J O I N  U S  F O R  M A C H U   P I C C H U !!!

We are going back for a second time! Don't miss your chance to come with us!! Cross this magical place off your bucket list and join us for an incredible adventure to one the New 7 Wonders of the World - Machu Picchu!!

Our trip begins with two days exploring America's oldest living city, Cusco allowing. you to acclimate to the altitude before our trek begins. Spend time exploring the city's history, indulging in delicious local dishes, meander through shops. local markets and more. After a couple days exploring this beautiful city, we'll set out on our 5 day journey along the Salkantay Trek ending at magnificent Machu Picchu.

The Salkantay Trek is a fully supported 40 mile journey less traveled than its counterpart the Inca Trail. Not only will you encounter rampant beauty along the way, but because it is more rugged and remote, the Salkantay Trek is significantly less populated than the Inca Trail. Day by day you will travel through changing ecosystems and scenery: from sweeping, magical landscapes and snowy mountains to a tropical jungle paradise. Along the way, you will see a wide variety of wildlife, medicinal plants, and flower lol varieties. Witness, with your own eyes, a living, and ancient, culture in remote villages hardly ever visited by foreigners!

After an incredible journey to Machu Picchu, your final evening will be spent in a Cusco hotel to relax before you depart!

Additional Machu Picchu Permits - Huayna Picchu or Huchuy Picchu

Beginning in 2023, the government put a new permit system into place limiting the amount of time and places within the site that guests are allowed to visit. For each circuit there is a designated path that every permit holder is required to follow and you are not allowed to backtrack through the circuit once you have completed it.

On the trip, you will complete Circuit 2 with your trekking guides. The tour will begin at 6 am in the morning, leaving Augas Calientes very early to catch one of first buses up to the site to try and beat the crowds. The guided tour takes an average time of 2.5 hours to complete and 3 hours is the maximum time allowed on this circuit. 

Once the circuit tour ends, you will not be able to retrace your steps on the circuit or reenter Machu Picchu. At this time, you have the option to return to Aguas Calientes with the trekking guides where you will have 4-5 hours to explore town, enjoy lunch, shop, etc. before leaving on the 2:55 train/bus to Cusco.

IF YOU WISH FOR MORE TIME TO EXPLORE MACHU PICCHU there are a couple options available which will require you to buy an additional permit. This is not guided hike and you will be responsible to hike it on your own and return to Aguas Calientes on the bus in order to make your train and bus transfer back to Cusco.

PLEASE NOTE - ALL PERMIT REQUESTS are based on a first come, first serve basis. There are limited permits offered each day for this hike so we can not guarantee a spot. If you are not issued a permit at the time of booking, you will be refunded for your payment. 

Rainbow Mountain Extension -May 24th - 26th

Join us for this 3 day/2 night extension where you will have a free day to explore the city, learn about the local cuisine with a hands-on cooking class, and explore Rainbow Mountain on ATVs!

Activity Level - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

Due to her high altitude and steep slopes, you will need a reasonable level of fitness to complete the Salkantay Trek. But that should not be a barrier! The most important thing is to be well-acclimated to the altitude. The highest point you will reach on the trek is 15255 ft /4650 m. We will spend the recommended two days in Cusco to acclimate before the journey. This is a women's only trip.

This is a women's only trip. You can find the full trip itinerary, terms of service, etc. here: https://www.womenwhoexplore.com/adventure-travel