Why Inca Outdoors
We live where we guide
Inca Outdoors is a trekking company from Cusco, built around one idea: the mountains are best shared in small groups, by people who call them home.
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Trekking specialists in Cusco
Peru hiking tours and treks from Cusco
Treks to Machu Picchu, high lakes and painted mountains. Small groups, local guides and every detail arranged from Cusco.
- Small groups
- Local guides
- Real mountain cooking
- Everything arranged
Why Inca Outdoors
A trekking company, not a reseller
We run our own departures with our own crew. That's how we keep groups small and standards consistent on every trip.
Small groups
Fewer people on the trail means a pace that suits you and a guide who knows your name.
Local guides
Our guides grew up in these valleys. They speak English, know the routes in every season and carry oxygen and first aid.
Real mountain cooking
Hot, fresh meals prepared at camp by our own cooks, with vegetarian and other diets accommodated if you let us know in advance.
Everything arranged
Permits, tickets, trains, transfers and camp equipment are booked and checked before you arrive.
5,036 mHighest pointRainbow Mountain Tour
18trips
Destinations
Where we walk
- 01
Inca Trail
3 trips
The original Inca road to Machu Picchu, in four days of camping, two days with a hotel night or a private luxury trek.
- 02
Salkantay Treks
3 trips
A 4,630 m glacier pass, cloud forest and nights in domes on the way to Machu Picchu.
- 03
Choquequirao
1 trip
Four days across the Apurimac canyon to an Inca city with no road, no train and almost no visitors.
- 04
Machu Picchu
6 trips
Machu Picchu by train, in one to three days, with tickets and a guide arranged.
- 05
Day Hikes
5 trips
High lakes and painted mountains, all within a day trip of Cusco.
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Luxury Tours
5 trips
Private luxury treks and Machu Picchu journeys, with glamping camps, handpicked hotels and panoramic trains.
Multi day treks
Routes that end at a lost city
Cross a 4,600 m pass, sleep under the stars and walk into Machu Picchu or Choquequirao on your own two feet.
Salkantay Trek 4 Days
The fastest way over the Salkantay Pass, with two nights in sky domes.From $300
Classic Inca Trail 4 Days
The original stone road of the Incas, ending at the Sun Gate at first light.From $750
Short Inca Trail 2 Days
The last 12 km of the Inca road, the Sun Gate on foot and a hotel bed at night.From $490
Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
Down and up the Apurimac canyon to an Inca city that almost nobody visits.From $270Day hikes
One day, one unforgettable summit
Short on time? These hikes leave Cusco before dawn and bring you back by evening.
Rainbow Mountain Tour
Vinicunca above 5,000 m, with the Red Valley as an optional way down.From $25
Humantay Lake Tour
A short, steep climb to a turquoise lake under a hanging glacier.From $25
Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain
Three colored mountains and a stone forest on an easy, quiet trail.From $30
Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike
A loop past seven glacial lakes below Cusco's sacred peak, with hot springs to finish.From $30
Pallay Punchu
The colored mountain with a jagged ridge, a lake below it and almost nobody on the trail.From $40
Machu Picchu by train
Machu Picchu without the trek
Train, tickets, guide and hotel booked for you, in one, two or three days.
Machu Picchu Day Trip
Cusco to the citadel and back in one well timed day, with no trekking required.
Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Chinchero, Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo on the way to a morning at the citadel.
Machu Picchu Private 3 Days
Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with your own guide, vehicle and schedule.
Our team
The people behind your trip
Jorge Suyo
Director and trekking guideJorge leads Inca Outdoors and still walks the trails with our groups.
Ronald Quispe
ReservationsRonald answers your messages and books the permits, tickets and trains for your dates.
Amanda Apaza
AccountingAmanda keeps payments and invoices clear, so every booking is in order.
How it works
Three steps to the trailhead
Tell us your dates
Send the form or a WhatsApp message with the trip you're interested in, your dates and the size of your group.
We confirm the details
We check permits, tickets and trains for your dates and send you a clear summary with the final price.
Meet us in Cusco
Your guide briefs you the evening before departure. From there, we take care of the rest.
Before you go
Questions travelers ask us
How many days should I spend in Cusco before a trek?
At least two. Cusco sits at 3,400 m and your body needs time to adapt before you climb higher. Easy days in the city and the Sacred Valley are the best preparation.
When is the best time to visit?
May to October is the dry season, with clear skies and cold nights. November to April is greener and quieter, with rain most afternoons. The Inca Trail closes every February.
Do I need to be very fit?
It depends on the route. Every trip on this site is graded from easy to challenging. If you walk regularly and have acclimatized, the moderate routes are well within reach.
How do I book?
Send us an inquiry with your dates. Once we confirm availability, we'll explain the deposit and the documents we need, such as your passport details for permits and tickets.