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Peru: The Inca Trail & Machu Picchu

Our most popular gay hike navigates the ancient Inca Trail to Machu Picchu!

Transport yourself from Peru’s bustling colonial capital, through the charm and history of Cuzco, into the stunning Sacred Valley, and along the epic Inca Trail before arriving at UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu. There may be trekking involved, but we certainly won’t rough it. This all-gay hike features 3- and 4-star properties en route, and a few nights of ‘supported camping’ with guides, porters and cooks pampering our tender souls.

PLEASE NOTE: Inca Trail Permits typically sell out 3-6 months in advance—and beyond our control—so book ASAP. This trip is subject to special booking conditions. Please click here for more details.


Quick Facts

  • Who's it for? Gay men, friends and family
  • Countries visited: Peru
  • Duration: 8 Nights/9 Days
  • Starts in: Lima, Peru
  • Ends in: Cusco, Peru
  • Group size: Min 4; max 16
  • Accommodations: 4-Star+ Hotels, Camping
  • Physical Rating: 4/5
  • Theme: Active
  • Activities: Camping, Hiking, UNESCO Site Visit, Wildlife

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Traverse the ancient Inca Trail en route to glorious Machu Picchu
  • Reach an altitude of nearly 4,200m/14,000ft at Dead Woman’s Pass
  • Watch the sunrise on the snow-capped Andes Mountains
  • Meander through ancient Incan ruins
  • Admire Machu Picchu through the renowned Sun Gate
  • Wander the atmospheric streets of Cusco
  • Marvel over the might of the Inca empire in the Sacred Valley
  • Become versed in the fusion of Incan and Spanish colonial architecture
  • See how locals live in the countryside
  • Explore Barranco and Miraflores, Lima’s trendiest neighbourhoods
  • Ride the 360​° Machu Picchu Train which offers a scenic journey to Ollantaytambo

DATES AND PRICES

2024
June 1-9, 2024 (From $3,995 USD)
CLOSED
  • Tour Prices - All tour prices are in USD and based on double/twin occupancy
    • Tour Price: $3,995.00 per person
  • Single Supplement (Optional) - All single supplement prices are in USD and additional to the tour price
    • Single Supplement: $750.00 per person
  • Payment Terms: 25% Non-Refundable Deposit - Balance due 90 Days prior to trip (Inca Trail)
  • Guides and Hosts for this trip: Ale
October 5-13, 2024 (From $3,995 USD)
OPEN
  • Tour Prices - All tour prices are in USD and based on double/twin occupancy
    • Tour Price: $3,995.00 per person
  • Single Supplement (Optional) - All single supplement prices are in USD and additional to the tour price
    • Single Supplement: $750.00 per person
  • Payment Terms: 25% Non-Refundable Deposit - Balance due 90 Days prior to trip (Inca Trail)
  • Guides and Hosts for this trip: Ale
2025
May. 31 - Jun. 8, 2025 (From $4,395 USD)
OPEN
  • Tour Prices - All tour prices are in USD and based on double/twin occupancy
    • Tour Price: $4,395.00 per person
  • Single Supplement (Optional) - All single supplement prices are in USD and additional to the tour price
    • Single Supplement: $1,345.00 per person
  • Payment Terms: 25% Non-Refundable Deposit - Balance due 90 Days prior to trip (Inca Trail)
  • Guides and Hosts for this trip: Ale
October 4-12, 2025 (From $4,395 USD)
OPEN
  • Tour Prices - All tour prices are in USD and based on double/twin occupancy
    • Tour Price: $4,395.00 per person
  • Single Supplement (Optional) - All single supplement prices are in USD and additional to the tour price
    • Single Supplement: $1,345.00 per person
  • Payment Terms: 25% Non-Refundable Deposit - Balance due 90 Days prior to trip (Inca Trail)
  • Guides and Hosts for this trip: Ale
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ITINERARY

Day 1 Lima

Hola! Welcome to Lima. Our adventure kicks off at 2PM with an important Group Meeting. You’ll meet your Group Leader, and fellow Out Adventures travellers, to talk about our upcoming adventure. We’ll then head for the trendy historic neighbourhood of Barranco for a walking tour that explores the streets lined with traditional casonas (colonial-style houses). This charming area is also home to many artists, musicians, and writers. We’ll also make some stops in trendy Miraflores, taking in the seaside views along the “Malecon”, a six-mile strip of parks, gardens and green space along the cliffs overlooking the sea. Later in the evening we’ll reconvene for our included welcome dinner to sample the finest delicacies of this foodie capital. 

Day 2 Cusco

Today we rise bright and early for a flight to South America’s oldest continually-inhabited city, Cusco (also spelled Cuzco). After checking in to our centrally located boutique hotel, we’ll discover the Moon Temple and enjoy a picnic lunch. Then we’ll transfer back to the city-centre for an orientation walk, including a visit to the hyper-local San Pedro market. Later today, we’ll have a mandatory briefing regarding our upcoming gay hike. The evening is free, with an option to head for dinner as a group.

Please note: Today’s flight is not included in the cost of the tour. Please see Important Information for a special note on purchasing domestic airfare.

Day 3 Sacred Valley/Urubamba

This morning we’ll travel to the Sacred Valley. This lush, fertile land is the primary food source for those living in the high Andes Mountains. We’ll stop by a farming community, then head to our quaint hotel in Urubamba just on the outskirts of Ollantaytambo, a geometrically-perfect town famous for the huge terraces that guard the ancient temple overlooking the valley. For dinner we’ll enjoy an incredible included meal. Rest well tonight, because our hike begins tomorrow.

Day 4 Inca Trail

Today we travel by minivan to a starting altitude of 2,850m/9,350ft, where we’ll be met by our esteemed crew of porters, cooks and guides. For the first day of our hike we’ll tackle an uphill trek to our campsite, which sits at an altitude of over 3,300m/10,800ft. There will be other groups at camp, but we’ve arranged our own dining and washroom tents. En route we’ll see the ruins of Llactapata, burnt to the ground by the last Inca emperor, to discourage Spanish pursuit down the trail.

Day 5 Inca Trail

This is the most challenging day of our trek. We’ll ascend a long, steep path to our apex—Dead Woman’s Pass—at a height of 4,200m/13,779ft. We’ll then descend to the Pacaymayo Valley at 3,650m/12,000ft, before another climb to Runkuracay Pass at 3,980m/13,000ft. From here, we can enjoy views of the snow-capped Cordillera Vilcabamba, before our final descent of the day to the ruins of Sayacmarca. At last, ready for rest, we’ll arrive at our campsite at 3,620m/11,900ft.

Day 6 Inca Trail

For our hike’s last full day, we’ll continue over the third pass, then eventually encounter the enigmatic ruins of Phuyupatamarca—the ‘Town above the Clouds’—at 3,850m/12,630ft. From here, we’ll descend along the famed Inca steps to our final camp by the Wiñay Wayna (‘Forever Young’) archaeological site at 2,750m/9,022ft. We may even pop some bubbly to celebrate our trek thus far.

Day 7 Machu Picchu/Cusco

Today we’ll rise early and hike towards the Sun Gate and Inka Bridge. You’ll have roughly an hour to explore this fascinating part of Machu Picchu on your own. After taking sufficient selfies, we’ll reconvene for a unique two-hour private guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site itself. Please note: as of July 2018, no one is allowed to explore Machu Picchu on their own. Then it’s off to the town of Aguas Calientes for an optional lunch. Finally, we’ll hop aboard the charming 360​​° Machu Picchu Train to Ollantaytambo, where a private transfer will return us to Cusco. The evening is free for some well-earned rest and relaxation.

Day 8 Cusco

This morning you’ll have the option to visit the archaeological sites of Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo and Tambomachay via private transport (price will depend on number of participants). While these sites may not be as mesmerizing as Machu Picchu, they remain historically significant, and are worth a visit. This evening we’ll gather one last time, at a gay-welcoming restaurant, to share some fond memories over our Farewell Dinner.

Day 9 Cusco/Departure

There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart at your leisure.


GUIDES AND HOSTS

Ale
PERU GROUP LEADER

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Arrival & departure transfers to/from Out Adventures’ joining/finishing point hotel
  • Group leader from beginning to end of tour
  • 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
  • Lima orientation walking tour
  • Cuzco orientation walk
  • Visit to a community in the Sacred Valley
  • Bottled water available on all busses
  • Inca Trail Permit
  • 4-day, all-inclusive, fully supported Inca Trail hike
  • Private, guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • Train trip between Aguas Calientes and Ollantaytambo aboard the Vistadome train
  • Gratuities for Inca Trail Crew
  • Gratuities for drivers, day/city guides, hotel porterage and included meals
  • A $50 USD Rainbow Railroad donation to help resettle LGBTQ+ refugees. Read more here.

WHAT ISN’T INCLUDED?

  • Gear rentals for sleeping bag, hiking poles
  • International airfare and domestic airfare (details will be provided when the official Trip Guarantee is sent to group)
  • Meals & Activities not mentioned
  • Gratuities for Group Leader ($45-$90 USD)
  • Travel insurance is mandatory for all travellers. Click here for more details.
  • COVID-19 rapid tests, or any expenses related to a guest contracting COVID-19. Click here for more details

LGBT INFO FOR Peru

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

What to bring, visa information, required
vaccinations, travel insurance and more.
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EXAMPLES OF ACCOMMODATIONS

Lima
Manto Hotel
Deluxe Room
Inca Trail
Camping
Tent Exterior
Inca Trail
Camping
Tent Interior
Inca Trail
Camping
Dining Tent
Inca Trail
Camping
Toilet Tent
Inca Trail
Camping
Hiking Dinner Example
Inca Trail
Camping
Hiking Dinner Example
Inca Trail
Camping
Hiking Dinner Example
Cusco
Antigua Casona San Blas [2024 Departures]
Traditional Room
Cusco
Antigua Casona San Blas [2024 Departures]
Terrace
Cusco
Casa Andina Premium Hotel [2025 Departures]
Exterior
Cusco
Casa Andina Premium Hotel [2025 Departures]
Courtyard
Cusco
Casa Andina Premium Hotel [2025 Departures]
Superior Room
Cusco
Casa Andina Premium Hotel [2025 Departures]
Superior Room
Ollantaytambo
Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
Exterior
Ollantaytambo
Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
Common Room
Ollantaytambo
Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
Superior Deluxe Room


Reviews

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Marc M

The Inca trail was an incredible experience.
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I had such a great time with the Group and Ale. Group was super friendly and Ale was amazing, funny and such a fantastic guide and person. The Inca trail was an incredible experience. Overall the trip was great and highly recommended. 

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Brian Y

The trail was challenging, but the stunning vistas, incredible Inca ruins and diverse flora and fauna made it worthwhile.
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Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu lived up to all of my expectations. The trail was challenging, but the stunning vistas, incredible Inca ruins and diverse flora and fauna made it worthwhile. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history, culture and must-see places/activities. Not a minute of our time was wasted as we visited local sights in Lima, Cusco, Wilcamayo and Ollantaytambo getting acclimated to the altitude before starting our gay hike on the Inca Trail. We dined at some of the local restaurants, tasting some of the local fare (cuy anyone?). Once we started on the trail, the hospitality of the staff is outstanding as was our trail guide, Tomas. It’s amazing to think that we we had 3 hot meals a day + happy hour.

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Calum N

The Inca Trail was an experience of a life time!
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The Inca Trail was an experience of a life time!

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Rob C

Peru is fantastic & the Inca Trail is amazing
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Peru is fantastic & the Inca Trail is amazing; hiking with a group is perfect & the hike is very well planned.

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James M

Support during the trek surpassed my expectations...
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Don’t be scared off by the enormity of the trip, however, make sure you prepare yourself for the physical exertion and requirements. You will appreciate the trip better if you train your body to some extent. And the support during travel surpasses your expectations.

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Rodney W

Met lots of great guys from around the world...
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The Inca Trail Out Adventures trip was outstanding. The guides were excellent, the support staff were on top of things and the food was great. Met lots of great guys from around the world.

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Steve H

The views and sights during the hike are amazing!
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The all-gay hike was tough, but doable with some good cardio training before leaving. The views and sights during the hike are amazing! It’s the only way to see many Inca sites before arriving at Machu Picchu.

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Jeb S

Out Adventures programmed an OUTstanding trip
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Out Adventures programmed an OUTstanding trip and made excellent choices on food, hotels, transport, and especially guides. In advance of the trip, staff (in our case, Kevin and Robert) were very attentive and responsive to all of our questions and concerns.

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Brent K

They were so knowledgeable and took care of us every step of the way.
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I had been thinking about this trip for over 20 years, and had been saving for about 5, so making the right choice for a tour operator was very important to me. I was very glad we went with Out Adventures. The tour was small enough with enough structure and free time to feel like we were traveling with friends. The guides were just amazing. They were so knowledgeable and took care of us every step of the way. Robert and his team do an amazing job. Being able to direct dial a travel agency and speak directly to the owner is just amazing. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

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Timothy L

I had the time of my life on the Peru trip
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Let me tell you, I had the time of my life on the Peru trip and it was one of the best experiences of my life. The group was great, the porters and cooks , Darwin, Bruce, and Ali were awesome. I was a bit apprehensive traveling to the developing world, but as I quickly found out, we were in good hands and there was nothing to worry about. The people of Peru are so friendly, and the crew that was assembled to help us with the trip represented OUT and their people in an exemplary manner.

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Nachi A

I highly recommend this trip to everyone
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This tour was part of my bucket list, and it did not disappoint. Everything was well organized, and we had an excellent tour leader – Ale. She, along with the Inca trail guides Vladimir and Orlando, were instrumental to why this tour was a success. They really felt like “familia”. The food was excellent, and the hotels in Cuzco and the Sacred Valley were some of the best I have seen. I highly recommend this trip to everyone.

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While these trips typically attract gay men, all genders are welcome, and we encourage friends and family to join the fun as well.

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Accommodations

All accommodations on Out Adventures tours include breakfast and are located in areas central to our activities. All amenities are examples only, and may differ from hotel to hotel.

4-Star+ Hotels: Very comfortable, some very luxurious, always well-decorated rooms along with quality amenities such as a stylish restaurant and/or bar, a fitness centre, and a pool and/or sauna. Customer service is very good, and there is usually a concierge.

Inca Trail Camping: This trip has three nights of camping. All tents are set up by guides/porters, sleeping pads are provided, and there is a private dining tent with a fully supported cooking staff that provides three meals per day. For more details about camping, refer to the more information section on this page.

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Physical Rating: 4 - DEMANDING

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