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Based in Cusco, Peru

Explore Cusco & Peru with Local Experts

Inca Trail treks, Machu Picchu trips and Andean day hikes, planned and guided by people who call Cusco home.

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Machu Picchu citadel seen from the classic viewpoint with Huayna Picchu behind
Machu Picchu, Peru
  • Based in CuscoYour trip is planned by people who live here.
  • Local GuidesGuides from the region who know the trails and the history.
  • Direct CommunicationTalk with the team organizing your trip.
  • Flexible PlanningDates, pace and routes shaped around you.
Waterfall in the cloud forest beside the Inca Trail
Cloud forest waterfall, Inca Trail

Why DSL Adventures

Planned by People Who Know These Mountains

Cusco sits at about 3,400 meters, trail conditions change with the seasons, and Inca Trail permits can sell out months ahead. Working with those details is our everyday job. We help you choose the right route, build in time to acclimatize and keep the plan clear from your first message to your last day in Peru.

  • Local Knowledge

    Routes, timing and seasons, from a team based in Cusco.

  • Personalized Planning

    Your dates, pace and interests shape the itinerary.

  • Thoughtful Experiences

    Well-paced days with time to take in each place.

  • Direct Communication

    One conversation with the people organizing your trip.

  • Visual Storytelling

    Photos and stories from our routes help you picture each day.

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Destinations

Explore the Region Around Cusco

From the Inca citadel to glacier-covered peaks above 6,000 meters, these are the places our trips from Cusco are built around. See all destinations.

Inca citadel

Machu Picchu

Arrive by train or on foot along the Inca Trail.

Inca Trail & train options
Villages & Inca terraces

Sacred Valley

Explore the valley
Our home base

Cusco

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High-altitude day hike

Rainbow Mountain

Rainbow Mountain hike
Glaciers & lagoons

Ausangate

Ausangate trek
Trek toward Machu Picchu

Salkantay

Glacier views and turquoise Humantay Lake on a high route through the Andes.

Salkantay trek

The Heart of What We Do

Inca Trail & Machu Picchu, Planned in Detail

Machu Picchu is the reason many travelers come to Cusco, and there’s more than one good way to get there: on foot along the Inca Trail, or by train on one of our Machu Picchu tours. We’ll help you weigh fitness, permits, timing and entry tickets, then organize everything around the option that fits you best.

Inca Trail permits are limited and issued by name, so it pays to plan early.

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Curved stone terraces of Wiñay Wayna along the Inca Trail
Wiñay Wayna, Inca Trail

Trekking Experiences

Beyond the Inca Trail

Multi-day routes for hikers who want high passes, glacier views and time in Andean communities. We’ll help you compare altitude, difficulty and season before you choose, or you can compare our treks side by side.

High Andean lake in a rocky valley on the Lares trek
Lares route, Cusco region

  1. Salkantay Trek

    Snowcapped peaks, turquoise Humantay Lake and a long descent into cloud forest on the way to Machu Picchu.

    • Glacier views
    • Cloud forest
    • Toward Machu Picchu
    View This Trek: Salkantay Trek

  2. Ausangate Trek

    A high-altitude circuit of glaciers, colorful ridges and lagoons around the tallest peak in the Cusco region.

    • High altitude
    • Lagoons
    • Remote
    View This Trek: Ausangate Trek

  3. Lares Trek

    Quiet trails through Andean weaving communities and high lakes, often paired with a visit to Machu Picchu.

    • Andean villages
    • Weaving traditions
    • Quieter trails
    View This Trek: Lares Trek

  4. Choquequirao Trek

    A demanding hike deep into the Apurímac Canyon to a vast Inca site that sees far fewer visitors than Machu Picchu.

    • Apurímac Canyon
    • Inca site
    • Few visitors
    View This Trek: Choquequirao Trek
Railway path near Aguas Calientes

Adventure Route to Machu Picchu

Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu

A more active way to reach the citadel. Instead of the classic trail, this route combines mountain biking, hiking through subtropical valleys and a soak in natural hot springs before you arrive in Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.

3 Days4 DaysTwo program lengths
  • Mountain biking
  • Jungle hiking
  • Natural hot springs
  • Optional adventure activities

Optional activities and inclusions vary by program. We’ll confirm the details for your dates.

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Visual Stories

Moments From the Andes

Early light over a trail campsite, quiet valleys and the streets of Cusco. A few scenes from the places our trips go.

Tents at an Inca Trail campsite below Andean peaks
Campsite at dawn on the Inca Trail
ATV ride on a dirt road in the Sacred Valley highlands
Quad biking, Sacred Valley
Plaza de Armas in Cusco with the cathedral and surrounding hills
Plaza de Armas, Cusco
Green fields and mountains of the Sacred Valley near Urubamba
The Sacred Valley from above

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See What the Journey Feels Like

Short films from our routes are on the way: the trails, the pace and the views, so you can picture each day before you decide.

Personalized Planning

Trips That Fit Your Group

Whether you’re a couple, a family with kids, first-time visitors or a group spanning several generations, we plan the pace and the details around the people traveling.

  • Couples
  • Families
  • First-time visitors
  • Travelers with children
  • Mixed-age groups

  • Pacing

    Realistic days with time to rest, especially at the start of your trip.

  • Altitude planning

    Itineraries that give everyone time to adjust before bigger hikes.

  • Itinerary choices

    Trek, train or day trips, combined in the way that suits your group.

  • Direct communication

    Clear answers from the people planning your trip, before you travel.

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Circular agricultural terraces of Moray
Moray, Sacred Valley

Beyond Cusco

Explore More of Peru

Cusco is our home base and the focus of what we do. If you’d like to see more of Peru, we can help you add these regions before or after your time in the Andes.

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  • Lima

    Coastal capital with a colonial center and a celebrated food scene.

  • Paracas & Ica

    Desert dunes, the Huacachina oasis and the Ballestas Islands.

  • Arequipa

    The White City, volcano views and the Colca Canyon.

  • Puno

    Lake Titicaca and its island communities.

  • Amazon

    Rainforest lodges and wildlife in Peru’s lowland jungle.

Travel Guide

Practical Advice From Cusco

Straight answers to common questions about seasons, altitude and Machu Picchu, from our team in Cusco.

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Let’s Plan Your Peru Trip Together

Tell us when you’d like to travel, who’s coming and what you’d love to see. Our team in Cusco will reply with route ideas, availability and clear next steps.

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  • Tours or places you’re interested in
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