Trekking: Peru 2025

Join us in tracing the paths of ancient Incans in Peru!

From a mountain who’s seven colors inspired the palette people wear in the region to descending down into a glimpse of Martian terrain, you’ll experience a land that never stops giving breathtaking views.

Nomad Navigation will take you on a journey through Salkantay mountain passes and the Amazon jungle. You’ll see Machu Piccu from afar and up close while taking in the night sky in glass igloos and mountain side rooms. Coffee plantations in the Amazon will offer up a unique taste of Peru, and soaking up hot springs after a day of hiking will have you relaxed and ready to go on the next adventure.  

What You’ll Do

  • Day 1: Welcome to Cusco!

    Today it all begins!

    You’ll arrive to your hotel in Cusco with a complimentary shuttle and will have time to settle in or begin to explore the city!

    We will have a private class featuring two of Peru’s most famous culinary creations, the Pisco Sour and ceviche!

    After the class the night is yours to relax after a day of travel or to go out and enjoy the city. Your trip hosts will have recommendations or you can join them on a night out!

  • Day 2: Sacred Valley

    Today we take a journey back in time to the Sacred Valley. We begin the day taking ATVs to Moray where ancient agriculture fields dug into the mountain sides will be seen. From there we will continue on to over Maras to see the 3,000 pink salt pools that are still in use today from in Incas.

    Light lunch on the way back to Cusco will be provided. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend shopping or how you wish.

    That evening we will take on a food tour to experience Peruvian food from the locals.

  • Day 3: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley

    An early morning today will have us heading to Rainbow Mountain to take on your first high altitude adventure. You’ll get to explore for a little while once we reach the viewpoints before descending to the Red Valley and seeing vistas of blue lakes, green valleys, and red hills.

    A picnic is served for lunch to enjoy.

    After we return to Cusco, enjoy some freetime before we head to our pre-trek briefing.

    The evening is yours to prepare for the next day.

    Note: it is advised to not drink the night before going on the Salkantay Trip.

  • Day 4: Salkantay Trek

    Day 4: Salkantay Trek

    An early morning is in store today!

    At 4am we will begin our journey with a pickup in private vans equipped with cozy blankets so you can catch some extra zZz’s. After breakfast and some hiking, you will arrive at Sky Camp, a deluxe glass igloo that you will call home for the night.

    Our private chef will prepare lunch and you will have a time to relax before heading off to Humantay Lake, a jewel of the mountain range! Tea Time awaits you at the camp followed by a delicious dinner and a night spent watching the stars in the sky through your glass dome.

  • Day 5: Salkantay Trek

    A coca tea will greet you in the morning to your igloo as you prepare for the day ahead.

    While today is considered the most difficult on the trek, it does not run short on amazing experiences. We will embark on the “path of the 7 snakes” to the Salkantay Pass, the highest elevation of the trek. After lunch you will enter the cloud forest and see the terrain change from the Andes Mountains to the Amazon Jungle.

    The accommodation for the night is the Mountain Skyview campsite which features hot showers and uninterrupted views of the landscape.

  • Day 6: Salkantay Trek

    Another morning means another wake up tea delivered to your door!

    Today a trek through the Amazon rainforest lies ahead. Lush landscapes featuring waterfalls, orchids, and rivers will keep you in awe all day as a leisurely pace is taken.

    Once we reach our campsite for the night, the afternoon is yours to wander around before a visit to an organic coffee farm. There will also be a chance to visit avocado and orange plantations.

    Following this the hot springs at Cocalmayo are a short drive away and the night is spent in the Super Jungle Domes in the middle of the forest. Hot showers are available for you tonight to enjoy.

  • Day 7: Salkantay Trek

    Today is a day of history and the last true trekking day of the trip. You will merge with the world famous Inca Trail and arrive at Llactapata. You will learn about the site and mysteries of the ancient culture that built Llactapata. Shortly after leaving, you will come up on the first chance to see Machu Piccu on a clear day.

    Arriving in Hidroelectrica, you will catch a train to Aguas Calientes where dinner will be served at a restaurant and a stay at a premium hotel for the night to get some sleep before you head to Machu Piccu in the morning!

  • Day 8: Machu Piccu

    This morning we will catch a bus to the Incan citadel and take a two hour guided tour of circuit 2 at Machu Piccu.

    If you choose to add-on an additional mountain climb, you will leave for that experience following the guided tour.

    Lunch is on your own in Aguas Calientes before we take the train to Ollantaytambo. A private van will complete the journey back to Cusco.

    The night is yours to get dinner in Cusco and relax after the trek. Trip hosts will be glad to enjoy one last night exploring the city and enjoying local food and libations if you want to join!

  • Day 9: Departure Day

    Following breakfast your trip with Nomad Navigation comes to an end. You may store luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore or do some last minute shopping in Cusco. A shuttle to the airport will be arranged for you and you will say goodbye to your new friends and trip hosts until the next trip you all embark on together!

What You’ll Get

  • ✺ Accomodations

    Hotel stays in Cusco and Agua Calientes. Skycamp, Mountain Sky View, Super Jungle Dome luxury stays.

  • ✺Meals

    All meals are included except the following:

    ✺Lunch on Day 4 in Agua Calientes

    ✺Dinner on Day 3 in Cusco & Day 8 in Agua Calientes

    ✺Dinner on arrival night will be a private ceviche class. Acclimatizing to high altitude can cause a loss in appetite, so a light option has been chosen.

  • ✺ Salkantay Gear

    Sleeping bag, hiking poles, rain poncho, duffle bag for personal belongings on trek, dining accommodations.

  • ✺Transportation

    Shuttle to and from airport in Cusco, Vistadome train ticket, private transportation to and from treks, ATVs in Sacred Valley, bus ticket to Machu Piccu

  • ✺Support Staff

    Guide and private driver for Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain, Guide and assistant for Salkantay trek, private driver to and from Cusco, muleteers for Salkantay trek, chef and assistant for Salkantay trek.

  • ✺ Tours, Treks, & Classes

    Admission to Rainbow Mountain, Red Valley, Machu Piccu Circuit 2, Private Ceviche and Pisco Sour class, food tour in Cusco, Sacred Valley Tour including ancient salt mines, and Incan agriculture fields.

  • ✺ Luxury Items

    Tea Time each day of Salkantay trek, coffee plantation tour, Cocalmayo Hot Spring admission, wake up tea service on Salkantay trek, water provided on Salkantay trekking days, cloth snack bag, snacks for daily trekking.

  • ✺ Tips

    Tips for all support staff have been included in the cost of the trip.

  • ✺ Trip Hosts

    You will have access to and guidance from your Nomad Navigation team during the entirety of the trip. All logistics will be taken care of for you so you can just enjoy the trip.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • October 19-27, 2025. Most flights from the continental United States will be able to reach Peru within one day of travel. Flying into Lima and then transferring on a domestic flight to Cusco will be the best way to reach us!

  • There isn’t much! Tips for any meals not covered on the trip, flights, and travelers insurance are all at your own cost.

  • Absolutely! We’ve ensured that you can take part in any activity we have with dietary restrictions.

  • No. We believe strongly in anything that is included in your pay package should be universally enjoyed by everyone. For this reason we do not pay for alcohol and have those activities listed as add-ons so they are optional costs to trip participants. This trip does include one class that offers a mixology element to the experience, but it is not the sole focus.

  • Deposits are due by the absolute latest date of 6/15/2025, which is when the final payment is required. More importantly once this trip is full we will not be able to add anyone else.

  • We are taking 10 people on this trip! You’ll have 2 trip hosts with you as well. Making the total group number 12.

  • $3,273.91 with an $800 deposit.

    Final payment is due 6/15/2025.

  • The first 30 days of the trip launching will gave an early bird discount that takes $100 off of the trip. You’ll see this reflected on your deposit for the trip.

  • Absolutely! This trip is designed to be a great time whether you’ve traveled before or are in possession of a never before stamped passport. Trip hosts will always be with you and available so you are never navigating alone if you aren’t comfortable.

  • You will have the option to add on two summit climbs on Machu Piccu day.

    Huayna Piccu Mountain is available to climb for our thrill seekers! It will take 45 minutes to climb and features harrowing stairs and incredible 360 views of Machu Piccu. It is not advisable for anyone who has a fear of heights.

    Machu Piccu Mountain is an additional 1.5 hour climb that offers less steep stairs and less frightening views than Huayna Piccu Mountain.

    Both of these add-ons are due at the time of deposit as there are only so many people allowed on them per day and permits must be obtained. Please be sure to pick the appropriate summit when checking out.

  • We will never say yes or no to this! If you have no experience at higher altitude levels, talking to a physician about the need for medications is your best option.