This 5-day 4-night Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an excellent substitute for the Inca Trail — considered by most to be the best alternative route, and maybe even better!
This magnificent trail is perfect for adventurers who wish to become personally integrated in changing ecosystems from one day to the next. You will walk through sweeping, magical landscapes of a snowy mountain paradise to a tropical jungle where you will find a wide range of animals, medicinal plants and flower varieties. Witness with your own eyes a living but ancient culture in remote villages hardly ever seen by foreigners. End your trek at the famed Machu Picchu for an experience of a lifetime.
Let’s start exploring the mountains!
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Tent, Camping
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Salkantay, Cusco, Soraypampa, Ch
Salkantay, Cusco, Soraypampa, Chaullay, Santa Teresa, Aguas Calientes
Exactly the tour that I expected with this organization. No surprises, no disappointments, and worth the value you get. Always getan exceptional guide who is well-educated and enjoys his job.
AdventureActive and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa, Guest House
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cartagena, Santa Marta, Minca, T
Cartagena, Santa Marta, Minca, Taganga, Tayrona National Park
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You've seen it all over Instagram and TikTok, but now’s your chance to explore Colombia beyond the screen. This eight-day adventure through northern Colombia hits all the must-see spots and hidden gems you never knew you needed. Perfect for high-energy travellers craving a mix of nature, beach parties, and laid-back Caribbean vibes, this whirlwind itinerary has it all. Trek through the lush jungles of Tayrona National Park, cool off in hidden waterfall plunge pools near Minca, and feel the thrill where the Sierra Nevada Mountains meet the coast in Palomino. With stops in the vibrant cities of Cartagena and Santa Marta to bookend your trip, this epic journey checks all the boxes for an unforgettable time in a Colombian jungle paradise.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hostel, Hotel, Villa
Age Range
18-39 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cartagena, Santa Marta, Minca, P
Cartagena, Santa Marta, Minca, Palomino, Tayrona National Park
Join us on this wonderful guided, three-night program to enjoy the best of Tierra del Fuego Island, located in the southernmost city in the world: Ushuaia. Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park and navigate the Beagle Channel by boat. See Bird Island, Sea Lion Island and Les Eclareirs Lighthouse.
Take a trip to Lake Roca and Bahia Lapataia to enjoy the stunning beauty of this place. As an optional activity, there is the incredible Train of the End of the World (FAF), a must-do for travelers visiting this place for the first time.
Before its time to head back to civilization, we will take you to see the beautiful lakes of Fagnano and Escondido. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
Experience Peru in style on this 15-day adventure from coastal plains to mountaintop cities. Travelling through Lima, Puno, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes, you’ll explore dramatic Andean landscapes and learn about traditional cultures. Visit the iconic Machu Picchu – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World – and see the citadel from different angles on an optional One Day Inca Trail trek. Share a classic pachamanca meal with the locals in the highlands community of Huilloq. And spend time with the Uros people on their floating islands on Lake Titicaca. With a local leader by your side, you’ll go beneath the surface and come away with a deeper understanding of Peru and its people.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lima, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calie
Lima, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve, Nazca, Arequipa, Puno
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Be part of this ten-day, group tour that is the perfect combination of three amazing destinations in Argentina: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and El Calafate, a town near the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
Your journey starts from Buenos Aires, which you will discover during a city tour. Then, we will pick you up on arrival in Ushuaia. Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park and see Bahia Lapataia as well as Lake Roca among other highlights before returning to the city to enjoy a Beagle Channel navigation by boat. See Bird´s Island, Sea Lion´s Island and Les Eclareirs Lighthouse.
Head for El Calafate, home to the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentino Lake and Los Glaciares National Park. See Perito Moreno and explore Los Glaciares before its time to head home.
Please note that domestic flights and national park entrance fees are not included in the tour price. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Ushua
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Ushuaia, Buenos Aires, Ushuaia Blanca
Millenia of isolation from mankind has bred a fascinating diversity of plant, animal, and marine life among the Galápagos Islands. Discover these islands for yourself aboard our brand new catamaran, the Reina Silvia Voyager, equipped with luxurious amenities for a comfortable and convenient sailing during your eight days exploring the central and western Galápagos. Spot iguanas and flamingoes on the green and white-sand beaches of Punta Cormorant, witness abundant marine life while snorkelling in Punta Vicente Roca, and make friends with giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz. Exploring the Galápagos has never been so easy and inspiring.
Marine wildlifeBeach
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Quito, Puerto Ayora, Punta Cormo
Quito, Puerto Ayora, Punta Cormorant, Isabela Island, Isla Fernandina, Punta Vicente Roca, Puerto Egas, North Seymour Island
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This trip combines our most comprehensive adventure through Peru with an immersive experience on the Galapagos Islands to become a breathtaking 30-day tour through ancient cities and beautiful landscapes. Cruise deep into the Amazon and spend two nights in jungle lodges, stay with a local family on Lake Titicaca’s floating islands, explore Colca Canyon and reach the famed Inca city of Machu Picchu by trek or train. Just when you think it can’t get any more amazing, prepare to have your mind blown all over on the Galapagos Islands. Encounter colourful, bizarre and beautiful wildlife and traverse volcanic landscapes. Walk among giant tortoises, hike to the top of a volcano on Isla Isabela and fall in love with sea lions.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Lodge, Eco Lodge, Home-stay
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Quito, Lima, Puno, Cusco, Inca T
Quito, Lima, Puno, Cusco, Inca Trail, Amazon Jungle, Mt Pisco, Puerto Quito, Galapagos Islands, San Cristobal Island, Isla Isabela, Isla Santa Cruz, Arequipa, Chivay
See the sights of Santiago, enjoy wine tasting in Casablanca Valley and get up close with Eva Peron’s famous balcony in Buenos Aires—all on this immersive tour of South America. Step out with a Local Expert in Brazil for a stunning walk past the misty rainbows and thundering gravity of Iguassu Falls—with panoramic views of San Martin Island. In Rio de Janeiro, Enjoy an authentic lunch at a local churrascaria, a traditional Brazilian steakhouse and quintessential Brazilian experience. Across the border in Argentina, Buenos Aires beckons with a once in a lifetime choice to join South America’s Gaucho cowboys for a horseback ride through the rugged wilderness or a guided sojourn around the Estancia, to learn about cattle-raising and life on the ranch.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Santiago, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos
Santiago, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls National Park
Join us on this nine-day group tour to discover the historic and natural landmarks of Peru. Starting from Lima, this tour will take you to Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puno and Lake Titicaca before returning back to Lima.
Sample the delights of the Peruvian capital city of Lima. Walk on the cobblestone streets of Cusco and see the incredible landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Lose yourself among the ruins of Machu Picchu and travel to the spectacular Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. And see the Quechua people whose life sways to the rhythm of the quena and the charango. Discover their customs and traditions.
Please scroll down to the itinerary section for more details.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Home-stay
Age Range
6-70 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima, Puno
Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Aguas Calientes, Luquina
Join us on this six-day, group tour that is the perfect combination of two amazing destinations in Argentina: Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and El Calafate, a town near the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
We will pick you up on arrival in Ushuaia. Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park and see Bahia Lapataia as well as Lake Roca among other highlights before returning to the city to enjoy a Beagle Channel navigation by boat. See Bird´s Island, Sea Lion´s Island and Les Eclareirs Lighthouse.
Head for El Calafate, home to the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentino Lake and Los Glaciares National Park. See Perito Moreno and explore Los Glaciares before its time to head home.
Please note that domestic flights and national park entrance fees are not included in the tour price. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
National parks
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
11-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
El Calafate, Ushuaia, Patagonia
El Calafate, Ushuaia, Patagonia, Perito Moreno Glacier
Salkantay Trek is a popular alternative to the very-crowded classic Inca Trail. It offers more distance, more mountains, more scenery, and a wider variety of landscapes, but still concludes with a visit to the iconic city of Machu Picchu. As the route does not have as many regulations as the Inca Trail, this also means that it can provide a “back door” trek to Machu Picchu when Inca Trail permits are sold out. This new itinerary, Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu via Llaqtapata, includes the highlights of the other Salkantay trek, but avoids many of the areas that are becoming crowded with other trekkers.
This trip is fully-inclusive, including a guide, accommodation, meals and transportation.
Duration: 5 days/4 nights
Distance trekked: about 50km
Elevation: 1900-4600m
Difficulty: Moderate
Crowds: Moderate
Trekking and HikingMountains
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Visit South America and travel to the Galapagos Islands, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater, is the drawcard of the remote Galapagos Islands. Discover unique creatures, as well as the island's outstanding natural beauty, by foot, boat and bike. Back on the mainland, enjoy the delights of Peru – from the tough but rewarding Inca Trail to the joy of interacting with friendly locals and experiencing cities full of colour, energy and passion.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Lodge, Eco Lodge, Home-stay
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Quito, La Paz, Lima, Puerto Mald
Quito, La Paz, Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Amazon Lodge Tambopata, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail, San Cristobal Island, Puno, Isla Isabela, Isla Santa Cruz
This should be on everyone?s ?bucket list?. Each person from G Adventures was extraordinarily committed to ensuring travelers were well-supported. I learned so much and enjoyed both the physical challenges and the luxurious meals and accommodations. I will choose G Adventures again and again in the future.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers