Inca Trail Trek
Activity Level:
Challenging
Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu + Vistadome Train Experience 4D, 3N Group Hiking Tour
Experience the famous Inca Trail for 4 amazing days, and pass through the Sun Gate for that first magical sighting of Machu Picchu! This itinerary is the perfect combination of history and beauty: visiting…
Duration:
4 Days / 3 Nights
Group Size:
Minimum 2 people
Rated Tour
Price, From
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$835
per person
Amazing guides Saul and Raymundo
We completed the 5-day Salkantay Trek with Alpaca Expeditions, and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. A huge part of what made this trek so special were our guides, Saul and Raymundo.
Saul was incredibly professional and exceptionally well organized. His knowledge about the trek, the region, history, and nature was impressive, and we always felt that we could completely rely on him. Everything was handled smoothly and professionally, which allowed us to simply enjoy the experience and focus on the trek. At the same time, Saul was very flexible and adapted wonderfully to the needs and dynamics of our group. He always found the right balance between keeping everything well organized and responding to individual situations. His great sense of humor also contributed so much to the atmosphere — he created a relaxed, motivated, and genuinely fun spirit throughout the entire journey.
Raymundo was equally wonderful in his own unique way. He was incredibly attentive, supportive, motivating, friendly, and reliable. He had a remarkable ability to give the group space while still providing guidance and orientation whenever it was needed. His warm-hearted personality really stood out and made everyone feel comfortable and cared for. We were especially impressed by his endurance, positivity, and constant encouragement throughout the trek.
Together, Saul and Raymundo made an excellent team. They complemented each other perfectly and created an experience that felt not only professionally organized and safe but also personal, warm, motivating, and full of laughter.
Mads and Julia
You must do this trip!
This was a fantastic experience. I would recommend the tour and our tour guide Jose Santoz was brilliant - passionate and informative.
Salkantay with Hans and Wilfredo
I can’t say enough good things about the Salkantay Trek experience I had with Alpaca!
Our guide Hans was knowledgeable, kind, encouraging, and wise - he made sure that every member of the team had a great experience, that we all knew what to expect, and that we were set up for success. He had a sharp eye for flowers, plants, and birds alongside the trail which really added to the experience - I felt like he was showing me his home rather than leading me along a trail. Hans also went out of his way to help others on the trail that were not part of our group. He is a great representative for Alpaca and for Peru.
Our chef Wilfredo took equally good care of us! He exceeded our expectations in food quality, variety, taste, and presentation - we found ourselves pulling out our phones to take pictures at every meal! I did not need to bring any snacks or supplements of my own for the trail - we were very well-fed at breakfast, lunch, tea time, and dinner. He even made us a cake and a tabletop s’mores experience — very impressive. Wilfredo’s meals were all restaurant-quality and he would do just fine as a chef at a restaurant in Cusco.
Highly recommended!
Amazing adjusted trek during Inca Trail Closure
My wife and father-in-law and I were initially booked to do the 4-day, 3-night Inca Trail in early September. However, due to severe weather, the majority of the trail was closed during our scheduled trip. I felt the communication around alternative options was very clear from Alpaca, and they were able to put together a plan that was still the same length of time, included the part of the trail that was open, and included an additional amazing ruin.
The trek itself was beautiful and very well organized. The porters were truly amazing and the food was delicious especially for being cooked on the trail. Camping is camping, and if I had one suggestion it would be to update some of that equipment as our tent both nights had zipper issues.
However what truly made this experience unforgettable were our guides Ivan and Carlos, particularly Ivan. He was extremely knowledgeable and able to answer any and all questions our group had. Both guides were very attentive with the varying needs of our group. The tour we had in Machu Picchu on the final day was spectacular, we learned so much and really felt we got to enjoy the ruin we’d worked so hard to hike to. Shoutout to our group which was also amazing, we definitely lucked out.
Overall everything was 5/5 stars but especially the guides, would really give them 10 stars if possible! We would highly recommend booking with Alapaca.
Great Group Trip - Salkantay
We loved our 5D4N Salkantay trek! Our guides Samanez & Reynaldo were so earnest to ensure our group was excited, confident, and felt safe every step of the way. You can tell the Alpaca crew really wants the group to have a great experience - it makes the journey feel so personal. We learned so much about the local culture & the natural world while trekking, and had many novel experiences. While the alpaca crew can’t control the weather, we were super lucky to have great weather for most of the trip and when we didn’t, we were prepared properly. The guides were accommodating to the group’s various speeds/ interests as well. We did not want to leave the beautiful Andes - the journey is the destination! We are grateful for the experience, the whole team (guides, chefs, porters, office crew, etc.) and hope to return someday for another trek.