Peru: Ancient Trails to Machu Picchu
Condors, sacred mountains, and the Inca Trail — privately guided from Cusco to the Sun Gate.
How We Do Peru
Private Peru EcoCamp glamping on the Salkantay Trail
One-day Inca Trail with Sun Gate arrival
Expert Andean guides and gourmet altitude dining
Hand-picked routes that avoid the crowds
Private guides, porters and gourmet mountain dining
Helicopter access and luxury lodges at altitude
Adventure International brings the Inca world to life through one private journey — high-altitude trekking on the Salkantay Trail, two luxury EcoCamps, stand-up paddleboarding on a highland lake, mountain biking to a weaving village, and a walk along the Inca Trail to the Sun Gate of Machu Picchu. Every element is privately arranged, from expert Andean guides to gourmet dining at altitude.
Plan Your Peru JourneyCusco to Machu Picchu
Cusco
Privately met and transferred to your hotel in the bohemian San Blas district. A welcome drink and private briefing set up the days ahead, near Plaza de Armas — where 30,000 km of ancient Inca pathways once converged.
The Stone City
Walk the immense walls of Sacsayhuamán and the ceremonial site of Qenqo, then follow an old Inca road through San Blas to the main square.
Condors to Pincopata
Drive the Limatambo Valley to the condor viewpoint at Chonta, watching Andean condors soar above the Apurímac Canyon. Continue to Pincopata EcoCamp for a three-course dinner of Peruvian cuisine.
Tilca & Choquechurco
Hike through farms and native Polylepis forest to the sacred site of Tilca, then on to the rarely visited ruins of Choquechurco beneath the snowy Salkantay.
Salkantay Pass or Humantay Lake
Choose the 4,664 m Salkantay Pass or the turquoise Humantay Lake at 4,298 m. Both end with dinner and stargazing around the campfire.
The Sacred Valley
Moray's circular terraces, a traditional lunch with the Misminay community, and the pre-Inca salt pans of Maras, still harvested by hand by local families.
SUP, Bikes & Chinchero
Paddleboard on the calm waters of Huaypo Lake at 3,400 m, then bike through patchwork fields to Chinchero, where master weavers teach backstrap loom and natural-dye techniques.
The Inca Trail to the Sun Gate
Board the train to Km 104 and walk the one-day Inca Trail through cloud forest to the Sun Gate — the original entrance to Machu Picchu. Descend to Aguas Calientes for the night.
Machu Picchu
A private walking tour of the citadel, an optional climb of Huayna Picchu, lunch at Sanctuary Lodge, and the Vistadome train back to Cusco.
Two private, sustainable camps along the Salkantay Trail — the support system for the trek, not the reason for it. Each dome is 28 m² with a private bathroom, wood-burning stove, and premium bedding. Dining is matched to altitude, with organic produce from the camp gardens and solar power throughout.
Pincopata
2,850 m / 9,348 ftTen minutes from Mollepata — green lawns, local flowers, and a fire pit for stargazing.
Soray
3,883 m / 12,737 ftA 45-minute drive from Pincopata, beneath the Humantay and Salkantay mountains — a cooler, higher ecosystem.
28 m² · 300 ft²
King or twin beds, private bathroom, wood-burning stove.
More Than a Walk
The journey is more than a walk to Machu Picchu — and lighter on the land than most.
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Glide across the calm waters of Huaypo Lake at 3,400 m, surrounded by snow-capped Andean peaks.
Mountain Biking
A scenic ride through patchwork fields and farming villages to the weaving community of Chinchero.
A Lighter Footprint
Solar and water-turbine power, filtered drinkable water, closed-loop waste, and organic kitchen gardens.
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Accommodations
Antigua Casona San Blas
Colonial architecture in Cusco’s San Blas district — hand-carved furniture, a courtyard, yoga studio, and spa.
Peru EcoCamp
Luxury glamping domes at Pincopata and Soray, with private bathrooms, wood-burning stoves, and dining at altitude.
Las Qolqas Eco Resort
Tented retreat in Ollantaytambo with mountain views, onsen, and sauna, steps from Sacred Valley sites.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
An Andean village of whitewashed casitas in 12 acres of cloud forest, with 214 bird species and a native orchid collection.
Journey Line
Follow the path from start to finish — each stop along your adventure.
Designed Around You
This is an example, not a fixed package. Every element can be adjusted to how you want to experience Peru.
Your Peru Story Starts Here
From the condors of Chonta to the citadel of Machu Picchu, we will design a private journey shaped around how you want to experience the Inca world.