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Machu Picchu Treks

6th Jul - 13th Jul
Classic Inca Trail
7 SPACES OPEN
20th Jul - 27th Jul
Classic Inca Trail
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27th Jul - 3rd Aug
Classic Inca Trail
5 SPACES OPEN
3rd Aug - 12th Aug
Choquequirao Trek
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17th Aug - 24th Aug
Classic Inca Trail Trek
8 SPACES OPEN
24th Aug - 1st Sep
Salkantay Trek
6 SPACES OPEN
7th Sep - 14th Sep
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
21st Sep - 28th Sep
Classic Inca Trail Trek
8 SPACES OPEN
5th Oct - 12th Oct
Classic Inca Trail
2 SPACES OPEN
19th Oct - 26th Oct
Classic Inca Trail Trek
8 SPACES OPEN
2nd Nov - 9th Nov
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
5th Apr - 12th Apr
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
19th Apr - 26th Apr
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
3rd May - 10th May
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
17th May - 24th May
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
25th May - 3rd Jun
Choquequirao Trek
8 SPACES OPEN
7th Jun - 14th Jun
Classic Inca Trail Trek
8 SPACES OPEN
21st Jun - 28th Jun
Classic Inca Trail Trek
8 SPACES OPEN
28th Jun - 5th Jul
Classic Inca Trail Led by Ian Taylor
12 SPACES OPEN
12th Jul - 19th Jul
Classic Inca Trail Trek
8 SPACES OPEN
9th Aug - 16th Aug
Classic Inca Trail Trek
8 SPACES OPEN
6th Sep - 13th Sep
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
13th Sep - 20th Sep
Classic Inca Trail Trek
8 SPACES OPEN
20th Sep - 27th Sep
Classic Inca Trail Trek
8 SPACES OPEN
4th Oct - 13th Oct
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
8 SPACES OPEN
18th Oct - 25th Oct
Classic Inca Trail Trek
8 SPACES OPEN
8th Nov - 15th Nov
Classic Inca Trail Trek
8 SPACES OPEN
21st Mar - 28th Mar
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
11th Apr - 18th Apr
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
9th May - 16th May
Classic Inca trail
8 SPACES OPEN
23rd May - 30th May
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
6th Jun - 12th Jun
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
20th Jun - 27th Jun
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
4th Jul - 11th Jul
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
18th Jul - 25th Aug
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
8th Aug - 15th Aug
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
22nd Aug - 31st Aug
Salkantay Trek
10 SPACES OPEN
12th Sep - 19th Oct
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
3rd Oct - 10th Oct
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
17th Oct - 24th Oct
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN
7th Nov - 14th Nov
Classic Inca Trail
8 SPACES OPEN

Firstly, there is only one Inca trail that travels into Machu Picchu. After personally leading over 20 Machu Picchu treks on this famous Inca trail I can tell you there is only one way to hike the Inca Trail. The Classic 5 day itinerary is hands down the best way to experience this famous trail to Machu Pichu. The Inca trail is nothing short of amazing.

Secondly, this Inca trail gets booked up fast so book early, so learn more about Inca trail permits here. Finally Spend more time in Cusco and surrounding around so you can learn more about the Incan empire before embarking on the royal Inca Trail.

Inca Trail Permits

Learn more about permits and how you need to proceed.  Essentially 180 tourists per day along with 320 porters, guides and support staff are allowed onto the trail. Permits open for sales in October the year before your trip. Contact us for further information on our Machu Picchu treks.

Machu Picchu Treks

5 Compelling Reasons to Pick the Classic Inca Trail

There are lost of reasons that you should pick the classic Inca trail itinerary. Here are 5 compelling reasons to pick the classic Itinerary for your trek to Machu Picchu. Firstly, the main reason to pick the classic 5 day Inca trail itinerary is to have more time on the trail. Most 4 day itineraries race the trail and miss all the good stuff. Learn more here.

Secondly, you will stay in better campsites and see less people on the trail. Finally arriving into Machu Picchu at 4:30pm for the magical view of Machu Picchu, is much better than standing in a line of people at 4am in the morning waiting for the gate to open and hike into Machu Picchu and back in Cusco that evening. Do not rush this trek, pick the 5 day classic itinerary.

Machu Picchu treks

20 Reasons to Pick Ian Taylor Trekking

With over 15 years experience of leading trips on this historic trail, we have developed the itinerary and team to make your trip to Machu Picchu a success. Our favorite itinerary is the Classic 5 Day Trek.  This trek gives our clients a chance to follow this unique trail with less people around!  GET IN TOUCH today to talk to one of our expert staff, who have personally completed the trail many times. Here are 20 reasons to pick us for your Inca Trial trek.

Looking back to the Dead Women's Pass

See Less People on Your Inca Trail Trek

If you want to see less people on the trail, you need to chose our 5 day classic itinerary you will sleep in the best campsite, have more time on the trail, see all the Incan sites and get two visits to Machu Picchu. After making this journey over 10 times I can high recommend our 5 day itinerary. Trekking the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the world’s most spectacular treks.

We have a quality service throughout the trek with comfortable seating, tents, excellent food and highly experienced guides.  You will see first hand the ingenuity of the Incas, meet amazing local people and experience the Andes as the Incas left them hundreds of years ago. Remember you need to book at least 6 months in advance.  Read some REVIEWS from our trips.

Trek the Inca trail to Machu Picchu

Pick our 6 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

You might consider adding extra days and trek in via the Salkantay route this in also a great option and is rated in the top 5 treks in the world. Trek the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu. This alternative trek to Machu Picchu still covers most of the traditional route walking into Machu Picchu.  You still need to book 6 months in advance for this Salkantay trek and start planning early.

Trek the Inca trail to Machu Picchu

Getting the Most out of Your Inca Trail Trek

If you want to soak up as much culture as possible and learn more about the Inca’s and what they achieved in this region of Peru, you need to join our 5 day classic trek to Machu Picchu. This spiritual journey will give you more time on this magical trail. Here are 5 reasons to pick the 5 day Classic itinerary.

Trekking into Machu Picchu is truly a special moment to cherish. This trekking experience deep in the Peruvian Andes gives you insight into how intuitive and resourceful the Inca people were. These true mountain tribes were genuinely remarkable people, completing the entire Inca Trail in one day.

Here are 20 reasons to pick us for your Inca Trail Trek.  On the Inca trail 5 day trek to Machu Picchu, we will be following the traditional Inca Trail in one of the world’s most unique and famous trekking trails.

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