Your adventure is starting to take shape. Explore our upcoming departures and find a date that fits your plans. If you don't see the one you're looking for, we'll help you explore other options.
Whether you'd like to meet fellow travelers or enjoy the trail with your own companions, we can arrange a departure for as few as two people. Discover which option best fits the experience you have in mind.
New companions, one shared adventure.
Group Tours
Join travelers from around the world and share the hikes, conversations, and excitement of discovering Cusco.
Our groups typically have a maximum of 12 travelers, although some routes can accommodate up to 16. If you're traveling solo, you can join an existing group with available spots.
A journey just for you and the people you choose.
Private Tours
Enjoy an exclusive departure with your own travel companions, starting with just two people. You can request adjustments to dates, experiences, and services to create the trip you're imagining, depending on what the route allows.
Planning ahead gives us time to explore your options together and coordinate the details, especially if you'd like to include Machu Picchu.
If your trip includes Machu Picchu, booking early helps us find entrance tickets for your preferred date, circuit, and visiting time. We also check accommodations and other services before confirming your reservation. If you choose the Inca Trail, we'll also need to verify the availability of official permits.
If your trip doesn't include Machu Picchu, planning is usually simpler and more flexible, even if you're arriving in about a month.
Our Salkantay Departures Take a Break in February At Salkantay Trekking, we don't regularly operate this route during February as a precaution to protect our travelers. Heavy rainfall can affect the trails and increase the risk of landslides.
How Far in Advance Can I Request a New Departure Without Machu Picchu?
We can arrange a new departure for as few as two travelers with at least two weeks' notice, depending on availability. Tell us which route and date you have in mind, and we'll explore your options together.
This timeframe applies to arranging a new departure. If a group is already scheduled, we may be able to help you join with less notice.
Which Tours Can I Take Without Visiting Machu Picchu?
You can choose from single-day or multi-day hikes and cultural tours around Cusco.
Day Hikes
Humantay Lake
Rainbow Mountain
7 Lakes of Ausangate
Huchuy Qosqo
Waqrapukara
Pallay Punchu
Multi-Day Treks
Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass 2 Days
Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley 2 Days
Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain 3 or 4 Days
Classic Ausangate Trek 5 Days
Ausangate and Sibinacocha 7 Days
Huchuy Qosqo and Patabamba 2 Days
Day Tours
Cusco City Tour Half Day
Sacred Valley of the Incas 1 Day
Super Sacred Valley of the Incas 1 Day
Maras, Moray, and Salt Mines 1 Day
Qeswachaka Inca Bridge 1 Day
Cusco Walking Tour Half Day
Check the available dates for each tour, as some routes may be suspended due to seasonal or weather conditions.
Can I Join an Upcoming Departure That Includes Machu Picchu?
Yes, we can look into that possibility. Before confirming your spot, we'll need to check available places in the group, accommodations or campsites, Machu Picchu entrance tickets, and any train services required for the itinerary.
Share your travel dates with us, and we'll explain which options are available.
Does a Confirmed Departure Mean Machu Picchu Tickets Are Still Available?
Not necessarily. It means the trip is confirmed for travelers who have already booked. To add new travelers, we need to check entrance tickets and the other services included in the itinerary again.
Which Machu Picchu Circuit Will Be Included in My Reservation?
Our first choice is usually Circuit 2. If it's sold out, we'll check Circuit 3. If that isn't available either, we'll present the Circuit 1 options that are compatible with your itinerary.
Before confirming your reservation, we'll explain the proposed circuit and visiting time so you know what your visit will include.
If you have a specific circuit in mind, let us know from the start. We'll check its availability and how it can fit into your trip.
Can I Join a Group If I Already Have My Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket?
Yes, you can on many of our treks. Share the date, visiting time, and route or circuit shown on your ticket so we can check whether they match the itinerary.
We'll also need to verify the other services. On the Salkantay Trek, for example, this includes available spaces at our campsites. For the Inca Trail, a Machu Picchu entrance ticket alone isn't enough; you'll also need the corresponding official Inca Trail permit.
Before you book, we'll explain how your itinerary would work and what adjustments apply because you already have your entrance ticket.
Can I Customize My Trip with a Private Tour?
Yes. We can explore adjustments to dates, experiences, accommodations, and other services, depending on what's possible along the route.
The earlier you share your preferences, the more flexibility we'll have to organize your trip, especially if it includes Machu Picchu.
Can I Book a Day Tour the Day Before?
Yes, in some cases it's possible, as long as spots are available and we can confirm the necessary services.
To give us more time to organize your experience, we recommend contacting us at least two days in advance.
If your tour includes Machu Picchu, booking also depends on available entrance tickets and train seats, so it's best to plan further ahead.
Is Booking the Salkantay Trek Three Months in Advance Enough?
Booking three months ahead gives us more time to organize your trip, but it doesn't guarantee availability.
We usually have departures almost every day during our operating season. Even so, we still need to check availability at campsites, hotels, on trains, and especially for Machu Picchu entrance tickets.
If you already know your travel dates, get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can check the itinerary you're interested in.
What Do I Need to Book the Inca Trail?
In addition to an available spot in the group and the services included in your itinerary, you'll need an official permit for your entry date.
That's why, even if you see a confirmed departure, we still need to check whether permits are available for you.
What Happens If There's No Availability for My Preferred Date?
We'll help you explore nearby dates, other versions of the tour, or alternative routes that fit your plans.
Before you decide, we'll explain any changes to the itinerary, services, or your visit to Machu Picchu.
Can I Join a Group If I'm Traveling Solo?
Yes, as long as there's an available spot in a group you can join.
Tell us which route you're interested in and when you can travel. If you have any preferences about the group you'd like to share the experience with, feel free to mention them. We'll look for options that come as close as possible to what you're looking for.
Exceeding your expectations
There is only one thing we love more than meeting your needs: exceeding them. Tell us your preferred month and we will help you plan your trek.
Let us arrange everything for you properly. Contact us, and one of our travel specialists will provide you with everything you need to make this an unforgettable experience.