Trek planning guides
Plan your Machu Picchu trek with the people who guide it
Straight answers from our team in Cusco — no fluff, no resellers. Permits, difficulty, altitude and which trek suits you.
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Inca Trail vs Salkantay vs Lares: Which Machu Picchu Trek Is Best?
Honest comparison of the Inca Trail, Salkantay and Lares treks from a local Cusco operator: altitude, difficulty, permits, scenery, crowds, comfort and price.
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Inca Trail Permits 2027: How and When to Book
How Inca Trail permits work in 2027: daily limits, why they sell out, how far ahead to book, passport rules, the February closure and what to do if your date is full.
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How Difficult Is the Inca Trail? Altitude, Fitness and Training
An honest, day-by-day look at how hard the Classic Inca Trail is: Dead Woman's Pass at 4,215 m, the stairs, altitude in Cusco, and how to train and acclimatize.
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