Walking Adventure Tours & Trips in Machu Picchu
Explore a wide diversity of walking adventure tours through Machu Picchu. We have 29 adventures that vary from 2 days to 39 days. With the greatest number of departures in August, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best walking adventure Machu Picchu tours
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MelissaMachu Picchu travel expert at TourRadar
- Absolute Peru: Amazon Jungle & Machu Picchu by Train
- Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu - 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Inca Trail 2 days to Machu Picchu & Vistadome Train
- Cusco at a Glance, Private Tour
- Premium Peru (11 destinations)
- 18 to 35s Epic South America
- Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2D/1N
- Journeys: Treasures of Peru & Bolivia National Geographic
- Sacred Valley Discovery & Lodge Getaway 3D/2N
- Sacred Valley Lodge Getaway & Machu Picchu 4D/3N
Walk to storehouses above Ollantaytambo for panoramic views of the ancient ruins below, then climb the 200-step fortress. Take an early morning guided walk through Machu Picchu's UNESCO-listed terraces and temples, and see the Sapantiana staircase waterfall aqueduct during a colonial Cusco tour.
Duration 21 days Destinations Lima, Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, Ica, Nazca, Chauchilla, Arequipa, Chivay, Canon del ColcaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From $4,849
25% off- US$3,637
Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu - 3 Days / 2 Nights
“Both were fabulous. Coordination from the office was timely and flawless, the guides were so kind and knowledgeable.”
Jessica, traveled in June
Start in the Sacred Valley with Saqsaywaman's fortress and its massive 200-ton stone blocks, then check out the circular ruins at Puca Pucara and Tambomachay's water temple. Walk the KM104 trail to reach Machu Picchu's Sun Gate around 3-4pm when it's quieter, then tour the UNESCO citadel the next day.
Duration 3 days Destinations Cusco, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Alpaca Expeditions From
25% off- US$695
Duration 2 days Destinations Cusco, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Ultimate Trekking From
25% off- US$680
Walk the ancient Inca Trail to UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu and spend 4 hours touring the citadel with a private guide, checking out agricultural terraces and the Temple of the Sun. You'll also wander among the massive stone fortifications at Sacsayhuamán and see ritual sites at Qenqo.
Duration 3 days Destinations Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Portuguese, French, Spanish Operator LimaTours From $838
10% off- US$755
Duration 9 days Destinations Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Premium From $5,580
10% off- US$5,022
Duration 39 days Destinations Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Intrepid Travel From
10% off- US$7,390
Duration 2 days Destinations Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Winay Wayna, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, Huayna Picchu Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Crossover Peru From
10% off- US$620
Walk through the temples and terraces of UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu on a guided morning tour before taking the scenic train from Aguas Calientes back through the Sacred Valley. Trek the Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo and Pisac with local guides, then have traditional pachamanca dining in Urubamba. Stay overnight in Aguas Calientes to prepare for an early morning ascent to the 15th-century citadel.
Duration 16 days Destinations Lima, Cusco, Urubamba, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, CopacabanaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Operator National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures From $5,499
10% off- US$4,949
Duration 3 days Destinations Cusco, Sacred Valley, Chinchero, Urquillos, Moray, Maras, Lamay, Pisac, Ollantaytambo Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Bamba Travel From
10% off- US$732
Duration 4 days Destinations Cusco, Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Lamay, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Bamba Travel From
10% off- US$1,452
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Ruben is the most amazing guide. Knowledgeable, patient and kind. We r joyed every minute of our tour due to Ruben.
Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu - 3 Days / 2 Nights
