Machu Picchu
via the Inca Trail
Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail
Success & Reviews
Choosing the right operator can have a significant impact on your Machu Picchu experience. From guide leadership and acclimatization strategy to logistics, accommodations, and porter support, every detail matters. At Rugged Luxury Expeditions, we've designed our Machu Picchu program to provide a thoughtful, well-supported experience from arrival in Peru through the Sun Gate and beyond.
The reviews and stories below offer a firsthand look at what trekkers have experienced on the trail and why so many choose to adventure with Rugged Luxury Expeditions to the Lost City of the Incas.
“I think the key here is that you can go, push your limits, and enjoy the evening. You can have a glass of wine. You can have a massage. That doesn't make you soft. As a matter of fact, it's just a whole load nicer.”
— Mark W., USA
How is a Rugged Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail trek different from a standard trek?
Most trekkers endure the journey, arriving at the Sun Gates drained.
Ours arrive at Machu Picchu ready to experience it.
Luxury Hospitality: Gourmet Dining and Daily Recovery
Each night on the trail, enjoy chef-prepared meals, private tents with comfortable mattresses and proper cot beds, recovery massages, and hot showers. All of this to keep you at your best for the days ahead.
Cultural Connection: Traditional Peruvian Ceremony
Guided cultural tours through Cusco and the Sacred Valley set the stage before the trail begins, and a traditional Peruvian ceremony along the way connects the journey to centuries of Andean history.
Return in Style: Hiram Bingham Luxury Train
Trade the ordinary bus ride back for the legendary Hiram Bingham luxury train, with cocktails, live music, and a multi-course dinner as you retrace your route through the Sacred Valley on your way to Cusco.