The quieter road to Machu Picchu | Journal

Follow the hidden valleys of Salkantay

Discover a lesser-known route to Machu Picchu through remote valleys and traditional Andean communities.

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Ride the high country of Cusco

Horseback days above the valley, with optional llama encounters and a Pachamama offering at the close of the trail.

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Into the forests of Madre de Dios

Quiet river days in Peru’s southern Amazon — wildlife, canopy, and lodges set back from the crowd.

Explore the jungle