This epic journey takes you deep into the Peruvian Andes, following the breathtaking Salkantay route to the legendary Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Created for adventurous trekkers, it combines high-altitude challenge with ancient history and ever-changing mountain landscapes.

After time to acclimatise in Cusco and explore the Sacred Valley, you’ll begin the trek through dramatic glacial valleys, culminating at the striking turquoise waters of Humantay Lake. The route reaches its high point at the Salkantay Pass (4,630m), where sweeping mountain views and the powerful presence of the sacred Apu Salkantay deliver one of the journey’s defining moments.

As you descend from the high Andes, the environment shifts dramatically into lush cloud forest, with waterfalls, tropical vegetation, and remote Andean communities lining the trail. A visit to a local coffee plantation, with the option to relax in nearby hot springs, adds a rich cultural element to the adventure.

The trek finishes along a section of the original Inca Trail to Llactapata, where your first glimpse of Machu Picchu builds anticipation ahead of an early-morning guided visit to the iconic citadel. For those wanting an added challenge, the optional ascent of Huayna Picchu offers exhilarating climbing and unrivalled views over this world-famous site.

Demanding, rewarding, and truly memorable, this expedition is one of the most immersive ways to experience the magic of Machu Picchu.

This high-altitude expedition is designed to take you from the historic streets of Quito to the summit of Ecuador’s highest volcano, building fitness and acclimatisation through a carefully structured series of climbs. Beginning with time to settle in and adjust to altitude in Quito, the journey gradually increases in challenge with acclimatisation ascents on Rucu Pichincha and Iliniza Norte, alongside time spent in remote páramo landscapes and mountain refuges.

As the expedition progresses, you’ll move deeper into Ecuador’s volcanic heartland, visiting the stunning Quilotoa Crater Lake before shifting focus to the major summit objectives. A night at Cotopaxi’s José Rivas Refuge sets the stage for an early-morning ascent of one of the world’s highest active volcanoes, followed by a well-earned recovery in Baños. The final phase of the trip takes you to the vast Andean plains beneath Chimborazo, where you’ll approach high camp before attempting the demanding climb of Chimborazo itself — the highest point in Ecuador and, due to the Earth’s equatorial bulge, the furthest point from the centre of the planet. Challenging, progressive, and deeply rewarding, this expedition offers an exceptional introduction to high-altitude mountaineering in the Andes.