountain valley on the Short Inca Trail
Moderate
Hike the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu from Km 104: 13 km / 8 miles of original stone paths through cloud forest, past the Inca sites of…
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USD 580.00
Four hikers in blue shirts at Intipunku with Machu Picchu in the distance on the 1 day Inca Trail
Moderate
Experience the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu in a single day with our premium 1 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Hike the iconic trail from Km 104,…
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USD 490.00
Luxury Inca Trail - TreXperience
Challenging
The Luxury Inca Trail 4 Days lets you earn the legendary route to Machu Picchu the way it was meant to be walked: original stone paths from Km 82,…
From:
USD 1,980.00
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Challenging
In four days you walk through four different worlds: the turquoise water of Humantay Lake, the Salkantay Pass at 4,630 m, the coffee farms of the…
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USD 598.00
This is the complete Salkantay — five days, and nothing left out. You hike from the turquoise water of Humantay Lake over the Salkantay Pass at 4,630…
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USD 690.00
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The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days is the perfect mix of living Andean culture, high-mountain scenery, natural hot springs, and a world-class…
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USD 680.00
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Let’s Plan Your Adventure!

Cusco is a major tourist destination in Peru and one of South America's top places for adventure tourism. There are plenty of exciting activities to enjoy, such as hiking to Rainbow Mountain, exploring Humantay Lake, visiting the Sacred Valley, or trying mountain biking and zip-lining. Book your next adventure in Cusco today and get a special discount!

Alternative Treks To Machu Picchu

While the Classic Inca Trail is undoubtedly the most famous way to reach Machu Picchu, it’s not the only one. If you’re looking for a quieter and more personal adventure, there are plenty of alternative treks that also lead to the site. Routes like the Salkantay Trek, Lares Trek, Short Inca Trail, or Quarry Trail offer incredible scenery, fewer crowds, and a chance to connect with local culture along the way. Take a look at the different ways you can experience the journey to Machu Picchu.

Luxury Machu Picchu Tours

There’s something about Machu Picchu that sparks awe and curiosity. Maybe it’s the dramatic location, or the feeling of standing somewhere timeless. If you want to experience this place without giving up comfort, a luxury expedition along the Inca Trail is the way to go. It’s the kind of journey you won’t stop talking about!

And what makes it even better? Getting there in style—with great service, thoughtful details, and everything you need to feel at ease. That’s what you can expect from a luxury Machu Picchu tour.

The Luxury Inca Trail 4 Days lets you earn the legendary route to Machu Picchu the way it was meant to be walked: original stone paths from Km 82,…
From:
USD 1,980.00
5 days / 4 nights · Private
Experience the Luxury Inca Trail 5 Days to Machu Picchu, a slower and more comfortable way to walk the legendary Inca Trail. This private luxury trek…
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USD 2,200.00
Discover the wild beauty of Salkantay in private luxury with this Salkantay Trek Luxury Tour 5 Days to Machu Picchu. Hike to Humantay Lake, cross the…
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USD 1,340.00
Experience Machu Picchu in the most elegant way with this Luxury Machu Picchu Tour by Hiram Bingham Train. Travel from your hotel in Cusco or the…
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USD 1,240.00
Inca Trail Permits 2027 | Inca Trail Tour TreXperience

Inca Trail Official Permits 2027

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the most iconic hikes in the world, and permits sell out months in advance. If you’re planning to hike the Inca Trail in 2027, it’s important to book early. Permits for the 2027 season will be available soon. High-season dates (April–September) sell out quickly.

Only authorized operators like TreXperience can secure them. Don’t miss this opportunity: plan ahead and make this unforgettable trip a reality!

What Our Travelers Say

Unforgettable journeys leave lasting impressions, and we’re proud to have received over 10,000 reviews from hikers, adventurers, and families who’ve trusted us with their TreXperience. Each review—positive or not—helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve. We truly value this feedback and sincerely thank everyone who’s taken the time to share their experience.

5 / 5

Based on 13309 reviews

Melvin L
Truly once in a lifetime experience

Alex, Lourdes, and Chef Beltran were all amazing!! Our guides, Alex and Lourdes, were super knowledgeable about all things Inca, Inca trail, Peruvian food/culture, and hiking/camping. They certainly made this into a once in a lifetime trip. We were able to see some amazing views, Incan Historical sites, and learned so much about Incan and pre-Incan societies. Chef Beltran cooked up some amazing Peruvian dishes, at times one forgets that you’re in the middle of the Andes with the quality and presentation of food. Highly recommend!! I’m from San Diego CA with some/limited camping experience and the whole TreXperience team made this feel seamless.

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Johnny P
Johnny’s Journey Through the Andes

An unforgettable Inca Trail experience! I recently completed the 4-day Classic Inca Trail with TreXperience, and it was an experience I’ll never forget! A special thank you to our guides, Alex and Lourdes. Both played a huge role in helping me complete the trek. Their patience, encouragement, and genuine care meant a lot to me, especially during the more challenging moments. A big shoutout to our main chef, Beltran, for the amazing meals! Having such great food after a long day of hiking was always something to look forward to. Reaching Machu Picchu was incredible, but the people who helped me get there made it even more special. Thank you to the entire TreXperience team!

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Lauren E
Trip of a lifetime - would give 6 stars if I could!

I can't recommend TreXperience enough. The 4-day Inca Trail was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and the team made it even better. Our guide, Anthony Zambrano (Tony), was extremely personable, knowledgeable and brought the trail and its history to life. The team of chefs (Leandro) and porters were incredible, and we really enjoyed meeting them and learning about their backgrounds. The food they cooked and carried up the mountain was amazing, and better than what I could make at home. Communication before and during the trip was clear, and I always knew what to expect. It was also obvious the team was well prepared for emergencies, which gave me real peace of mind. The whole process was stress free, so we could enjoy every moment of the trip. If you're considering this trek, book it. You won’t regret it. Thank you to the team at TreXperience for an unforgettable trip!

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4.9 / 5

★★★★★

Based on 569 reviews

LILY
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days with Hot Springs
★★★★★

we have a wonderful trek at Lares tre k

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Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu with Vistadome Train
★★★★★

It has been a wonderful experience—both from a sporting perspective, due to the physical challenge of the trek, and on a personal level, because of what we experienced and shared. Special mention goes to the team of porters and cooks for their tremendous effort and for making our stay so comfortable, as well as to the lead guide, José Abad, and the assistant guides, Alejandro and Lourdes, who led the group splendidly and helped us with every detail we needed. A 10 out of 10.

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Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu with Vistadome Train
★★★★★

The trek is challenging, especially because of the elevation you have to climb to reach Salkantay. That said, it's well worth the effort. The scenery and the route are beautiful. I definitely recommend doing it.

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4.8 / 5

★★★★★

Based on 1444 reviews

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Best of Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu Tour 4D/3N - Nancy Quick Martin x2
★★★★★

Great experience and wonderful guide.

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Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu - Elvira Backlund Esposito x1
★★★★★

My Salkantay Trek was an unforgettable experience, Fernando, our guide, was absolutely incredible from start to finish. He was extremely knowledgeable, shared lots of fascinating history along the way, and was always able to answer any questions we had. He made sure everyone in the group was doing well and felt taken care of. His English was excellent, which made the whole experience even better. Our chef, Fredy, was an absolute star! Every meal made us think that it couldn’t possibly get any better, but somehow, it always did. The food was fresh, varied, and delicious, and there was always more than enough for everyone to eat until they were full. Fernando and Fredy truly made the entire trek what it was. Their dedication, positive energy, and genuine care for the group made the experience so much more than just a hike. They went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing time, and we couldn’t have asked for a better team. They played a huge part in making this adventure so special and unforgettable. Highly recommend!

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Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu 4 Days - Laura Knuppe x2
★★★★★

Doing the classic Machu Picchu hike was one of the best experiences we had in Peru. The trip was very well organised, with lovely staff, including the guides and porters. The food was great, and they were even able to accommodate my partner’s lactose-free diet. The guides were excellent! José provided perfect guidance, shared great explanations about the Inca, and paced the hike very well. Danilo was also a great help throughout the trek. I would recommend this trip with TreXperience to everyone.

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4.9 / 5

★★★★★

Based on 958 reviews

Nicolas Sommer
★★★★★

We completed the 5-day, 4-night Salkantay Trek. It was a wonderful experience that I highly recommend! TreXperience organised the entire tour exceptionally well. Our guides, Abelardo and Wilbert, were wonderful and deserve a huge thank you! Throughout the trek, Abelardo shares fascinating insights into how the Andes were formed and their natural environment. He speaks with great enthusiasm about the culture and history of the Incas and Peru. Listening to him is a real pleasure! Abelardo manages to turn a group of travellers who have never met before into a team whose members quickly support one another, show consideration for each other, and have plenty of fun and laughter together. Abelardo is a wonderful guide whom we grew very fond of in such a short time. He takes great care of the entire group. He is always cheerful, has a great sense of humour, and continually gives everyone renewed energy and strength for the physically demanding hike at high altitude. Along the way, he brings the world of the Incas to life through small ceremonies, helping us appreciate just how special these moments are. Standing at over 4,600 metres, you feel deeply grateful for the opportunity to experience this trek! But the group is accompanied by more than just two guides. Two horsemen and their horses carry the group’s luggage over the Andean passes. A team of three cooks transports cooking equipment and food through the mountains, treating us to delicious meals throughout the trek. The cooks therefore deserve special praise. While everyone is still asleep in their accommodation, the team prepares a fantastic breakfast and wakes us with hot coca tea. Every morning and evening, a bowl of warm water is provided for each participant to wash with. Before we set off, everyone receives a snack for the day. When we arrive at 4,600 metres as the first group, the team is already waiting for us with hot tea and a bread roll. A little later, we have lunch, followed by a generous dinner in the evening. At every meal, you wonder how they managed to prepare so many delicious dishes so quickly! You really appreciate how good their cooking is when you visit a restaurant back in town. By then, you are already wishing you could have Barbin’s cooking again! On one occasion, the team cooked for us in the traditional Peruvian way. Large stones were heated in a fire and then placed in a deep pit in the ground. Different varieties of potatoes, vegetables, meat, and fruit were carefully wrapped and placed on the stones, covered with hessian sacks and palm leaves, and then buried under earth. While our lunch was cooking, we roasted coffee beans and brewed our own coffee. Another highlight was spending the night with a view of Machu Picchu. We enjoyed the sunset from outside our tents and watched the sunrise the following morning. At breakfast, the cooking team even surprised us with a freshly baked chocolate cake. I couldn’t bake a cake like that even in my own kitchen at sea level! Then came the final hike to Aguas Calientes. Along the way, we swam in a river—a wonderfully refreshing dip in beautiful surroundings. The following day, we visited Machu Picchu together. Everything was perfectly organised throughout the trip. We would do it again in a heartbeat and highly recommend this trek with Abelardo and his team! The nights in the Andes were wonderful. Afterwards, lying in our hotel bed, we immediately wished we were back on the hard mattresses in the simple huts and tents in the mountains! A huge thank you to Abelardo, Wilbert, Balbino, Eziquiel and the entire team for this amazing trek! Tupanantiskama!!!

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Leïla Simão
★★★★★

Une expérience incroyable avec nos guides Javier et Ade et notre groupe. On recommande fortement cette agence, tout était parfait.

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Loes Bolster
★★★★★

De Salkantay trek van 4 dagen was zeer geslaagd. Complimenten aan onze guide Royer. Hij is een enthousiaste guide, vertelt veel en regelt alles goed. Het eten tijdens de trek was heerlijk en altijd vers met dank aan Jheymi en Jamie. Zeker een aanrader.

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The TreXperience Way

Exceptional Andean hospitality, shaped by people who know the trail from every side.

TreXperience is a 100% Peruvian tour operator based in Cusco. Our co-founder, Juan Coronel, walked the Inca Trail first as a porter, then as a trekking chef, then as a guide. That is where our standard comes from: a great trek is not one big thing done well, but a hundred small things you never have to think about.

The six pillars below are how we keep that promise, from your first message to the journey home.

The Andes provide the adventure. The TreXperience Way takes care of everything around it.

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Prepared for the Journey
Before you travel, we tell you what to expect: the real difficulty, what to pack, how to acclimatize and what each day looks like. Clear answers from a real person in Cusco, so you arrive ready, not guessing.
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Guided by Local Experts
Our guides grew up in these mountains and are licensed professionals. They set a pace you can hold, explain what you’re seeing and watch how you’re feeling, so you can walk with your head up.
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Andean Hospitality
Fresh Peruvian food cooked by trekking chefs, hot drinks waiting when you arrive, and small details that make a camp, a hotel or a train feel looked after. Special diets are cooked for, not worked around.
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Comfort & Safety
Quality tents and equipment, private portable toilets on treks, well-organized transfers and hotels, plus first-aid kits, oxygen, satellite phones and trained teams on every route. Comfort you notice, safety you don’t have to think about.
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Care for Our Team
Our porters, chefs, drivers and guides work with fair pay, proper equipment, training and real paths to grow. They are the reason your trip works, and we treat them that way.
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Protecting the Andes
We carry our waste out, hire locally, support community projects and follow the rules that keep these places open. The Andes give us the adventure; we work to leave them as we found them.

Machu Picchu & Inca Trail Travel Guides

Planning a trip to Machu Picchu or thinking about hiking the Inca Trail? Check out our travel blog for everything you need to know before you go. You'll find practical tips, detailed up-to-date guides, and helpful resources to get ready and make the most of your time in Peru.

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New tourist circuits in Machu Picchu

New tourist circuits in Machu Picchu, tickets are essential to buy in advance for anyone interested in visiting the enchanting Machu Picchu Citadel; it's necessary to know that there are only a limited number of tickets available each day.
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Panoramic trains to Machu Picchu

The journey to Machu Picchu aboard the panoramic train is a unique experience, with panoramic windows and comfortable seats to relax and take in the breathtaking scenery.
Pachamanca Barbecue | Inca Trail Tours TreXperience

Pachamanca Barbecue

If you want to add excitement to your trip to Machu Picchu, why not try a Pachamanca barbecue? This traditional Peruvian dish is made by cooking meat and vegetables in a pit oven, available in all alternative treks.
Inca Trail vs. Salkantay | Inca Trail Tours Trexperience Peru

Inca Trail vs 
Salkantay Trek

When choosing a trek to Machu Picchu, there are two main options: the Salkantay Trek and the Inca Trail. But which one is right for you? Here's a quick breakdown of each option to help you decide: The Salkantay Trek is a longer, more challenging option th