This tour tops the ‘must-sees’ on any list, combining an in-depth look at the most dramatic archeological site in the world with some spectacularly scenic sights from a shimmering lake to the desolate high plateau to dramatic mountains.

Experience Peru and discover a wealth of different worlds, all with their own individual landscapes, sounds, colors and tastes; travel back in time to ancient civilizations and share the great cultural heritage of the Peruvian people. Peru, the richest country in the world, invites you to discover that being rich isn’t about having the most; it’s about experiencing the most unforgettable moments. These experiences begin on our journey to Peru, a place where the diversity and authenticity of the culture, nature and food hold the essence of life itself.

This lodge to lodge trekking experience will take you on a historic section of Inca trail through 15 different eco-systems, while you traverse a mountain pass over 15,000 feet, explore villages where locals still maintain age-old traditions and re-discover the mystical beauty of Machu Picchu, the crown jewel of the Inca Empire.

Every day on this Machu Picchu hiking trip with Adventure Women via the Salkantay Trail, you’ll be treated to visual splendor that will take your breath away; from the vibrancy of the greenery in the lower valleys, to the pristine elegance of the treeless slopes of the Peruvian Andes, and the stunning brilliance of glistening glaciers atop peaks that stand more than 20,000 feet high.

Have you ever walked among the canopy of the Amazon jungle? Or explored the intriguing archaeological site of Machu Picchu? Have you stargazed under the Andean night sky? This adventure will take you inside the culture and history of this fascinating region as we experience life here alongside the local people.