Treks Cuzco

Trek overview:

The Salkantay trek is a very interesting alternative to the very crowded Inca Trail. During this trek through very varied landscapes, you will flirt with high altitude before quickly plunging into a semi-tropical climate. And, as a reward, you will arrive at the famous Machu Picchu, which you will visit on the last day.

J1: CUZCO - MOLLEPATA - SORAYPAMPA

J2: SORAYPAMPA - COL SALKANTAY - CHAULLAY

J3: CHAULLAY - SANTA TERESA - AGUAS CALIENTE

J4: AGUAS CALIENTE - MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO

Trek overview:

Very nice trek off the beaten path and in the heart of the Sacred Valley concluding with a visit to the site of Huchuy Qosqo, which translates to little Cusco in Quechua. An expedition that has a sense of privilege, as the site in question is only accessible by foot. From picturesque small villages to Andean landscapes, this hike is easy, suitable for all lovers of beautiful walks. You will reach the favorite palace of the Inca Wilcacocha, which served a dual purpose at that time: royal residence and astronomical observatory. An ideal getaway for anyone wishing to mix local culture with historical and scenic heritage.

J1: CUZCO - CHINCHERO - CUPER ALTO

J2: CUPER ALTO - HUCHUY COSQO

J3: HUCHUY COSQO - LAMAY - CUZCO

Trek overview:

The tour of Ausangate is a trek of striking beauty, a true journey out of time away from the major tourist destinations in the region. Visible from Cusco and reaching over 6,300 meters, Ausangate is an Apu or sacred mountain whose glacier is still celebrated by Andean communities. Set off 4 hours from the colonial city towards the Vilcanota mountain range and its mythical valleys to begin this unique hike, considered one of the most beautiful in the province. From turquoise lakes to snow-capped peaks, from wild life to colorful villages, the panorama is simply breathtaking. It is also an expedition of challenges with its three summits over 5,000 meters in altitude that will delight passionate trekkers and nature enthusiasts. Plan a few days for acclimatization before embarking on this adventure that will give you the feeling of walking on the roof of the world.

Trek overview:

Choquequirao is an Inca site, the remnant of a vast lost city within the Valley of Vilcabamba, and its access is hard-earned: no car or other type of transport can take you there. A magnificent trek during which the concept of adventure takes on its full meaning. The physical effort required to reach this destination is intense - elevation changes, steep paths - but is greatly rewarded by the beauty of the scenery that will accompany you during these 4 days of walking. And the highlight of the walk is the arrival at the site in an exceptional environment, among the richest in biodiversity in the country. Perched on a mountain and on the edge of the Amazon rainforest, the "Cradle of Gold" (in Quechua) is said to have been the last refuge of the Incas against Spanish occupation. We invite you to discover the "Sacred Sister of Machu Picchu" via a round-trip trek with extremely varied landscapes, from snow-capped mountains to humid forests, passing through one of the deepest canyons in the world, the Apurimac canyon.

Trek overview:

The Inca Trail trek is a trek that we can sell, but that we do not like to sell!

Here are the reasons:

This trek is suffering from a considerable trend effect. It is very crowded, authorities have limited the number of departures to 200 people (tourists) per day. Knowing that for every tourist, there are about four support staff (guide, cook, porters), this can make for over 800 people each day on the same path.

On the other hand, only a few large agencies have the right to operate this trek. We, like most other agencies, have no choice but to subcontract these four days. Four days during which we cannot supervise the logistics, the food, we do not know the staff, etc.

On the Inca Trail, the camping areas for porters and tourists are separate, so there is no interaction between tourists and Peruvians.

On the Inca Trail paths, donkeys cannot pass, so it is often heavily laden porters in sandals who carry all the equipment. We have a different vision of hiking.

In short, in our eyes it's an "industrial" trek.

We do not criticize the trail itself which is beautiful and has a great asset, which is that it leads to Machu Picchu.

If, knowing this, you still wish to integrate the Inca Trail into your circuit, we can still offer it to you.

If you prefer to aim for another trek, we will be pleased to offer you our itineraries in the White Mountain Range, Huayhuash Range, Choquequirao, Ausangate, etc.

Trek overview:

The Apu trek is a breathtaking trek that takes place over five days through the Vilcanota Mountain Range. The route taken is called "Camino del Apu Ausangate", it passes very close to the highest sacred mountain in the province of Cusco. "Apu" designates the Lord and Guardian of one of the purest mountain ecosystems in the world.

Llamas and horses participate in our treks to carry our equipment. They belong to breeders from the Chillca community who are proud to share with us their lands as well as the Spirit of their inspiring world.
Each day during our hikes and within our « Tambos » or unique Andean Lodges, meals are prepared by experienced chefs who introduce you to a wide variety of delicious Peruvian dishes all while listening to authentic local music performed by locals who will entertain the evenings at the « tambos ».